At A Glance
- 6,569 acres of land conserved
- 88% Larimer County-managed trails maintained at ‘B’ level or higher
- $1.5 million Invested in capital maintenance and construction
- $1,892,377 Grant and partnership dollars secured
- 14,984 Volunteer hours donated
- 783 Discover Pack check-outs
- 90% Visitors reported feeling safe and welcome in our parks*
- 4.3 / 5.0 Average visitor satisfaction rating*
*Rate Your Day visitor feedback survey results
2025 Highlights
Thirty Years In, Forever to Go
- Launched the 30 and Thriving campaign to celebrate 30 years of conservation through storytelling and community engagement.
Land Conservation and Stewardship That Endures
- Conserved 4,856 acres in Livermore Valley and expanded protection in the Laramie Foothills.
- Advanced restoration at Canyon Edge Open Space through structure removal and habitat recovery.
- Continued invasive species management through system-wide stewardship and Early Detection Rapid Response efforts.
- Invested in sustainability with solar, EV charging, and LED upgrades.
Connections That Hold
- Opened the Bay to Bay Trail and advanced the final segment of the Poudre River Trail.
- Expanded access through 783 Discover Pack checkouts, 22 donated permits, and $30,863 in community grants.
- Maintained strong visitor satisfaction, with high ratings for safety and overall experience.
Systems That Support the Work
- Advanced FLAP-funded paving improvements at Carter Lake and Horsetooth Reservoir.
- Enhanced operations through T2 platform upgrades and expanded Starlink connectivity.
- Strengthened ANS operations with improved inspection facilities, decontamination systems, and public education tools.
Financial Summary
In 2025, Larimer County Natural Resources generated $32,416,983 in revenue and incurred $35,052,037 in expenses.
2025 Revenue
$32,416,983
- 41% Help Preserve Open Spaces Sales Tax $13,424,407
- 28% Intergovernmental $9,100,831
- 20% User Fees & Service Charges $6,435,453
- 7% Donations/Other Revenue $2,222,508
- 3% Colorado Trust/Lottery $1,058,782
- 1% General Fund $175,000
2025 Expenses
$35,052,037
- 60% Open Space Acquisition/Development $21,085,451
- 22% Reservoir Parks Operations/Personnel $7,769,949
- 13% Open Space Operations/Personnel $4,663,603
- 4% Weed District/Enterprise $1,533,033
Help Preserve Open Spaces Tax Revenues
Revenue from the ¼ - cent Help Preserve Open Spaces sales and use tax is shared among Larimer County and eight municipalities. The tax renewed in 2014, took effect in 2019, and sunsets in 2043. It is not imposed on food or prescription drugs. The total revenue collected to date is more than $355 million. Distributions to municipalities are based upon the highest yield of either population or sales tax generation. This revenue sharing agreement ensures that residents throughout Larimer County receive benefits from the Help Preserve Open Spaces sales and use tax.
Total tax revenue collected in 2025 was $24,704,947
HPOS Tax Revenues per Area/Municipality:
- Unincorporated Larimer County $12,352,473
- Fort Collins: $6,363,008
- Loveland: $,3241,557
- Estes Park: $658,217
- Johnstown: $457,537
- Timnath: $432,581
- Wellington $440,842
- Berthoud: $448,715
- Windsor: $310,012
