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Broomfield has more than 104 miles of trails and 4,832 acres of open space land. See a trails map

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Broomfield has more than 700 acres of developed parks and 45 playgrounds.

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Open Space

Within the City and County of Broomfield, open lands are defined as public and private lands acquired or preserved in the public interest. They serve a variety of functions, including conserving and protecting natural, cultural, historic or scenic resources; providing opportunities for recreation; shaping the pattern of growth and development; and preserving agricultural resources. ...more

Transportation

Transportation Vision -
Provide an efficient and well-maintained multi-modal transportation system that serves all segments of the population, effectively accommodates the demands of growth, facilitates convenient internal and regional accessibility, minimizing environmental impacts, and reduces dependence on the automobile.See more in the Comprehensive Plan.

Environmental Health

The City and County of Broomfield's Environmental Services Division is dedicated to protecting the environment, preserving our natural resources, and serving the needs of the residents of Broomfield. The Environmental Services Division has 12 employees with a wide range of expertise covering environmental management, chemistry, biology, limnology, microbiology, geology, technical writing and electronic data management. ...more

Sustainable and Integrated Land Use

Toward a Sustainable Broomfield “Sustainability” refers to the long-term social, economic and environmental health of our society. A sustainable culture thrives without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. The 2005 Comprehensive Plan’s core values -- social responsibility and equity, environmental stewardship and economic security and opportunity — are key components of sustainability. Separate, they are necessary but insufficient; collectively, they become a solid foundation upon which to build a sustainable future for ourselves and the generations to follow. See more in the Comprehensive Plan.