Belmar Historic Park

Aliases: Kountze Lake

At first glance, this small park may not look like much, but it can be surprisingly birdy and well worth a stop from spring through fall. The trees in the park can attract any number of migrant species; in addition to the common ones, Townsend’s and Virginia’s Warblers and Cassin’s Vireo can all be found during the fall. Kountze Lake, in the middle of the park, often has a variety of waterbirds. Hooded Merganser, Wood Duck, and other uncommon species are usually present. Also look for a variety of heron and egret species as well as breeding American Avocet during the warmer months.

Restrictions: Obey local rules and regulations

County: Jefferson

Directions: From US 6/6th Avenue: exit at CO 121/Wadsworth Blvd. Go south on CO 121 to Ohio Avenue. Head west for two blocks to the Irongate parking lot.

Alternate Directions: From US 6/6th Avenue: exit at CO 121/Wadsworth Blvd. Go south on CO 121 to Ohio Avenue. Head west for two blocks to the Irongate parking lot.

Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM; visitor center, 10am - 4pm Tue - Sat
Ownership: Municipal
Admission or Fees: Free

Parking: Paved lot

Lodging: Hotels in Denver and Lakewood

Handicapped: Yes
Handicapped Access: ADA accessible facilities and some trails

Latitude: 39.704187
Longitude: -105.085194

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Contact Information

Community Resources Department
303-987-7800
crinfo@lakewood.org

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Additional Resources

Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1743685