Jeffco Open Space

7-23-25 Morning Update for the #WhiteHawkFire: The fire remains at 1.8 acres. Fire moderated overnight, with crews monitoring through the night. Firefighters & staff from @elkcreekfire, Conifer Fire, @jeffcoopenspace & @jeffcosheriffco are on scene. (Picture from 7-22-25)

Our deputies and fire crews are still working on the #WhiteHawkFire today to gain full containment. The JCSO drone team is assisting @ElkCreekFire with support from the air. #COFire

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Photos and video from our Incident Commander on the ground. The #WhiteHawkFire is currently mapped at 1.8 acres. Assisting agencies include Douglas County Helitack, Conifer Fire, @PSICC_NF Buffalo Creek, @jeffcosheriffco.

Elk Creek Fire is the lead agency for the #WhiteHawkFire. Erratic winds have calmed at the moment giving firefighters an opportunity for better suppression efforts. Current size up is 1.8 acres. @dcsheriff has made eight bucket drops so far and they are still at it! Firefighters…

#WhiteHawkFire: @dcsheriff helicopter dropped off members of their helitack team on the side of the mountain for direct attack. In addition to JCSO, @ElkCreekFire, @dcsheriff, Conifer FD, @JeffcoOpenSpace are working together to extinguish the fire. #COFire

#WhiteHawkFire burning on a mountainside approx 1/2 mile north of the North Fork of the South Platte River, and a 1/4 west of Foxton Rd. It is burning in a remote area. No evacuations at this time. @ElkCreekFire has ordered the @dcsheriff helicopter. #COFire

JCOS is excited to share the draft Conservation Greenprint 2026 – 2030 for community and partner review. Learn more at: jeffco.us/1585/Plans-Pro… The public comment period will end on 8/11/25. For any questions about this effort, please email us at [email protected]

🚧 Trail Work – 7/16 – Crews will be out at Apex, focusing on Magic Mountain Trail for some much-needed maint – everything from light touch-ups to heavier repairs. Please slow down and give the team plenty of space. Want to lend a hand? We’d love your help offero.jeffco.us/Calendar

⛔CLOSED: Beginning July 11, the Wildlife Sanctuary at Crown Hill Park will be temp. closed due to rising water levels in Kestrel Pond, which are nearing the boardwalk. We will continue monitoring conditions & will reopen it once it is safe to do so. jeffco.us/1531/Alerts-Cl…

Reconnect with nature on this native plant seed collection event. We’ll be collecting a valuable species, hairy false goldenaster. This plant supports pollinators like bees & butterflies. Register here: offero.jeffco.us/PublicActivity…

Clear Creek Canyon Park seasonal raptor closures have ended early. These temp. closures protect nesting birds during critical times. In 2025, one golden eagle pair successfully fledged young—thanks to your patience. All previously closed areas are now open!

⛔CLOSED: Starting 7/7, parts of Beaver Ranch Park are closed for forest health work. Closure expected until fall, weather permitting. More Info: jeffco.us/3343/Forest-Ma…

NOTICE: Lookout Mountain Road (Lariat Loop) Closed Nightly July 3-5 Lookout Mountain Road will be closed nightly from July 3 through July 5, 2025. The closure begins at 7 p.m. each evening and the road will reopen one hour before sunrise (approximately 4:30 a.m.). This closure…

⚠️NOTICE: Starting 7/7, parts of Beaver Ranch Park will close for forest health work. Closure expected until fall. - The main trailhead parking lot will remain open - Goshawk Trail & Stagecoach access impacted Visit our website for more details: jeffco.us/3343/

NOTICE: Hiwan Museum is temporarily closed today. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Thank you.