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Phase 3 construction is now underway along the northern and western sides of McIntosh Lake. This project is primarily a habitat enhancement project with native trees, shrubs & grasses being planted. Concrete pads have also been installed for later installation of picnic tables once grasses are established. A uni-sex restroom has also been installed on the west end of the site.
Please stay out of the work area for your own safety. If you have questions, contact Steve Ransweiler at (303) 774-4532 or via email at steve.ransweiler@ci.longmont.co.us
Open to the Public for Limited Use |
The lake was called Dawson after John Dawson (1839-1917) before taking the name McIntosh. Dawson joined the Chicago-Colorado Colony in 1871, and farmed east of Hygiene. In 2003, the City leased the surface rights to the lake with the intention of creating a district park which will link Dawson Park, Flanders Park and Boulder County's Lohr Open Space.
Through a public process, a master plan was developed and approved by Council in the fall of 2003. Phase I of development was completed in 2004. Work included access to the lake for non-motorized boating, parking off Harvard Street and a connecting pathway between Dawson & Flanders parks. Phase 2 completed in 2005 included the soft surface trail construction around the remainder of the lake. Phase 3 construction to be complete in 2008 will enhance the habitat along the western and northern shorelines, add a restroom and some picnic facilities. Phase 4 (future) will create a new trailhead and path connection from 17th Avenue/ Hygiene Road.
Shoreline fishing is permitted
along the shoreline only at Dawson and Flanders Parks, and from the dam on the south side of the lake. 