NoCo Places
A Common Voice for Public Lands
Est. 2018 · Northern Colorado
NoCo Places
A Common Voice for Public Lands
Est. 2018 · Northern Colorado
The following entities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work jointly on this collaborative project, bringing together federal, state, and local governments to address conservation and recreation challenges across jurisdictional boundaries in Northern Colorado.
Agency Members
Federal & State
County & Municipal
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park protects and preserves over 415 square miles of mountain environments in the Colorado Front Range. As a key NoCo Places member, RMNP works collaboratively to address visitor use challenges, wildlife conservation, and resource protection across jurisdictional boundaries.
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests
and Pawnee National Grassland
The Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests manage 1.5 million acres of public lands in northern Colorado, providing diverse recreation opportunities while protecting forest health, watersheds, and wildlife habitat. Their partnership in NoCo Places supports regional conservation and sustainable recreation management.
Northeast Region
Colorado Parks & Wildlife manages the state’s wildlife resources and outdoor recreation opportunities. The Northeast Region plays a vital role in NoCo Places by bringing expertise in wildlife management, habitat conservation, and outdoor recreation planning to the collaborative partnership.
Parks & Open Space
Boulder County Parks & Open Space manages over 107,000 acres of protected lands, providing diverse recreational opportunities while preserving agricultural heritage and natural resources. Their participation in NoCo Places helps ensure coordinated management across county and federal boundaries.
Public Lands
Clear Creek County manages open space lands in the heart of Colorado’s Front Range, balancing recreation access with resource protection. As a NoCo Places member, the county contributes local perspectives on managing high-use recreation areas and preserving mountain ecosystems.
City and County of Denver
Denver Mountain Parks manages 14,000 acres of mountain parks west of Denver, providing Front Range residents access to mountain recreation since 1913. Their membership in NoCo Places strengthens regional coordination for visitor management and conservation efforts.
Public Lands
Gilpin County preserves the natural and cultural heritage of Colorado’s historic mining region while providing quality outdoor recreation. Through NoCo Places, Gilpin County collaborates on landscape-scale conservation and recreation planning efforts.
Jefferson County Open Space protects over 55,000 acres of open space, parks, and trails in the foothills west of Denver. As a founding NoCo Places member, Jeffco brings extensive experience in managing high-use Front Range recreation areas and implementing innovative conservation strategies.
Department of Natural Resources
Larimer County manages natural areas, open lands, and recreational resources throughout northern Colorado. Their Natural Resources department plays a key role in NoCo Places, contributing expertise in resource management, trails planning, and regional conservation coordination.
NoCo Places collaborates to protect and conserve natural and cultural resources while providing equitable access and a quality recreation experience for current and future generations.
Certified Non-profit Organization
Your donation supports multi-jurisdictional coordination on Colorado’s public lands.
The NoCo Places region covers five counties in Northern Colorado.
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