|
Sandia Lakes Recreation Area, Bernalillo, New Mexico
One of the most popular recreation destinations in Albuquerque received a facelift after nearly 20 years of operation. Sandia Lakes Recreation Area was brought up to date with a major renovation of the fishing lakes and facilities. Using the general shape of the existing lakes, ACI combined the five lakes into two large lakes for public fishing, and created a beautiful new third lake on the north side of the property for corporate and tribal events.
The lakes were deepened and lined to provide cool water habitat for trout and prevent seepage. Shorelines were reshaped to create angler-accessible coves and points. Artificial habitat was added to attract and concentrate fish for improved angler success and satisfaction. A combination of rip-rap, aquatic vegetation, and vertical rock walls were designed into each lake to improve aesthetics and protect shorelines from erosion. A new bridge was placed on the middle lake to provide easy and safe access to angling opportunities from the newly created island. In addition, the existing restroom facilities, pavilions, and picnic shelters were in disrepair and in need of updating. The new design included eight restrooms, 51 fishing shelters, a large pavilion with an indoor kitchen, a large fish cleaning station, a new playground, and a state-of-the-art fish holding facility/maintenance building.
|
|
|
