Open Space

Open lands consist of undeveloped and agricultural land parcels ranging in size from less than 10 acres to the 880 acre Spring Creek Mountain Preserve. These parcels provide buffer zones from development along the City outskirts and typically offer scenic vistas, wildlife habitat, and natural corridors along the Yampa River and its tributaries in town. Agricultural properties are leased to local ranchers, which provides revenues for the City and helps preserve the cultural landscape, history and traditional land uses of the valley.

The Open Space team is responsible for:

• Year-round maintenance of all trails
• Administer agricultural leases for the Legacy Ranch and Williams Preserve properties
• Monitor river use, including compliance with permit conditions for commercial river users and help to manage river patrol staff
• Coordinate special resource studies and improvement projects related to open space properties and the Yampa River corridor
• Help advise Parks & Rec Committee members

Make sure to visit our Trails Page.