Boyd Lake State Park is proud to announce their first annual Lake Appreciation Event on Saturday, July 19th. This event is being held in honor of National Lake Appreciation month proclaimed by North American Lake Management Society. This event will provide public awareness on water being a vital resource that sustains life and provides us with drinking water, irrigation, energy, recreational use, habitat for wildlife and much more.
Our lineup of community partners that will be participating in Lake Appreciation day will be providing the public a fun filled day at the lake. JAX and Mountain Rentals will be out on the water demonstrating the use of water sport crafts such as kayaks, canoes and stand up paddleboards. Colorado Boating Safety and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary will be supplying the public with boating awareness and safety tips to ensure that your water recreational activities are both safe and fun. Search and rescue is an important life saving role and the Loveland Dive Team and Search and Rescue Dogs of Colorado (SARDOC) will be in attendance to showcase their water rescuing skills. In addition, we will also have recreational activities that you can sign up for including an archery demonstration conducted by volunteers of Pheasants Forever, and a youth fishing clinic run by volunteers of Loveland Fishing Club and Colorado Parks & Wildlife. To finish out the day's activities, we will have the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society set up telescopes and share details of the night sky. If you are interested in giving back to the community to show your appreciation of our freshwater ecosystem there will be some volunteer opportunities to take part in.
Archery Demonstration
Location: North Parking Lot—Willows Landing
Time: 9:00-11:00am
Details: Want to become a skilled bowman? We encourage children and adults to come learn the art of archery. Pheasants Forever volunteers will be conducting a demonstration followed by kids and adults getting an opportunity to hit a bullseye! Please bring water, a snack, and an adult to accompany you.
Due to the popularity of this program we do require registration prior to the event by contacting Jamie Weiss at 970-669-1739 ext 19 or via email
dnr_interp.boydlake@state.co.us—Reserve Now, Spots are Limited!
Colorado Boating Safety
Location: Swim Beach
Time: All Day 10am-4pm
Details: Before hitting the water this summer learn the tips on how to be safe while having fun on the lake. In addition, to boating safety information, a tee shirt design station will be set up for your enjoyment!
JAX Paddle Sports Demonstrations
Location: Mussel Beach
Time: All Day 10am-4pm
Details: JAX provides a great selection of outdoor gear and recreational tools. Let's have some fun in the sun while the staff of JAX introduces us to paddle sports such as canoeing and kayaking.
Loveland Dive Team
Location: Swim Beach
Time: All Day 10am-4pm
Details: Learn about what training goes into our Loveland Special Operations Dive Team to provide water search and rescue.
Mountain Rentals Paddle Board Demonstrations
Location: Mussel Beach
Time: All Day 10am-4pm
Details: Mountain Rentals in Loveland, provides an all encompassing sports equipment rental shop. Come learn about the fastest growing water sport – Stand Up Paddle Boarding while Mountain Rental representatives display their paddleboards. Join us for demonstrations and free board rides to showcase your inner paddling skills!
NCAS Night Sky Viewing: Stargazing
Location: South Heinricy Parking Lot
Time: 9:00-11:00pm
Details: Northern Colorado Astronomical Society will set up telescopes in the south end of the park near Heinricy Lake. Park visitors will be able to look through telescopes to see star constellations and planets! NCAS will also be available to answer questions and talk to guests about the night sky.
Search & Rescue Dogs
Location: Swim Beach
Time: All Day 10am-4pm
Details: Join us while the Search and Rescue dogs of Colorado (SARDOC) and their handlers provide demonstrations on their rescue skills. These canines are trained in air scent, trailing, water search, avalanche, and human remains detection. Seeing man and man's best friend working side by side is an event you won't want to miss!
US Coast Guard Auxiliary
Location: Mussel Beach
Time: All Day 10am-4pm
Details: The US Coast Guard Auxiliary promotes boating safety and stewardship. Come discover boating safety tips from these professionals – whether you are a veteran or novice boater you will be sure to learn something new!
WhatSUP Paddleboard
Location: Mussel Beach
Time: All Day 10am-4pm
Details: WhatSUP Paddleboard in Loveland, provides Northern Colorado with paddleboard equipment and accessories. Everybody is learning how to SUP and we encourage you to come part take in a new sport as well! Join us on the beach for demonstrations and free board rides.
Youth Fishing Clinic
Location: South Heinricy Parking Lot
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Details: Colorado Parks & Wildlife representatives and Loveland Fishing Club volunteers will be on site to teach youth about fishing. Come learn about fishing regulations, tips, and learn about the fish that live in Boyd Lake! Fishing poles will be awarded to 1st/2nd/3rd place for individuals that catch the most fish. Loaner poles and bait will be provided.
Volunteer Clean-Up Opportunities
Details: Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or looking to donate some of your time to help beautify a park, then this is a great opportunity for you! Keeping our State Park looking pristine is an ongoing task, and we certainly need the help of many working hands to do just that. Whether it is cleaning up the shoreline, removing weeds and invasive plants, or picking up trash we would love to have you contribute.
Contact Jamie Weiss, Interpreter-Volunteer Coordinator, at (970) 669-1739 ext 19 or email at
dnr_interp.boydlake@state.co.us to register.
