The Boulder Reservoir is a 700-acre, multi-use recreation and water-storage facility, owned and managed by the City of Boulder and operated as a water supply by the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. It is used for recreation, drinking water and irrigation. Popular recreation activities at the reservoir include boating, swimming, sun bathing, water skiing, fishing, picnicking, walking, running, cycling and wildlife viewing.
Extreme Weather Shelter
An "Extreme Weather Shelter" will be open from Saturday, Jan. 18 through at least Tuesday, Jan. 21 to provide safe shelter for unhoused community members during the dangerous cold spell.