LITTLETON - Today, Governor Polis visited Chatfield State Park to celebrate its selection by Coloradans as the winner of Colorado’s State Park Bracket. To celebrate Colorado’s 42 state parks, Governor Polis hosted a bracket where Coloradans voted on their favorite. The finalists came down to Golden Gate Canyon State Park and Chatfield State Park, and Coloradans chose Chatfield by a narrow margin.
“Whether you’re riding your bike, camping, or boating across the reservoir, Chatfield State Park has it all. I am excited to be here today to announce Chatfield as Colorado’s 2025 ‘March Madness’ champion. In Colorado, we are proud to be home to so many amazing state parks, and remain committed to expanding outdoor recreation opportunities and access, and making sure our state parks remain beautiful for generations to come,” said Governor Polis
This past year, Chatfield State Park launched the first e-bike rental, Chat E-Bike. By scanning the QR code at the station, park visitors can rent an e-bike to explore the state park or cycle the entire reservoir, about 11 miles. The program is a joint venture between Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Colorado Department of Transportation.
In 2021, Governor Polis signed legislation creating the Keep Colorado Wild Pass, which reduced Colorado’s state parks pass to just $29, breaking down barriers to the outdoors. The pass became available on January 3, 2023. Coloradans who qualify can also sign up for the Centennial State Park Pass, which costs just $14.
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