COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The City of Colorado Springs will be celebrating the completion of the Duck Lake restoration project with a ribbon-cutting celebration on Thursday, October 30.
The ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. at 959 Glen Avenue, near the Heritage Garden.
Duck Lake's restoration marks an investment in one of the city's most historic park spaces.
Restoration included the following:
- Rebuild of the lake with a stone cap
- New aeration system
- Cleaning and restoration of the original stonework on the historic levee wall
- Converted bluegrass turf to native vegetation supported by a new irrigation system
- Four new flower beds
- Improvements to access the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail from both the north and south ends of the lake
The project, which cost $1.5 million, was funded through TABOR 2B, Friends of Monument Valley Park, and the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) sales tax program.
“The restoration of Duck Lake honors the legacy of Monument Valley Park while ensuring it remains a thriving natural and recreational space for generations to come. This project reflects the strength of community partnerships and our shared commitment to preserving Colorado Springs’ historic landscapes.”
The community is invited to come see the restored lake firsthand at Thursday's ceremony.
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