Real name/Info of "Coral Sea" lake listed as "private" by Coral Key Arvada Dive Shop?

[coloradodiver1]

Guys,

I am trying to find more information about the water conditions of the "private lake" listed on the Coral Key Dive Shop website as "Coral Sea". I don't think that is the real name of the lake. There is one medium size lake close to the dive shop (Standley Lake) in W 86th Pkwy and Kipling St that I believe could be the "coral sea" lake.

Here is the link where Coral Key list the lake as private for local dives: Local "Coral Sea" Dive - Coral Key Scuba & Travel Center - Colorado Scuba Lessons, Scuba Trips, Snorkeling & Scuba Equipment

What do you guys think of this lake compared with Chadfield and Aurora Reservoir (visibility, temperature and fun level) to dive this next Sunday?

Thanks.

 

[BigBubbaJ]

This is an article which gives more information.

Scuba diving in Arvada? It's possible - Denver Sports Photography | Examiner.com

 

[boulderjohn]

The web site Justin linked to above has your answer. Only that one shop is allowed to access the pond mentioned. It is not Standley lake.

 

[diversteve]

There's another "clue" at the top of their release form: "Scuba Diving at Columbine Lake".

googling Columbine Professional Plaza Assoc. - the other party listed on the release. One of the links talks about the "lake" (former quarry) - redeveloped by them near Arvada Marketplace. Right across from Columbine Park. Coincidence?

My guess:

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Since it's privately owned, why not just ask Coral Sea? I'm sure it's no secret.
Or pay the $12 and have them tell you where to meet.