How does a new playground come together? At Sgt. Timothy M. Mossbrucker Park, the whole community got involved! When Foothills Park & Recreation District planning staff visited the third graders at Mount Carbon Elementary to get their ideas for a new playground, they knew there would be no limit to the kids’ imaginations. After submitting … Continue reading Foothills Magazine Article – A Playground for the Kids, By the Kids
Celebrating the wedding of two of our own at Peak Community & Wellness Center Kalvin and Brittany Bowles met in 2020 the way many people do, through a dating app. Perhaps the fact that they both enjoyed helping others created their bond. Soon after, they both became Foothills Park & Recreation District employees, Kalvin in … Continue reading Foothills Magazine Article – Love at the Peak
After a 2020 curse and a cancelled season, “The Scottish Play” brings Toil and Trouble back to Shakespeare in Clement Park Whether it was witchcraft, a curse or just plain bad luck, the superstition surrounding this play wasn’t lost on anyone when Shakespeare in Clement Park, along with every other event in Clement Park had … Continue reading Foothills Magazine Article – The Play We Don’t Name Returns
We’re so excited to launch a fresh new look for Foothills Magazine, the official publication of Foothills Park & Recreation District. This redesign comes after months of careful thought about how we could bring the most value to our residents, while still maintaining the community feel we’ve always strived to provide. A clean and modern design helps you find the information you need more easily, while highlighting the … Continue reading Welcome to the new and improved Foothills Magazine!
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January Monday, January 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm: Golf classes for the 2026 season February Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 12:30 pm: Pilates Reformer (winter/spring) April Class Registration Monday, April 6, 2026 at 12 pm: June – August class registration opens for most activities. Some offerings have different registration dates, see specifics below. Tuesday, April … Continue reading Online Registration Dates
We are so excited to announce the last section of the Dutch Creek Trail connecting to the C-470 Trail has officially opened to the public! The extension of the Dutch Creek Trail represents a major step forward in providing trail connectivity throughout the Denver Metro area by creating an east-west link through the entirety of … Continue reading Dutch Creek Trail Extension Opens!
We were so proud to show off the new, state-of-the-art Foothills Golf Course clubhouse at a Grand Opening & Dedication event on June 4, 2024. Avid golfers and local community members were treated to an evening enjoying all of the beautiful new amenities that highlight the building’s sweeping views of the Rocky Mountain foothills. The … Continue reading Grand Opening and Dedication of the new Foothills Golf Course Clubhouse!
It was a beautiful morning to celebrate the unofficial first day of summer with the dedication and public opening of the newly renovated Columbine West outdoor pool! All four of our outdoor pools opened for the summer on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The underwater aquatic theme with sea turtle and manta ray floating toys bring … Continue reading Dedication of the Newly Renovated Columbine West Outdoor Pool!
We were thrilled to be able to celebrate the Grand Opening of the newly renovated 6th Avenue West outdoor pool with the community on May 23, 2024! The Colorado nature theme of the new play features, including a bear, trees and Columbine flowers, truly represents the Green Mountain neighborhood where 6th Avenue West is located. … Continue reading Grand Opening of the Newly Renovated 6th Avenue West Outdoor Pool!
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
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!
Congratulations to the recipients of our 2023 part-time employee scholarship program! Twice a year, Foothills awards scholarships in the amount of $500 to help part-time staff members pursue their goals towards higher education. Full-time staff are eligible to participate in our Tuition Reimbursement program. Jakob Bauer works in Golf Maintenance at Meadows Golf Course. He … Continue reading Congratulations Scholarship Winners!
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
Letter to the Community
Exercise your mind and your body at the same place! Starting October 1, 2020 you can access the Jefferson County Public Library Holds Locker, Lending Machine and Returns Bin at any time, seven days a week, outside the Ridge Recreation Center (6613 S. Ward St., Littleton 80127), near the lower entrance. Foothills Park & Recreation … Continue reading NEW – 24/7 Library services outside Ridge Recreation Center
Congratulations to over very own Kevin Wilks, Regional Parks Supervisor, for being recognized as a Safety Hero by Colorado Special Districts Property and Liability Pool. Kevin has been with the District for 22 years and always goes above and beyond to ensure that our patrons and employees have a safe and fun experience. Great work … Continue reading Safety Hero: Kevin Wilks of Foothills Park & Recreation District
Thank you all for helping Foothills Park & Recreation District celebrate our 60th anniversary year in 2019! It was a busy year for us, and we are extremely proud of all that we have accomplished. We wanted to highlight some of our proudest accomplishments and favorite moments of the last year. Volunteers The Pride in … Continue reading 2019 Year in Review
Performing Arts Themed, Inclusive Playground; Improved Amphitheater and Festival Area; Lighting and Irrigation System Upgrades; and More Foothills Park & Recreation District is proud to celebrate the new improvements on the west side of the park, as well as the new performing arts themed, inclusive playground at the Clement Park Grand Opening. The event is … Continue reading Clement Park Grand Opening Event Celebrates Multiple Improvements to West Side of Park
$350,000 grant will help build an inclusive playground
Letter to the Community
Check out the variety of seasonal special events Foothills puts on for everyone in the community to enjoy!
