Union Reservoir Closed Sunday, April 12

Union Reservoir Nature Area will be closed to all users on Sunday, April 12. The closure is an effort to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus in compliance with Public Health Order 20-24 issued by Gov. Jared Polis. That Stay at Home order states that areas conducive to public gathering should be closed. Visitation numbers from past years show that Union Reservoir has been a popular gathering place on Easter Sunday, observed this year on
April 12, with approximately 500-1,000 visitors recorded annually since 2017.

 

The one-day closure is intended to help protect visitors and Parks staff at the reservoir, according to David Bell, director of Parks and Natural Resources for the City of Longmont.

Currently, residents are still welcome to hike, fish and recreate at the reservoir on other days while maintaining the six-foot social distancing requirements and the small group size instituted by the State of Colorado during the COVID-19 pandemic.

No additional closures are planned at Union Reservoir at this time, Bell said. However, if it becomes apparent that larger groups are using the reservoir on other days, the nature area may be closed to all public access until the statewide Stay at Home order has been lifted.

“I know that many members of our community are finding solace in our
parks and open spaces,” Bell said. “With over 40 parks and almost 100 miles of trails, Longmont continues to offer many opportunities for residents to safely enjoy the outdoors during this time.”

Find details on trails, parks and open space areas at bit.ly/parkfinder. Stay up to date on how Longmont is dealing with the COVID-19 novel coronavirus at longmontcolorado.gov/coronavirus. No internet access? Contact our Public Works & Natural Resources Customer Service Center at 303-651-8416.