Sawhill Ponds - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Sawhill Ponds

A beautiful lake located in the heart of Boulder and it is made up of 18 individual ponds with many surrounding trails and bench areas. Several picnic tables are available here and there is a covered picnic pavilion. If planning to fish, a valid CPW fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older.

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Teller Lake

Teller Lake

4.06km from Sawhill Ponds

This lake sits amidst farmland utilized for livestock grazing, crop production, and even beekeeping. The water sometimes attracts interesting waterbirds and Dickcissel has at times bred in the fields to the south. Lark Bunting and Blue Grosbeak have also been spotted here. It has a dirt and gravel trail that has two trailheads. This flat and easy trail cuts through prairie and farmland.

Boulder Reservoir

Boulder Reservoir

5.04km from Sawhill Ponds

Boulder Reservoir is a recreation and water-storage facility, owned and managed by the City.The reservoir is the centerpiece of the Boulder Reservoir Regional Park, which is managed by the City of Boulder's Department of Parks and Recreation. Its activities include boating, swimming, fishing, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. The reservoir is popular among anglers, especially those fishing for walleye, smallmouth bass, and catfish.

Pearl Street

Pearl Street

7.07km from Sawhill Ponds

Located in the heart of Boulder, famous Pearl Street is a whimsical delight in this mountain town. Prepare yourself for exceptional food, local microbreweries, theaters, art exhibits, festivals galore, and plenty of shopping to assist you in dropping. Lively coffee shops, bars, and pubs abound.

The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse

The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse

8.1km from Sawhill Ponds

The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse is nestled against the Rocky Mountain Foothills in Boulder Colorado. Sitting alongside Boulder Creek in Central Park, the Teahouse is considered one of Boulder’s most attractive and popular tourist attractions.

Boulder Farmers Market

Boulder Farmers Market

8.11km from Sawhill Ponds

Boulder Farmers Market is a growers-only farmers market in Colorado on Wednesday nights and Saturdays named USA Today's Best Farmers Market in 2015. You’ll see local chefs buying their ingredients for the week, locals who make a market visit their weekly ritual and visitors gathering to shop, eat and spend time in Boulder’s beautiful outdoors.

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

8.12km from Sawhill Ponds

A majestic venue dedicated to the presentation of significant art of our time. Through an innovative program of regional, national and international exhibition and performance, the museum inspires and educates its communities and visitors around the world to explore the forefront and evolution of contemporary art.

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For more information about Sawhill Ponds, visit: https://bouldercolorado.gov/trailhead/sawhill-ponds

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