Join a community of corporate sponsors supporting conservation, education, and access at Barr Lake State Park while gaining meaningful visibility and demonstrating your commitment to the outdoors.
Partner with Us to Protect Barr Lake
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
Invest in What Makes Colorado Extraordinary
Partnering as a corporate sponsor of Friends of Barr Lake is a meaningful way for Brighton and Denver-area businesses to support local conservation while building community visibility and trust.
Your sponsorship helps protect wildlife habitat, fund environmental education, and enhance public access at Barr Lake State Park, all while positioning your brand alongside one of the region’s most beloved outdoor destinations.
With recognition across digital platforms, events, and on-site experiences, corporate sponsors demonstrate a clear commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and the natural spaces that make the Front Range a great place to live and work.
Become a Corporate Sponsor
Meadowlark Friend
$250 / Year
A welcoming entry point for local businesses to support Barr Lake, with recognition on our website and inclusion in group sponsor acknowledgments—perfect for showing your commitment to conservation and community.
Blue Heron Partner
$500 / Year
A visible community partnership that includes logo placement on our website, social media recognition, and invitations to special events—helping your business connect with audiences.
Barn Owl Partner
$1500 / Year
A meaningful sponsorship level with increased visibility, including featured recognition online and at select events, along with opportunities to connect with park visitors and support engaging programs.
Red-Tailed Hawk Sponsor
$3000 / Year
A leadership-level sponsorship with enhanced visibility, including featured recognition online and at select events, plus opportunities to engage directly with park visitors and programs.
Bald Eagle Sponsor
$5000+ / Year
Our premier partnership level, offering top-tier visibility, “presented by” recognition for key programs or events, and customized opportunities to align your brand with conservation at Barr Lake.
In-Kind & Event Sponsors
Friends of Barr Lake offers in-kind and event sponsorship opportunities for businesses looking to support the park through goods, services, or direct event funding. These partnerships help make programs, festivals, and park improvements possible while providing meaningful visibility and community connection for sponsors throughout the Brighton and Denver area.
The Impact of Sponsorship
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Tipi Restoration & Interpretive Signage
FUNDRAISING GOAL: $5000
Help us restore our beloved tipi and bring its story to life—your support will fund needed repairs as well as new interpretive signage honoring the Indigenous peoples who have long called this land home and continue to shape our community today.
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Bergman Barn Restoration
FUNDRAISING GOAL: Achieved
The Bergman Barn restoration preserves a meaningful piece of Barr Lake’s agricultural history, creating a space for education, interpretive signage, and hands-on learning opportunities that connect visitors and school groups to the area’s rich past. -
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Sensory Gardens
Fundraising Goal: Achieved
The sensory garden project created an inclusive, multi-sensory space at Barr Lake through a partnership with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, featuring accessible pathways, interactive plantings, and peaceful gathering areas designed to engage visitors of all abilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sponsorship funds help maintain trails and facilities, protect wildlife habitat, support environmental programs and community events, and improve visitor experiences throughout Barr Lake State Park.
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Benefits vary by level and may include website recognition, social media features, event visibility, newsletter inclusion, signage opportunities, and customized partnership benefits that connect your business with park visitors and the local community.
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Friends of Barr Lake is a nonprofit organization, and sponsorships may be partially tax-deductible depending on the value of benefits received. Businesses should consult their tax advisor for specific guidance.
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Yes, Friends of Barr Lake offers customized corporate sponsorship, in-kind donation, and event partnership opportunities tailored to align with your business goals and community impact interests.
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An in-kind sponsorship involves donating goods or services—such as bottles of water, food items, table and chair rentals, professional services, or other materials—instead of cash to support park programs and events.
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To become a sponsor, select a sponsorship level on this page or contact Friends of Barr Lake directly to discuss partnership opportunities and next steps.
Let’s Be Friends
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