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About Ward Reservoir Number 5

Located in Denver County, Colorado

Ward Reservoir Number 5, also known as Riviera Lake, is only 20 minutes west of downtown Denver, meaning it is perfectly placed for those who love both urban life and outdoor adventures in the mountains.

Fish Life

This 16-acre lake is loved by the angler community in western Denver for its variety of largemouth bass, spotted bass, rainbow trout, saugeye, white crappie, channel catfish, black crappie, brown trout, and smallmouth bass.

Lake and Mountain

This reservoir is nestled up against beautiful and mountainous national parks. Hikers who love summiting rock formations will love being so close to Red Rocks (21 minutes), and if you have a love for ancient history, Morrison Natural History Museum (15 minutes) explores an extensive collection of fossils and geological finds. Those seeking deeper spirituality should visit Compassionate Dharma Cloud Monastery (21 minutes), which welcomes English speakers for services every Tuesday and on the first Saturday of each month.

Some of the most loved restaurants in the Riviera Lake community include Jaime’s Mexican Restaurant (4 minutes), King Wok (4 minutes), and the Yabby Hut for Cajon-Style Cuisine (9 minutes).

The nearest hotels for visiting friends and family include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Denver Southwest/Lakewood (9 minutes), Holiday Inn Denver Lakewood (9 minutes), and Courtyard by Marriott Denver Southwest/Lakewood (8 minutes).

Airports and Hospitals

The nearest airport to Ward Reservoir Number 5 is the Centennial Airport (KAPA) (30 minutes) for private flights and the Denver International Airport (42 minutes) for commercial flights.

The nearest hospital to help you with all of your medical needs is Centura St. Anthony Hospital (15 minutes).

Everything to Offer

Blending the serenity of lake life and the adventure of the mountains, Riviera Lake is the perfect place for your next lake home!

Lake Overview

    • Ownership
      Public
    • Acreage
      16

    Information

    • Counties: Denver County
    • Fish: Black Crappie, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, White Crappie