By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open burning, the use of fireworks, portable fireplaces/fire pits and campfires in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
July 13, 2026
Pictured: The Evans homestead at Lincoln Mountain Open Space You’re invited to celebrate the ribbon-cutting for the historic Evans Homestead and the new Homestead Trail at a public event at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18,…
Pictured: The Evans homestead at Lincoln Mountain Open Space You’re invited to celebrate the ribbon-cutting…
Read MoreMay 29, 2026
Is your family ready for a summer of excitement and exploration? Families and solo adventurers can now join the iSpy Agent Douglas scavenger hunt, an exciting new twist added to the popular Agents of Discovery…
Is your family ready for a summer of excitement and exploration? Families and solo adventurers…
Read MoreMay 6, 2026
Pictured: A rendering of Salisbury Park in Parker You love Douglas County’s many opportunities for outdoor recreation, and that’s why your County continues to help expand parks, open spaces and trails as our population grows.…
Pictured: A rendering of Salisbury Park in Parker You love Douglas County’s many opportunities for…
Read MoreApril 21, 2026
Pictured: Historic structures at Douglas County's Prairie Canyon Ranch You’re invited to explore the stories, landmarks and landscapes that helped shape our community and Colorado. As Colorado marks 150 years of statehood and the United…
Pictured: Historic structures at Douglas County's Prairie Canyon Ranch You’re invited to explore the stories,…
Read MoreApril 14, 2026
Pictured: Douglas County Commissioners alongside representatives from various volunteer groups Do you love seeing spring flowers and budding trees in our public spaces? Do you have an older adult in your life who can maintain…
Pictured: Douglas County Commissioners alongside representatives from various volunteer groups Do you love seeing spring…
Read MoreMarch 27, 2026
Spring is back, and so is water recreation at Rueter-Hess Reservoir. Grab your paddle and your lifejacket and get ready to hit the water starting Saturday, March 28. Water recreation will be available Fridays through Mondays from…
Spring is back, and so is water recreation at Rueter-Hess Reservoir. Grab your paddle and…
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2026
Are you looking to kick off a family adventure in 2026? How about exploring Douglas County’s 65,000 acres of pristine open spaces and trails while learning about native wildlife and habitats in a fun and…
Are you looking to kick off a family adventure in 2026? How about exploring Douglas…
Read MoreOctober 16, 2025
Thanks to your feedback and a partnership between Douglas County and Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA), 202 acres of open space known as Wildcat Regional Park and an additional 150 acres known as the Highlands…
Thanks to your feedback and a partnership between Douglas County and Highlands Ranch Community Association…
Read MoreOctober 14, 2025
Pictured: During public comment, Oct. 14, 2025, a resident asked for those who support Zebulon to raise their hands The community asked, and now the vision for new regional sports amenities to serve youth and…
Pictured: During public comment, Oct. 14, 2025, a resident asked for those who support Zebulon…
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