Water Dog Lake Park Improvement Project

By Rebecca Williamson · June 29th, 2009

Water Dog Lake Park Belmont CA

Currently, the trail at Water Dog Lake Park is so close to the waterline of Water Dog Lake, parts of it is unusable to hikers during wet weather. However, thanks to several volunteers and Belmont Parks and Recreation staff, the existing trail loop is being realigned 15 feet above the high waterline. The trail will also be widened to accommodate strollers and attempt to maintain a steady grade. The existing trail will be re-vegetated to improve the quality of the wetlands. The project will also will attempt to minimize water quality impacts due to hikers walking in streams and wet soils.

What Other Improvements are Planned for Water Dog Lake Park?

The project also includes the addition of four bike and pedestrian bridges with a 4’-5’ tread width so hikers and bikers will be able to cross drainages and the spillway. Volunteers and staff members cut the tread by hand with shovels and rakes and constructed retaining walls. The $40,000 project was funded by the Planned Park Fund.

Where is Water Dog Lake Park?

Water Dog Lake Park has two entrances, one in Belmont’s Hallmark neighborhood on Hallmark Drive and one in Belmont’s Carlmont neighborhood on Lake Road.

An Historical Perspective

Having run on this trail for years before abandoning it for Hallmark Park during wet weather, I am excited to learn about the planned improvements. The widening of the trail to accommodate strollers will allow mother’s to use the trail as well.

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