Bergen Park
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| Bergen Park | |
|---|---|
| Location | Evergreen, Colorado, USA |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Size | 1,140 acres (460 ha) |
| Operated by | City and County of Denver |
Bergen Park or Elk Meadow Park is a large park in Evergreen, Colorado and is home to a number of outdoor activities. In the summertime, the many miles of trail serve as a place to run, walk, jog, mountain bike, and simply enjoy Mother Nature. The park is 1,140 acres with most of it being open meadows with grasses and wildflowers for the residents of Jefferson County to see and enjoy. There are two seasonal creeks running through the park, Bergen Creek and Troublesome Creek and several smaller springs which feed very small creeks. Bergen Creek turns into a swampy area at State Highway 74 which spurs the growth of cattails and other wet-loving grasses. The Park encompasses most of Bergen Peak which is covered in Ponderosa Pines, Douglas Firs, Aspens, and some small groves of Lodgepole Pines. The trail system begins at a small parking area with restrooms and a gazebo for summertime picnics. There are several small shelters along the trails erected by various organizations in Evergreen, Colorado. During the winter, the snow that falls in the park blows west to east creating a difficult drifting problem for Highway 74 once getting to 12 feet tall in the Winter of 06-07. During winters with abnormal amounts of snow, it is possible to cross-country ski throughout the park and even alpine ski on Bergen Peak. Hiwan Golf Club borders the Park's eastern side. Overall, the park is a nice place for a summertime jog through the foothills of Colorado.
