Friends of Ute Valley Park

Protect the park you love.

Friends of Ute Valley Park is now an independent nonprofit dedicated exclusively to caring for Ute Valley Park. To celebrate this new chapter, every donation is matched 2-to-1 through August 31, 2026. Every $1 you give becomes $3 for the park.

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Independence Kickoff Fund

$1,858 of $2,000 matched.

Every dollar donated through August 31, 2026 is matched with two more dollars, up to the $2,000 challenge cap.

$1,858 of $2,000 matched

$1 donated: $3 for the park
Matched through: August 31, 2026
Challenge cap: $2,000

Friends of Ute Valley Park is an independent 501(c)(3) public charity. EIN: 42-2107142. 100% of donations stay focused on Ute Valley Park and may be tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Volunteers gather on a Ute Valley Park trail

Your donation stays in Ute Valley Park

Every donation directly supports stewardship of Ute Valley Park. Friends of Ute Valley Park is an all-volunteer nonprofit, so your gift goes toward caring for the park rather than paying staff.

Trail restoration
Habitat protection
Invasive species removal
Volunteer tools and safety equipment
Educational signs and outreach
Community stewardship events

Gifts help buy gloves, loppers, native seed, trail tools, educational signs, volunteer supplies, restoration materials, and other materials for trail work and habitat repair.

Why donate today?

Gifts made through August 31, 2026 are matched2-to-1. Your gift goes three times as far for local trail work, habitat care, and volunteer stewardship.

Thousands of people hike, bike, run, and explore Ute Valley Park every year. Together, we can keep it healthy, welcoming, and beautiful for everyone.

$10 becomes: $30
$25 becomes: $75
$50 becomes: $150
$100 becomes: $300

Help launch the next chapter of Ute Valley Park

Every dollar donated through August 31, 2026 is matched2-to-1. Join the community investing in the future of Ute Valley Park.

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Other ways to give

Prefer a different route? Start here. For bank transfers, workplace giving, or larger partnership questions, contact us before sending financial details.

Mail a check

Best for donors who prefer paper records.

Friends of Ute Valley Park, PO Box 50122, Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Make checks payable to Friends of Ute Valley Park. Include your return address if you would like a receipt.

Bank transfer

Best for ACH, wire, or direct deposit arrangements.

We will coordinate the right details securely.

Workplace giving

Best for matching gifts, sponsorships, Benevity, or volunteer teams.

A Benevity profile is in progress.

Tell us what your employer needs and we will help route it.

Set up a giving arrangement.

Tell us about bank transfers, matching gifts, Benevity, sponsorships, corporate volunteer teams, or documentation your employer needs.

We usually reply within 2–3 business days.

Want to give time instead?

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