Restore.
Revive.
Reconnect.
Awake Palmer Lake is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to salvaging, restoring, and recreating the natural majesty of our town's namesake lake.
Featured Upcoming Event
The Palmer Lake .5K
YES — THAT’S POINT FIVE K.
546 yards of scenic glory around Palmer Lake in peak fall color. A donut at the halfway mark, a cold beer or root beer at the finish, and bragging rights for life. Walkers, strollers, and good dogs on leashes all welcome.
Early-bird pricing from $15 · ends August 31 · 100% of proceeds fund Palmer Lake
More Than a Lake —
A Community
To restore, preserve and enhance the natural landmark Palmer Lake, the beauty of its surrounding park land and to enhance and update surrounding recreation area.
Palmer Lake Restoration Project (Awake Palmer Lake) · 501(c)(3) EIN: 84-1360279
Our StoryCurrent Projects
Name the Troll
Palmer Lake's new troll has been unveiled beneath the pedestrian bridge — now help us give him a name! Every donation is a vote, and 100% supports the artist and Palmer Lake's next piece of public art.
Name the TrollTrain Art Project
Design decorative train cars on the bridge. All proceeds directly support lake restoration and parkland improvements.
Design a Car ✓ CompletedPickleball Courts
Newly completed professional-grade courts on the west side of the lake — free and open to the public.
Learn MoreHelp Us Restore Palmer Lake
Every dollar donated, every hour volunteered, every event attended moves us closer to a fully restored lake — a gem at the heart of our Colorado community.