Colorado's Statewide Comprehensive
Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)
The 2008 SCORP Update
Colorado State Parks is proud to announce the completion of the 2008 SCORP. The SCORP is a requirement of the LWCF program which is managed by the National Park Service (NPS). NPS distributes stateside grants that are appropriated annually by the United States Congress. The Colorado State Trails Program, within Colorado State Parks, manages Colorado’s LWCF program.
The primary goal of the 2008-2012 SCORP is to identify outdoor recreation trends, needs, and issues for Colorado, as well as to provide a strategic plan to help address these concerns and expectations. In addition, the SCORP must evaluate the demand for and supply of outdoor recreation resources and facilities statewide. The SCORP is not only an assessment of recreation and tourism trends in Colorado, it is the primary tool for determining priorities for allocating LWCF grants to local governments.
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Executive Summary 2008 SCORP
2008 - 2012 SCORP (sections of complete plan)
Governor Ritter letter
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Abbreviated Executive Summary
Section 1 Introduction
Section 2 Outdoor Recreation Partners and Providers in Colorado
Section 3 Outdoor Recreation Trends
Section 4 Economic Activity Attributed to Outdoor Recreation in Colorado
Section 5 SCORP Regional Profiles
Section 6 Priority Recreation Issues and Influences
Section 7 2008 SCORP Strategic Plan
Appendices
Appendix A Public Survey Report
Appendix B Local Government Survey Summary
Appendix C Information Resources
Appendix D Wetlands Component
Appendix E Acronyms
More information is available on the Resources and Documents page.
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Vision
"Diverse recreation resources play a key role in the high quality of life enjoyed by Colorado's citizens and visitors. Recreation is more than just an activity, it is a conduit for people of all ages to connect to the outdoors and enjoy healthy, active lifestyles. With this in mind, the 2008 SCORP, in collaboration with Colorado's diverse outdoor recreation stakeholders, establishes strategies to sustain our state's outdoors heritage for current and future generations."
Steering Committee Guidance: A Key Component
The 33 members of the SCORP Steering Committee were an integral part of the SCORP planning process. These individuals played a key role in creating a plan that reflects the dynamic needs of outdoor recreation and tourism stakeholders across Colorado.
Members of the Steering Committee represented a diverse range of interests that provide for, manage, and benefit from outdoor recreation in Colorado including: representatives from local governments, state and federal agencies, community recreation and open space programs, regional planning organizations, land trusts, youth corps groups, non-profit organizations, outdoor retailers, and health advocates. View the SCORP Steering Committee list.