Officials from Colorado Parks and Wildlife want visitors to bodies of water in the state to remember that even if you forget to pack a life jacket, parks often have them available to borrow.

David Chavez rides a personal watercraft at Cherry Creek Reservoir. CBS

For David Chavez, there's no better way to spend a birthday than out on the water.

"I love the water. You know, I've been going to the beach since I was a kid. Hitting the sand, jet skis, wakeboarding -- it's pretty awesome," Chavez said.

This holiday weekend at Cherry Creek State Park, it has been all about Jet Skis, boats and food like burgers and brats on the shore. But park officials say the most important part of any lake day is something you can't eat or ride: life vests.

"We made sure we brought everyone a life

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