In 2005, the City of Westminster and the City and County of Broomfield approved an Intergovernmental Agreement to create a foundation for the acquisition, financing, management and maintenance of Metzger Farm. The Broomfield-Westminster Open Space Foundation was thus established by the two governmental entities to oversee the management of the property.
On December 15, 2005, the Foundation approved the agreement with the Metzger family for the purchase of Metzger Farm as community open space. The total purchase price for the 152-acre property and water rights was $11 million. Grants received from Adams County and Great Outdoors Colorado funded approximately $2 million, with the cities sharing in funding the balance.
The property is located in the city of Westminster, at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Lowell Boulevard and West 120th Avenue, and is bordered by Broomfield on its north and west sides. The site is on the National Historic Registry and includes trails, two ponds, a wildlife viewing deck, fishing dock and farmstead.
Metzger Farm offers the opportunity to significantly enhance open space, wildlife habitat, and regional trail connections through Broomfield and Westminster. The unique farmstead complex also provides additional recreational and educational opportunities related to agricultural, environmental and Colorado history.
The mission of the Broomfield Westminster Open Space Foundation is to finance, manage, and maintain Metzger Farm. We are dedicated to preserving the property's unique natural and historical features, providing compatible passive recreation and educational opportunities, and ensuring sustainable stewardship for the enjoyment of future generations.
Organization name
The Broomfield-Westminster Open Space Foundation
other names
BWOSF, Metzger Farm Open Space
2005
Tax id (EIN)
20-3963154
Category
Environment, Community Improvement & Capacity Building
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
4800 W 92ND AVEWestminster, CO, US
Broomfield, CO, US