City of Fort Morgan, CO
12/15/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/15/2022 12:22
GOCO Awards City $400K Toward Soccer Complex
Fort Morgan's plans for a new park and sports field complex near the city's fieldhouse got a big boost this week when Great Outdoors Colorado announced the award of a $400,000 grant to help fund the project.
The 120,000-square-foot park will include turf areas for sports and field activities, a walking trail, and other amenities that will support visitors year round. The project expands upon existing amenities, including a 3,000-square-foot inclusive playground and a 1,400-square-foot splash pad installed during fieldhouse construction.
These new features will support a centralized location for outdoor recreation in the city, complementing the services and programming offered through the fieldhouse; provide outdoor recreation access for surrounding neighborhoods; and help mitigate maintenance issues occurring at other neighborhood parks in Fort Morgan due to overuse.
The grant is part of GOCO's Community Impact program, which develops and revitalizes parks, trails, school yards, fairgrounds, environmental education facilities, and other outdoor projects that enhance a community's quality of life and access to the outdoors.
The city sought design feedback from residents at several community events. The project also leverages funds committed by the city and a $250,000 grant from the Colorado Health Foundation and is slated for completion in 2023.
To date, GOCO has invested more than $6.2 million in projects in Morgan County and partnered to conserve 7,444 acres of land here. GOCO funding has supported Brenda Joy Bike Park, the Weldon Valley Preschool playground, Riverside Park flood restoration, and Pioneer Skate Park, among other projects.
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) invests a portion of Colorado Lottery proceeds to help preserve and enhance the state's parks, trails, wildlife, rivers, and open spaces. GOCO's independent board awards competitive grants to local governments and land trusts and makes investments through Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Created when voters approved a constitutional amendment in 1992, GOCO has since funded more than 5,600 projects in all 64 counties of Colorado without any tax dollar support. Visit GOCO.org for more information.
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