Safety Concerns at Lake Estes Dog Park Entryway

[Bob Parkinson]

Dear Mr. Brown,

I am writing to bring attention to the current condition of the entryway to Lake Estes from the dog park, which has recently become difficult and potentially unsafe for both dogs and their owners.

Large rocks now obstruct easy access to the water. This creates a hazardous situation where both dogs and their handlers could easily lose their footing and fall while navigating the area. Since the dog park is visited daily by residents and visitors—many of whom come specifically to let their dogs swim—the presence of these obstacles is concerning and detracts from the space's overall accessibility and safety.

  The opportunity for dogs to swim in Lake Estes is actively promoted by the Estes Park Visitor Center, VisitEstesPark.com, and the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District. Given this, I hope this email raises awareness of the current access issue and encourages a timely and appropriate solution.  

Best regards,

Bob Parkinson and Gumbo the dog