PROS Guidebook

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Louisville’s PROS Guidebook is moving towards adoption

Public feedback is welcome at the November 2, 2026 City Council Meeting

After more than two years of research, planning, and community input, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Guidebook is here!

The PROS Guidebook, consisting of the Long-Range Plan and Trails System Plan, will provide direction for Louisville’s Parks, Recreation & Senior Services, Open Space, Trails, and Coal Creek Golf Course over the next 10 years. It brings together community input, research and data to help guide future priorities and decisions. It will:

  • Replace the current Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Master Plan (last updated in 2012)
  • Create the City’s first Trails System Plan
  • Align with the City’s updated Comprehensive Plan

PROS Guidebook: Long Range Plan (NEW VERSION COMING 10/30/26)

Guides the stewardship, enhancement and operation of Louisville’s Parks, Recreation & Senior Services, Open Space, and Coal Creek
Golf Course over the next decade. The plan focuses on existing
assets, sustainability, equity, connectivity and long-term resilience.


PROS Guidebook: Trail System Plan (NEW VERSION COMING 10/30/26)

Guides Louisville’s approach to recreational access and trail
connectivity while preserving open space and natural ecosystems.
The plan addresses trail user experiences, ecological protection and a healthy, active community for generations to come.


We appreciate the community's interest and engagement throughout the planning process and we look forward to the next 10 years of PROS amenities, programs and services!

Louisville’s PROS Guidebook is moving towards adoption

Public feedback is welcome at the November 2, 2026 City Council Meeting

After more than two years of research, planning, and community input, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Guidebook is here!

The PROS Guidebook, consisting of the Long-Range Plan and Trails System Plan, will provide direction for Louisville’s Parks, Recreation & Senior Services, Open Space, Trails, and Coal Creek Golf Course over the next 10 years. It brings together community input, research and data to help guide future priorities and decisions. It will:

  • Replace the current Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Master Plan (last updated in 2012)
  • Create the City’s first Trails System Plan
  • Align with the City’s updated Comprehensive Plan

PROS Guidebook: Long Range Plan (NEW VERSION COMING 10/30/26)

Guides the stewardship, enhancement and operation of Louisville’s Parks, Recreation & Senior Services, Open Space, and Coal Creek
Golf Course over the next decade. The plan focuses on existing
assets, sustainability, equity, connectivity and long-term resilience.


PROS Guidebook: Trail System Plan (NEW VERSION COMING 10/30/26)

Guides Louisville’s approach to recreational access and trail
connectivity while preserving open space and natural ecosystems.
The plan addresses trail user experiences, ecological protection and a healthy, active community for generations to come.


We appreciate the community's interest and engagement throughout the planning process and we look forward to the next 10 years of PROS amenities, programs and services!

Public Feedback for Draft PROS Guidebook

After reviewing the executive summary or full guidebook, what feedback would you like City staff and Council to consider before adoption?

Feedback will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 13.

What happens next?

Public feedback, along with input from City Council, will help inform refinements to the draft plans.

  • August 25, 2026: City Council discusses the draft plans.
  • September 13, 2026: Public comment period closes at 11:59 p.m.
  • Fall 2026: Feedback will be reviewed and the plans will be refined. The plans will then return to City Council for final consideration and adoption.
CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

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Boulderisaclownshow 3 months ago
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I am surprised that I cannot find anywhere in the PROS Trail System Plan any mention of the word dog. The city of Louisville needs to address the lack of trails that are accessible for dogs to be off leash with appropriate guidelines and rules. It seems that accommodating e-bikes is a bigger priority than accommodating dog owners. Yet there are many more dog owners than e-bike riders in Louisville. The North Open Space west of the Powerline Trail is a perfect area to implement such a plan as well as the trails outside of Davidson Mesa. The city of Boulder has done a wonderful job accommodating dog owners with off leash open space trails. Why can't Louisville do the same?

Craig 3 months ago
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Appendix D: Possible Funding Sources is just just a wish and hope. It talks about grants. Every county in Colorado is going to try and get the same grants. Where is your plan to bring new businesses into Louisville? Where is your plan to create tax revenue? The Comprehensive Plan is updated every 10 years thus PROS does not have news ideas about funding nor their wish list.

RJR 3 months ago
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