COLORADO STATE PARKS NORTHWEST REGION RON VELARDE NORTHWEST REGIONAL MANAGER

Transcription

1 COLORADO STATE PARKS NORTHWEST REGION RON VELARDE NORTHWEST REGIONAL MANAGER

2 COLORADO STATE PARKS NORTHWEST REGION HIGHLINE LAKE JAMES M. ROBB COLORADO RIVER VEGA RIFLE COMPLEX SYLVAN LAKE STAGECOACH STATE FOREST STEAMBOAT LAKE/PEARL LAKE YAMPA RIVER/ELKHEAD

3 HIGHLINE LAKE STATE PARK

4 HIGHLINE LAKE STATE PARK An oasis in the desert, Highline Lake is the recreation epicenter for the Grand Valley, with two lakes, lush grass and trees

5 HIGHLINE LAKE STATE PARK An oasis in the desert, Highline Lake is the recreation epicenter for the Grand Valley, with two lakes, lush grass and trees Host to a variety of international competitive events, including the 18 Hours of Fruita and The Desert s Edge Triathlon

6 HIGHLINE LAKE STATE PARK An oasis in the desert, Highline Lake is the recreation epicenter for the Grand Valley, with two lakes, lush grass and trees Host to a variety of international competitive events, including the 18 Hours of Fruita and The Desert s Edge Triathlon Only State Park in the Grand Valley that offers boating, water and jet skiing, in addition to hunting, camping, fishing, ice fishing, ice skating, boating, wildlife viewing, hiking, biking and swimming

7 HIGHLINE LAKE STATE PARK HIGHLINE LAKE Jan. 1, 2016 Dec. 31, 2016 Revenue $355, up 6.3% Visitation 172,027 up 1.3%

8 JAMES M. ROBB COLORADO RIVER STATE PARK

9 JAMES M. ROBB COLORADO RIVER STATE PARK FIVE DISTINCT SECTIONS Island Acres Corn Lake Colorado River Wildlife Area Connected Lakes Fruita

10 JAMES M. ROBB COLORADO RIVER STATE PARK Each section features unique river and lake based outdoor recreation

11 JAMES M. ROBB COLORADO RIVER STATE PARK Each section features unique river and lake based outdoor recreation Visitors can enjoy camping, snowmobiling, swimming, white water rafting, hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, OHVs, paddleboards and birding

12 JAMES M. ROBB COLORADO RIVER STATE PARK Each section features unique river and lake based outdoor recreation Visitors can enjoy camping, snowmobiling, swimming, white water rafting, hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, OHVs, paddleboards and birding Named after James M. Robb Civic leader, former parks board member and chair, elected representative and champion of state parks

13 JAMES M. ROBB COLORADO RIVER STATE PARK JMR - COLORADO RIVER Jan. 1, 2016 Dec. 31, 2016 Revenue for all sections $1,122,709- up 12% Visitation for all sections 489,544 up 4%

14 VEGA STATE PARK

15 VEGA STATE PARK At 8,000 ft, the park s high-mountain lake sits in a beautiful meadow on the northeast edge of the Grand Mesa National Forest

16 VEGA STATE PARK At 8,000 ft, the park s high-mountain lake sits in a beautiful meadow on the northeast edge of the Grand Mesa National Forest Offers wildlife watching, camping, hiking, fishing, ice fishing, cross-country skiing, cabins and picnic areas

17 VEGA STATE PARK At 8,000 ft, the park s high-mountain lake sits in a beautiful meadow on the northeast edge of the Grand Mesa National Forest. Offers wildlife watching, camping, hiking, fishing, ice fishing, cross-country skiing, cabins and picnic areas Provides hunters, snowmobilers and OHV riders access to hundreds of miles of trails on the Grand Mesa

18 VEGA STATE PARK VEGA Jan. 1, 2016 Dec. 31, 2016 Revenue $353, up 2.1% Visitation 204,972 up 2%

19 RIFLE GAP COMPLEX STATE PARK

20 RIFLE GAP COMPLEX STATE PARK COMPLEX PARKS: Rifle Gap Harvey Gap Rifle Falls

21 RIFLE GAP COMPLEX STATE PARK Rifle Gap features a 350-acre reservoir for great boating, fishing, swimming, water-skiing and windsurfing in Colorado

22 RIFLE GAP COMPLEX STATE PARK Rifle Gap features a 350-acre reservoir for great boating, fishing, swimming, water-skiing and windsurfing in Colorado Harvey Gap offers fishing opportunities for a variety of species, and great ice fishing

23 RIFLE GAP COMPLEX STATE PARK Rifle Gap SP features a 350-acre reservoir for great boating, fishing, swimming, water-skiing and windsurfing in Colorado Harvey Gap offers fishing opportunities for a variety of species, and great ice fishing Rifle Falls is a lush area of trees and greenery created by the spray of a cascading triple waterfall. Caves entice spelunkers and curious visitors. A VERY busy park due to its various amenities and beauty

24 RIFLE GAP COMPLEX STATE PARK RIFLE GAP Jan. 1, 2016 Dec. 31, 2016 Revenue $521, up 11.7% Visitation 253,259 - up 7.9%

25 RIFLE GAP COMPLEX STATE PARK HARVEY GAP Jan. 1, 2016 Dec. 31, 2016 Revenue $39, up 11.2% Visitation 45,080 - up 8.3%

26 RIFLE GAP COMPLEX STATE PARK RIFLE FALLS Jan. 1, 2016 Dec. 31, 2016 Revenue $206, up 14.3% Visitation 130,605- up 14.5%

27 SYLVAN LAKE STATE PARK

28 SYLVAN LAKE STATE PARK The park is surrounded by the White River National Forest and recognized for having stunning mountain scenery and year round diversion

29 SYLVAN LAKE STATE PARK The park is surrounded by the White River National Forest and recognized for having stunning mountain scenery and year round diversion Great fishing, for rainbows, cutthroats, brook and browns in the park s lake and creeks

30 SYLVAN LAKE STATE PARK The park is surrounded by the White River National Forest and recognized for having stunning mountain scenery and year round diversion Great fishing, for rainbows, cutthroats, brook and browns in the park s lake and creeks Hunting, fishing, ice fishing, horseback riding, ice skating, biking, photography, picnicking, sledding, snowshoeing, access to snowmobiling areas, winter camping, cabins and yurts

31 SYLVAN LAKE STATE PARK SYLVAN LAKE Jan. 1, 2016 Dec. 31, 2016 Revenue $492, up 8.1% Visitation 101,890- up.2%

32 STAGECOACH STATE PARK

33 STAGECOACH STATE PARK The 820-acre reservoir provides renown lake and river fishing surrounded by beautiful scenery in the lush Yampa Valley

34 STAGECOACH STATE PARK The 820-acre reservoir provides renown lake and river fishing surrounded by beautiful scenery in the lush Yampa Valley A year-round destination, the parks is a base for exploring the area s sports and recreation, including boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking and camping

35 STAGECOACH STATE PARK The 820-acre reservoir provides renown lake and river fishing surrounded by beautiful scenery in the lush Yampa Valley A year-round destination, the parks is a base for exploring the area s sports and recreation, including boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking and camping Offers a variety of events, including an interpretive snowshoe hike, paddleboard event, Debunk the Winter Funk festival, Boat Triathlon and ice fishing tournament

36 STAGECOACH STATE PARK STAGECOACH Jan. 1, 2016 Dec. 31, 2016 Revenue $439, up 11.5% Visitation 174,898- up 15.9%

37 STATE FOREST STATE PARK

38 STATE FOREST STATE PARK This rugged and scenic state park offers 71,ooo acres of forest, jagged peaks, alpine lakes, wildlife viewing and miles of trails

39 STATE FOREST STATE PARK This rugged and scenic state park offers 71,ooo acres of forest, jagged peaks, alpine lakes, wildlife viewing and miles of trails Known for it s population of moose, estimated at 600 called the moose viewing capitol of Colorado

40 STATE FOREST STATE PARK This rugged and scenic state park offers 71,ooo acres of forest, jagged peaks, alpine lakes, wildlife viewing and miles of trails Known for it s population of moose, estimated at 600 called the moose viewing capitol of Colorado Features camping, hiking, four wheeling, horseback riding, skiing, snowshoeing, telemarking, snowboarding, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, birding, wildlife viewing and geocaching

41 STATE FOREST STATE PARK STATE FOREST Jan. 1, 2016 Dec. 31, 2016 Revenue $473, down 3.2% Visitation 266,718- down 26.1%

42 STEAMBOAT LAKE/PEARL LAKE STATE PARK

43 STEAMBOAT LAKE/PEARL LAKE STATE PARK Considered one of Colorado s true jewels the scenic park has something for everyone

44 STEAMBOAT LAKE/PEARL LAKE STATE PARK Considered one of Colorado s true jewels the scenic parks have something for everyone Breathtaking scenery offers a wide variety of activities, including camping, fishing, ice fishing, picnicking, trails, boating, jet skiing, hunting, OHV riding, paddle boarding

45 STEAMBOAT LAKE/PEARL LAKE STATE PARK Considered one of Colorado s true jewels the scenic parks have something for everyone Breathtaking scenery offers a wide variety of activities, including camping, fishing, ice fishing, picnicking, trails, boating, jet skiing, hunting, OHV riding, paddle boarding Pearl Lake offers excellent fly and lure fishing for native cutthroat trout

46 STEAMBOAT LAKE/PEARL LAKE STATE PARK PEARL LAKE Jan. 1, 2016 Dec. 31, 2016 Revenue $120, up 19.3% Visitation 37,142- down 1.5%

47 STEAMBOAT LAKE/PEARL LAKE STATE PARK STEAMBOAT LAKE Jan. 1, 2016 Dec. 31, 2016 Revenue $690, up 15.4% Visitation 328,788- down 6%

48 YAMPA RIVER/ELKHEAD STATE PARK

49 YAMPA RIVER/ELKHEAD STATE PARK The 134 mile stretch of the Yampa River is the heart of Yampa River State Park, including 13 access points from Hayden to Dinosaur

50 YAMPA RIVER/ELKHEAD STATE PARK The 134 mile stretch of the Yampa River is the heart of Yampa River State Park, including 13 access points from Hayden to Dinosaur Proximity to Hwy. 40 makes park headquarters the base camp for many outdoor activities in the Steamboat Springs and Craig areas, including hunting, fishing and OHV riding

51 YAMPA RIVER/ELKHEAD STATE PARK The 134 mile stretch of the Yampa River is the heart of Yampa River State Park, including 13 access points from Hayden to Dinosaur Proximity to Hwy. 40 makes park headquarters the base camp for many outdoor activities in the Steamboat Springs and Craig areas, including hunting, fishing and OHV riding Elkhead Reservoir offers swimming, boating, fishing, camping and picnicking, wildlife viewing, hiking, biking and horseback riders

52 YAMPA RIVER/ELKHEAD STATE PARK YAMPA RIVER Jan. 1, 2016 Dec. 31, 2016 Revenue $234, up 13.6% Visitation 126,333- up 9.4%

53 YAMPA RIVER/ELHEAD STATE PARK ELKHEAD Jan. 1, 2016 Dec. 31, 2016 Revenue $46, down 26.4% Visitation 146,661- down 3.1%

54 COLORADO STATE PARKS NORTHWEST REGION RON VELARDE NORTHWEST REGIONAL MANAGER QUESTIONS?