Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park
on State Highway 34 - Four miles west of the "Dam Store" in the Big Thompson River Canyon
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Viestenz-Smith Rules & Regs (PDF)
Recreational Trails
Memorial Donations
Shelters / Amenities
Xeriscape Garden

Reservable Parks/Shelters:
 ♦  Benson
 ♦  Centennial
 ♦  Dwayne Webster
 ♦  Fairgrounds
 ♦  Kroh
 ♦  LSP 
 ♦  Namaqua
 ♦  North Lake
 ♦  Seven Lakes
 ♦  Viestenz-Smith

Reservation Fees

Round Mountain National Recreational Trails:
 Foothills Nature Trail
Summit Adventure Trail

GIS Maps
Maps/Location Information
Map of Viestenz-Smith
Mountain Park PDF
Topozone Elevations Map PDF
Elevations Map PDF
by Topozone
Viestenz-Smith Park Handout PDF
Information/Handout
PDF

Birds of the Area
PDF

Flowers of the Area
PDF

Mammals of the Area
PDF
CDA Firewood Poster 1
Colorado Department
of Agriculture
"Protect Colorado's Landscape" Flyer (PDF)
CDA Firewood Flyer 2
Colorado Department
of Agriculture
"Don't Destroy" Flyer (PDF)

 

PICTURES/VIDEO:
Photo Tour of
Viestenz-Smith Park
by Garland Photography
Photos Taken by
Parks & Rec. Employees:
July 2006

 


Viestenz-Smith Mtn.Park
HISTORICAL INFO:
 

"History of
Loveland's Municipal
Light & Power Plant"
 By Charles Viestenz
 

"Local Voices for
Local Utilities:
Electric Service- Page 1"
 Utility News - January 2000

"Local Voices for
Local Utilities:
Electric Service- Page 2"
 Utility News - January 2000
 

Historical Chronology &
 more Trail Information
Coming Soon!

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Reservation Shelter & Open Grassy Area: 
No group or individual can reserve
both Area #1 and Area #2 for
the same reservation date or time.


Reservation Area #1
(with Shelter)  This area is for use by reservation only.
Not available for use by groups of more than 50 people.
Parking strictly limited to 14 spaces (across bridge only).


Reservation Area #2
(Open Grassy Area-NO SHELTER)
Parking strictly limited to 40 spaces
near park entrance (top lot only).

    Park Amenities:

Area  #1 / Area #2 Amenities:

Historical Ruins,
Playground,
Drinking Fountain,
Stream Fishing,
Horseshoe Courts,
Foothills Nature Trail Access (across Hwy. 34),
Pit Toilets,
Picnic Tables,
Walking Path around Tailrace Pond with Benches and a Non-Reservable Shelter/Deck area, Reservation Areas with Charcoal Grills

Approximate
PARK HOURS:
(during daylight)
4/1-4/30: 8AM-7PM
5/1-8/31: 8AM-9PM
9/1-10/31: 8AM-7PM
11/1-3/31: CLOSED
 


Area #1:
Seats 48
at Six 8' Tables,
1 Large Grill,
Light,
12 Electric Outlets,
Fireplace (with approval)

Area #2:
Maximum of 100 people
at Six 8' Tables,
3 Grills,
4 Electric Outlets

Reservations are not permitted in either area on
a holiday date, or during a holiday weekend. This is due to overcrowding in the park, and conflicts with general public parking and overflow usage.
 


 

Reader's Choice Awards:
These awards are voted on by
the Citizens of Loveland, and are
published annually in the
Loveland Reporter Herald Newspaper's
special section "Reader's Choice Awards".
2007 Awards Best Park:
3rd - Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park
Best Place to Hike:
3rd - Round Mountain Trail
2008 Awards Best Place to Take Your Kids/Best Park:
3rd - Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park


 


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PLEASE NOTE:

This park is
OPEN from
April thru October.

ANNUAL CLOSURE OF THIS PARK OCCURS FOR THE WINTER MONTHS!
Please do not expect entry to the park from
the beginning
of November
thru the end
of March.

PARK HOURS
 

Park Rules & Regulations:
*  Please note the General Park Rules and Regulations,
and then also observe these very important Rules and Regulations for Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park (PDF):

 - Do not remove, destroy, or injure any natural or manmade park feature or facility.
 - No overnight camping.
 - No gathering or cutting firewood,
no open fires.
 - No placing hibachis or other low grills on the grass.
 - Use of firearms and fireworks strictly prohibited.
 - No swimming, diving, fishing or boating on the Tailrace Pond.
 - No river access for tubing, boating, kayaking, or similar activities. 
 - Failure to obey park closing times, allowing unruliness by intoxicated group members or harassment of park employees is cause for a forfeiture of deposits on reservations.
 - Facility Use and Alcohol Permits must be available at facility during time of use by patron.
Please Bring Your Copy of the Facility Use and Alcohol Permits!
 

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