Open Space
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Zinnias at Thomas Farm
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The Shack at Greenlee Wildlife Preserve
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Coal Creek
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Historic Beauprez Farm
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Red Wagon Farm Produce
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Nature Discovery Zone along the Inspire Trail
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Tools at Waneka Centennial Farm
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Waneka Centennial Farm
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Outdoor Classroom Water Station
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Outdoor Classroom
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Great Park Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
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Harney Lastoka Open Space
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Waneka Lake trail adjacent to Greenlee Wildllife Preserve
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Kneebone Open Space
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Flagg Park
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Rothman Open Space
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Watermelon at Thomas Farm
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Waneka Centennial Farm shed
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Coal Creek Trail
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Waneka Centennial Farm Chicken Coop
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Waneka Centennial Farm
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Coal Creek Trail
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Nyland Open Space
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Beauprez Barn
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Heron Lake 330
Lafayette Open Spaces are home to hundreds of plant and wildlife species and offer over 20 miles of trails for you to enjoy. With 1,640 acres of designated properties, there is opportunity for all to experience the splendor of the Front Range right outside your backdoor.
Learn more about the wonders of Coal Creek, stories behind historic barns, or the myriad of birds in Open Space at one of our educational programs, hosted year-round.
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Waneka Lake Boathouse open for the season
Favorable local and regional conditions have allowed for the allocation and distribution of water resources necessary to enable boathouse operations Read on... -
Personal protection against West Nile virus
Stay ahead of West Nile virus and limit mosquito breeding on your property by implementing these effective personal protection strategies Read on... -
The City of Lafayette Initiates Major Water Conservation Efforts at Seven Facilities
Water-wise transformations will take place at seven City facilities, starting with xeric landscapes and a demonstration garden for sustainable practices. Read on...
Open Space Resources
- Open Space and Trail Regulations
- 2023 Parks and Open Space Trails Map
- 2022 Open Space Annual Report
- 2019 Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Trails Plan
- Self Guided Tour of Waneka Lake and Greenlee Wildlife Preserve
Wildlife Resources
- Bird City Lafayette
- Native Plants for Landscaping in Boulder County
- City of Lafayette Prairie Dog Management Policy - November 2019
- Coyote Conflict Brochure- Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Community Resources
Naturalist Essays
- "Farms In Our Midst" - Open Space Essay by Martin Ogle
- "Energy & Life" - Open Space Essay by Martin Ogle
- "2020 Vision - Open Space Sustainability" - Open Space Essay by Martin Ogle
- "Rare Birds vs. Common Birds" - Open Space Essay by Johanna Mailly
Funds
The Open Space Division is 100% funded by two local sales and use tax initiatives:
- Legacy Tax: 0.25% for land acquisition and maintenance
- POST Tax (Parks, Open Space & Trails: 0.25% for maintenance, enhancements, and preservation
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Lexie Sierra-Martinez
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Open Space
Physical Address
787 N. 95th St.
Lafayette, CO 80026
Phone: 303-661-1306