Week-long celebration - 25th Anniversary of Bear Creek Lake Park July 21, 2008

The City of Lakewood Celebrates 25th Anniversary of
Bear Creek Lake Park


Join the City of Lakewood and the Regional Parks division in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Bear Creek Lake Park July 21 through 26, 2008. The week-long celebration will highlight the fun features and programs offered year round at the park.
With more than 2,600 acres, 3 lakes for boating, swimming and fishing, over 15 miles of hiking, biking and horse trails plus a variety of picnic and camping facilities, the park offers something for just about everyone. Improvements to the park over the winter include the installation of electricity at additional campsites and a new dumping facility for recreational vehicles.
Bear Creek Lake Park, located at Morrison Road and C-470, presents nearby urban residents with an opportunity to get a close up view of nature only minutes from their front door. Despite its close proximity to the metropolitan area, the park is home to an array of wildlife, including birds of prey, coyotes, prairie dogs, fox, and deer.
Activities scheduled for July 20 through July 26 include:
§ Monday, July 21 - Scavenger Hunt 7:30 p.m.
Join the Park Naturalist as we go on a Nature Scavenger hunt to find exciting treasures of the forest. Bring water and good walking shoes. Meet at the Visitor Center.
§ Tuesday, July 22 - Early Morning Birding 6:30 a.m.
Join our resident professional Birder as we follow him to catch a glimpse of the early risers.
§ Wednesday, July 23 - Archery Demonstration 4-6 p.m.
Come and join the folks from Sportsman Warehouse as they give a demonstration on the techniques of Archery. They will have a few bows and arrows to assist for you to use in the demonstration. Meet at the archery range.
§ Thursday, July 24 - Hawk Quest 7:30 p.m.
Hawk Quest brings live birds of prey for your family to view the predator-prey relationship at close range. The program will be at our Learning Circle Amphitheater behind the Visitor Center.
§ Friday, July 25 – Free Day
Grin and Bear It Adventure Race 6p.m.
The Grin and Bear It Adventure Race is a relatively easy, family-friendly version of the Bearable Adventure Race. Racers will compete in teams of two: adult and adult/youth (youth 5-16 years). There will be three stages of the race that include: water crossing, 2-3 mile run, 6-7 mile mountain bike course and a few surprise challenges thrown in. The cost is $20 per team.
§ Saturday, July 26 - Wendy Woo concert. 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of Colorado's own Wendy Woo. A talented singer and songwriter she will lend her talents to an evening of music under the stars. Concert will be on the swim beach lawn. Cost is $5 per car or Free with a BCLP Annual Park Pass.
For more information visit www.Lakewood.org or call 303-697-6159. The Bear Creek Lake Park 25th Anniversary week activities are supported in part by Foothills Credit Union, Sportsman's Warehouse, Runners Roost and Hawk Quest.