$8,270 raised by 43 donors
55% complete
$15,000 Goal
With unprecedented levels of visitation, park fees only cover some of the costs of protecting and managing Lory State Park, and there remains a gap in resources and funding to fully support the park. A gift to Friends of Lory State Park makes a direct and immediate impact on closing this gap. Gifts in 2024 and 2025 provided funds the Homestead Accessible Trail which accommodates people in wheel chairs, walkers and those with auditory and visual challenges.
Sandy Scott of Fort Collins says, "Congratulations on completing the Homestead Accessible Trail. We have been walking the trail and enjoying the benches nearly every day; from sunrise to sunset. The entire experience is incredible. It's easy to access, surrounded by beauty, and filled with an inclusive vibe so that more people can enjoy the outdoors together. A big shout-out to your whole team for the vision and commitment to action. It's a wonderful addition to our community."
Sara Abernathy, the winner of the 2020 TREK Roscoe 7 raffle, says, "We love Lory because of the fun features, well-built trails with different difficulties, and the ability to get away from town to recreate. It's so gorgeous."
Friends of Lory State Park is dedicated to the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the Park. Friends provides volunteer leadership to foster stewardship, enhance educational and recreational opportunities in partnership with the Park, and advocate quality programs for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
Friends of Lory State Park began in the fall of 2012 with a steering committee. In April 2013, the committee voted to incorporate as a non-profit organization with the purpose of supporting the Park. The Friends of Lory applied for 501(c)(3) non-profit status in March 2014 and received that status September 18, 2014. The FoLSP Board of Directors is a volunteer working board that guides the projects and the work we do, all with the goal of supporting Lory State Park. We have no paid staff.
Organization name
Friends of Lory State Park
other names
FoLSP
2014
Tax id (EIN)
46-2565796
Category
Environment
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
708 Lodgepole DrMailing
P.O. Box 11Larimer County, CO, US
Weld County, CO, US