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With help from GOCO grants, partners have completed over 5,800 projects in all 64 Colorado counties. From parks and trails to stewardship and restoration efforts, these projects address urgent issues and ensure the future health of Colorado’s natural resources, wildlife, and communities.
Select a county below for a summary of GOCO’s impact in that area, or select ‘Project Map’ to explore project examples across the state.
Project Finder
Use the tool below to find projects we’ve funded by county, program, year, and more. See the County Map above to download a PDF list of all grants GOCO has awarded in any given county. Please note that some multi-county, regional, and statewide projects are not included in the PDF lists or the Project Finder. As always, we can help; simply mail info@goco.org if you need more information.
| Fiscal Year | Project Name | Organization | Grant Type | Grant Amount | Acres Conserved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Pac Man Pond Rebuild | City of Gunnison | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $83,000.00 | |
| 2008 | Joslin/Needham Softball Complex Re-Light | City of Brush | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $57,600.00 | |
| 2008 | Wetlands Conservation - Capital Improvements | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $731,966.90 | |
| 2008 | (Orton Property) Howelson Hill/Emerald Mountain Park Acquisition / Yampa Valley: | City of Steamboat Springs | Legacy | $600,000.00 | 586 |
| 2008 | Brush Mountain Ranch - CWHPP Legacy | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Legacy | $1,523,535.00 | 3097 |
| 2008 | Survey and Assessment of Critical Biological Resources in Chaffee County | Chaffee County | Planning and Capacity | $65,000.00 | |
| 2008 | Mesa County Colorado Riverfront Project | Mesa County | Trails | $988,970.00 | |
| 2008 | Water Acquisition 1 - St. Vrain State Park Water Acquisition & Development Legac | Colorado State Parks | Legacy | $1,500,000.00 | |
| 2008 | Season Worker Program - Volunteerism & Interpretive Programs | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $294,195.51 | |
| 2008 | Frost Ranch Conservation Easement, Phase II / Peak to Prairie Legacy | Colorado Open Lands | Legacy | $450,000.00 | 1620 |
| 2008 | Hanna Ranch Conservation Easement, Phase I / Peak to Prairie Legacy | Colorado Open Lands | Legacy | $545,064.00 | 546 |
| 2008 | Jimmy Camp Creek Acquisition / Peak to Prairie Legacy | City of Fountain | Legacy | $290,851.26 | 33.47 |
| 2008 | Volunteer Program Coordinator - Operations and Training | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $168,622.39 | |
| 2008 | City Park Mile High Loop | City and County of Denver | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $200,000.00 | |
| 2008 | Manitou Section 16 Acquisition / Manitou Section 16 Legacy | City of Colorado Springs | Legacy | $1,000,000.00 | 631 |
| 2008 | Top of Cheyenne Mountain / Cheyenne Mountain SP Property Acquisition Legacy | Colorado State Parks | Legacy | $825,143.00 | 196 |
| 2008 | Moffat County Loudy Simpson Soccer Field Expansion | Moffat County | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $183,547.93 | |
| 2008 | Acquire High Priority Habitat / Baker property CE | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $864,225.00 | 1120 |
| 2008 | Shallow River Ranch Conservation Easement | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Legacy | $592,800.00 | 4929 |
| 2008 | Regional Spine Trail Extension | City of Colorado Springs | Trails | $662,270.00 | |
| 2008 | Land Purchases;Buffer Acquisitions - Capital / Stonehenge Property | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $101,431.18 | 1.06 |
| 2008 | Lathrop State Park Operations & Tourist Assistant | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $61,252.22 | |
| 2008 | Capital Projects Manager | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $70,721.77 | |
| 2008 | Accounting Tech and Contract | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $74,693.47 | |
| 2008 | Gelvin Ranch Conservation Easement & Public Access Easement - Willow Creek SWA | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Legacy | $33,526.00 | 920 |
| 2008 | Pathfinder Regional Park Restroom and Playground | Canon City Area Metro. Rec. and Park District | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $200,000.00 | |
| 2008 | Rio Oxbow Ranch Conservation Easement - Phase I / Rio Grande Legacy | Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust | Legacy | $1,187,500.00 | 505 |
| 2008 | Planning and Development - GOCO Liaison | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $83,523.95 | |
| 2008 | Memorial Park Skatepark Construction | City of Colorado Springs | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $200,000.00 | |
| 2008 | Swing High Park - A Universally Accessible Playground | City of Colorado Springs | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $200,000.00 | |
| 2008 | Kiowa County Fairgrounds Covered Arena | Kiowa County | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $200,000.00 | |
| 2008 | Ski-Hi Rodeo Arena and Grandstand Renovation | City of Monte Vista | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $500,000.00 | |
| 2008 | Natural Wonders of the San Luis Valley Play Park | City of Monte Vista | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $135,382.00 | |
| 2008 | Torres - CWHPP Legacy | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Legacy | $943,750.00 | 2387 |
| 2008 | Salida Middle School Playground Project | City of Salida | Mini Grants | $31,500.00 | |
| 2008 | Trails Program Operating | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $159,697.00 | |
| 2008 | Lone Tree Community Park | City of Lone Tree | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $200,000.00 | |
| 2008 | Boardwalk Park - Phase 5 | Town of Windsor | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $200,000.00 | |
| 2008 | Kiowa Creek Natural Area Trail | Kiowa County | Trails | $25,000.00 | |
| 2008 | Kim Equine Recreation and Educational Facility | Town of Kim | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $200,000.00 | |
| 2008 | Rudd Park Playground Replacement Project | City of Canon City | Mini Grants | $20,000.00 | |
| 2008 | Town Park Playground | Town of Paonia | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $77,133.00 | |
| 2008 | Crossroads Recreation Complex Youth Multi-Purpose Field | North Fork Pool, Park, and Rec District | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $39,500.00 | |
| 2008 | Knoblauch Ranch Conservation Easement / Rio Grande Legacy | Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust | Legacy | $240,000.00 | 122 |
| 2008 | Groundhog Ranch | Montezuma Land Conservancy | Open Space | $686,000.00 | 4119 |
| 2008 | River Valley Ranch Conservation Easement / Rio Grande Legacy | Wetlands America Trust, Inc. d.b.a. Ducks Unlimited, Inc. | Legacy | $877,385.00 | 585 |
| 2008 | DAL Regional Park Multi-Purpose Athletic Field | South Suburban Park and Rec District | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $613,501.73 | |
| 2008 | Roxborough Skate Park | Roxborough Village Metro District | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $200,000.00 | |
| 2008 | Soward Ranch Conservation Easement / Rio Grande Legacy | Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust | Legacy | $351,500.00 | 268 |
| 2008 | Kersey Centennial Park Land Acquisition | Town of Kersey | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $95,192.00 | 3.91 |
Annual Reports
Learn more about the impacts of GOCO funding through these publications, which contain letters from the Executive Director, impact numbers, project stories, and photography.
Program Spotlight: Generation Wild
Launched in 2015, the Generation Wild program invests in coalitions of youth-serving organizations called ‘Generation Wild communities’ that offer free or low-cost outdoors programs and pathways to careers to their local communities.
Twelve existing Generation Wild communities have delivered over 7,000 programs to 270,000 participants. In 2024, GOCO awarded planning grants to four coalitions to advance their missions and explore joining the Generation Wild network. With this program, GOCO aims to help more of Colorado’s kids and families experience the benefits of nature and outdoor play.
