In observance of the Independence Day national holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Friday, July 4. Offices will reopen on Monday, July 7, for normal business. Many County services are available 24/7 by visiting online services. License plate renewal is available online or at kiosks located throughout the County and state.
November 17, 2020
The Rueter-Hess Recreation Authority (RHRA) has announced that its new Incline Challenge and trail will be open to the public beginning Nov. 26, 2020*. The Incline and surrounding trails, which are the are the first…
The Rueter-Hess Recreation Authority (RHRA) has announced that its new Incline Challenge and trail will…
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2020
The wait is over. The 2,038-acre Sandstone Ranch, one of the largest and most historic properties in Colorado, is now open for public access. Hikers, cyclists, and those on horseback will experience spectacular views, expansive…
The wait is over. The 2,038-acre Sandstone Ranch, one of the largest and most historic…
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2020
One of Douglas County’s most historic ranches is now protected with a conservation easement made possible by County taxpayers, County Commissioners, The Conservation Fund, Douglas Land Conservancy (DLC), and the owner of Ditmars Ranch. The…
One of Douglas County’s most historic ranches is now protected with a conservation easement made…
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2020
It may seem far away, but spring is almost here and there’s new life in Douglas County… and new life is exactly what caused a section of the Douglas County East/West Regional Trail on the…
It may seem far away, but spring is almost here and there’s new life in…
Read MoreOctober 14, 2019
It’s now even easier for hikers, runners, cyclists and equestrians to enjoy the County’s spectacular views and natural settings with the opening of a milestone portion of the East/West Regional Trail (EWRT). The recently completed…
It’s now even easier for hikers, runners, cyclists and equestrians to enjoy the County’s spectacular…
Read MoreOctober 2, 2019
Portions of Waterton Canyon will be closed for 30 to 60 minutes at a time on weekdays, starting Monday, Oct. 7, through Sunday, Dec. 15, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. for Denver Water’s rockfall…
Portions of Waterton Canyon will be closed for 30 to 60 minutes at a time…
Read MoreAugust 16, 2019
Did you know that last year Douglas County Parks and Open Space properties received more than 1 million visits? Hikers, bikers, and equestrians all sharing hundreds of miles of trails. And while the County’s 17,000…
Did you know that last year Douglas County Parks and Open Space properties received more…
Read MoreAugust 13, 2019
A guided hike through a canyon, hayrides, blacksmith demonstrations, live music and dancing, and a birds of prey exhibit — the annual Douglas County Open Space Day has it all. All activities are free, and…
A guided hike through a canyon, hayrides, blacksmith demonstrations, live music and dancing, and a…
Read MoreMay 17, 2019
In celebration of National Trails Day, Douglas County will host a grand opening for the newest segment of the Colorado Front Range Trail (CFRT). Join us at Larkspur Community Park Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m.…
In celebration of National Trails Day, Douglas County will host a grand opening for the newest…
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