Waneka Lake Park
This 147-acre busy community park boasts a basketball court, a 1.2 mile fitness trail and path around the lake for walking, running, biking, cross-country skiing in winter, and dogs on leash, fishing, canoe, rowboat, and paddleboat rentals, playground equipment, numerous picnic tables, two shelters, two barbecue grills, restrooms (open year-round), drinking fountains, and lots of parking. Sorry, there is no swimming allowed in Waneka Lake. This park is the most active in the City of Lafayette because of the numerous amenities it offers and for the stunning views of the beautiful lake and nearby mountains. It is handicapped accessible.
To reserve a park shelter call 303.665.4206.
Directions: The park has two entrances. The east entrance is located at 705 Caria Drive and is easily accessed from Baseline Road by turning south on Caria Drive or by turning west from Public Road on Emma Street. Click here for map. The west entrance is located at 1600 Caria Drive and is accessed by turning north from South Boulder Road on Centaur Village Drive and left on Caria Drive. Follow Caria Drive as it curves around to the park entrance. Click here for map.
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Address
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Amenities
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Acres
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West Entrance:
1600 Caria Dr.
East Entrance:
705 Caria Dr.
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Basketball
Drinking fountains
Fishing
Fitness trail
Handicapped access
Parking
Picnic tables
Bar-B-Q grills
Playground equipment
Restrooms (Open Year-Round)
Shelters
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147
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