Earlier this spring, the City announced that Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) had officially awarded the city of Woodland Park a grant to purchase a 120-acre parcel known as Avenger Open Space. On April 15, 2024, the City closed on the property, officially welcoming a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to preserve open space for all to enjoy in our community.
Our Woodland Park Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, demonstrating their unwavering commitment, has pledged to raise $80,000 through community fundraising efforts. Prior to the grant award, they were able to collect over $50,000 in pledged donations. The Board is actively fundraising to reach their committed fundraising goal. Your contributions will help fulfill the grant's requirements and aid maintenance and development efforts to improve the space well into the future.
The Woodland Park Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, with support from Palmer Land Conservancy, Teller Trail Team, and the City, is seeking community support to enhance this incredible natural asset further. Community members, businesses, and organizations interested in donating to Avenger Open Space have two options available to help:
1. Palmer Land Conservancy. Palmer Land Conservancy will hold the conservation easement on the Avenger Open Space and has graciously agreed to accept donations from those more comfortable donating to a non-profit. Checks should be made payable to “Palmer Land Conservancy”. In the memo line, please write “Avenger Open Space.” Please note that online donations are not being accepted for this project. For questions, please call Astrid Monar at 719-941-9500. Check should be mailed to:
Palmer Land Conservancy
PO Box 1281
Colorado Springs, CO 80901
*Once a donation is received and deposited, Palmer Land Conservancy will send an acknowledgment letter. This letter will include the tax information needed for tax returns and will be mailed to the person named on the check at the address listed.
2. City of Woodland Park. Checks should be made payable to the “City of Woodland Park.” In the memo line, please write “Avenger Open Space.” For questions or to donate by credit card, please call Cindy Keating at 719-687-5211. Checks should be mailed to:
City of Woodland Park Parks and Recreation
PO Box 9007
Woodland Park, CO 80866
*Once a donation is received and deposited, the City will send an acknowledgment letter. This letter will include the tax information needed for tax returns and will be mailed to the person named on the check at the address listed..
For additional information about the Avenger Open Space, please visit: https://www.city-woodlandpark.org/491/Avenger-Open-Space---Donate-HERE
On behalf of the City of Woodland Park, Palmer Land Conservancy, the Woodland Park Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and Great Outdoors Colorado, we thank the community for their unwavering support and generosity. Avenger Open Space will provide many years of beauty and enjoyment for all. Please stay tuned for the official ribbon-cutting in the months to come!
