Meet the beekeepers at the 17 Mile House Farm Park

Drop by 17 Mile House Farm Park and learn the basics of honeybees, beekeeping, and bee-friendly gardens. Featured activity: make your own beeswax candle!

Saturday, April 15, 20239 a.m.–12 p.m.17 Mile House Farm Park8181 S Parker Rd, Centennial, C...

Dove Valley Regional Park is getting an upgrade

Dove Valley Regional Park (at the intersection of Potomac Road and Broncos Parkway in Centennial) will soon undergo a major renovation that includes new amenities, a refresh of the existing 52-acre park and the first phase of construction on an additional...

Spring wine and chalk art festival

Buy tickets now and save $10 off admission. Hurry, this is a limited offer!

Protecting wildlife habitat along Kiowa Creek

In late January, Arapahoe County Open Spaces completed its acquisition of a 74-acre property near the Town of Bennett. The property contains a section of Kiowa Creek and is approximately 60% floodplain, representing valuable wildlife habitat in Colorado&a...

Future community park in Four Square Mile Area

This week, Arapahoe County completed the acquisition of a 4.5-acre property at the corner of S. Parker Road and E. Mexico Drive, with plans to turn the site into a future community park. Site access is strictly prohibited for the foreseeable future as we ...

4-H Youth Extravaganza at the Fairgrounds

Participate in activities and learn more about 4-H membership on Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Community events announced for 2023

Arapahoe County is excited to share its 2023 lineup of signature events. Open Spaces and Fairgrounds staff are already busy finalizing the details on the expanded schedule of art, entertainment and fun festivities. There's something for everyone!...

Colorado Master Gardeners grow impact and reach in 2022

Each year, Arapahoe County CSU Extension trains 15-20 residents to become certified Colorado Master Gardeners through a competitive selection process. Congratulations to our 2022 cohorts for making a positive impact on our community. Rec...

Visit the Village

Join us for a holiday-themed family fun day on December 10 at the Fairgrounds

Fall tour of Open Spaces in eastern Arapahoe County

It’s a magical time of year to get outside and enjoy Arapahoe County’s parks, trails and open spaces.

Recently, Open Spaces staff and members of the Open Space and Trails Advisory Board had the opportunity to experience firsthand the di...

4-H holiday evergreen sale

Help support the 4-H youth program in Arapahoe County. Orders due by Friday, Oct. 28

New community garden is coming to Cheyenne-Arapaho Park

A Community garden is coming to Cheyenne-Arapaho park in Spring 2023! The new garden will have 22 plots, including four wheelchair-accessible plots, for residents to grow their own vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers. Community gardens are a wonderful ...

Arapahoe County awards $24 million in open space funds to local governments

Arapahoe County today awarded more than $24 million in open space funding to cities, towns and partner agencies, enhancing local parks, trails and open space offerings across the region. The annual open space awards ceremony recognizes how the County’s on...

Treat Street at the Scaregrounds

On Oct. 22, enjoy a day of trick-or-treating and spooktacular family fun, presented by Orchard!

Free info session on 4-H youth program

Attention Arapahoe County families! Looking for fun and educational activities that will help your kids grow? Enrollment for the 2022-2023 4-H youth program starts mid-October. Join us for a free informational session at the 17 Mile House Farm Park (8181 ...

17 Mile House Farm Park Dairy History

Drop by 17 Mile House Farm Park and learn about the property’s dairy history (1880-1950). Visit the milking parlor in the barn, milk house, and butter churn display. Featured activity: make and taste your own butter!

Saturday, Oct. 8, 20229 a.m.&...

Heritage and Native Plants at the Farm

Drop by 17 Mile House Farm Park to learn about gardening with Colorado native plants from CSU Extension Master Gardeners. Take a guided walk around the farm at 10 a.m. to identify plants such as sage and heritage roses used for potpourri and tea. Featured...

The Arapahoe County 5K Trail Run is Sept. 15!

A timed run along the Chery Creek Trail in Centennial. BBQ and live bluegrass at the finish line!

Meet our new Arapahoe County CSU Extension Director

Arapahoe County Open Spaces is thrilled to announce the appointment of new CSU Extension Director Dina Baker, following a four-month extensive search. Dina began at the County Aug. 8.

Dina will head the Arapahoe County CSU Extension division, overseeing ni...

High Line Canal trail underpass improvements underway

The High Line Canal Trail near Parker Road and E. Mississippi Ave. will be closed while crews install the permanent pedestrian railing along the trail on the south side of Parker Road. The closure will begin at 7 a.m. August 15 and run through 7 p.m. Augu...

Wagons West—a Musical Tribute at the 17 Mile House Farm Park

Drop by 17 Mile House Farm Park to enjoy the musical program Wagons West, featuring pastimes from the 1800s. Suzie and Gary make history come alive with their songs and stories of Colorado pioneers, Native Americans, gold miners, cowboys and more. The son...

Enter your best work in Public Competitions at the Arapahoe County Fair

Enter your creations in four categories: Culinary Arts, Visual Arts, Fiber Arts, and Skilled Arts. Earn ribbons (and bragging rights!) from a panel of expert judges.

Arapahoe County CSU Extension wins regional award for Urban Ranchers Camp

Demonstrating excellence in animal science programming 

The Arapahoe County CSU Extension 4-H team in June received a Western Regional Award for Excellence in Animal Science Programming, for the Urban Ranchers Day Camp program. The team will be re...

Explore YOUR outdoors at the 17 Mile House Farm Park

Drop by 17 Mile House Farm Park and experience outdoors at the farm with CSU Extension 4-H program specialists. They will introduce youth to urban wildlife, trees, and nature around the 17 Mile House. Featured activity: see and feel animal skins and skull...

Bike to Work Day is June 22

It’s a great day to hit the trails and try commuting to work by bike! Stop by our stations for breakfast burritos and local pastries, updated trail maps, cool swag, and more. Brought to you in partnership with the City of Centennial, Denver Sout...

Wool Spinning at the 17 Mile House Farm Park

Drop by 17 Mile House Farm Park and discover how animal wool is spun into the sweaters we wear. Featured activity: try wool carding by hand and dye your own sheep’s wool! We will also offer small-group tours of the historic 17 Mile House and bar...

Cheyenne-Arapaho Park expansion project to benefit community

Construction will begin mid-May 2022 on a project to renovate and activate the west side of Cheyenne-Arapaho Park in the Four Square Mile area of unincorporated Arapahoe County. The 4.6-acre park located at 9200 E. Iowa Ave. approximately one-half mile no...

Work begins on Parker Road Overpass for High Plains Trail

Arapahoe County Open Spaces, Public Works & Development, and Jalisco International, Inc. will start construction of the Parker Road Overpass for High Plains Trail on Monday, April 25. 

The Open Spaces project will improve regional trail connec...

How to protect your flock from Avian Influenza

Have backyard chickens? Please use the following resources for information regarding the current Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak.

Call your veterinarian if your flock shows signs of influenza or you suspect exposure.

No Vet? You can also c...

Water bugs at the 17 Mile House Farm Park

Drop by 17 Mile House Farm Park and learn about water critters living in Cherry Creek from City & County of Denver Environmental Educator Donny Roush. Take a short, guided nature walk with Casey Davenhill from Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners. Featur...