On Election Day, this November 8, Douglas County voters will be asked to continue to protect parks, trails, open space, and historic preservation without raising taxes or incurring debt. Ballot ...

Douglas County is in the early stages of imagining an Open Space Plan for preserving natural landscapes located throughout the county. Such a plan seeks to help guide the protection and management ...

Since 1994, a voter-approved 0.17% sales and use tax has helped preserve open space and protect parks throughout Douglas County – including many municipal amenities. In 2022, more than 87% of Douglas ...

The 2,000-acre Sandstone Ranch, near Larkspur, was acquired by Douglas County for open space in late Jan. 2018. Voters in November will decide whether to extend an open space sales tax for another ...

Douglas County will host Open Space Day on Aug. 19 and this will be a chance for the general public to visit Prairie Canyon Ranch. (Photo by Kathryn Scott/YourHub) Show Caption ...

This ballot question, brought forward by the citizen committee, Douglas County Open Space Initiative, is focused on the Open Space Sales and Use Tax, a part of the county's 1% sales tax.

Community members can learn about Douglas County’s Open Space Plan and provide feedback during an open house next week. The county will host the open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 ...

A visit to Spruce Mountain Open Space in the Douglas County countryside typically involves a tour of the namesake mountaintop. That’s for good reason; it’s a splendid journey amid the ...

In 2022, Douglas County voters chose to extend a 0.17% sales tax benefiting parks, open spaces, trails and historic preservation. The fund now has accrued about $40 million.

In 1994, Douglas County voters approved a 0.17% sales tax to collect funds for buying and preserving land. Thirty years later, outdoor enthusiasts have reaped the benefits of open spaces between ...

As development surges in Douglas County, neighbors are weighing in on the future they want for the county's parks and open spaces. CBS Colorado Posted: August 27, 2024 | Last updated: August 27, 2024 ...

In 2022, Douglas County voters chose to extend a 0.17% sales tax benefiting parks, open spaces, trails and historic preservation. The fund now has accrued about $40 million.