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Parks and Recreation

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Rec Center Hours, Programs and Pool Schedules
Find a Recreation Center
Memberships & Fees
Group Membership Program
Swimming Pools
CityWide Sports Programs
CityWide Tennis
Internship Opportunities
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Community Recreation

Community Recreation plans, implements, and administers recreation programs for the entire Denver community, with specific emphasis on serving those who do not typically participate in, or have access to, traditional recreation center-based programs. Some of our programs include the S.O.A.R. (Social Opportunities, Arts, and Recreation) After School Programs (3 sites), the Scholars After School Programs (7 sites), and the Middle School Clubs (9 sites). These programs are located in various Denver Public Schools throughout the city. Community Recreation collaborates with recreation centers, Adaptive Recreation , and other community agencies and institutions dedicated to serving the needs of the youth in our communities.

 

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P.L.A.Y. Financial Assistance

There is still time to apply for financial assistance for any of the Community Recreation programs. Any resident of Denver City and County who is in need of financial help is eligible to apply. Documentation is required for all applications for financial aid. The application can be downloaded from this link:

Denver Parks & Recreation P.L.A.Y

Click here for a FAQ sheet  about financial assistance from Denver Parks & Recreation. Call 720-865-0840 with any questions.

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Summer Programs

Register Now for Summer Programs

Summer in the Parks is a structured recreation program for youth 7-12. Day camps in five Denver parks operate Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM –3:00 PM, for eight weeks in June and July.

    • City Park Pavillion—23rd & York St.
    • Congress Park Pavillion—8th & Josephine
    • Fred Thomas Park—26th & Quebec St.
    • Rosamond Park—S. Tamarac & Quincy St.
    • Sloan’s Lake Park—26th & Tennyson

 

Children participate in skill-building activities that enhance self-confidence and social interaction: 

    • Active games & sports
    • Arts & crafts
    • Swimming at Denver pools twice a week
    • Field trips to Xtreme Challenge, Splash Water Park in Golden, Colorado Rockies baseball game, and the Denver Zoo.

Click here for the Community Recreation Summer Programs Brochure for more information or call720.865.0840

Click here for Summer in the Parks Parent Manual

Teen Adventures-- A field-trip based recreation program for youth 13-16 plans adventurous excursions to a wide range of destinations including these:

    • Xtreme Challenge Arena (Gladiator Fusion Arena)
    • Skate City
    • Denver Aquarium to scuba with the fishes
    • The Splash at Fossil Trace Aquatic Park
    • Laser Show at Fiske Planetarium at CU Boulder

 

Mountain Biking and horseback riding are also part of the Teen Adventures summer plans. More information is in the Community Recreation Summer Programs Brochure.

Click here for the complete Teen Adventures Participant Event Itinerary.

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Registration

Parents or Guardians must personally go to Community Recreation at 1849 Emerson St. and register their children for the programs. The Youth Application can be downloaded and filled out in advance except for the signatures. The form must be signed in person by the parent/guardian at Community Recreation. Here is the link to download the Youth Application for Summer in the Parks and Teen Adventures: Youth Application 2012.pdf

The Annual Information Form assures that we can provide for any functional needs your child may have. Download that form here: Annual Information Form 2012  Registration for Summer in the Parks requires that these documents accompany the Youth Application:

  • Original Birth Certificate
  • Proof of Residency
  • Documentation of guardianship (if applicable)
  • Current CDPHE Approved Immunization Records

Registration for 303 Rugby and Denver Lightning Track Team will also begin on Monday, March 5, at 9:00 AM.
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Contact Us

 Office

1849 Emerson St.
Denver, CO 80218
720.865.0840
Hours: 9am - 5pm

Jeneanne
Ford

Community Recreation Supervisor

Robert
Franklin

Middle School Clubs
Glenn
Riley

Teen Adventures, S.O.A.R. After School Programs

Curtis Garrett

 S.O.A.R. After School, Programs, Summer in the Parks, Rugby

Anya Nystrom

 Scholars After School, Summer Scholars, Track
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