Construction News

May 14, 2021

Lane Closure in effect for Perimeter Road: 5/17/21 – 5/21/21

In order to perform roadway repairs on a portion of Perimeter Road west of Gravel Ponds and Kingfisher Day Use Areas, traffic will be reduced to one lane of traffic beginning Monday, May 17th, 2021 at 7:00am and lasting until Friday, May 21st, 2021 at 5:00pm. 
April 3, 2020

April 3, 2020 – Construction Activities Update

CRMC is thrilled to inform you that all recreational modifications and environmental mitigation work have been completed.  We can’t wait for you to visit the new Marina floating building, explore areas of the Park that you may not have visited since construction started over two years ago, and even discover new areas of the Park not previously accessible.
August 1, 2019

August 15, 2019 – Revised Reopening of Roxborough Cove, Plum Creek Day Use Area, and Access to Plum Creek Nature Area

Due to minor construction delays, we unfortunately must inform the public that the reopening of Roxborough Cove and Plum Creek […]
July 1, 2019

July 1, 2019 – Construction Activities Update for 4th of July

It finally feels like summer and Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company is pleased to report that Fox Run, Kingfisher, Gravel Ponds, the new South Platte Bridge, and Perimeter Road are on target to reopen to the public by the end of the day on July 3rd, 2019. The Marina will also have more amenities available, including the opening of the fishing pier, parking lots, and the restroom and shower building near the South Boat Ramp. The Perimeter Trail is also on target to be completed from Catfish Flats, over the new South Platte Bridge, and connecting to the Heronry.
May 31, 2019

Marina Docks and South Boat Ramp to Open June 1, 2019

Beginning at 6:00 am Saturday, June 1, 2019, the new Marina docks, South Boat Ramp, and boat parking lot will be reopened. We strongly recommend all public boaters continue to use the North Boat Ramp until the remaining landside parking lots and amenities are completed.
May 16, 2019

May 16, 2019 – Construction Activities Update

Swim Beach is on track to open by Memorial Day Weekend! Construction updates also cover the Marina, Perimeter Road, trails, and several day use areas.
April 4, 2019

April 4, 2019 – Construction Activities Update

The cold and wet weather this winter has resulted in delays in completing various construction activities at Chatfield State Park. The heavily saturated soils in the larger dirt work areas along Perimeter Road, Kingfisher, Gravel Ponds, and the Marina have resulted in the construction schedule being significantly impacted.
February 3, 2019

February 4, 2019 – Construction Activities Update

Construction activities update for February 3, 2019 including information on the Marina, South Platte Bridge, Gravel Ponds, Kingfisher, and the Park's westside amenities.
December 1, 2018

December 1, 2018 – Construction Activities Update

Due to conflicts related to the relocation of Xcel Energy’s gas line, the completion of Swim Beach, Catfish Flats, and Fox Run, as well as the recreational trails from Deer Creek to Fox Run, have been delayed.
October 11, 2018

October 11, 2018 – Helicopter Operations and Construction Updates

Helicopter Work Beginning October 8, 2018, helicopter operations will occur to remove downed trees and woody debris within Chatfield State […]
August 24, 2018

Season Two Construction Schedule (Fall 2018 – Spring 2019)

Construction schedule information for the upcoming Season Two of construction (Fall 2018 - Spring 2019), as well as information as to the remaining construction activities along the west side of Chatfield State Park.
August 8, 2018

Nightly Construction Traffic Along Portions of the Perimeter Road Beginning Sunday, August 12th

From 6:00 pm until 6:00 am, Sunday – Thursday, portions of the Perimeter Road between the Park’s South Entrance off Titan Road to just west of the South Platte Bridge will experience heavy nightly construction traffic.
July 20, 2018

July 20, 2018 – Update to the Reopening of Jamison, Catfish Flats, and Fox Run Day Use Areas

Due to extreme heat and lack of precipitation, revegetation efforts within Jamison, Catfish Flats, and Fox Run Day Use Areas have been postponed until mid-August. As such, CRMC has made the difficult decision to postpone the reopening of these day use areas until September 1, 2018.
July 9, 2018

South Platte River Environmental Mitigation Work Commences

Mitigation activities are gearing up at several locations along the South Platte River, including Cigar Lake, the Southern Oxbow, Willow Creek, Titan Lake, and Lower Titan Lake.
June 15, 2018

Perimeter Road from West Entrance to Kingfisher is Open!

As of Friday afternoon, June 15, 2018, the new Perimeter Road from Chatfield State Park's West Entrance off of Wadsworth Boulevard to Kingfisher Day Use Area is open.
June 8, 2018

June 8, 2018 – Construction Activities Update

Updated schedule information for Perimeter Road, Deer Creek Crossing, and South Platte Environmental Mitigation
May 18, 2018

May 18, 2018 – Construction Activities Update

Updated schedule information for Perimeter Road, Balloon Launch, Deer Creek DUA, and Eagle Cove.
May 1, 2018

May 1, 2018 – Construction Activities Update

As of April 30, 2018, Massey Draw is open to the public. Due to weather delays, Balloon Launch and Deer Creek Day Use Area are scheduled to reopen May 15, 2018.
April 24, 2018

April 24, 2018 – Construction Activities Update

Massey Draw, Balloon Launch, and Deer Creek Day Use Areas are scheduled to reopen May 1, 2018.
March 30, 2018

Season 1 Construction Updates

Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company, in collaboration with the project’s contractors and Chatfield State Park, have updated the anticipated schedule for the remaining Season 1 areas impacted by construction. The schedule revisions account for some delays and accelerations due to a variety of construction-related factors. Based on extensive analysis of construction productivity, the revised reopening dates are more accurate and should provide visitors with a better idea of what will be accessible while Season 1 construction winds down. All of the project’s participants remain committed to reopening areas as soon as possible, while ensuring construction is conducted safely and efficiently.
March 29, 2018

North Boat Ramp to Reopen Sunday, April 1st and Overall Schedule Updates

Starting this Sunday, April 1st, the North Boat Ramp will be re-opened to boaters. Amenities and facilities that will be accessible include: ample parking for vehicles and trailers, inspection stations for aquatic nuisance species, ramp space at two locations, and courtesy docks that can accommodate up to eight boat launches at one time. Temporary restroom facilities will also be provided.
March 9, 2018

March 9, 2018 – CRMC Selects Markit! Forestry for Demo Plot Work

Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company (“CRMC”) has selected Markit! Forestry Management, LLC to perform tree removal services near Roxborough Cove and Plum Creek Day Use Area.
March 2, 2018

MARCH 2, 2018 – CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES UPDATE

Updates on the North Boat Ramp, Temporary Detour at the West Entrance, and Balloon Launch.
January 3, 2018

January 2, 2018 – Construction Activities Update

Beginning Tuesday, January 2, 2018, all day use facilities and trails located along the west side of the Reservoir are now closed. Impacted areas include North Boat Ramp, Massey Draw, Eagle Cove, Swim Beach, Balloon Launch, Deer Creek, Jamison, Catfish Flats, and Fox Run. The West Perimeter Road south of the Swim Beach to west of Kingfisher is closed to the public until May 25, 2018.
November 30, 2017

Construction Activities Planned for Early December

Upon approval by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Chatfield State Park will be experiencing various recreational and environmental construction activities beginning in early December 2017 and lasting through March 2020.