Union Reservoir Interim Trail
A public meeting was held on Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 to gather input on opportunities, constraints and potential issues that should be considered during the design of the trail project. Staff is incorporating the input in the scope of work for potential design consultants for the trail. The City intends to have a design consultant on board by early August. Below is a summary of the meeting and DRAFT timeline for the project.
If you have any questions regarding the Interim Trail Project, please contact Kathy Kron, Project Manager at (720) 774-4528 or via e-mail at kathy.kron@ci.longmont.co.us.
DRAFT Project Timeline – Design
DRAFT Project Timeline – Construction
Union Reservoir Recreational Master Plan
A recreational master plan study began in 2007 but was never adopted. Conditions changed at and around the reservoir including City purchase of lands on the western side of the reservoir. Public meetings were held in 2011 and was adopted by City Council on February 14, 2012. Link to Union Reservoir Master Plan Report
Union Reservoir is a 745 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 Ranger staff at (303)772-1265.
City Council approved the Recreational Master Plan at their February 14, 2012 meeting. Approval included the requirement to continue to meet with neighbors to discuss the design of the planned loop trail, bring that design back to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and to City Council prior to detailed design.
Meetings with neighbors are currently planned or underway. If you are interested in participating in the design of the loop trail, contact Paula Fitzgerald (information on left side of this web page).
2011 Recreational Master Plan - Overall plan
Since the time of the 2007 Draft Recreational Master Plan many conditions have changed including:
Walsh Environmental Consulting updated the previous environmental work that was utilized for the 2007 Master Plan. Highlights of the new report include:
Link to full
Enlace a information complete Natural Resources and Habitat assessment update (english)
Natural Resources and Habitat Assessment Update
The Union Reservoir Enlargement Study is a separate project but the future shoreline is reflected in the Recreational Master Plan. This study estimates an increased surface area of the reservoir by approximately 26% - 33% depending on final configuration of the enlargement. More information on the Enlargement Study can be found here:
Link to Union Reservoir Enlargement Study
The Union Reservoir Recreational Master Plan is adopted. To view the plans click the links below:
The City of Longmont Natural Resources Division began the Union Reservoir Master Plan project in 2007 with a large amount of public input. Highlights of the Reservoir history include:
For additional information, please call Paula Fitzgerald, 303-651-8448 or email paula.fitzgerald@ci.longmont.co.us
