Friends of Barr Lake
Partners through education, recreation, and conservation
Barr Lake State Park
Barr Lake State Park is located just outside the city of Brighton, Colorado at 13401 Picadilly Road. It’s a perfect place to spend some time enjoying the fresh air and natural beauty of the park. It’s a special setting where people come from all over to photograph the park’s beauty, not to mention the birds! Check out this gallery of photos taken by our members and park volunteers and visitors.
Barr Lake has a rich history in Brighton. Read all about it here.
Our 2019 Eaglets grew like weeds. We are eager for our new 2020 Eaglets in the near future!
Many of our events are hosted and/or supported by the Friends of Barr Lake, the 501(c)3 organization with the sole purpose of supporting Barr Lake.
There is something for everyone at Barr Lake!
- Nature Center with fun and educational displays and programs
- Gift Shop
- Hike, run or bike the 8.8 mile Perimeter Trail
- Dog Friendly
- Must be on a leash of 6 feet or shorter at all times
- Dispose of their waste properly
- Dogs are not permitted in the wildlife refuge area – please plan your visit and to not bring them if you want to go through the wildlife refuge
- Dog Friendly
- Ride Horseback on the Perimeter Trail
- Picnic spots
- Archery range
- Wildlife viewing stations
- Birder’s Delight – more than 371 species have been spotted in the park
- Download the Barr Lake State Park Bird Checklist
- Bald Eagles winter in the park, and there is one mating pair that raises their young every year.
- Fishing is great! Channel catfish, small and large-mouth bass, rainbow trout, walleye, bluegill, wiper and tiger muskie can be caught in the lake. Fishing licenses are required.
- Boat, kayak, paddleboard or canoe on the lake.
- Power boats are limited to trolling motors or gasoline motors 10 HP or less.
- Attend Special Events all year long
- Eagle Express Rides to the Gazebo
- Winter Wonders Trail
- Annual Eagle Festival
- Raptor educational presentations
- Annual Raptor Run 5K
- Birthday Parties at the Park
- Toddler Story Time
- Much, much more
You can find more information about the park at their Colorado Parks & Wildlife Barr Lake State Park web site.
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What We Do
Friends of Barr Lake is involved in many activities at Barr Lake State Park. We not only raise funds for special events–we work with Rangers and Park Volunteers to help maintain the park and its structures.
Please Help Us Renovate the Bergman Barn
Friends of Barr Lake is working to provide $25,000 in matching grant money to renovate the Bergman Barn. Please take a moment to read about the history of this site and our plans for the renovation. And please consider donating to this effort that…
Gallery
Someone is always around to take photos of special events sponsored by Friends of Barr Lake. We love to share the joy of those who join us in celebrations.
Leave No Trace – Kid-friendly version
The Leave No Trace 7 Principles may be difficult for young children to understand.
Leave No Trace
Friends of Barr Lake is working hard to help make Barr Lake State Park a gold standard park! By receiving this highest standard of recognition, Gold Standard Sites become exemplary models, encouraging other public lands to ensure that Leave No Trace education is part of everyone’s experience when spending time outdoors.
Sensory Garden
Friends of Barr Lake and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies are working jointly to build a sensory garden in the grove just west of the Old Stone House at Barr Lake State Park. The funds for the sensory garden were provided through a Legacy Grant awarded to us by City of Brighton.
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Hi Sheri
I’m a volunteer at Barr Lake State Park and I want to make some rocks with the Eagle logo on it for Bar Lake State Park. I’m going to sell them to donate money to the Friends of barley. I wanted to put your logo on the back if it’s okay. I was wondering if I could get it digitally so that I can print it and place it on the back of the Rock
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Hi Mary Jane! That would be lovely; thank you for the offer. Please send me an email directly so I can forward you the logo.
laurasfobl@gmail.com
Thank you,
Laura Simpkins
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