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Avon/Edwards/Wolcott Area Wolcott Bridge This is another important access point to the Eagle River on BLM land for boating and fish- ing, above Trestle Rapids. It is also a danger- ous place, with limited access between the river and Highway 6 across from the Wolcott Store. The BLM is looking into acquiring the current Colorado Department of Transportation site near the railroad trestle west of Wolcott. They hope to develop this site after the Department of Transportation moves out. The rest of the land in this area is privately owned, so this would be a good site to purchase land or acquire easement rights. Lake Creek Apartments and the Squaw Creek State Land Board Parcel Access along this considerable stretch of river is open to the public at this time and is important for many recreational activities. Public access was granted along the river as part of Lake Creek Apartments development. A bike path has been constructed separate from but parallel to the river for the length of the project. The Squaw Creek Waste Water Treatment plant provides a principal put in and take out point for boaters, and with the CDOW acquisition of the Squaw Creek Parcel lease approximately one and a half miles of river has been opened to the public for fish- ing and other recreational activities. The State Land Board owns the land downstream from the Treatment plant and the continua- tion of the CDOW lease is by no means cer- tain. Eagle County has expressed an interest in purchasing this land for recreation and open space purposes and is trying to find funding for this purchase. Any improved/acquired access in this area is very desirable. The Squaw Creek stretch of water should be studied further a candidate for catch-and-release or "fly fishing only" status. 62 Eagle River Parks in Avon, Edwards and Wolcott In Avon, a park along the river providing pub- lic access would complement the thriving town center that is being created. A trail along the river the length of Avon is proposed and would tie into the proposed County trails plan at either end of town. Pedestrian/bicycle access could be provided to a potential park via this trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In the Edwards area, potential community park sites include the State Rest Area or acquisition of one of the several private parcels that still remain in the area, such as the Brett Ranch. Berry Creek Ranch 5th filing provides considerable open space but has no access to the river. With the development of the Miller Ranch by the School District, opportunities may exist for a partnership to create a river park in the area of the school. In Wolcott, all of the land in the "community center" is privately owned. Opportunities may exist for purchase or lease of a potential river park, possibly in conjunction with the Wolcott Bridge launch site discussed above. BLM lands upstream may offer another option for a community park site. Edwards Area Easements A IS' public access easement was granted through Old Edwards Estates on the north side of the river. Public parking does not exist except for streets in the subdivision and this easement involves being off of the bank and in the water most of the season. The ease- ment is not well known and crosses private lots. Avon Area and Easements A 50' public access easement was granted through River Forge development east of Avon. It is a relatively short section of river and a relatively unknown easement but avail- able to the public. Another access exists at