After nearly two years, the City of Loveland will reopen King’s Crossing Natural Area for public use on May 16.

According to a news release from Loveland, the reopening marks the “successful culmination of extensive restoration efforts taken since its closure on September 30, 2022.” Loveland closed King’s Crossing Natural Area in 2022 to restore the area from the severe damage it sustained from unauthorized encampments.

The news release says that during the closure, staff were able to address safety issues, fill in trenches, remove excess debris and trash, mitigate weeds, address fire concerns and tree damage, and stop public health violations.

In preparation for the reopening, Loveland has taken several actions to protect the area. These actions include adding signage to communicate ‘No Camping’ regulations and installing security cameras to monitor the south property line. The city will also actively enforce the No Camping ordinance in King’s Crossing and other public lands.

The 13-acre property is located along the Big Thompson River on the east side of S. Lincoln Ave and near the center of Loveland. There is a paved recreation trail along the north side of the river, but access to most of the natural area is south of the river. The natural area consists of a 0.3-mile soft-surface trail and will be open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The City of Loveland also encourages people to report any “undesirable activity” in the area by calling the non-emergency number at 970-667-2151 or through the city’s reporting system.