City & County of Broomfield

Open Space and Trails

Mission Statement

The mission of the Open Space and Trails Division is to acquire and manage open space and create a comprehensive trail system so that each citizen has the opportunity to experience the beauty of Broomfield's natural environment and to walk or bike to a variety of destinations.

Community Ditch

OSTAC on site visit
OSTAC scouting Ridgeview Trail locations

Open Space and Trails Advisory Committee (OSTAC)

The membership of the committee is comprised of seven citizen members at large (appointed by city council), one ex officio, non-voting council member, and one ex officio alternate. The OSTAC advises the city council on amendments to the open space element of the master plan. The committee is charged with the responsibility of making recommendations to the city council regarding:

the acquisition of open space parcels;

the location, type, and timing of trail segments and crossings; and

a long-range plan for open space use and management.

OSTAC will next meet jointly with the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee on Wednesday, August 20, at 6 pm. Location has not been determined, but will be posted here as soon as it is available.

Broomfield Trail Adventure 2008!

The 2008 Trail Adventure took place on Saturday, June 7!

Part of the National Trails Day celebration, the Broomfield Trail Adventure moved north this year! Over 350 walkers, joggers, bikers--young and old--enjoyed a breezy morning exploring Broomfield's open space!

Recent Planting Day

In honor of Arbor Day and Earth Day, the City and County of Broomfield and Broomfield Open Space Foundation sponsored a planting day at Broomfield County Commons on Saturday, April 19.

Approximately 25 volunteers came out and planted 400 whips and bushes in the area around Le Gault Reservoir in the open space! The volunteers planted cottonwood whips, willow whips, and small chokecherry bushes to increase the amount of wildlife habitat on this open space property.

Volunteer at planting event at Broomfield County Commons April 2008

Volunteering for Open Space and Trails

Would you like to contribute time to the open space and trails program for the benefit of the community? Joining an Adopt-a-Trail or Adopt-an-Open Space Site is just one way your energy can help the community! Find out more!

Suggestions on Open Space and Trails

The Open Space and Trails Advisory Committee would like your comments on Open Space needs and strategies as well as any trail connects that are needed in the city. Please e-mail your comments on trails and open space to info@broomfield.org.

Open Space and Trail Statistics

New! Broomfield is committed to maintaining an abundance of open lands and trail systems. View the most recent statistics.

Maps

City and County of Broomfield map (includes trails, open space, parks and other community features)

See a map of Broomfield trails (11" x 17")

Broomfield and Surrounding Area Trails - US 36 Bike Links Map.
If you would like a hard copy of the US 36 Bike Links Map, please call 303-464-5803.

Aerial Map showing new Broomfield Trail segment connecting Richard Steele Park to U. S. 287

Open Space and Park Land Map (11" x 17")

Walkers at the Broomfield Trail Adventure

Plaster Reservoir

Questions?? Contact Information:

Do you have an open space or trail maintenance issue? Please call 303-438-6334 (Park Operations) if you would like to report a concern. We appreciate your efforts to keep our open space and trails in excellent condition!

Do you have a concern about inappropriate use of trails/open space? This would include animals running at large or a motor vehicle being driven on open space. Please call Police Dispatch at 303-438-6400.

Do you have a construction project that may require that you access across open space or park land? Please call 303-438-6334 to obtain information about the review process and access permit for this type of request.

Do you have a concern about wildlife in the open space? The CSU Extension Wildlife Masters Volunteer Program is available to help you. The wildlife hotline number is 303-464-5554.

Living Cooperatively with Wildlife:
If you would like information on this
topic, please visit the Colorado State University web site at http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/CoopExt/wildlife.

Do you have a question for Open Space and Trails staff? Call:

Kristan Pritz, Director
One DesCombes Drive
Broomfield, CO 80020
303 438-6335
303 464-5808 (FAX)
kpritz@broomfield.org

Learn more about native plants in the open space and weeds to watch out for. This link provides information on native plants, noxious weeds, and the "Weed of the Week" program.

Broomfield Open Space, Parks, Recreation, and Trails
Master Plan

The plan was formally adopted in February 2005. View the document and supporting information.

The Field open space in Broomfield
"The Field" Open Space and
Brunner Farmhouse

Broomfield County Commons Open Space Management and Master Plan:

Broomfield County Commons Tom Frost Reservoir at Sunset	The Plan was adopted by the City Council in December 2004. You may view the Plan document (Acrobat 6.79 MB).

Broomfield County Commons Restoration Project

Prairie Dryland Grass Restoration

Broomfield is in the process of restoring dryland prairie grasses in open spaces. Read more about the process!

Nature Programs

Broomfield Nature Program is loaded with fun and interesting events for all ages! Check out all of the great activities!

Be a Nature Program Volunteer!

Blue Heron at Tom Frost Reservoir

Po Prairie dog licies for Prairie Dog Conservation and Management

Updates on prairie dogs - Administrative Procedures Update September 2007

Prairie dog policy - City Council adopted the Prairie Dog Management/Conservation Policy on May 27, 2003. View a matrix of the status of prairie dog colonies and information on the potential of Broomfield sites as prairie dog release sites.

You may also view a map of the same information. ( 7,182 kb)

Download prairie dog management forms:

Relocation Permit Relocation Permit Wildlife Recovery Program Permit Wildlife Recovery Program Permit
Pro Forma Permit Pro Forma Permit Control Permit Control Permit

2007 Broomfield Trail Adventure

Many enjoyed a beautiful day and participated in the 2007 Broomfield Trail Adventure on June 2. Take a look at the pictures!

Sunflowers on Nordstrom Open Space

Experience Public Art in Open Space

The Field open space "Season Cycle" artwork
Northwest Seating Area -
"Season Cycle"

The Field Open Space

Location: Bounded by Midway Boulevard on the north, Lamar Street on the west, Broomfield Community Center and Brunner Reservoir on the south, and Ash Street on the east.

Artwork: "Season Cycle"
Artist: Andy Dufford
Artist Crew: Darin Schulte, Vanessa Clarke, Steve Miller, Jeremy Youmans
Installation: Winter 2006
Description: A series of carved stone benches provide comfortable seating with scenic views. The seating areas are located in the northwest and southeast corners of The Field Open Space. Each bench has unique carvings that evoke the passing seasons through images of local flora, fauna, and weather.

Southeast Seating Area	Snowflake Carving		Meadowlark Carving
Yucca and Sunbaked Earth Carving		Soaring Hawk Carving

Recently-constructed Broomfield Trail at Burbank St. and US 287

Capital Improvement Construction Project Updates

Project Updates: Read details on the Capital Improvements Construction Updates page.