Reynolds Park - Jefferson County Open Space

Conifer, Colorado

September 17, 2011

History
Reynolds Park is named in memory of John A. Reynolds whose family gave a substantial portion of the park to Jefferson County. This area was one of the first settled in Colorado's pioneer era. The Reynolds ranch house (now the park manager's residence) once served as a stop for pack trains traveling between Denver and Leadville. The now-vanished Piano Meadows Mormon settlement was also located in this area.

Between 1913 and 1942 the park was operated as a dude ranch known as "Idylease". Teachers and ministers from as far away as the East Coast would spend their summers at the ranch to enjoy fishing, horseback riding, tennis, hiking, and croquet. At one time there were 14 cabins on the ranch for housing guests. The Reynolds' family home served as the main lodge where hearty meals were served to guests and family alike.

Getting There
14070 Foxton Road, Conifer CO 80433 From U.S. Highway 285 and Foxton Road, drive south 5.5 miles to the parking area on the south side of the road. There is also a parking lot near the north end of the park off County Road 97.

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