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SHEET COMMENTARY SHEET 6 OF 23 STATION 1805+00 TO STATION 1916+00 REACH TWO The plan also calls for creation of Watson Lake Park. provide trails and boater access. A loop trail around the nature walks and fishing opportunities. The park woul d lake would offer I I I I I I I I I I I I . I .' I I I I IV-21 The Recreation Plan proposed for this segment of the South Platte River is based on the engi neeri ng drawi ngs in Vol. I of the Phase B Report. As the engi neeri ng drawi ngs are revi sed and refi ned, the pl an proposed here wi 11 need to be reeval uated and modified if necessary to accommodate fl ood control measures. Several special amenities are proposed within this segment. An informal picnic area south of the major pedestrian bridge and a special feature near Prince Street are planned by private entities. The plan proposes development of a special plaza associated with the proposed Writer Riverfront Theater Complex. In addition, the plan recommends development of a pocket park or plaza area that relates the Riverfront Festival Center to the ri ver. Land uses along the river in this segment are mixed. Substantial new residential, commercial, office, and mixed-use developments have been completed recently or are under development between West Bowles Avenue and West Belleview Avenue in Littleton. There are no major boating obstructions. The addition of four boat landings along this segment will increase river access, boating safety and enj oyment. The plan proposes development of a linear park with spur trails connecting adjacent developments and a special park called Watson Lake Park. The plan calls for construction of the major spine trail along the east bank with a connecting trail east to Downtown Littleton along Little's Creek. The major spine trail continues north along the east bank, crossing underneath West Bowles Avenue. Approximately 3500 feet north of W. Bowles Avenue, the trail crosses the river via a pedestrian bridge to the west bank. At this point, the main trail continues north along the west bank, crossing underneath Prince Street and West Belleview Avneue with ramps to street grade in both cases. The West Belleview ramp continues along West Belleview until the first stop light which would provide a safe crossing. A Spur trail is proposed to the west along the golf course drainage to connect to nearby residential developments. The plan also proposes construction of a west-bank trail that continues south from the pedestrian bridge to Watson Lake Park, and a spur trail to the Columbine trail and Bowles Grove Park along Bowles Avenue.