Denver Parks and Recreation Announces Second Phased Reopening of Denver
From: “Karvaski, Cynthia A. – DPR Marketing Commun Splst” <cyndi.karvaski@denvergov.org>
Subject: News Release – Denver Parks and Recreation Announces Second Phased Reopening of Denver Recreation Centers and Activities
Date: May 27, 2021 at 10:47:56 AM MDT
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City and County of Denver
Parks & Recreation
Cyndi Karvaski
c: 303.819.0111
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Denver Parks and Recreation Announces Second Phase Reopening of
Denver Recreation Centers and Activities
Additional pools, gyms, weight room and cardio spaces added to second phase
DENVER, May 27, 2021 –Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) is pleased to announce the second phase of reopening Denver Recreation Centers, outdoor pools, registered programs and activitiesbeginning June 7. Registration for summer in-person programming and activities begins on May 31. Detailed information regarding which facilities will be opening and on which dates is available online at denvergov.org/Recreation. Information will continue to be updated as it becomes available.
Beginning June 7, weight room and cardio spaces at Athmar, Montclair, Cook, Hiawatha Davis andRude Recreation Centers are scheduled to open and will offer access to fitness equipment. Carla Madison, Eisenhower and Green Valley Recreation Centers are currently open for fitness and workout reservations are no longer required. Gymnasiums will be open for drop-in play at all open recreation centers and locker rooms will be available for use.
Eight Outdoor Pools are scheduled to be open June 7 – August 14 for aqua aerobics, lap swim, group swim lessons and open swim. The opening of additional pools is being evaluated for the summer season. Locations and hours of operation can be found here.
Additional opportunities to register for
CityWide Sports is expanding its lineup of summer sports programming. Team and individual registration are available for the second session of Washington Park Grass Volleyball beginning July 7. Adult and youth tennis also return with a variety of programs for all ages and skill levels.
“With the recent removal of capacity limits and social distancing requirements, we will continue our focus on safety as we begin opening more of our facilities, programs and activities,” said Happy Haynes, Executive Director of Parks and Recreation. “We are dedicated to supporting healthy lifestyles that enhance the wellbeing of our residents.”
Additional recreation center sites, indoor pools and other activities will continue to open throughout the rest of the year. Prices vary based on activity and many are free for MY Denver, MY Denver Prime, and SilverSneakers members.
While recovery efforts are underway, full operations will continue to be impacted by staffing restraints as most recreation employees are seasonal and on-call which will require recruiting, hiring and re-training. Available positions in DPR are posted on the city job website atdenvergov.org/Government/Departments/Job-Center.
Detailed information, current online programming, outdoor programming and other resources are available at denvergov.org/Recreation.
About Denver Parks & Recreation
As stewards of a legacy park system, Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) is dedicated to customer service and enhancing the health of residents and the environment through innovative programs and safe, beautiful and sustainable places. The DPR system includes 30 recreation centers and nearly 20,000 acres of urban and mountain parkland including off-street trails, parkways and natural areas. For more information, visit www.denvergov.org/parksandrecreation, check us out on YouTube, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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