Douglas County
Parks, Trails & Rueter-Hess Reservoir
Welcome to the Parks, Trails & Rueter-Hess Reservoir Department!
Looking to reserve a Douglas County Parks & Trails?
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Featured Activities
Tree Planting
Saturday, 17 May 2025 | 09:00 AM | Fairgrounds Regional Park | Registration Required
If you enjoy trees and their shade, this event is for you! Help plant new trees at Fairgrounds Re...
RegisterTree Planting
Saturday, 14 June 2025 | 09:00 AM | Bayou Gulch Regional Park - Passive Area | Registration Required
If you enjoy trees and their shade, this event is for you! Help plant new trees at Bayou Gulch Re...
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Trail Corridor Pruning
Friday, 09 May 2025 | 09:00 AM | High Line Canal | Registration RequiredDo you enjoy hiking along the High Line Canal? Help us keep the trail corridor open by pruning back the forage. All tools and gloves will be provided, along with an appreciation bag! Please note that an adult must accompany all children und... more |
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Tree Planting
Saturday, 17 May 2025 | 09:00 AM | Fairgrounds Regional Park | Registration RequiredIf you enjoy trees and their shade, this event is for you! Help plant new trees at Fairgrounds Regional Park. County staff will provide snacks, water, trees, tools, gloves, and expertise. Bring enthusiasm, muscles, hats, and sturdy shoes. The C... more |
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Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team
Saturday, 17 May 2025 | 08:00 AM | Rueter-Hess Reservoir | Registration RequiredDo you enjoy recreating at Rueter-Hess Reservoir? If so, this is the opportunity you want to catch. Volunteers are needed at the gate to assist with: • Reservation Check-in – check reservations, provide driving and parking directions, and answer ... 2 assignments unfilledmore |
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Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team
Sunday, 18 May 2025 | 08:00 AM | Rueter-Hess Reservoir | Registration RequiredDo you enjoy recreating at Rueter-Hess Reservoir? If so, this is the opportunity you want to catch. Volunteers are needed at the gate to assist with: • Reservation Check-in – check reservations, provide driving and parking directions, and answer ... 2 assignments unfilledmore |
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Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team
Monday, 19 May 2025 | 08:00 AM | Rueter-Hess Reservoir | Registration RequiredDo you enjoy recreating at Rueter-Hess Reservoir? If so, this is the opportunity you want to catch. Volunteers are needed at the gate to assist with: • Reservation Check-in – check reservations, provide driving and parking directions, and answer ... 2 assignments unfilledmore |
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Shoreline Cleanup
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 | 09:00 AM | Bingham Lake Park | Registration RequiredCalling all anglers! Clean shorelines make for great fishing spots. Help us pick up fishing lines and trash from the shoreline. Gloves, trash bags, and an appreciation bag are included! Please note that an adult must accompany all children u... more |
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Plant Replacement
Thursday, 22 May 2025 | 09:00 AM | Bayou Gulch Regional Park - Active Area | Registration RequiredAre you a gardener or plant enthusiast? We need volunteers to help us replace plants in our landscape beds! Come get your hands dirty with us. Materials, tools, gloves, and an appreciation swag bag are provided! Please note that an adult mu... more |
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Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team
Friday, 23 May 2025 | 08:00 AM | Rueter-Hess Reservoir | Registration RequiredDo you enjoy recreating at Rueter-Hess Reservoir? If so, this is the opportunity you want to catch. Volunteers are needed at the gate to assist with: • Reservation Check-in – check reservations, provide driving and parking directions, and answer ... 2 assignments unfilledmore |
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Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team
Saturday, 24 May 2025 | 08:00 AM | Rueter-Hess Reservoir | Registration RequiredDo you enjoy recreating at Rueter-Hess Reservoir? If so, this is the opportunity you want to catch. Volunteers are needed at the gate to assist with: • Reservation Check-in – check reservations, provide driving and parking directions, and answer ... 2 assignments unfilledmore |
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Rueter-Hess Recreation Welcome Team
Sunday, 25 May 2025 | 08:00 AM | Rueter-Hess Reservoir | Registration RequiredDo you enjoy recreating at Rueter-Hess Reservoir? If so, this is the opportunity you want to catch. Volunteers are needed at the gate to assist with: • Reservation Check-in – check reservations, provide driving and parking directions, and answer ... 2 assignments unfilledmore |