Welcome to the Friends of Colorado State Parks!

You matter to Colorado's 43 State Parks! The State Parks and the open spaces we celebrate and experience need your Stewardship.

Our Mission

Friends of Colorado State Parks is a statewide organization that supports Friends groups at individual State Parks by building a network between members, providing resources, encouraging collaboration, and offering technical assistance.

What we do and how you can help

We Provide Support for Local Groups

Local Friends’ groups have sprung up at State Parks as independent nonprofits or as affiliates of our statewide organization.

The Friends of Colorado State Parks supports and unites these groups in our collective mission to protect and enhance Colorado's most important resources.

These dedicated groups promote user engagement at local State Parks, attracting all types of volunteers and donors who work in partnership with each Parks' staff. The success of current groups, and the unmet potential of supporters is substantial.

Core Values

Advocacy and Enthusiasm of Colorado Parks & Wildlife's (CPW) mission and support of its initiatives.

Assist and Support new and existing Parks and Friends groups by providing guidance, educational opportunities, coordination of resources, and advocacy for their programs to achieve shared objectives.

Collaborating with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, local Friends groups, and other organizations to maintain and enhance Colorado State Parks for future generations.

Community Engagement by providing a welcoming and encouraging environment for the diversity and inclusiveness of all, along with enabling them with assistance and education for Park stewardship.

2025 Strategic Plan

In 2025, we have two main and dynamic goals:

Community Engagement through Outreach, Advocacy and Education
Organizational Sustainability

If you’re interested in the details of our plan for 2025, please read through our Strategic Plan.

Who are We?

Friends of Colorado State Parks is guided by a volunteer board of directors that are focused on growing our organization and assisting the local Friends groups and their programs.