Open Space and Trails Advisory Board

When Arapahoe County voters approved a 0.25 percent sales tax in November 2003 for the preservation of open space, parks, and trails, they also created the Open Space and Trails Advisory Board (OSTAB).

Made up of seven members from across the county, the board is responsible for:
  • Reviewing proposed projects
  • Making recommendations regarding the distribution of revenue
  • Performing other duties as permitted under the resolution

OSTAB Members


Members are chosen by the Board of County Commissioners:
  • Russell Stewart, District 1
  • Michele Frishman, District 2
  • Grider Lee, District 3
  • Vacant, District 4
  • John Swartz, District 5
  • Martin Herz, At large
  • Dala Giffin, At large
Staff Representative
Phone: 720-874-6540
Email open_space@arapahoegov.com

DSC_2570Left to right – Grider Lee, Beverly Bradshaw, JD Key, Dala Giffin, Russell Stewart, Sharon Powers

OSTAB Meetings

Meetings are held at 5:30 p.m., generally on the fourth Monday of every other month.

The June 14th OSTAB meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.  Call-in information is below.

Meeting Dial-in Number:  719-569-5048   Conference ID: 685 923 046#