Thanks to players, Lottery dollars brought these outstanding outdoor projects to life across the state.
Starburst Awards recognize excellence in the use of Lottery funds for community and conservation projects. Winners are chosen based on a number of considerations including the creativity of the project, economic and social impact on the community, as well as the broader impact to our state.
Thanks to players, the Colorado Lottery has reinvested billions since 1983 to support all the ways Coloradans enjoy our great outdoors. Lottery proceeds are distributed statewide through grants via Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), the Conservation Trust Fund, Colorado Parks & Wildlife, and Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST).
Questions? Contact Proceeds Manager Adrian Varney.
Congratulations to the 2025 Starburst Award Winners!
- Bear Creek Trail – City of Lakewood
GOCO: $500,000 | Total Budget: $3,800,000 - Hanging Lake Trail Restoration – National Forest Foundation
GOCO & CPW: $2,532,000 | Total Budget: $4,789,462 - Fort Lupton Community Park – City of Fort Lupton
GOCO: $500,000 | Total Budget: $3,245,965 - Arkansas River Levee Trail – City of Pueblo
GOCO: $1,238,500 | Total Budget: $5,637,175 - Amache-Sand Creek Youth Ambassador Program – Amache Alliance
OEGP: $50,000 - Canyon Edge Open Space – Larimer County
GOCO: $1,500,000 | Total Budget: $9,331,416 - Denver Parks Green Corps – City and County of Denver
GOCO: $456,646 | Total Budget: $867,881 - Camp Hale National Monument Planning – Summit County
GOCO: $43,575 | Total Budget: $75,800 - Lewis Heritage Farm – Conservation Partners & Lewis Family
GOCO: $1,500,000 | Total Budget: $16,163,000 - O’Brien Park – Town of Parker
CTF: $600,000 | Total Budget: $2,299,736 - Julesburg School Construction – Julesburg School District
BEST: $33,470,964 | Total Budget: $41,600,000 - Reed Park Renovation – City of Fruita
CTF & GOCO: $927,800 | Total Budget: $2,324,114 - Mt. Tom Conservation Corridor – Multiple Partners
GOCO & CPW: $15,654,500 | Total Budget: $25,000,000 - Serene Conservancy – Prospect Recreation & Park District
CTF: $157,751 | Total Budget: $1,309,372
People’s Choice Award
The Voices of Colorado Have Spoken:
Congratulations to the City of Lakewood on their 2025 People’s Choice win!