Moving Foothills Forward! Foothills Park & Recreation District has been providing fun, recreation and outdoor opportunities to the South Jeffco community since 1959. The District currently manages more than 2,400 acres of land, including 68 park sites, 60 miles of trails, six recreation facilities, two golf courses and four outdoor pools. With the support of our residents over all those … Continue reading Foothills Magazine Article – Moving Foothills Forward

Active Adults Find Community at Foothills As we age, finding ways to stay active, both mentally and physically are so important. From events and excursions to health talks, fitness classes and clubs, our Active Adult program offers something for everyone. Take Wanda Carlile for example. Wanda and her husband Bob began taking fitness classes through … Continue reading Foothills Magazine Article – Active Adults Find Community

Historically low snowpack has led Denver Water and others to declare a Stage 1 drought and impose restrictions on their customers. Foothills Park & Recreation District was notified by Denver Water to reduce 2026 water consumption by 20% for any irrigated properties that are provided potable water from Denver Water. Foothills has been asked to … Continue reading Stage 1 Drought Response

What is the difference and what are the rules? E-motorbikes and Unauthorized Motorized Vehicles are PROHIBITED in all Foothills Park & Recreation District parks, trails and properties. It is prohibited for anyone to park or operate a motor vehicle, including but not be limited to, all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, scooters, motorcycles, motorized bicycles (including mini-bikes, … Continue reading E-bikes versus E-motos

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!

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!