# Bear Creek Lake Park

Lakewood, CO

Surrounds the Army Corps dam where Bear Creek and Turkey Creek meet.

- Size: 2,620 acres
- Run by: City of Lakewood
- Ages 1 to 18+
- Scenery: Beautiful. Big lake, rugged terrain and creek

## Highlights

- Swim beach: Big Soda Lake, Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Boat ramp: Ramp on Bear Creek Reservoir
- Pedal boats: Summer rentals at Big Soda Lake
- Boat rentals: Paddleboards, kayaks, canoes and pedal boats

## What's here

- Restrooms
- Parking lot
- Picnic shelter
- Picnic tables
- Water fountain
- Benches
- Volleyball
- Bike path: On the C-470 Trail
- Bike parking: Racks for about 28 bikes
- Bike repair station: Air pump
- Bridge
- Trails
- Paved paths
- Hiking trails: Mount Carbon Loop
- Open field: About 2151 acres of open grass
- Equestrian trails
- Lake/pond: Big Soda Lake
- Creek: Turkey Creek runs through
- Fountain
- Fishing: Trout, walleye, bass and tiger muskie
- Fishing pier: Two accessible piers on the reservoir
- Kayak & canoe: Rentals at Big Soda Lake
- Paddleboarding: Rentals and classes at Big Soda Lake
- Boating allowed: 10 hp limit, no wake

## Getting there

Lakewood, CO 80227

Nearest transit: S Kipling Pkwy & W Dartmouth Ave (bus)

[Official page](https://www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Parks-Forestry-and-Open-Space/A-to-Z-Park-List/Bear-Creek-Lake-Park)

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![3D model of Bear Creek Lake Park](https://isopark.jeffanders.co/heroes/lakewood-bear-creek-lake-park-1200.webp)

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