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 Parker Jordan Centennial Open Space - Centennial, CO Posted by:  condor1
N 39° 34.686 W 104° 47.866
13S E 517368 N 4380951
Wonderful Trails, Wildlife Viewing and very easy Hiking Trails. What a Great Open Space to visit.
Waymark Code: WMKXX1
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 06/10/2014
Views: 4
Hikers, cyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts have easy access to the Cherry Creek Trail in Cherry Creek State Park. Rest in the shade of the “living green roof” pavilion and take notes from the Xeriscaping demonstration garden created by Tagawa Gardens.
- Park hours are dawn to dusk. Don't come after dark.
- Wild animals, including coyotes and reptiles, may be present at this park. Please be careful.
- There are no motorized vehicles on the trail.
- Bring your camera. You never know what kind of beautiful images you may encounter.
- So feel free to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the outdoors.
- Enjoy! These parks, trails and open spaces were created for your benefit.
Some History of the Parker Jordan Centennial Open Space
More than 107 acres of formerly private open space land along Cherry Creek in the City of Centennial was purchased in September 2009. Some of this open space was homesteaded in 1864 and will open for the first time to hikers, runners, cyclists, naturalists and other outdoors enthusiasts.
The site, known as Parker Jordan Centennial Open Space, provides one of the last missing pieces of a permanent regional trail in a 40-mile stretch from Confluence Park in lower downtown Denver to Castlewood Canyon State Park in Douglas County.
The Parker Jordan Metropolitan District acquired the property in two separate transactions. The first in September, 2009 for $2.18 million from the family of Joanne Dransfeldt Fetters and John Fetters Jr., which has owned and farmed the land since 1939. The property annexed by Centennial in 2006, was for 80 acres and the remaining 27 acres was acquired in January, 2010.
On October 15, 2010 the City of Centennial became partners with the District by buying into one-half ownership of all 107 acres. This created the new name for the property now known as the Parker Jordan Centennial Open Space
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 107 Acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
Fairly Flat, about 4 miles in this section of the Open Space. The trails here are part of the Cherry Creek Regional Trail system. The section here is Hard Surface.
What points of interest are there?:
The Nature Viewing Hiking Trails, Unobstructed views of the Rocky Mountain Vistas
What activities are available?:
Picnic, Hiking, Back Packing, Bicycling, Wildlife Viewing, Contemplation of the World
Hours of accessibility?: Dawn to Dusk
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Snakes, Biting Insects and possible Poisonous Plants
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.:
No Permits Required
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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