Open Space and Trails

Kristan Pritz
Director
One DesCombes Drive
Broomfield, CO 80020

303.438.6335
Fax 303.464.5808

	MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Open Space and Trails Division is to acquire open space and create a comprehensive trail system that allows for the enjoyment of the outdoors and promotes a healthy environment for people, nature, and community.

Open Space and Trails Advisory Committee (OSTAC)

The Open Space and Trails Advisory Committee is made up 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;
the long-range plan for open space use and management.

On Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 6 p.m. OSTAC will meet jointly with the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. The meeting will be in the Silver Room at the Broomfield Community Center, 280 Lamar St. The public is welcome to attend.

FINAL REPORT: Assessment of Human-Coyote Conflicts

In January 2012, three researchers—Dr. Stan Gehrt of Ohio State University, Dr. Julie Young of USDA-Wildlife Services Predatory Research Facility and Utah State University, and Dr. Seth Riley of the National Park Service and University of California-Los Angeles —visited Broomfield to identify management approaches or improvements to existing management protocols to reduce the likelihood of future human-coyote conflicts. Read the full report.

Broomfield Trail Adventure 2012

The 2012 Broomfield Trail Adventure is fast approaching! Check out the details of this annual event—celebrate National Trails Day!

Trails Map Available!

An updated Broomfield Trails Map is available in printed form! This 32" x 27" color map has all of the latest trail information along with a panorama of the Front Range with mountain names, Cover of trails map information on Broomfield's major open spaces, living with wildlife tips, and trail use and bicycle safety tips--all in one source!

Pick one up on your next visit to the City and County Building at 1 DesCombes Drive. You can also request that one be mailed to you by calling 303.464.5803 or e-mailing Open Space. Be sure to provide your name and mailing address.

This map is also available for viewing online. It is in a PDF format that allows for zooming in for a closer look at various areas of the map.

Suggestions for 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 email your comments on trails and open space to openspace@broomfield.org

Volunteering for Open Space and Trails

Would you like to be a volunteer for 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!