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Evergreen Lake North Trail Reopens
30 Nov 2017 13:21 #1
by EPRD
Evergreen Park & Recreation District (EPRD) was formed in 1969 to serve the park and recreation needs of the communities of Evergreen, Bergen Park, Indian Hills, Kittredge and Marshdale. EPRD serves approximately 23,000 people residing within its boundaries, and offers affordable recreational options to non-district residents. Learn more at www.evergreenrecreation.com/
Evergreen Lake House Phone: 720-880-1300
Boating/Skating Hotline: 720-880-1391
Evergreen Lake North Trail Reopens was created by EPRD
For Immediate Release
PRESS RELEASE
Contact:
Lisa Hamm-Greenawalt
Marketing Manager
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720-880-1020
Evergreen Lake North Trail Reopens
EPRD & Metro District Partnered to Enact Temporary Fix
EVERGREEN, CO (Nov. 30, 2017) -
Evergreen Park & Recreation District and the Evergreen Metropolitan District are excited to announce that the closed section of the Evergreen Lake North Trail has been reopened for public use as of Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, EPRD Executive Director Ellen O'Connor said today.
Trail reopens
The repaired and reopened North Trail
The portion of the Evergreen Lake Trail between Upper Bear Creek Road and Evergreen Dam along Highway 74 has been closed since spring 2016 due to unstable conditions. A long-term solution that meets the needs of the growing mountain community requires the securing of funds and coordination of a number of local and state organizations and agencies.
EPRD and the Metro District have been working together for several months to do temporary maintenance and repairs to the closed section, shoring up the wall and trail system so that it may reopen in a safe condition until a funded project to replace them can be established. The recent repair work has included replacement of two sections of failed bin wall, work on the existing bin wall, and a new hand rail system and trail surface.
As weather and time allow, staff will complete final maintenance work, including the addition of the lower topsoil and cobblestone near the bottom, along with a vegetation plan.
"I want to applaud our partner, the Metro District, for working with us in the true spirit of collaboration to forge a solution so that mountain area residents and visitors can get back to using this vital asset," said O'Connor. "It's so gratifying when to government agencies can bring their staff and resources together to achieve such a positive and welcome accomplishment!"
Staff of both agencies will be performing regular inspections of the wall and trail system, and it could be closed again for periods of time if repairs or improvements are warranted.
The North Trail will be open this Friday, Dec. 1, so that people attending the Evergreen Holiday Walk who choose to park at Evergreen Lake House can safely walk on the trail -- and not the highway -- to get to downtown Evergreen to enjoy the festivities.
EPRD continues the planning phases of a long-term solution for the trail system. Please monitor EPRD's website, evergreenrecreation.com, for updates.
About Evergreen Park & Recreation District
Evergreen Park & Recreation District (EPRD) was formed in 1969 to serve the park and recreation needs of the communities of Evergreen, Bergen Park, Indian Hills, Kittredge and Marshdale. The citizens of the EPRD area place high value in their parks, recreation facilities and programs as an enhancement to the community's quality of life. This commitment is embodied in the District's strong parks and recreation system, with its high-quality facilities such as Buchanan Park Recreation Center, Wulf Recreation Center and Evergreen Lake House.
EPRD serves approximately 23,000 people residing within its boundaries, and offers affordable recreational options to non-district residents. Learn more at
evergreenrecreation.com.
# # #
PRESS RELEASE
Contact:
Lisa Hamm-Greenawalt
Marketing Manager
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
720-880-1020
Evergreen Lake North Trail Reopens
EPRD & Metro District Partnered to Enact Temporary Fix
EVERGREEN, CO (Nov. 30, 2017) -
Evergreen Park & Recreation District and the Evergreen Metropolitan District are excited to announce that the closed section of the Evergreen Lake North Trail has been reopened for public use as of Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, EPRD Executive Director Ellen O'Connor said today.
Trail reopens
The repaired and reopened North Trail
The portion of the Evergreen Lake Trail between Upper Bear Creek Road and Evergreen Dam along Highway 74 has been closed since spring 2016 due to unstable conditions. A long-term solution that meets the needs of the growing mountain community requires the securing of funds and coordination of a number of local and state organizations and agencies.
EPRD and the Metro District have been working together for several months to do temporary maintenance and repairs to the closed section, shoring up the wall and trail system so that it may reopen in a safe condition until a funded project to replace them can be established. The recent repair work has included replacement of two sections of failed bin wall, work on the existing bin wall, and a new hand rail system and trail surface.
As weather and time allow, staff will complete final maintenance work, including the addition of the lower topsoil and cobblestone near the bottom, along with a vegetation plan.
"I want to applaud our partner, the Metro District, for working with us in the true spirit of collaboration to forge a solution so that mountain area residents and visitors can get back to using this vital asset," said O'Connor. "It's so gratifying when to government agencies can bring their staff and resources together to achieve such a positive and welcome accomplishment!"
Staff of both agencies will be performing regular inspections of the wall and trail system, and it could be closed again for periods of time if repairs or improvements are warranted.
The North Trail will be open this Friday, Dec. 1, so that people attending the Evergreen Holiday Walk who choose to park at Evergreen Lake House can safely walk on the trail -- and not the highway -- to get to downtown Evergreen to enjoy the festivities.
EPRD continues the planning phases of a long-term solution for the trail system. Please monitor EPRD's website, evergreenrecreation.com, for updates.
About Evergreen Park & Recreation District
Evergreen Park & Recreation District (EPRD) was formed in 1969 to serve the park and recreation needs of the communities of Evergreen, Bergen Park, Indian Hills, Kittredge and Marshdale. The citizens of the EPRD area place high value in their parks, recreation facilities and programs as an enhancement to the community's quality of life. This commitment is embodied in the District's strong parks and recreation system, with its high-quality facilities such as Buchanan Park Recreation Center, Wulf Recreation Center and Evergreen Lake House.
EPRD serves approximately 23,000 people residing within its boundaries, and offers affordable recreational options to non-district residents. Learn more at
evergreenrecreation.com.
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Evergreen Park & Recreation District (EPRD) was formed in 1969 to serve the park and recreation needs of the communities of Evergreen, Bergen Park, Indian Hills, Kittredge and Marshdale. EPRD serves approximately 23,000 people residing within its boundaries, and offers affordable recreational options to non-district residents. Learn more at www.evergreenrecreation.com/
Evergreen Lake House Phone: 720-880-1300
Boating/Skating Hotline: 720-880-1391
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