15151 East Alameda Parkway Suite 4600 - Aurora, CO 80012 303.739.7160 parks@auroragov.org
			The Parks & Open Space Department plans, develops, and manages city parks, golf courses, off-street trails, natural open space areas, and Aurora’s urban forest. There are five divisions within the Department: Forestry • Golf • Open Space & Natural Resources • Parks Operations & Management • Planning Design & Construction
			Parks and Open Space Department Mission: To be a steward of outdoor places essential for people and nature to thrive in our community.
Watch an overview on Aurora’s parks & natural open space areas
What We Do . . .
	Aurora has seven golf courses of varying lengths and skill levels. Please contact the individual courses for details. Aurora Hills, Centre Hills, Fitzsimons, Meadow Hills, Murphy Creek, Saddle Rock, or Springhill. Contact Us: Golf Division (administration only) 303.739.7888
	Aurora’s open space and natural areas include a nature center, historic sites, stream corridors, wetlands, a plains preserve, and wildlife habitat. Contact Us: Open Space & Natural Resources Division 303.739.7160 opensp@auroragov.org.
	Developed parks, sportsfields, special use parks for skateboarding or disc golf, picnic shelters and playgrounds are distributed throughout the City of Aurora. Contact Us: Parks Operation & Management Division 303.739.7160 parks@auroragov.org. To reserve a park shelter online.
	Open space and recreational facilities at the reservoirs allow for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and biking, and provide valuable wildlife habitat. Contact Us: Reservoir Administration 303.690.1286 opensp@auroragov.org
	Trails connect all sections of the City, winding along a stream corridor, canal or through a developed park, they provide miles of walking or riding pleasure. Contact Us: Open Space & Natural Resources Division 303.739.7160 opensp@auroragov.org
	Trees throughout the City are a valuable resource, helping to clean our air and provide shade through the hot summer months. We can provide valuable information about the trees in your community. Contact Us: Forestry Division 303.739.7177
	New and renovated park and open space sites and facilities are under construction throughout the community. We can update you on all the latest projects in your neighborhood. Contact Us: Planning, Design & Construction Division 303.739.7160
Chill Out…Plant a Tree! Aurora supports the Million Tree Initiative Worried About Watering? Aurora’s recommended Xeriscape Tree List
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RULES AND REGULATIONS for Parks, Open Space and Reservoirs (Updated 02/09)