May 16, 2019 – Construction Activities Update

Aside from the heavy rainfall last week, the warmer temperatures have allowed for productive progress in our efforts to reopen the first wave of day use areas by Memorial Day Weekend.  We are pleased to report that Swim Beach and Catfish Flats will be open in time for the upcoming holiday weekend.  Additionally, the trail system from Deer Creek to Catfish Flats, including the Trailmark Trail, will also be completed and reopened for recreational use.

Progress at the Marina continues to go well.  We are still anticipating reopening the docks to boat slip renters by June 1, 2019.  Also scheduled for June 1^st is the reopening of the South Boat Ramp and boat parking lot (for trailered boat access only).  Until the rest of the landside Marina facilities and parking lots are completed, we highly encourage all public boaters to use the North Boat Ramp, especially on the weekends.

Unfortunately, we are still struggling with saturated soils south of Catfish Flats, which means that the reopening of Fox Run Day Use Area will likely push until July 3^rd.  Gravel Ponds, Kingfisher, Roxborough Cove, and the Perimeter Road are all currently tracking to reopen by July 3^rd as well.

Access to the Plum Creek Nature Area from the Park’s south entrance will be restricted until July 3^rd, when we are currently anticipating the new access road and trail will be completed.

Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company (CRMC) will continue to reevaluate construction progress weekly and will provide schedule updates to inform park users of earlier openings, if good weather and corresponding construction efficiencies allow for increased production.

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

North Boat Ramp

As of March 26, 2019, the North Boat Ramp is open.  Due to the heavy construction activities at the Marina, we highly encourage boaters to use the North Boat Ramp until all amenities at the Marina are reopened, which is anticipated to occur by July 3, 2019.

For more information, please visit Chatfield State Park’s boating page: https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Chatfield/Pages/Boating.aspx

Swim Beach

The Swim Beach (including the new facilities, parking lots, and access to the shoreline) will be open by Memorial Day Weekend 2019.

Marina Docks

The Marina docks are anticipated to reopen to boat slip renters by June 1, 2019.  Though power and water will be available to the slips on June 1, 2019, the permanent fuel and sanitary removal facilities will not be available until mid-July 2019.  CRMC, however, will be working with Chatfield State Park and the Concessionaire to provide temporary floating fuel and sanitary lift facilities on June 1, 2019 and until the permanent facilities are completed.

Marina Boat Ramp/Boat Parking Lot/Restrooms

The South Boat Ramp and boat parking lot are anticipated to reopen for trailered boat access only (no shoreline access) by June 1, 2019.  We highly encourage all public boaters to use the North Boat Ramp, especially on the weekends, until the remaining parking lots, trails, and picnic areas at the Marina are completed, which is anticipated to occur by July 3, 2019.  Temporary parking areas for Marina slip renters will be provided to access their boats.

Marina Car Parking Lots/Restrooms/Trails/Picnic Areas

The remaining marina landside construction, including car parking lots, restrooms, trails, picnic areas, and landscaping, is anticipated to be completed by July 3, 2019.

Marina Floating Facility

The completion of the Marina’s store and restaurant facility have been pushed to the end of August 2019. CRMC will be working 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 anticipated to reopen by July 3, 2019.  CRMC will be making every effort to reopen the Perimeter Road as soon as possible.

Catfish Flats Day Use Area

Catfish Flats is anticipated to reopen by Memorial Day Weekend 2019.

Fox Run Day Use Area

Fox Run is anticipated to reopen by July 3, 2019.

Gravel Ponds

Gravel Ponds are anticipated to reopen by July 3, 2019.

Kingfisher

Kingfisher is anticipated to reopen by July 3, 2019.

Roxborough Cove

Roxborough Cove is anticipated to reopen by July 3, 2019.

Plum Creek Day Use Area

Plum Creek Day Use Area is anticipated to reopen by July 3, 2019.

Plum Creek Nature Area

The trail system in the Plum Creek Nature Area is scheduled to reopen by Memorial Day Weekend 2019.  This includes a new trail connection to the Dam trail.  Although the trail system will be open in the area, there will be no access to the parking areas from the Park’s south entrance until final earthwork and grading activities at the Marina, 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 July 3, 2019.

Trails

The trail system from Deer Creek to Catfish Flats, including the Trailmark Trail, will be completed by Memorial Day Weekend 2019.  The rest of the trail system, stretching from Catfish Flats through South Platte Bridge and to the Heronry, is anticipated to reopen by July 3, 2019.

South Platte Mitigation

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

Campgrounds

The Campgrounds will remain open throughout construction activities.  However, please note that day time construction activities will occur near Loop A until July 3, 2019.

The Campgrounds are currently only accessible via the Park’s South Entrance off Titan Road and N Roxborough Road.

For your safety, we are depending on the public’s cooperation to stay off closed trails and out of construction areas.

CRMC, Chatfield State Park, and the contractors are committed to reopening the facilities as soon as possible.  We will continue to regularly update our webpage: https://chatfieldreallocation.org/construction/ as we move closer to anticipated reopening milestones to keep you updated on the latest progress.