Jefferson County Open Space manages more than 52,000 acres and 210 trails along the Front Range. There are twenty-eight parks within JCOS that are free to access year round.
Each offers a variety of recreation from hiking and biking to rock climbing and horseback riding. This well-managed network of parks make living along the Front Range a mountain experience. The parks are located throughout Jefferson County, in the towns of Golden, Morrison and Evergreen.
Activities
See the Activity Guide (PDF) for things to do at each park.
Jefferson County Parks
- Alderfer/Three Sisters
- Apex
- Cathedral Spires
- Centennial Cone
- Clear Creek Canyon
- Crown Hill
- Deer Creek Canyon
- Elk Meadow (off-leash dog area)
- Flying J Ranch
- Hildebrand Ranch
- Hiwan Homestead Museum
- Lair o’ the Bear
- Lookout Mtn Nature Center
- Matthews/Winters
- Meyer Ranch
- Mount Galbraith
- Mount Falcon
- North Table Mountain
- Pine Valley Ranch
- Reynolds
- South Table Mountain
- South Valley
- Van Bibber
- Welchester Tree Grant
- White Ranch
- Windy Saddle
With more than two hundred trails it’s easy to find a scenic hike or bike ride. Each park offers something unique, like massive sandstones or quiet aspen groves. Free walk-in camping is available at White Ranch and Reynolds.
More Jefferson County recreation can be found at number of city parks and two state parks including Chatfield and Golden Gate Canyon.
Details
Address: 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden
Phone: 303-271-8528
Season: Year round
Fees: None
Map: Jeff Co Open Space Parks (PDF)
Website: jeffco.us/…
