Bear Creek Lake Park master plan

My kids all agree to bring back rockets!

Extended open water swimming season

Propose extending the season for open water swimming (not the swim beach area). Open water swimming is a low-risk activity that requires very little oversight and infrastructure, and does not need to be tied to the same season as the swim beach. I propose extending the season from ice-off until at least November 1, or until ice-on. Seasonality could also be eliminated altogether and allow for visitor discretion, similar to many other water-based activities. Wetsuits alleviate the concern of cold water risk, and educational campaigns could be made to encourage swimming with a partner. This proposal incurs virtually no cost and will allow athletes to continue to train throughout the year. I appreciate your consideration!

Stand-up Paddleboard (SUP) Inflation Station for Public Use

An Inflation Station would be a great addition. Pumping up several boards at a time takes a toll on our electric pump (we've gone through 3 electric pumps in 4 years) and doing it manually can be daunting (by the time I'm done pumping up 4+ boards I'm too tired to paddle). So I would be happily pay if you had a station for public use. :)

Control the knapweed

I noticed several infestations of Diffuse Knapweed, which is a Colorado List B Species. This is a noxious weed that spreads rapidly and should be controlled as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more difficult eradication will be.

Improved bike racks and a bike rack at the boat ramp area

The existing bike racks at the Big Soda Lake Beach are old and hard to lock a bike to such as my cargo bike. Would also like a bike rack at the boat ramp area.