2 Colorado parks to benefit from $15 million federal grant

DENVER ( KDVR ) — On Wednesday, the Department of the Interior announced that two Colorado parks will benefit from the single largest grant investment from the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program.

According to the Department of the Interior, Land and Water Conservation Fund’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program and the National Park Service are investing $254.68 million into 54 projects across the country to redevelop or create new local parks.

Colorado will receive over $15 million to redevelop two local parks. Per the department, La Alma-Lincoln Park will receive $8.4 million, and Gold Strike Park will receive $7.329 million.

“Everyone deserves to experience the restorative power of nature, but increasing access to public outdoor spaces has not always received the investment and drive needed to make an impact. Supporting the communities that benefit from the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program has been a top priority for our Administration, and a critical step to bringing more green spaces to urban and disadvantaged communities” said Secretary Deb Haaland. “Today, this program makes history with the largest investment since its inception.”

The goal of the investment is to improve access to the outdoors in communities that lack access to close-by outdoor recreation.

While it’s unclear how the money will be used right now, previous grants have been used to upgrade trails, expand play and picnic areas and cultivate more community events.

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