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 3^rd, 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.

Unfortunately, Roxborough Cove and Plum Creek Day Use Areas, as well as access to the Plum Creek Nature Area from the Park’s south entrance, will not be ready in time for the upcoming holiday.  We are anticipating these areas will reopen by August 2, 2019.

As we continue to reopen areas, please note that furnishings and landscaping efforts may continue in some locations throughout the months of July and August.  Please continue to visit our Construction Updates webpage at: https://chatfieldreallocation.org/construction/ to keep updated on the latest progress.

Please see the below updates for further information on anticipated reopenings:

Marina Landside Updates

The South Boat Ramp and boat parking lot reopened on June 1, 2019.  Temporary power, water, fuel and sanitary lift facilities have been established for the Marina’s slip renters.  The car parking lots, fishing pier, restroom and shower building near the South Boat Ramp, large picnic areas, and most of the trail system are scheduled to be reopened by the afternoon of July 3, 2019.  Completion of the remaining permanent restroom facilities, small picnic areas, outstanding trail work and landscaping will continue throughout the month of July.

Marina Fuel Pier

Installation of the permanent fuel pier is scheduled to be completed by September 1, 2019.  Temporary fuel and sanitary lift facilities will remain in place until permanent amenities are in place.

Marina Floating Facility

The completion of the Marina’s store and restaurant facility is currently not slated to be completed until October 2019. CRMC will continue to work with Chatfield State Park and the Marina’s concessionaire to provide temporary services while the store and restaurant are under construction.

Perimeter Road and South Platte Bridge

Perimeter Road and South Platte Bridge are on track to reopen the afternoon of July 3, 2019.

Fox Run Day Use Area

Fox Run is slated to reopen the afternoon of July 3, 2019.

Gravel Ponds

Gravel Ponds are slated to reopen the afternoon of July 3, 2019.

Kingfisher

Kingfisher is slated to reopen the afternoon of July 3, 2019.

Roxborough Cove

Roxborough Cove’s reopening has been delayed to August 2, 2019.

Plum Creek Day Use Area

Plum Creek Day Use Area’s reopening has been delayed to August 2, 2019.

Plum Creek Nature Area

Access to the new trail system in the Plum Creek Nature Area from the top of the Dam Trail is now open.  Although the trail system will be open from the Dam Trail side, access to the parking area from the Park’s south entrance will be restricted until construction activities at Roxborough Cove and Plum Creek Day Use Areas are complete.  We are anticipating the new access road and trail to the parking lot will be ready by August 2, 2019.

Trails

The trail system from Deer Creek to Catfish Flats, including the Trailmark Trail, reopened Memorial Day Weekend 2019.  The rest of the main trail system, stretching from Catfish Flats over the new South Platte Bridge and to the Heronry, is still on track to reopen by the afternoon of July 3, 2019.

South Platte Mitigation

The recreational trail system through the South Platte mitigation area is anticipated to reopen by July 3, 2019.

As revegetation efforts within the area will be ongoing, please be advised that work vehicles and equipment will be active in the area.  Please be respectful of all plantings and reseeded areas.