Open Space - City of Longmont

Open Space

Colorado's front range is seen the distance behind grass and distant trees.

Longmont’s Open Space program preserves natural lands, enhances quality of life, and promotes conservation and stewardship.

 

Land Acknowledgement

 

We acknowledge that Longmont sits on the traditional territory of the Cheyenne (Tsestho’e), Arapaho (hinono’eino’ biito’owu’), Ute (Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱), and other indigenous peoples. We honor the history and the living and spiritual connection that the first peoples have with this land.

 

It is our commitment to face the injustices that happened when the land was taken, and to educate our communities, ourselves, and our children to ensure that these injustices do not happen again.

 

Vision

 

Our vision is to connect our community with our natural resources by:

 

  • Protecting and respecting our natural environment
  • Balancing growth and furthering community identity
  • Providing experiential opportunities to educate new generations of stewards
  • Protecting what we value
  • Promoting a sustainable and resilient Longmont
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History Timeline

1987 – First Open Space Plan 2000 – Voters approve Open Space Sales & Use Tax 2001 – Longmont acquires first property, Boulder Creek Estates, using Open Space Sales & Use Tax funds 2002 – Longmont develops Open Space and Trails Master Plan 2007 – Voters approved Open Space Sales & Use Tax extension until 2034 2018 – First update to the 2002 Open Space Master Plan 2024 – Voters approve Open Space Sales & Use Tax to continue in perpetuity

Goals

 

  • Preserve and enhance our natural resources
  • Acknowledge and support other planning efforts and potential collaborations
  • Shape Longmont’s identity
  • Provide connections
  • Provide passive, low impact recreation compatible with resource protection goals
  • Embrace public engagement
  • Ensure funding to fulfill the Vision

Volunteer & Environmental Education

Button Rock Stewardship

Conservation Easement Program

Ecosystem Management

Open Space Master Plan

Trail Projects
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