Douglas County Outdoors
- Bret and Amber Tueller
- 11 hours ago
- 2 min read
Recreational Opportunities in Douglas County, Colorado
With the summer sun finally beginning to make regular appearances, it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy the beautiful area we all call home here in Douglas County. With the abundance of hiking and biking trails, dog parks, playgrounds and parks, and picturesque open space, there is no lack of adventure to be had this summer. Douglas County Outdoors has made it easy to plan summer excursions with their interactive map of recreational opportunities in Douglas County. Simply go to experience.arcgis.com and let a map of activities unfold at your fingertips.
A map on the right of the screen shows you exactly where everything is located, so you can pick by proximity to your own backyard or if you have a specific plan in mind. Use the tabs at the top of the page to narrow your search. You can view the county as a whole or narrow down your search by regions within the county lines. Check out trails, equestrian areas, picnic facilities, playgrounds and more. A graphic of each will appear to the left of the map. Click on any for more information about that specific location.
For example, if you want to check out Castlewood Canyon State Park, click on the photo link and find out that you can go bird watching, hiking, rock climbing and much more (there is a link for more details). There’s even a phone number to Colorado State Parks for more information listed.
The best family outings are often those that don’t cost a dime. Make sure to bookmark the Douglas County Outdoors Interactive Map and take off for a hike, a bike ride or a picnic in some of the prettiest places on earth – that just happen to be in our own backyard!
