Blake Lively isn’t the only person having trouble in the shallows.
The City of Longmont announced Monday the Union Reservoir Swim Beach will be closed for the summer season due to anticipated low water levels.
A city news release states, “These conditions do not allow for the water depth needed to safely support traditional swim beach operations.”
Despite the closure, there’s still a lot you can do. The area will still be open for a variety of recreational opportunities.
A wading area opens Saturday until September 19.
The Dog Swim Beach remains open for all canines that aren’t terrified of water.
Paddleboarding, kayaking, and boating is all free game.
Picnic sites with tables and grills are available throughout the park.
But wait, there’s more…
The City has added more sand to the beach! It wants visitors to have more space to play, build sandcastles, and find too much sand in all the places you don’t want it at the end of the day.
Go deeper…
No pun intended.
The consequences of drought are piling up. A dry winter and perennially low rainfall continue to cause the region serious problems. Many cities around Colorado (though not Longmont) and surrounding states have enacted mandatory watering restrictions.
A turnaround is brewing?
Precipitation levels have already scored a landmark month this May. As of May 20, Longmont has collected 2.55 inches of rain (May’s average is 1.22 inches) and 5.9 inches of snow, according to National Weather Service data.