This open space is a haven for wetland wildlife, a hidden gem in the heart of Gunbarrel area. Whether spending a lazy afternoon fishing or having an invigorating morning jog, community enjoyment runs high here.
Twin Lakes
Parking
- On-street parking only
Picnic Areas
- None
Restrooms
- None
Fishing
- Fishing is allowed
- Boating is not allowed
Keep in Mind
- Dogs must be on leash everywhere except on the West Lake Trail
- Wading and swimming are not allowed
- Regional trails and regional trail connectors are open to commuters 24 hours per day
Documents & Plans
Wetland habitats, nestled within the surrounding Great Plains, support aquatic plant and animal life and serve to lure in large numbers of migrating bird species. With grasses, wildflowers and trees surrounding the wetlands, these areas are biologically diverse both in and out of the water.
Mammals
- Coyote
- Eastern cottontail
- Fox squirrel
- Little brown bat
- Raccoon
- Red fox
- Striped skunk
Birds
- American avocet
- American coot
- American crow
- American goldfinch
- American kestrel
- American robin
- American widgeon
- Belted kingfisher
- Canada goose
- Common grackle
- Common raven
- Downy woodpecker
- Black-billed magpie
- Black-capped chickadee
- Bullock’s Oriole
- Double-crested cormorant
- Great blue heron
- Great Horned Owl
- Killdeer
- Mallard
- Mourning dove
- Red-tailed hawk
- Red-winged blackbird
- Tree swallow
- Violet-green swallow
- Yellow-rumped warbler
- Yellow Warbler
Amphibians & Reptiles
- Bullsnake
- Garter snake
- Snapping turtle
Coming Soon
Water Rights
Since 1910, the Boulder and Left Hand Ditch Company has operated the two lakes, which are reservoirs used to store water for agriculture. Boulder and Left Hand Ditch Company still owns the rights to the water and Boulder County owns the land surrounding them.
Growing Gunbarrel
In the 1960s, thanks to the nearby IBM plant and other commercial attractions, the Gunbarrel residential area grew up around the lakes. The lakes have been central to the Gunbarrel community from the beginning.