New Section of South Platte River Trail Opens
Posted on: August 23, 2016
Adams County Parks and Open Space has opened the new segment of the South Platte River Trail. The trail became active on Wednesday, August 24, completing the trail within unincorporated Adams County. This $1.8 million project, funded by the Adams County Open Space Sales Tax and a Great Outdoors Colorado “Paths to Parks” grant award, will add approximately two miles of concrete trails along the river as well as two bridges to accommodate pedestrians between 104th Avenue and 120th Avenue.
“This is an exciting project that provides connectivity to the fantastic amenities at the Adams County Regional Park and beyond,” said Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio. “This opening comes at a perfect time for our residents to get out and enjoy the beauty of the foliage along the South Platt River during the fall months.”
The South Platte River Trail is the major regional trail for the Denver Metro area and will connect the Adams County Regional Park in Brighton to the Chatfield Reservoir in Littleton. This project will also provide connections to the Clear Creek Trail along the Front Range, the Cherry Creek Trail in Denver, and Sand Creek Trail through Denver.
After more than 25 years, the development of the South Platte River Trail is now complete within the county’s jurisdiction with the newly added segment. For more information on the South Platte River Trail, or any additional trails within Adams County, visit our Parks and Open Space page.
PHOTO: By Thornton resident Jason Robb, taken along South Platte River Trail. Robb’s photograph was selected as the winning entry in the Adams County Photo Contest.
Posted on: December 13, 2024
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Posted on: November 19, 2024
Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $12 Million in Open Space Grants
On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $12 million in open space grants for 21 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the fall 2024 grant cycle came from revenues from the first half of the 2024 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.
Posted on: November 5, 2024
Adams County Appoints Dionne Stroter as Deputy County Manager
Adams County is proud to announce the appointment of Dionne Stroter as Deputy County Manager. A Colorado native with over 20 years of experience in public administration, Stroter brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for equity and community engagement to her new role.
Posted on: October 31, 2024
Adams County Hosts Consul General of Mexico for Collaborative Lunch Meeting with Board of County Commissioners
The Adams County Board of County Commissioners and senior leadership welcomed the appointed Consul General of Mexico in Denver, Ambassador Pavel Melendez-Cruz, at a meet-and-greet lunch on Tuesday, Oct. 29. This meeting fostered an invaluable discussion on deepening partnerships to better serve Adams County’s growing Mexican community and enhance mutual collaboration across economic, social, and cultural initiatives.
Posted on: October 22, 2024
Adams County Appoints Kristin Sullivan as Deputy County Manager
Adams County is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristin Sullivan as Deputy County Manager. Sullivan brings 20 years of experience in local government and urban planning, including 11 years of prior service with Adams County, and is set to strengthen the county’s leadership team with her extensive knowledge and expertise.
Posted on: October 22, 2024
Board Approves 2025 Holiday Schedule
The Board of County Commissioners passed
Posted on: October 14, 2024
Commissioners’ Corner: Looking Back to Move Forward
By Emma Pinter, Chair of the Adams County Board of Commissioners
When Adams County puts together our annual community report, teams across our departments pore over a year of successes, statistics, and stories to decide what should be included. We compare each moment side-by-side with our mission and vision and evaluate our accomplishments based on what matters most—the impact they had on the lives of our county’s residents.
Posted on: October 10, 2024
Behavioral Health Employers Need More Workers—Adams County Looking to Make the Connection
What: Behavioral Health Career Fair
Where: Front Range Community College Westminster Campus, Rocky Mountain Room, 3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster
When: Friday, Oct. 11, 4–7 p.m.
Following the recommendations of the Adams County Behavioral Health Services and Supports Assessment: A Blueprint for Action, Adams County is addressing one of the barriers to behavioral health services: a lack of workforce.
Posted on: October 3, 2024
Colorado Air and Space Port Achieves National Airport Designation
Elevated Status in FAA Classification Positions Airport for Future Growth and Funding Opportunities
Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) is proud to announce its new designation as a National General Aviation Airport, the highest classification in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). This significant achievement reflects the airport's increasing activity, infrastructure, and regional importance in aviation.
Posted on: September 18, 2024
Adams County Appoints David Fraser as Interim County Manager
Adams County is pleased to announce the appointment of David Fraser as the Interim County Manager. Fraser, a distinguished leader with three decades of experience in local government, will guide the county through this transitional period until Spring 2025, when the Board of County Commissioners will seek a permanent replacement.
