Limited LaVern M. Johnson Park Access

Thursday, August 16 through Monday, August 20

From 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 16 through Monday, August 20 at noon, LaVern M. Johnson Park will be open only to residents of Lyons and Folks Fest campers. Lyons residents may access LaVern M. Johnson Park with proof of residency, and will be limited to foot traffic only.

Library Construction: Recycling Center and Skatepark

Due to construction for the new library, the Town and associated partners have begun preparation for relocating the recycling center to the south side of the Waste Water Treatment Plant center (198 2nd Ave.). Construction for the new ADA-accessible facility is well underway; however, due to minor engineering setbacks, the Town now estimates the move to be complete by September 1. The new library will be located at the current RTD lot site, on the southwest corner of 4th Ave. and Broadway. The library's construction is anticipated to begin in September. 

Shortly after the recycling center is relocated, the skatepark and the RTD parking space will be removed and unavailable to the public, as the library prepares for construction. Railroad Ave., parallel to East Main St., is available as replacement parking and an RTD bus stop. A new skatepark is currently scheduled to be built in Bohn Park, as part of Phase II of the Recovery Project.  

The Town does not anticipate any lapse in availability in single-stream recycling* between locations - recycling will remain available at its current location, and a new dumpster will be replaced at the new site, upon its completion. 

*The availability and schedule of the cardboard-specific bin may vary during the relocation period. Updates will be sent as information is received. 

2nd Ave. Bridge and Upcoming Construction

Work to begin the week of Aug. 27

Beginning the week of August 27, crews will begin work on 2nd Ave., near the wastewater treatment plant and Bohn Park entrances. The work will consist of paving a driveway to the wastewater treatment plant, along with paving and adding curb, gutter, and sidewalks to 2nd Ave., replacing the current gravel road. The work on 2nd Ave. will cover up to the area where work for the 2nd Ave. bridge replacement will take place, which is north of the Bohn Park vehicle entrance.

Construction for the 2nd Ave. Bridge replacement project is scheduled to begin in Winter 2018. 

Lyons Valley River Park

The Town has procured Roberts Excavation as the general contractor for the Lyons Valley River Park recovery project. Construction is anticipated to begin by early September, and continue through July 2019. 

See the Lyons Valley River Park final plan sets >>