The Department of Natural Resources Colorado was awarded a $2,109,369 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant will provide funding to the City of Boulder for the development of Primos Park, an 8-acre undeveloped parcel in the North Boulder community. The project will create a new neighborhood park with interactive play areas, a pavilion, ecosystem education...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $2,217,509.80 project grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. The grant funds will be sub-granted to the Town of Erie to develop the Schofield Farm Open Space, including enhancing trail infrastructure, creating connections to the Erie Lake Loop, and establishing a new trailhead. Other improvements will include installing...
The National Park Service, through its Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), has awarded a $2,500,000 project grant to the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (Colorado Parks and Wildlife) to sub-grant to the City of Rifle. The project will develop an underutilized pasture into a new neighborhood park, providing varied recreational opportunities for over 1,000 residents. Key elements include a park entry, irrigation pond, parking, lighting,...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $2,270,273 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (Colorado Parks and Wildlife). The Colorado Department of Natural Resources will sub-grant the funds to the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks to perform the following projects in the Mt. Sanitas recreation area: Formalize two public access points Construct...
The Department of Natural Resources Colorado, Division of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), was awarded a $5,700,000 Project Grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant funding will be used for essential repairs to the Big Beaver Dam at the Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area. Key project components include: Outlet pipe liner rehabilitation Installation of a new outlet structure, gate assembly, and trash rack...
The Department of Natural Resources Colorado received a $1,241,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the Recreation Resources Management (CFDA 15.524) program. The grant will fund two key infrastructure projects: Resurfacing up to 300 feet of the Navajo State Park boat ramp with a 6-inch concrete overlay, which may require a temporary cofferdam and dock system relocation depending on reservoir levels and budget. Replacing 11 composting...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $2,879,058 federal Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (Colorado Parks and Wildlife). The grant will be sub-awarded to the City of Idaho Springs to redevelop the East Ballfield site. The project involves constructing a new 18,000 square foot skate park, playground, tennis pickleball court, and improving the parking...
This Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation will provide $1.53 million to support infrastructure upgrades and maintenance activities at two Colorado state parks. Under the Recreation Resources Management federal grant program (CFDA 15.524), the Department of Natural Resources Colorado will undertake asphalt road and parking lot maintenance totaling approximately 475,000 square feet at Vega State Park. It will also upgrade electric service to 44 campsites on...
The Colorado Department of Natural Resources (CDNR) was awarded a $651,720 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant funding will be used to: Procure and install a new bridge across South Boulder Creek at Eldorado Canyon State Park, separating hikers and rock climbers from the road. Construct a new stairway and improve a 65-foot connector trail to the West...
The Department of Natural Resources Colorado, through its Executive Director's Office, was awarded a $2,593,356.34 federal Project Grant from the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant funding will be used to support the redevelopment of the 10-acre Wright Park in Lakewood, Colorado. The project will create new amenities including an off-leash dog park, trail system, playground,...