Accessible Birding at Belmar Park, Lakewood, CO

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this field trip (limit: 10 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Belmar Park is a hidden gem (map link below) with good trails, a lake with an island and a lovely gazebo for viewing birds and other wildlife. We will meet in the parking lot next to the lake. (Stay above the Lakewood Heritage Center unless you need a restroom. There are pit latrines available in the park itself.) This is a moderate trip and had been assessed for wheelchair accessibility. We should see a variety of waterfowl, songbirds, and possibly a few American White Pelicans. Distances are short but trails offer access to up to 8 miles of trail. Surfaces vary from paved to loosely packed dirt; however, slopes are not steep, and using a wheelchair or assistive device is not difficult.

Belmar Park is located at 801 S. Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80226.  View Map

For more information, please call Bob Roark, trip leader, at (303) 319-9404.

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:

-You will self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms, even if you are vaccinated, and use common sense. DO NOT attend if you if you had recent exposure to an individual with symptoms or confirmation of COVID-19. If you have any symptoms or even suspect you could have COVID-19 symptoms, do not sign up for this trip.
-Masks Outdoors: Masks are not required outdoors. However, we encourage unvaccinated people to wear a mask when interacting with people outside their household when outdoors and maintain social distancing of 6 feet.
-Masks Indoors: Fully vaccinated people can go without masks in public indoor spaces. Unvaccinated people are encouraged to continue wearing masks in all public indoor spaces.

Photo credit: Bob Roark.