Wonderland Lake Integrated Site Project (ISP)
Project Updates
The City of Boulder’s Open Space Board of Trustees have recommended that Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) advance the preferred package of actions into detailed design and execution over the coming years. Watch a video of the board's Wednesday meeting.
During their consideration of proposed Wonderland Lake actions, board members also recommended that staff develop a “learning laboratory approach” to education and restoration in the area. Those opportunities would include service-learning and monitoring of water and land habitats in the unique area. Education and restoration efforts in the area would address and help fulfill ecosystem health and education strategies in OSMP’s recently adopted Master Plan.
Board members also recommended the city manager approve a community proposal to change the name of the entire Wonderland Lake area to Wonderland Lake Wildlife Sanctuary. A video of trustees' consideration of Wonderland Lake actions will be available on an OSBT webpage in the coming days. Detailed information on the proposed actions is available in the October Board Memo 
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Project Area
The Wonderland Lake ISP area includes the Wonderland Lake Loop Trail (on OSMP lands) and area that encircles Wonderland Lake, and the Wonderland Lake Trailhead, with associated Foothills Nature Center. Map of the Wonderland Lake ISP project area .
This ISP does not include the trail improvements identified in the North Trail Study Area (TSA) for the foothills west and north of the lake.
Past Public Engagement Documents
Engagement Window #3 (August 2020)
Engagement Window #2 (December 2019)
Engagement Window #2 Results
Results by area:
- Boulder County
- City of Boulder - North Boulder
- City of Boulder - other area neighborhood
- Other area of Colorado
Results by activity:
Engagement Window #1 (June 2019)
Community Engagement Window #1 Staff Presentation
Previous Design and Public Engagement (Oct. 2018 – Feb. 2019)
Record of Public Comments from Email and City Webforms 11/30/2018 – 1/5/2019
| Date | Public Engagement | Comments Received |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 27 | Trail-side engagement to discuss concepts | Community Input |
| Nov. 14 | Public meeting to reveal preliminary alternatives | Community Input |
| Nov. 15-Dec. 4 | Online questionnaire on preliminary alternatives | Questionnaire Results |
| Dec. 18 | Schoolchildren engagement | Schoolchildren Input |
| Dec. 19 | On site meeting with local neighbor leaders to discuss concerns over preliminary alternatives, specifically the fishing pier and boardwalk. | N/A |
| Jan. 15 | Community listening session | Meeting Comments FAQ |
| Project Paused | ||
Watch the Jan. 15 Community Meeting
Preliminary Alternatives (these have been set aside and are no longer being considered)