City of Littleton offices and facilities, including the Littleton Museum, the Municipal Court, and Bemis Public Library will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28, in observance of Thanksgiving.
The Littleton Linkages Trail Study concluded in March 2024. This study identified ways to improve the connectivity, accessibility, and safety of our local trail network.
A prioritized list of recommended concepts was developed, derived from public engagement and data analysis through this study.
The City of Littleton developed a prioritized list of recommended concepts derived from public engagement and data analysis through the Littleton Linkages Trail Study. The below documents includes concepts and descriptions, overview of the evaluation and scoring process, and public engagement results.
In 2021 the City of Littleton applied for grant funding through Arapahoe County Open Space to perform this study. In late 2022, the Littleton launched an assessment of the local trail network. The goal of this effort was to identify opportunities for improvement.
Local trails provide neighborhood access to parks, destinations, and regional trails. They also provide recreational opportunities. Local trails can also be a great alternative to driving your car to get to work, school and more. Local trails help communities to thrive.
The existing local trails in Littleton span the entire community. The trail assessment showed:
To address these issues, the city is conducting the Littleton Linkages Trail Study in 2023. This study will result in a list of recommended improvement projects.
The city is focused on local trails in this study but has not forgotten about the larger regional trails. They play a critical role in the overall trail network. There are numerous past and current studies that also aim to improve Mary Carter Greenway, High Line Canal and more. Littleton needs your input. Join the conversation to share ideas about future local trail enhancements that will improve: