City Of Colorado Springs: New Aeration System To Be Installed In Prospect Lake At Memorial Park

Colorado Springs CO

16 February, 2022

11:41 AM

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Press release from the City of Colorado Springs: 2022-02-15 As a result of the new infrastructure, only non-motorized activities will be allowed at Prospect Lake beginning May 1. Non-motorized use such as paddle boards, row boats, fishing, and swimming will still be allowed. The public can rent stand-up paddleboards for use in the lake, and the Parks Department is in the process of soliciting additional proposals for activities to enhance lake usage. Prospect Lake will also move to a "swim at your own risk" model beginning this summer. Previously, swimming operations were run seasonally by the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region on limited days and times. The change will allow for free public swimming at the popular spot, located in front of the Eni R. Jasperson Beach House. Signage will be added around the beach area acknowledging that there will be no lifeguards on duty. And don't forget the newly renovated beach house! The facility provides indoor and outdoor learning spaces, an outdoor gathering area with boulder seating, a rentable indoor great room for community events, beach volleyball, a lit patio, accessible beach access, and food and beverage items for purchase from local concessionaire, Lakeside Dawgs.   This press release was produced by the City of Colorado Springs. The views expressed here are the author's own.