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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 will need to be reevaluated and modified if necessary to accommodate flood control measures. In addition the plan proposes development of a turf picnic area on the west bank north of 8th Avenue as well as improvements to the existing boat landing in Frog Hollow Park and significant expansion of the park itself. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I IV-31 SHEET COMMENTARY SHEET 11 OF 23 STATION 1292+00 TO STATION 1402+00 REACHES FOUR AND FIVE The plan also proposes construction of an opposite-bank trail system begi nni ng at 14th Avenue and conti nui ng north along the east bank. The opposite-bank trail cannot be constructed south of 14th Avenue along Public Service Company land due to safety conflicts. The trail should be 10 feet wide to provide capacity for expected heavy use. Land use in this segment is primarily industrial although residential and commercial developments are found along the northern banks. A 1 inear park currently exists, complimented by three major parks: 6th Avenue Park, Frog Hollow Park, and the southern portion of Gates-Crescent Park. The park system was developed by the Greenway Foundation and the City of Denver. The existing linear park consists of an east-bank trail that continues north to a pedestrian bridge south of 8th Avenue, at which point it crosses to the west bank and continues north. To improve boating in this segment, boat landings are proposed adjacent to the dam north of 1-25 to allow portage. The dam currently has a boat chute. Rock drops are proposed in two locations along the river to provide riffles according to Volume I of the Phase B Report. The plan proposes a variety of improvements to the existing trail. High-water retaining walls are proposed for the 6th and 8th Avenue underpasses to reduce trail flooding. The existing boardwalk trail from 8th Avenue to 13th Street needs repairs and should be widened. A landscape buffer is proposed between the trail and nearby development for the dual purposes of providing privacy to residents and improving the recreation experience of the trail-user. Directly south of 13th Street, a guardrail is proposed to separate trail users from the railroad tracks. A signal and crosswalk are proposed for the 13th Street and trail intersection to improve pedestrian safety. If the Public Service Company Dam is relocated an underpass could be constructed at 13th Street to avoid a street grade crossing. Although most of the year flows through Lakewood Gulch are low, a small pedestrian bridge is proposed to allow trail use during spring flooding.