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!

  1. O’Brien Park – Town of Parker
    CTF: $600,000 | Total Budget: $2,299,736
  2. Reed Park Renovation – City of Fruita
    CTF & GOCO: $927,800 | Total Budget: $2,324,114
  3. Serene Conservancy – Prospect Recreation & Park District
    CTF: $157,751 | Total Budget: $1,309,372
  4. Fort Lupton Community Park – City of Fort Lupton
    GOCO: $500,000 | Total Budget: $3,245,965
  5. Camp Hale National Monument Planning – Summit County
    GOCO: $43,575 | Total Budget: $75,800
  6. Hanging Lake Trail Restoration – National Forest Foundation
    GOCO & CPW: $2,532,000 | Total Budget: $4,789,462
  7. Arkansas River Levee Trail – City of Pueblo
    GOCO: $1,238,500 | Total Budget: $5,637,175
  8. Bear Creek Trail – City of Lakewood
    GOCO: $500,000 | Total Budget: $3,800,000
  9. Lewis Heritage Farm – Conservation Partners & Lewis Family
    GOCO: $1,500,000 | Total Budget: $16,163,000
  10. Canyon Edge Open Space – Larimer County
    GOCO: $1,500,000 | Total Budget: $9,331,416
  11. Mt. Tom Conservation Corridor – Multiple Partners
    GOCO & CPW: $15,654,500 | Total Budget: $25,000,000
  12. Denver Parks Green Corps – City and County of Denver
    GOCO: $456,646 | Total Budget: $867,881
  13. Amache-Sand Creek Youth Ambassador Program – Amache Alliance
    OEGP: $50,000
  14. Julesburg School Construction – Julesburg School District
    BEST: $33,470,964 | Total Budget: $41,600,000

O’Brien Park – Town of Parker

Reed Park Renovation – City of Fruita

Serene Conservancy – Prospect Recreation & Park District

Fort Lupton Community Park – City of Fort Lupton

Camp Hale National Monument Planning – Summit County

Hanging Lake Trail Restoration – National Forest Foundation

Bear Creek Trail – City of Lakewood

Lewis Heritage Farm – Conservation Partners & Lewis Family

Canyon Edge Open Space – Larimer County

Mt. Tom Conservation Corridor – Multiple Partners

Denver Parks Green Corps – City and County of Denver

Amache-Sand Creek Youth Ambassador Program – Amache Alliance

Julesburg School Construction – Julesburg School District


People’s Choice Award

Vote for Your Favorite!
The Lottery will host the 2025 People’s Choice Award this July, giving you the chance to vote for your favorite project from this year’s Starburst Awards winners. Stay tuned for more!

Panorama Park in Colorado Springs won the first People's Choice Award in 2024.