Hoover Mudflats Boardwalk
Hoover Mudflats Boardwalk Improvements
Hoover Mudflats Boardwalk will undergo a complete reconstruction in the next few years.
The 1,500-foot boardwalk is older, and it was determined the boardwalk is not safe for individuals to use. The boardwalk will be redesigned and rebuilt.
Anticipated Project Schedule
Spring 2023: Initial Project Conceptualization
Summer/Fall 2023: Design Development
Spring 2023: Permitting
Summer 2024: Construction Begins
Fall 2025: Boardwalk Reopens
All dates are tentative; check back for updates.
Project Information
Key Dates
July 25, 2023: The first community open house generated input on the alignment and design details of the proposed boardwalk replacement. View a summary of the meeting.
Nov. 14, 2023: A second community open house will gather input to help determine the desired functionality, design and amenities of the boardwalk.
Project Resources
- Project Introduction
- Base Project Site Plan
- Boardwalk Design – Overlook
- Boardwalk Design – Boardwalk Platforms
History of Hoover Reservoir and the Mudflats Boardwalk
1955: Hoover Dam completed, creating a 3,272 acre public water supply reservoir
1987: Columbus establishes first city nature preserve program in Ohio
1988: Over 925 acres of land surrounding Hoover Reservoir, including the Mudflats area, is dedicated as a nature preserve
2005: Columbus Recreation and Parks Department funds the construction of a 1,200’ long, 6’ wide (rail-to-rail) timber boardwalk off of the existing Mudflats nature preserve parking lot
2015: Assessment of boardwalk structure performed due to ice damage
2021: Structure closed long term, pending assessments for repairs/replacement