The Open Space and Project Management Division is responsible for the planning, design and inspection of parks and open space capital projects.  The Division also works with the Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission in implementing the City's Parks and Open Space Master Plan.

PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN UPDATE - PUBLIC INPUT REQUEST

Click Here for information on how to be involved in the public input process for the Parks and Open Space Master Plan update.

Additional meetings available for public participation include the Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission meetings listed below.  Audience participation is available at the beginning of each meeting which begins at 6:30 p.m. and is held in the multipurpose room at the Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Boulevard, Thornton, Colorado. 

Please join us to provide your input!

September 25, 2012 - Open Space Component

October 23, 2012 - Trails Component

November 13, 2012 - Open Space Special Opportunities Review and Adams County Parks, Open Space and Trails Master Plan Highlights

November 27, 2012 - Recreation Programming and Facilities Needs Assessment

December 11, 2012 - Parks Needs Assessment and Trail Follow-up

January 8, 2013 - Future Land Use and Follow-up Items (Parks, Open Space, Trails or Recreation)

January 22, 2013 - Special Opportunities Selections for Master Plan

February 26, 2013 - Master Plan Discussion and POSAC Participation

April 2 or 9, 2013 (TBD) - Draft Parks and Open Space Master Plan Review (Part 1)

April 23, 2013 - Draft Parks and Open Space Master Plan Review (Part 2)

May 2013 (TBD) - Tentative Schedule for City Council Planning Session Presentation