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Union Reservoir Recreational Master Plan Meeting
A public meeting is to be held to present the Draft Master Plan to City Council. Dates are tentative, but currently is expected to go to Council on Tuesday December 3.
A recreational master plan study began in 2007 but was never adopted. Conditions have changed at and around the reservoir including City purchase of lands on the western side of the reservoir. A public meeting was help on June 16 and reviewed the 2007 draft plan, the changed conditions, and a staff revised plan to reflect those changed conditions. A revised master plan was prepared from public meeting comments as well as from a web survey posted in the summer of 2011. Link to Union Reservoir Master Plan web page
Union Reservoir is a 736 acre body of water providing many outdoor recreational activities. Originally called Calkins Lake, the reservoir was carved out during the last glacial age and is one of only a few natural lakes in Colorado. In 1903, the Union Ditch Company began drilling a tunnel to release water into the St Vrain River. According to Colorado water law, that made Union a true reservoir. Today, visitors to Union Reservoir can enjoy fishing, swimming, wakeless boating, camping, windsurfing and picnicking. The Reservoir is located approximately 7 miles west of I-25. For additional information, call (303)772-1265.
Fees Link to Fee schedule
Hours Link to Current Hours
Activities Link to Activities
Main Picnic Area Reservations/Shelters
For a fee of $50.00 per day, you may reserve the main picnic area or the shelter for large groups - or small (additional gate fee per vehicle is required). There are picnic tables and barbecues set up in prime locations for your pleasure as well. 3.2% alcohol is permitted in the park with a permit. The fee for the alcohol permit is an additional $75.00
Amenities:
Union Sailing Club is one of Colorado's largest and most active sailing clubs with weekly racing in the spring, summer and fall. Several regattas, social events, youth activities, and clinics open to the general sailing public are also hosted each year. Instruction is also offered. Club boats are available on a limited basis for rental to experienced sailors. For more information please go to www.UnionSailingClub.org.
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