In accordance with Foothills Park & Recreation District’s Prairie Dog Management Plan, in instances where management is required, there are currently several generally accepted methods of managing prairie dog colonies: Natural vegetative barriers, raptor poles, fumigation, carbon monoxide and relocation. Of these options, relocation is the most expensive and most difficult to accomplish because there … Continue reading Prairie Dog Relocation
Record of Proceedings Foothills Park & Recreation District Regular Board of Directors meeting September 26, 2023 A virtual attendance option was made available through Microsoft Teams. Call to Order Director Trimble called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Director Trimble led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to … Continue reading September 26, 2023, Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Please help to keep your parks healthy. During the winter months we see an influx of dog waste in the parks. Please remember to pick up after your pets and dispose of waste in provided trash cans. Reasons why it is important to pick up dog waste: It is the responsibility of the dog owner, … Continue reading Doo The Right Thing – Help Keep Your Parks Healthy!
Record of Proceedings Foothills Park & Recreation District Regular Board of Directors meeting August 22, 2023 A virtual attendance option was made available through Microsoft Teams. Call to Order Director Trimble called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Director Trimble led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to … Continue reading August 22, 2023, Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Record of Proceedings Foothills Park & Recreation District Regular Board of Directors meeting July 25, 2023 A virtual attendance option was made available through Microsoft Teams. Call to Order Director Trimble called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Director Trimble led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to … Continue reading July 25, 2023, Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Record of Proceedings Foothills Park & Recreation District Regular Board of Directors meeting June 27, 2023 A virtual attendance option was made available through Microsoft Teams. Call to Order Director Trimble called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Director Trimble led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to … Continue reading June 27, 2023, Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Letter to the Community
UPDATE: January 9, 2023 In 2022, Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) considered a proposal from the Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) to purchase up to six acres of the 29.6-acre Sledding Hill Park for a new south Jeffco library and associated park improvements. To seek resident input on this proposal, several community meetings were hosted … Continue reading Proposed New South Jeffco Library Site – Delayed Indefinitely
“One of my favorite things about working at Colorado Credit Union and coaching at the Edge is making an impact.” – Whitney Thomas Here at Foothills, our mission is Creating Community, Enhancing Health and Inspiring Play. Which is why we love highlighting stories of people in our community who embody that mission. A perfect example … Continue reading Foothills Community Spotlight: Two Very Different Jobs in the Foothills Community
Foothills Park & Recreation District has been awarded the 2020 Columbine Award for Park Renovation Design through Colorado Parks and Recreation Association. The Award was presented for the new inclusive destination playground at Clement Park. The playground character was established to help highlight the art, music and performance events that occur at Grant Amphitheater as … Continue reading Foothills receives 2020 Columbine Award for Park Renovation Design
