Practicing basic trail etiquette protects the environment, keeps you safe, and enhances everyone’s enjoyment.

Sunshine, cooler weather, and lovely colors. What’s not to love about autumn in Louisville? As people take to the trails this fall, help your Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department keep our trails and public lands safe. Open Space Staff are excited to announce a fall educational campaign entitled “Protect & Respect Each Other & the Land”.

On select dates from October 14-November 14, 2020, Louisville Ranger Naturalists will be on Open Space properties to have a trailside chat with residents and visitors and provide tips and education  about best practices to recreate responsibly. During these events, visitors can choose to sign a “Protect & Respect Pledge”. Visitors who sign the pledge, will commit to do their part to keep open spaces, parks, trails, and other public places safe for everyone. Additionally, they will receive a free, limited edition, Open Space facial covering*.

Practicing basic Open Space and trail etiquette protects the environment, keeps everyone safe, and enhances everyone’s enjoyment of our natural lands.

If you see a violation on Open Space, please call the Boulder County Non-Emergency Dispatch at 303-441-4444. Please be prepared to provide the dispatcher with a location and problem.

For questions please contact a Ranger Naturalist at 303-335-4770.

Good trail etiquette has never been more important than it is right now. 

With more people than ever enjoying the outdoors, it is essential to recreate responsibly and courteously to ensure all users have a safe, positive experience.  By embracing a few simple guidelines, you can do your part to protect and respect both our natural resources and your fellow trail users. With your help, we can continue to enjoy Louisville Open Space and trails while preserving them for future generations. Thank you for doing your part!

The City of Louisville boasts more than 32 miles of trails and 2,000 of acres of Open Space Lands, providing opportunities for citizens to reconnect with nature and their cultural heritage while also enhancing their mental and physical well-being. Additionally, these lands provide visual buffers between local municipalities and support many species of wildlife and diverse plant communities. The Open Space Mission is to conserve and restore Open Space through land acquisition and management for the protection of natural and cultural resources and provide opportunities for education, volunteering and appropriate passive recreation.