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.
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Cottonwood Park playground temporarily closed
Playground feature at Cottonwood Park temporarily closed beginning March 22 Read on... -
At-grade trail crossing construction at Horizon Ave. and Majestic Dr.
Trail users can expect heavy machinery in the area through early April Read on... -
Coal Creek Improvement at Centaur Village
Learn more about the project and take the public survey Read on...
Education & Outreach
We offer regular educational programming for all ages throughout the year. Discover the wonders of Coal Creek. the stories behind historic barns, or the myriad of birds in our Open Spaces year round!
Enhance your interaction with Open Space with environmental education programs designed by naturalist Martin Ogle from Entrepreneurial Earth.
Contact Martin for more information about upcoming programs.
Open Space Resources
- Open Space and Trail Regulations
- Parks and Open Space Trails Map 2016
- 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
- City of Lafayette Prairie Dog Management Policy - November 2019
- Prairie Dog Management Category Designations - September 2016
- Coyote Conflict Brochure- Colorado Parks & Wildlife
- Coyote Field Signage- Colorado Parks & Wildlife
- FAQ - Lafayette Birds!
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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Rob Burdine
Open Space Superintendent
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Lexie Sierra-Martinez
Natural Resources Coordinator
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Open Space
Physical Address
787 N. 95th St.
Lafayette, CO 80026
Phone: : 303-661-1306