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Bear Creek Lake Park master plan

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Lakewood's Bear Creek Lake Park (BCLP) is a popular 2,624-acre regional park that provides a multitude of exciting recreational opportunities outside the back door of the Denver-metro area. Park visitors may choose activities including picnicking, camping, fishing, boating, horseback riding, windsurfing, bird watching, mountain or road biking, enjoying the swim beach or taking aim at the archery range. Most importantly, the mission of Bear Creek Lake Park is environmental education and stewardship of the park’s natural resources with many educational programs and experiences available for visitors of all ages and abilities.


Bear Creek Lake Park

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Lakewood's Bear Creek Lake Park (BCLP) is a popular 2,624-acre regional park that provides a multitude of exciting recreational opportunities outside the back door of the Denver-metro area. Park visitors may choose activities including picnicking, camping, fishing, boating, horseback riding, windsurfing, bird watching, mountain or road biking, enjoying the swim beach or taking aim at the archery range. Most importantly, the mission of Bear Creek Lake Park is environmental education and stewardship of the park’s natural resources with many educational programs and experiences available for visitors of all ages and abilities.


Bear Creek Lake Park

Managed by the City of Lakewood, the park is beginning a master plan process that will include an assessment of park visitor needs, an evaluation of park and building infrastructure, and design work for future park improvements. These will be packaged into an implementable action plan to serve visitors for the next decade. The city hired DHM Design to lead the projected 18-month planning effort which will include an extensive public engagement process with park visitors and stakeholders.

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  • Share Is the Reservoir Water going to extended to cover more land? on Facebook Share Is the Reservoir Water going to extended to cover more land? on Twitter Share Is the Reservoir Water going to extended to cover more land? on Linkedin Email Is the Reservoir Water going to extended to cover more land? link

    Is the Reservoir Water going to extended to cover more land?

    Mary Beth Mainero asked about 1 month ago

    Hi there,

    The Army Corps of Engineers feasibility study is separate from the city's master planning effort and not yet complete. You can learn more about this study at www.Lakewood.org/BCReservoir. 

  • Share It appears there will be water added and the level will be higher for good. If the 3rd of three levels from the plan is chosen, this will significantly reduce trails and use of the current park AND would take out a lot of wildlife. I would prefer to see the minimum increase of water to maximize the current trails etc. of the park. on Facebook Share It appears there will be water added and the level will be higher for good. If the 3rd of three levels from the plan is chosen, this will significantly reduce trails and use of the current park AND would take out a lot of wildlife. I would prefer to see the minimum increase of water to maximize the current trails etc. of the park. on Twitter Share It appears there will be water added and the level will be higher for good. If the 3rd of three levels from the plan is chosen, this will significantly reduce trails and use of the current park AND would take out a lot of wildlife. I would prefer to see the minimum increase of water to maximize the current trails etc. of the park. on Linkedin Email It appears there will be water added and the level will be higher for good. If the 3rd of three levels from the plan is chosen, this will significantly reduce trails and use of the current park AND would take out a lot of wildlife. I would prefer to see the minimum increase of water to maximize the current trails etc. of the park. link

    It appears there will be water added and the level will be higher for good. If the 3rd of three levels from the plan is chosen, this will significantly reduce trails and use of the current park AND would take out a lot of wildlife. I would prefer to see the minimum increase of water to maximize the current trails etc. of the park.

    Jon Hume asked 9 months ago

    Hi there,

    You are referring to the Colorado Water Conservation Board study of water reallocation at Bear Creek Reservoir. You can learn more about the feasibility study at Lakewood.org/BCReservoir. The Bear Creek Lake Park master plan is a separate planning effort to consider improvements to the park in the future. To leave your comments for the Colorado Conservation Board, visit https://cwcb.colorado.gov/bearcreeklake. This project is not managed by the City of Lakewood. 

  • Share What is the pop-up event on August 2, and where will that take place? on Facebook Share What is the pop-up event on August 2, and where will that take place? on Twitter Share What is the pop-up event on August 2, and where will that take place? on Linkedin Email What is the pop-up event on August 2, and where will that take place? link

    What is the pop-up event on August 2, and where will that take place?

    GlennonHO asked 9 months ago

    Hi there,

    There will be a formal public meeting on September 27, the pop-up event is intended to capture folks enjoying the park. The tent will be near the beach and Soda Lakes facility from noon until 4 p.m. if you want to stop by!

  • Share Will any raw preserved land be used which includes taking away natural habitat for creation of parking spaces. Will any of these changes affect the wildlife? Will these changes affect the home, back yard feel of this park into a amusement park which then will raise the prices and then also attract visitors who will intern just destroy the park by creating their own trails, leave garbage, color the ground with multiple bags of dog poop and then destroy and damage all this park is about. on Facebook Share Will any raw preserved land be used which includes taking away natural habitat for creation of parking spaces. Will any of these changes affect the wildlife? Will these changes affect the home, back yard feel of this park into a amusement park which then will raise the prices and then also attract visitors who will intern just destroy the park by creating their own trails, leave garbage, color the ground with multiple bags of dog poop and then destroy and damage all this park is about. on Twitter Share Will any raw preserved land be used which includes taking away natural habitat for creation of parking spaces. Will any of these changes affect the wildlife? Will these changes affect the home, back yard feel of this park into a amusement park which then will raise the prices and then also attract visitors who will intern just destroy the park by creating their own trails, leave garbage, color the ground with multiple bags of dog poop and then destroy and damage all this park is about. on Linkedin Email Will any raw preserved land be used which includes taking away natural habitat for creation of parking spaces. Will any of these changes affect the wildlife? Will these changes affect the home, back yard feel of this park into a amusement park which then will raise the prices and then also attract visitors who will intern just destroy the park by creating their own trails, leave garbage, color the ground with multiple bags of dog poop and then destroy and damage all this park is about. link

    Will any raw preserved land be used which includes taking away natural habitat for creation of parking spaces. Will any of these changes affect the wildlife? Will these changes affect the home, back yard feel of this park into a amusement park which then will raise the prices and then also attract visitors who will intern just destroy the park by creating their own trails, leave garbage, color the ground with multiple bags of dog poop and then destroy and damage all this park is about.

    Attridgekl asked 9 months ago

    Hi there,

    As environmental stewardship and conservation is tied directly to the mission of BCLP, there are no plans for any significant changes due to the addition of new amenities. As a part of this study, the primary focus is on the Visitor's Center, Entrance Station, and the Soda Lakes facilities. A capacity analysis is also included to ensure that the park has the carrying capacity that is appropriate for any improved structures. 

    Kind regards,

    Amber

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