Blackridge Reservoir

Changes for 2024

• Implementation of a $15 parking fee—On weekends (not weekdays) and holidays between May 1-September 7, a $15 all-day parking fee will be charged for vehicles accessing Blackridge Reservoir. This fee, administered on-site by a contracted service, Diamond Parking, aims to reduce peak-time crowds, distribute visitors more evenly throughout the week, and help generate revenue to partially support reservoir operations. (approved by the City Council on February 28)
  
• Increased illegal parking fine from $25 to $100— the previous fine of $25 for illegal parking throughout the city has not proven sufficient to deter improperly parked cars nor come close to covering the costs of issuing and processing the fines. The Council has adopted an increased standard fine of $100 with a maximum of $200. Though the issue of illegal parking is concentrated at and near Blackridge Reservoir during peak summer times, it happens throughout the city. Parking regulations are in place to promote safety, including emergency access and clear driver views. (approved by the City Council on March 13)
• Pavilion reservations—the large pavilion at Blackridge Reservoir includes several parking spaces as part of a pavilion event reservation. With the new parking day pass at the reservoir, the pavilion reservation charge will increase to include the equivalent cost of the parking spaces. (approved by the City Council on February 28)
  
• Signage at the reservoir will be re-designed for consistency and clarity. Signs in the surrounding permit-only neighborhoods will note the increased parking fine.
  
• Parking permit area—Anticipating a shift in parking patterns due to the proposed fee and fine adjustments, the City proposed expanding the permitted parking area to include more streets to deter people from using the reservoir when it is already full. The petition to expand the area did not gain enough signatures to make a change, so the permit area will not be expanded. However, the City will still eliminate the $25 fee charged to residents to acquire the annual parking permit.

City Council meeting items

Some of the items were discussed during general City Council meetings, including a public hearing on February 28th.

Blackridge neighborhood parking permit program

Residents who live in the area shown on the map are eligible for permits to park belonging to them or their guests on the public street. All other vehicles are prohibited from parking in those areas. Residents living outside the area are not eligible for the permits.

Permit application information

Reservoir and Trailhead Information

Amenities

• Beachfront
  
• Playground
  
• Restrooms (open April through October)
  
• Parking lot
  
• Bike rack
  
• Trailhead
  
• Paved trail
  
• Benches
  
• 4 small pavilions
  
• 1 large pavilion
  
• Grass area
  

Water quality—Swim at your own risk

Blackridge Reservoir is a natural body of water and is untreated. The water may contain waterborne pathogens, parasites, leeches, snails, and more. 

Rules and regulations

The following are prohibited: