2010 - 2019
State Forest State Park
2010 - total support $40,000
Colorado State Parks
Annual Employee Appreciation Meetings and Awards
Grant: $11,000
Leveraged Grant: $150,000
Town of Parker Park funds
Through a grant from the FCSP, four staff appreciation meetings were held around the state in the fall of 2010. The meetings, each lasting about 5 hours, enabled staff to interact with the management team at Colorado State Parks. Each staff member received lunch and a low cost gift, which included a printed statement that the gift was provided by the FCSP. Several staff members were recognized for achievements and years of service. This is a relatively low cost but highly motivating opportunity for staff.
Colorado State Parks
National Association of Recreation Resource Planners Conference
Grant: $260
A member of Strategic Management, Scott Babcock, attended the 2010 National Association of Recreation Resource Planners Conference in Portland, OR during the week of May 17th- 19th. Scott was a presenter at the event, and also accepted an award on behalf of Colorado for State Parks' Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), which he had spent several hours helping to develop. The FCSP was a partner in providing the funding for the costs associated with Mr. Babcock's participation in the Conference.
Colorado State Parks
NASPD Conference
Grant: $3,200
To reward two leadership team members for outstanding work, the FCSP provided funding to the team members to attend the National Association of State Parks Directors annual conference in Santa Fe, NM, September 7 -10, 2010. Chief Financial Officer, Steve Cassin, and the Statewide Programs Manager, Gary Thorson attended this important event
Colorado State Parks
Electric/Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Grant: $20,000
Executive Order (D001207) was established to reduce energy consumption by state government agencies. Colorado State Parks has made great strides to reduce energy consumption throughout our statewide facilities but additional resources remain in demand to expand the Division's ability to further engage in the recommendations within the Order. Funding from the FCSP allowed the Division to purchase an electric vehicle and eight mountain bikes to patrol popular campgrounds in several of the parks.
Colorado State Parks
NASPD Scholarships
Grant: $5,540
Three state park managers were selected for their achievement and leadership potential to attend a seminar at the State Park Leadership School in West Virginia. The FCSP has been instrumental over the past two years in funding the associated costs for this opportunity. State Parks does not have funding to provide these scholarships for this two-year seminar. The FCSP provided funding to allow the managers to attend the Leadership School.
Mancos State Park
Eldorado Canyon State Park
2011 - total support $50,000
NOTE – As of 2011, based on State Legislation passed during the course of the 2010 General Session, the successful creation of a specialized Colorado License Plate Fund (LP Fund) was created. By making a one-time donation to the FCSP of $44 (the number of State Parks at the time of the legislation), each donor will receive a specially designed Colorado State Parks Plate. The goal of the FCSP is to have 10,000+ State Parks Plates purchased by 2025. 100% of all funds raised through this endeavor will be placed in a dedicated FCSP investment. No administrative fees will be charged to the LP Fund and a minimum of 5% of the value of the LP Fund will be donated in benefit of Colorado State Parks. The initial donation will take place in 2012.
Colorado State Parks
Annual Employee Appreciation Meetings and Awards
Grant: $11,000
Through a grant from the FCSP, four staff appreciation meetings were held around the state in the fall of 2010. The meetings, each lasting about 5 hours, enabled staff to interact with the management team at Colorado State Parks. Each staff member received lunch and a low cost gift, which included a printed statement that the gift was provided by the FCSP. Several staff members were recognized for achievements and years of service. This is a relatively low cost but highly motivating opportunity for staff.
Colorado State Parks
NASPD Scholarships
Grant: $5,540
Three state park managers were selected for their achievement and leadership potential to attend a seminar at the State Park Leadership School in West Virginia. The FCSP has been instrumental over the past three years in funding the associated costs for this opportunity. State Parks does not have funding to provide these scholarships for this two-year seminar. The FCSP provided funding to allow the managers to attend the Leadership School.
Colorado State Parks
NASPD Conference
Grant: $52,700
Through support from the FCSP, two outstanding leadership team members were sent to attend the National Association of State Parks Directors annual conference.
Colorado State Parks
Expanding the Role of the Foundation for Colorado State Parks
Grant: $30,750
The Division of State Parks has been confronted with significant financial challenges over the last two years, due in great part to the full reduction of General Fund support, as well as diminishing funding from Severance Tax. As a result, the Division has had to resort to reactive measures such as increasing fees and "repurposing" several parks to meet tighter budget realities. While an acceptable, though less than palatable, strategy in the short term, the need to develop long-term reliable sources of financial support has become imperative. While the FCSP has been a long-standing and critically important contributor to Colorado State Parks, the Division requested that the FCSP partner with the Division in determining how the FCSP could increase its ability to provide funding for programs and projects in support of the Division.
Based on this request, the FCSP invested $30,750 to conduct a thorough strategic planning process focused on developing a clear vision, cases for support, role for board, staff, and Division, additional staffing needs, funding goals, and overall outcomes and desired impact. The FCSP developed a RFP (request for proposal) to send to local nonprofit consultants and ultimately had the consultant develop the strategic planning process and outline subsequent action steps for the FCSP to implement.
James M Robb State Park
2012 - total support $60,000
NOTE – Moving forward in this Project Overview, Grants funded by the CPF’s License Plate Fund are notated with a related blue Columbine.
Colorado State Parks
NASPD Scholarships
Grant: $5,700
Colorado State Parks
NASPD Annual Conference
Grant: $3,500
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Public Advocacy and Fundraising for Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Grant: $50,800
Three state park managers were selected for their achievement and leadership potential to attend a seminar at the State Park Leadership School in West Virginia. The FCSP has been instrumental over the past four years in funding the associated costs for this opportunity. State Parks does not have funding to provide these scholarships for this two-year seminar. The FCSP provided funding to allow the managers to attend the Leadership School.
Through support from the FCSP, two outstanding leadership team members were sent to attend the National Association of State Parks Directors annual conference.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) faces significant challenges, most notably due to the loss of General Fund support, as well as diminishing funding from Severance Tax. It is imperative to develop long-term reliable sources of financial support. The FCSP prepared a Proposal for Fundraising that included the Vision, Goals, Resources, Fundraising Vehicles, Fundraising Markets, Budget, Performance Measures, and Timeline with key milestones.
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
2013 - total support $36,300
In 2013, the FCSP Board of Trustees unanimously agreed to evolve its support of Colorado State Parks to fund grants specifically directed to individual State Parks, accordingly, working with each selected State Park Manager to ensure the realization of the related grant award.
Lory State Park
Equestrian Jump Course Restoration and Enhancement
Grant: $8,000
Leveraged Grants:
$18,056 - Materials for Jump Course - Lory State Park
$10,766 - Volunteer Labor
In the spring of 2013, the Galena fire at Lory State Park destroyed the Equestrian Jump Course. To provide a safe and enjoyable experience for equestrians, funding from the FCSP helped re-create the Equestrian Jump Course, including the costs associated with the course design and jump construction technical expert.
Chatfield State Park
Structural Improvements to Historic Slocum Cabin
Grant: $8,000
Leveraged Grants:
$3,420 - Colorado Parks and Wildlife Education Program
$1,000 - Chatfield State Park Children's Program Donation Account
Built in 1852, the historic Slocum Cabin is the oldest historical house structure in the area. The Cabin is an integral part of the Volunteer and Environmental Education Programs at Chatfield State Park and provides a unique setting for cultural and historical learning to Chatfield visitors and southwest Denver residents. Crucial structural improvements are needed to allow the Cabin to function safely. Funding from the FCSP was used to help restore the Cabin as well as interpretive signage that will add to the educational value of the programming involved with the Cabin.
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Permanent Sun Shelter at the Rincon Recreation Site
Grant: $8,000
Leveraged Grants:
$17,934 - Site Preparation, Concrete Pad, Installation Costs - AHRA
$1,600 - Volunteer Labor
A grant from the FCSP provided the funding to create a permanent 12'x12' sun shelter at Rincon Recreation Site to shade visitors from the hot canyon sun. The shelter will improve the health and safety conditions for visitors and staff by providing badly needed protection from the elements. The shade shelter will also attract more visitors and enhance their enjoyment of the Arkansas River.
Barr Lake State Park
Handicap Accessible Fishing Pier Design
Grant: $4,300
Leveraged Grants:
$500.00 - Barr Lake State Park Operating Fund
$1,000.00 - Friends of Barr Lake State Park
$332.10 - In-Kind Services - Park Manager
$1,439.10 - In-Kind Services - Friends of Barr Lake
Barr Lake State Park is in need of a handicap accessible fishing pier. Fishing from the boat ramp is not permitted and while fishing from shore is currently allowed, the area is not accessible per ADA guidelines. The proposed fishing pier would meet ADA guidelines, allowing people of all abilities to access the lake for fishing. The fishing pier will be located in an area that, when Barr Lake water levels are lower, will allow the pier to be used as an observation area for wildlife viewing. A grant from the FCSP provided the funding for a formal design of the fishing pier.
Steamboat Lake State Park
Rehabilitation of Placer Cabin
Grant: $8,000
Leveraged Grants:
$2,000 - Rocky Mountain Nature Association
$1,000 - Friends of Steamboat Lake State Park
$2,700 - Volunteer Labor from Staff and Friends
The Placer Cabin is used for interpretive programs for park visitors, with staff providing programming to visitors that highlights the history of the cabin while demonstrating the lifestyle and challenges of homesteaders in the area. Although the staff at Steamboat Lake State Park has worked diligently to maintain and repair the cabin, it is now in need of more serious repairs to preserve and improve the structure. Funding from the FCSP was used to correct structural weather-caused damage in the roof and walls.
Lory State Park
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
2014 - total support $49,650
Castlewood Canyon State Park
Property Acquisition
Grant: $5,000
Match: $24,000
The Friends of Castlewood Canyon State Park, working with CPW and adjacent private property owners coordinated the purchase of additional acreage on the west rim of the Park. Support from the CPF was part of the funding package for the additional property acquisition.
Eldorado Canyon State Park
Electric ATV
Grant: $6,000
Match: $7,500
A grant from the CPF assisted in the purchase of two Eco Electric ATV for the Staff at the Park.
James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park
Interpretive Signage
Grant: $7,500
Match: $3,100
The CPF provided a grant to support new and enhanced interpretive signage within the Park.
Lone Mesa State park
Cabin Restoration
Grant: $7,500
Match: $11,000
Support from the CPF helped fund the restoration of the Lower Morrison Cabin with the Park.
Roxborough State Park
Electric "People Mover" Vehicle
Grant: $5,000
Match: $6,000
The CPF provided a grant to the Friends of Roxborough State Park to assist in the purchase of an electric “people mover” vehicle to allow visitors experiencing mobility issues the ability to enjoy tours of the Park without being concerned about related walking limitations.
Stagecoach State Park
Design Suite Software & Ice Fishing Kits
Grant: $2,150
Grant support from the CPF provided funding for the purchase for ADOBE CS6 Design Suite Software as well as the purchase of ice fishing kits for youth activities within the Park.
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Shade Structure
Grant: $5,000
Match: $4,000
The CPF provided a grant to AHRA in support of a permanent shade structure at the Stone Bridge Recreation Site.
City & County of Denver – Arts & Venues Dept.
Public Art Project
Grant: $5,000
Match: $35,000
Funding from the CPF supported a public art project on Shoemaker Plaza at Confluence Park.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Banners
Grant: $5,000
Match: $5,500
The CPF provided funding to CPW for the purchase of banner stands and banners that include the logo of the CPF on each banner.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Grant: $4,000
Match: $3,700
A grant from the CPF supported CPW’s First Day Hikes initiative. Related gift items to FDH participants included the CPF’s logo.
Hampden Heights Expeditionary School
Environmental Education Efforts
Grant: $5,000
Match: $25,000
The CPF provided a grant in support of an Environmental Education Outreach Coordinator to assist in the ongoing creation of an Expeditionary Learning Curriculum at the School. (NOTE – In 2015 the name of Hampden Heights Expeditionary School was changed to Joe Shoemaker School through a unanimous vote of the Denver Public School Board. Shoemaker School is located along the banks of the Cherry Creek, just west of Havana St.)
Eldorado Canyon State Park
Roxborough State Park
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Mueller State Park
2015 - total support $47,250
In 2015, the Foundation for Colorado State Parks was reorganized and repurposed as the Colorado Parks Foundation.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Archery in the Parks Initiative
Grant: $7,500
Match: $7,500
CPF provided a grant to CPW in support of their goal to create an “Archery in the Parks” initiative. The goal is create programing and related supplies to allow related youth-focused archery teaching opportunities in State Parks across Colorado
Barr Lake State Park
Tipi Purchase
Grant: $1,250
Match: $2,200
A grant from the CPF purchased a Tipi to be located in the Prairie Welcome Trail within the Park to assist the Park’s story telling of the Arapahoe and Cheyenne tribes original location in this area.
Chatfield State Park
Junior Ranger Activity Booklet
Grant: $2,000
Match: $500
CPF provided funding in support of a Chatfield State Park Jr. Ranger Activity Booklet.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
First Day Hikes Initiative
Grant: $4,000
Match: $3,500
A grant from the CPF supported CPW’s First Day Hikes initiative. Related gift items to FDH participants included the CPF’s logo.
High Line Canal Conservancy
Strategic Plan
Grant: $5,000
Match: $5,000
CPF assisted in the funding of a Strategic Plan for the HLCC to create a Vision and Implementation Plan for the Canal.
Lathrop State Park
Boat Ramp Upgrades
Grant: $5,000
Match: $25,000
Support from the CPF helped create upgrades to an outdated boat ramp at Horseshoe Lake with an ADA accessible kayak/canoe launching dock.
Lory State Park
Mountain Bike Skills Area
Grant: $5,000
Match: $3,000
CPF provided a grant in support of expanding and improving the Parks Mountain Bike Skills Area to increase the related opportunities for youth and young adult bike races.
North Sterling State Park
Campground Site
Grant: $5,000
Match: $10,000
A grant from the CPF helped construct a campground host site with full hook-up capability to increase the Park’s ability to recruit and retain campground guests.
St. Vrain State Park
Electric Golf Carts
Grant: $5,000
Match: $4,000
CPF provided a grant to support two electric golf cars to allow the Park Staff to provide improved service to Park visitors, especially those who are mobility impaired.
State Forest State Park
Visitor Brochures
Grant: $2,500
Match: $3,500
Support from the CPF assisted in the design and printing of both visitor informational brochures and environmental education brochures.
Trinidad Lake State Park
Trail Improvements
Grant: $5,000
Match: $6,000
CPF provided a grant to help fund critically needed improvements to the South Shore Trail within the Park.
Lathrop State Park
Barr Lake State Park
Trinidad Lake State Park
2016 - total support $50,975
Barr Lake State Park
Barr Lake Appreciation Day
Grant: $1,425
Match: $5,000
CPF provided a grant in support of the Park’s 11th Annual Barr Lake Appreciation Day. CPF’s logo will be featured on all marketing items, volunteer t-shirts and table top displays.
Castlewood Canyon State Park
Interpretive Signs
Grant: $3,500
Match: $15,000
Support from the CPF provided funding for both new and updated interpretive signs within the Park to better offer visitors information about the Park’s geology, history, fauna, etc.
Crawford State Park
Ice Fishing Equipment
Grant: $3,050
Match: 60 hours/year of volunteer coaching/teaching related to ice fishing techniques
A grant from the CPF purchased ice fishing equipment for children and adults visiting the Park adding to the enjoyment of their related visit.
Levitt Pavilion, Ruby Hill Park, Denver, CO
Levitt Pavilion Amphitheater
Grant: $5,000
Match: $3,150,000
CPF provided a grant to Levitt Pavilion Denver to assist in construction of a family-friendly amphitheater within Ruby Hill Park located along the South Platte River Greenway in the heart of Denver.
Mueller State Park
Outdoor Skills Day
Grant: $2,700
Match: $2,700
CPF provided a grant in support of the Friends of Mueller State Parks’ Outdoor Skills Day, a full day of activities for all ages to test their outdoor skills or learn a new related skill/hobby.
Stagecoach State Park
Mountain Bikes
Grant: $3,500
Match: An adjacent local bicycle vendor has agreed to a reduced cost of the bikes and will provide ongoing bike maintenance at no cost to the Park
A grant from the CPF helped purchase adult and youth mountain bikes to allow Park visitors increased opportunities to enjoy the numerous “off road” trails within the Park
Staunton State Park
Archery Materials
Grant: $3,500
Match: $5,000
Support from the CPF to the Friends of Staunton State Park provided funding for 12 field archery targets and materials to construct archery stands for a practice archery range.
Vega State Park
Interpretive Signage Improvements
Grant: $4,000
Match: $5,000
CPF provided a grant to update and expand the Parks dated, damaged and incomplete interpretive signage program.
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Shade/Picnic Shelter
Grant: $5,000
Match: $10,000
CPF provided funding for a permanent shade/picnic shelter at the Fisherman’s Bridge Recreation Site.
Barr Lake State Park
Equine Pen
Grant: $2,000
Match: $2,500
A grant from the CPF purchased a 50’ round equine pen – one of several components of a related “equine playground".
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Eclipse Viewing Glasses
Grant: $3,500
Match: In-kind support from State Parks across Colorado
Support from the CPF purchased Eclipse Viewing Glasses in relation to the 8/21/17 rare solar eclipse viewing opportunity at State Parks across Colorado
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
First Day Hikes
Grant: $2,500
Match: $3,500
A grant from the CPF supported CPW’s First Day Hikes initiative. Related gift items to FDH participants included the CPF’s logo.
John Martin Reservoir State Park
Golf Cart
Grant: $4,500
Match: $1,000
CPF provided a grant to help purchase a gas-powered golf cart for the Park and Campground staff to help engage with visitors and assist in various Park maintenance efforts.
North Sterling State Park
Shade Shelters
Grant: $3,500
Match: In-Kind labor for the purchase, delivery and construction of the shade shelters
Support from the CPF provided funding to assist in the purchase of four shade shelters or Park visitors.
Staunton State Park
Wildlife-Proof Garbage Cans
Grant: $5,000
CPF purchased six wildlife proof garbage cans for the Park
Sylvan Lake State Park
Stand Up Paddleboards
Grant: $2,800
Match: $700
A grant from the CPF purchased 2 adult-sized/2 child-sized paddleboards, paddles and life jackets.
Crawford State Park
Staunton State Park
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
North Sterling State Park
2017 - total support $77,500
Barr Lake State Park
Outdoor Adventure Expo
Grant: $4,000
Match: $3,000
The CPF provided a grant in support of Barr Lake State Park’s premier Outdoor Adventure Expo.
Boyd Lake State Park
Golf Cart
Grant: $3,500
Match: $1,000
A grant from the CPF provided support for the purchase of a new golf cart to assist the Park Staff in reaching out to visitors, providing needed maintenance for the Park, etc.
Chatfield State Park
Gazebo Repairs
Grant: $3,500
Match: $1,000
Support from the CPF provided funding for needed repairs at the Park’s Wetlands Viewing Gazebo.
Chatfield Reservoir Reallocation Project
Environmental Pool Support
Grant: $15,000 (Total CPF financial commitment - $75,000 - $15,000 paid to date)
Match: $1,450,000
After over 2+ decades of collaborative engagement from all aspects of the public, private, philanthropic and political communities Chatfield Reservoir/Chatfield State Parks witnessed over $170 Million of recreational, environmental and flood storage improvements to, in turn, all the Reservoir to have the ability to store over 40,000 Acre Feet of water, benefitting municipal and agricultural constituents throughout Colorado. Over 5% of that additional storage has been designated into an “Environmental Pool” (EP) which will be used for environmental and recreational benefits for the South Platte River Watershed downstream of the Reservoir.
Note – Beginning with this initial grant in support of the EP, all successive EP grants are notated with a related red Columbine
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Golf Cart
Grant: $2,000
Match: $3,500
The CPF provided funding in support of a new golf cart to assist the Park Staff in providing needed maintenance and visitor engagement within the Park.
Eleven Mile State Park
Water Fountain
Grant: $2,000
Match: $1,000
A grant from the CPF provided funding for the purchase and installation of a new public drinking fountain.
Friends of Colorado State Parks
Strategic Planning
Grant: $3,500
Match: $15,000
The CPF provided funding in support of a strategic planning effort to allow FCSP to better enable their mission to create “Friends” organizations within State Parks across Colorado.
Jackson Lake State Park
New Lighting
Grant: $3,500
Match: $15,000
Support from the CPF assisted in the purchase of downward facing lighting fixtures and related lights to allow the Park to be officially designated as an “International Dark Sky Place”.
Lake Pueblo State Park
Campground Lobby Improvements
Grant: $2,500
Match: $2,000
The CPF provided funding to assist in repairs and upgrades two of the Park’s campground lobbies.
Mueller State Park
Educational Exhibit
Grant: $2,400
Match: $300
A grant from the CPF provided funding to update and enhance the educational exhibit in the Park’s Visitor Center.
Navajo State Park
Tool Supply
Grant: $2,500
Match: $2,500
The CPF provided funding to purchase hand and power tools to support the Park’s staff and volunteers efforts to complete needed projects within the Park.
North Sterling State Park
Electric Bikes
Grant: $2,000
Match: $2,000
Support from the CPF assisted in the purchase of two electric bikes and related equipment.
Peak to Prairie Trek Masterplan
Vision & Design
Grant: $3,000
Match: $7,000
A grant from the CPF was provided in support of the initial vision/design for a “loop trail” around the Metro Denver Area connecting several State Parks with existing trails and on-street trail signage.
Ridgway State Park
Outdoor Equipment
Grant: $3,500
Match: $1,500
Support from the CPF purchased snowshoes, paddles and related equipment to allow for increased Winter and Summer activities for Park visitors.
Stagecoach State Park
Washer & Dryer
Grant: $3,000
Match: $1,500
Funding from the CPF purchased a washer & dryer for the Park office building to be used by resident volunteers and Park staff.
Steamboat State Park
Beacon Checkpoint Station
Grant: $1,500
Match: $500
The CPF provided funding for a Beacon Checkpoint Station as a means of educating winter Park visitors to carry proper safety equipment when enjoying the Park’s many recreational opportunities.
Sweitzer Lake State Park
Mountain Bikes
Grant: $2,500
Match: $1,000
A grant from the CPF purchased adult/teen and children’s mountain bikes for visitor usage on numerous trails within the Park.
Yampa River State Park
Visitor Improvements
Grant: $3,500
Match: $1,000
Support from the CPF provided funding for signage, stands and benches to add to visitor enjoyability while using the nature trail within the Park.
Barr Lake State Park
Movie Screen
Grant: $4,000
Match: $500
The CPF provided a grant to purchase a 16’ inflatable movie screen for related event nights within the Park.
John Martin Reservoir State Park
Trees, Benches, Sand
Grant: $3,000
Match: $1,000
Support from the CPF to purchase trees for around the Park’s swim beach as well as adjacent picnic benches and additional sand for the beach area where needed.
River North Promenade
Design & Construction
Grant: $7,500
Match: $550,000
The CPF provided funding in support of the design and construction documents for a 7-block urban promenade along the South Platte River Greenway in Denver, within the River North area.
Roxborough State Park
LNT Initiative
Grant: $4,000
Match: $1,000
A grant from the CPF provided support for the creation of a Leave No Trace (LNT) initiative within the Park based on significantly increased numbers of visitors.
Stagecoach State Park
Polaris Prospector Track System
Grant: $4,000
Match: $2,000
The CPF provided funding for a Polaris Prospector Track System to allow one of the Park’s Polaris Ranger side-by-sides to be converted into a winter trail grooming vehicle.
Staunton State Park
Mountain Bike Bells
Grant: $4,000
Match: $1,000
Support from the CPF provided funding to purchase 250 Timber Mountain Bike Bells to assist in preventing collisions amongst the many bikers utilizing the Parks numerous trails.
Vega Lake State Park
Bear-Proof Food Lockers
Grant: $4,000
Match: $1,000
A grant from the CPF purchased five bear-proof food lockers.
Eleven Mile State Park
Ridgway State Park
Sweitzer Lake State Park
Stagecoach State Park
North Sterling State Park
Lake Pueblo State Park
2018 - total support $19,500
Chatfield State Park
Amphitheater Improvements
Grant: $3,000
Match: $3,000
Support from the CPF provided much needed improvements to the Amphitheater with the Park.
Chatfield Reservoir Reallocation Project
Environmental Pool Support
Grant: $15,000 (Total CPF financial commitment - $75,000 - $30,000 paid to date)
Match: $1,450,000
After over 2+ decades of collaborative engagement from all aspects of the public, private, philanthropic and political communities Chatfield Reservoir/Chatfield State Parks witnessed over $170 Million of recreational, environmental and flood storage improvements to, in turn, all the Reservoir to have the ability to store over 40,000 Acre Feet of water, benefitting municipal and agricultural constituents throughout Colorado. Over 5% of that additional storage has been designated into an “Environmental Pool” (EP) which will be used for environmental and recreational benefits for the South Platte River Watershed downstream of the Reservoir.
Jackson Lake State Park
New Fence
Grant: $3,000
Match: $1,000
The CPF provided support to construct a new barb wire fence to prevent neighboring cattle from wandering into the Park.
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Steamboat Lake State Park
Snowmobile Implement
Grant: $3,000
Match: $3,000
A grant from the CPF funded a pull-behind snowmobile grooming implement.
Sylvan Lake State Park
AV Equipment
Grant: $3,000
Match: $500
The CPF provided support for the purchase of audiovisual equipment for the Park’s community room.
Jackson Lake State Park
2019 - total support $66,900
Barr Lake State Park
Tents
Grant: $2,000
Match: $2,000
Support from the CPF helped purchase 2 large tents to be used at various celebrations and festivals in the Park each year.
Chatfield State Park
Gazebo Improvements
Grant: $2,000
Match: $4,000
A grant from the CPF provided support to re-roof the gazebo in the Park’s wetlands area.
Crawford State Park
Ski Track Setter
Grant: $1,300
Match: $5,000
The CPF provided the funding to purchase a cross country ski track setter.
Eldorado Canyon State Park
Updated Signage
Grant: $2,500
Match: $2,000
Support from the CPF provided funding to update and increase the Park’s interpretive and trail signage.
Jackson Lake State Park
Native Grasses
Grant: $2,000
Match: $1,200
A grant from the CPF provided support to replace non-native water-intensive sod with a native grass and wildflower seed mix.
Lake Pueblo State Park
Bee Keeping Program
Grant: $2,000
Match: $1,000
The CPF provided funding to help the Park create an education program and related equipment for a bee-keeping program for both staff and visitors.
Lory State Park
Electric Bike
Grant: $2,000
Match: $1,000
A grant from the CPF purchased an electric bike for the Park to be utilized for emergency response and enforcement duty needs.
Mueller State Park
Water Stations
Grant: $2,100
Match: $1,500
Support from the CPF helped purchase two filtered water bottle filling stations.
Roxborough State Park
Recycling Bins
Grant: $2,000
Match: $2,000
The CPF provided funding for two new recycling bins as part of the Parks “Leave No Trace” program.
Stagecoach State Park
Media Content Library
Grant: $2,000
Match: $4,000
A grant from the CPF provided funding to create a media content library showcasing the Park and adjacent public lands.
Steamboat Lake State Park and Pearl Lake State Park
Informational Signage
Grant: $2,000
Support from the CPF created interactive displays in the Visitor Center allowing visitors of all ages learn more about the Park, wildlife and history of the surrounding area.
Yampa State Park
Winter Recreation Equipment
Grant: $3,000
The CPF provided funding for winter recreation opportunities for visitors through the purchase of cross-country skis, snow shoes and ice skates.
Bear Creek Lake Park
Pollinator Educational Materials
Grant: $1,500
Match: $2,000
A grant from the CPF supported the development of educational materials related to the Park’s honey bees and native pollinator initiatives.
Chatfield Reservoir Reallocation Project
Environmental Pool Support
Grant: $15,000 (Total CPF financial commitment - $75,000 - $45,000 paid to date)
Match: $1,450,000
After over 2+ decades of collaborative engagement from all aspects of the public, private, philanthropic and political communities Chatfield Reservoir/Chatfield State Parks witnessed over $170 Million of recreational, environmental and flood storage improvements to, in turn, all the Reservoir to have the ability to store over 40,000 Acre Feet of water, benefitting municipal and agricultural constituents throughout Colorado. Over 5% of that additional storage has been designated into an “Environmental Pool” (EP) which will be used for environmental and recreational benefits for the South Platte River Watershed downstream of the Reservoir.
Cherry Creek Greenway Art Project
Public Art Project
Grant: $5,000
Match: $40,000
The CPF provided funding in support of a public art project along the Cherry Creek Greenway adjacent to Joe Shoemaker School and Kennedy Golf Course.
Cherry Creek Area Implementation Plan
Vision Plan
Grant: $7,500
Match: $335,000
A grant from the CPF provided funding for a drone flyover of the section of the Cherry Creek Greenway between Colorado Blvd. and University Blvd. as the initial step in the creation of a Vision Plan for this section of the Creek.
Denver Park Trust
Park Amenities
Grant: $5,000
Match: $650,000
Support from the CPF assisted in providing new park amenities for St. Charles Place Park and Lindsley Park in northern Denver.
Fisher's Peak State Park
Master Plan
Grant: $5,000
Match: $110,000
The CPF provided a grant in partnership with Trust for Public Lands for the creation of a masterplan for Colorado’s newest State Park outside of the City of Trinidad.
Cherry Creek Trail Art Project
Mural
Grant: $1,000
Match: $500
A grant from the CPF provided the funding to continue a mural along the Cherry Creek Greenway on a retaining wall underneath Havana St.
Midland Elementary School
Shade Structures
Grant: $5,000
Match: $2,000
Support from the CPF provided funding for much needed shade structures for the school’s playground
Eldorado Canyon State Park
Lory State Park
Fisher's Peak State Park
Steamboat Lake State Park
