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Bear Creek Lake Park Draft Plan Available

After collecting feedback over the last 18 months from park users, residents and stakeholders, Lakewood's Bear Creek Lake Park Draft Plan is now available for your review and input. View the Bear Creek Lake Park Draft Plan and share your comments, ideas, and questions using the tools by December 16.

Plan Adoption Process:Word Cloud of things people love about Bear Creek Lake Park

November 25, 2024: Plan is provided to the community and stakeholders for feedback until Monday, December 16.

January 27, 2025: Plan is revised following community feedback and presented to City Council for adoption.

Visit www.lakewoodspeaks.org for the meeting agenda

Bear Creek Lake Park Draft Plan Available

After collecting feedback over the last 18 months from park users, residents and stakeholders, Lakewood's Bear Creek Lake Park Draft Plan is now available for your review and input. View the Bear Creek Lake Park Draft Plan and share your comments, ideas, and questions using the tools by December 16.

Plan Adoption Process:Word Cloud of things people love about Bear Creek Lake Park

November 25, 2024: Plan is provided to the community and stakeholders for feedback until Monday, December 16.

January 27, 2025: Plan is revised following community feedback and presented to City Council for adoption.

Visit www.lakewoodspeaks.org for the meeting agenda and packet.

Your input is invaluable. Thank you for sharing your feedback on the future of Bear Creek Lake Park.


About Bear Creek Lake Park

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 There is a missing mult-use trail on thr "Trails" map that is really busy. It also connects the Soda Lakes Stable to the multi-use trail shown. It runs from SLS north along the power lines...and also east from SLS to the Bear Creek Livery Stables. Can it be added?? on Facebook Share There is a missing mult-use trail on thr "Trails" map that is really busy. It also connects the Soda Lakes Stable to the multi-use trail shown. It runs from SLS north along the power lines...and also east from SLS to the Bear Creek Livery Stables. Can it be added?? on Twitter Share There is a missing mult-use trail on thr "Trails" map that is really busy. It also connects the Soda Lakes Stable to the multi-use trail shown. It runs from SLS north along the power lines...and also east from SLS to the Bear Creek Livery Stables. Can it be added?? on Linkedin Email There is a missing mult-use trail on thr "Trails" map that is really busy. It also connects the Soda Lakes Stable to the multi-use trail shown. It runs from SLS north along the power lines...and also east from SLS to the Bear Creek Livery Stables. Can it be added?? link

    There is a missing mult-use trail on thr "Trails" map that is really busy. It also connects the Soda Lakes Stable to the multi-use trail shown. It runs from SLS north along the power lines...and also east from SLS to the Bear Creek Livery Stables. Can it be added??

    bmerrillcorgis asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for your question. The plan maps are showing trail improvements, this trail is listed as an equestrian trail and won't be modified. It will remain. Hope this helps!  

  • Share Why will the yurts be removed and replaced with cabins? I like the yurts and think they should be left as is. on Facebook Share Why will the yurts be removed and replaced with cabins? I like the yurts and think they should be left as is. on Twitter Share Why will the yurts be removed and replaced with cabins? I like the yurts and think they should be left as is. on Linkedin Email Why will the yurts be removed and replaced with cabins? I like the yurts and think they should be left as is. link

    Why will the yurts be removed and replaced with cabins? I like the yurts and think they should be left as is.

    Lakewoodresident12 asked 4 months ago

    Great question. The yurts are proposed to be replaced due to the demand for cabins. They are also difficult to maintain and not rented as frequently during the heat of the summer.  That said, I'll share your feedback with the project team to determine if there are other options for yurts. Thank you for your feedback.

  • 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 9 months 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 over 1 year 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 over 1 year 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 over 1 year 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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