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NEW! Free outdoor missions for kids and families with the Agents of Discovery mobile app!

Adventure awaits with Agents of Discovery!

Explore Louisville Open Space like never before through interactive augmented reality(AR) missions that turn the outdoors into a hands-on learning adventure. Before you head out, be sure to download the mission at home for the best experience. Then get ready to discover surprises, solve challenges, and learn something new along the way. Think Pokémon Go meets outdoor exploration and education.

Missions will be available throughout the summer and into the fall, encouraging kids and families to get outside and explore Louisville’s open spaces.

Current missions include:

• Fishing in Louisville, CO (Harper Lake Open Space)
• Finding your way (Davidson Mesa Open Space)

Check back on September 1, 2026 for new missions!

Tip: Download your mission at home before you head out for the best experience.

Download the free app:

• Android: Get it on Google Play
• iPhone/iPad: Download on the App Store

Agents of Discovery Includes: 

• English and Spanish language options
• Text-to-speech
• Color-blindness support
• Pre-made missions for neurodivergent individuals

This self-guided walk explores how parks and open space areas connect plants, wildlife, water, and people.

Duration: 3.8 miles (1.9 miles out and back). An additional 1.5 miles is optional.
Difficulty: easy to moderate
Parking: Harper Lake parking lot (McCaslin Blvd and Washington Ave)

Ranger walk: Lake-to-Lake trail (PDF)

This self-guided walk explores riparian zones found along the Coal Creek trail on Dutch Creek Open Space. 

Duration: 2 miles (1 mile out, 1 mile back).
Difficulty: easy
Parking: 955 Bella Vista Dr. (Community Park)

Ranger walk: riparian zones along Coal Creek (PDF)