Douglas County
Parks, Trails & Rueter-Hess Reservoir
Welcome to the Parks, Trails & Rueter-Hess Reservoir Department!
Looking to reserve a Douglas County Parks & Trails?
- Request a Parks and Trails or Rueter-Hess Reservoir property Request
Upcoming Activities Calendar
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Trash Pick Up
Wednesday, 10 September 2025 | 09:00 AM | Highland Heritage Regional Park | Registration RequiredDo you enjoy the fresh air and sunlight? Would you like to help keep our properties clean and inviting? Or are you looking for somewhere to complete your high school volunteer hours? If so, join us for some mid-day sun in a beautiful natural area,... more |
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Tree Wrapping
Thursday, 09 October 2025 | 10:00 AM | Highland Heritage Regional Park | Registration RequiredAre trees your thing? If so, we have an excellent project for you. Help us protects the trees from the cold winter temps by wrapping them. We will provide the materials and training. Please note that all children under the age of 16 must be a... more |
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Tree Wrapping
Wednesday, 15 October 2025 | 10:00 AM | Bayou Gulch Regional Park - Active Area | Registration RequiredAre trees your thing? If so, we have an excellent project for you. Help us protects the trees from the cold winter temps by wrapping them. We will provide the materials and training. Please note that all children under the age of 16 must be a... more |
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Flower Planting
Thursday, 16 October 2025 | 10:00 AM | Justice Center | Registration RequiredIf you love flowers and the beauty they provide, come help us plant tulip and daffodil bulbs! Materials, tools, and gloves are provided, as well as an appreciation swag bag! Please note that all children under the age of 16 must be accompani... more |
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Shoreline Cleanup
Friday, 17 October 2025 | 10:00 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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Trash Pick Up
Wednesday, 22 October 2025 | 10:00 AM | Challenger Regional Park | Registration RequiredDo you enjoy the fresh air and sunlight? Would you like to help keep our properties clean and inviting? Or are you looking for somewhere to complete your high school volunteer hours? If so, join us for some mid-day sun in a beautiful natural area,... more |
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Dougnad Parker
Saturday, 25 October 2025 | 09:00 AM | Challenger Regional Park | Registration RequiredTeam up with your neighbors for Douglas County's volunteer event of the season, Dougnad! This fall, we’re celebrating Dougnad by lending a helping hand to older adults with minor exterior home improvements. Enjoy donuts, coffee, and pick up your s... more |
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Dougnad Highlands Ranch
Saturday, 25 October 2025 | 09:00 AM | Highland Heritage Regional Park | Registration RequiredTeam up with your neighbors for Douglas County's volunteer event of the season, Dougnad! This fall, we’re celebrating Dougnad by lending a helping hand to older adults with minor exterior home improvements. Enjoy donuts, coffee, and pick up your s... more |
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Dougnad Castle Rock
Saturday, 25 October 2025 | 09:00 AM | PS Miller Building | Registration RequiredTeam up with your neighbors for Douglas County's volunteer event of the season, Dougnad! This fall, we’re celebrating Dougnad by lending a helping hand to older adults with minor exterior home improvements. Enjoy donuts, coffee, and pick up your s... more |
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Trash Pick Up
Wednesday, 29 October 2025 | 10:00 AM | Highland Heritage Regional Park | Registration RequiredDo you enjoy the fresh air and sunlight? Would you like to help keep our properties clean and inviting? Or are you looking for somewhere to complete your high school volunteer hours? If so, join us for some mid-day sun in a beautiful natural area,... more |