Parks and Recreation

Boulder Civic Area Open House

When: Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Boulder Civic Area Open House

Summer Camp Fair

When: Saturday, March 14, 2015

Join the Daily Camera and American Camp Association for a FREE day of activities and interaction. Saturday, March 14.

Family and Youth Health Fair

When: Saturday, March 14, 2015

Test your speed, agility and strength + more from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 14

Camps

When: Monday, March 23, 2015

Spring break camp: active fun for boys and girls ages 5+.

Nature Play Activities

When: Monday, March 23, 2015

Come explore the downtown Civic Area for the first signs of spring. Join our experienced teaching staff for nature play park activities.

Intercambio World Dance

When: Saturday, March 28, 2015

Get down and get fit with Logo Ligi, a West African drum and dance performance group that is sure to have you dancing! All ages welcome.

Aqua Egg Hunt and Dunk

When: Saturday, April 4, 2015

Join us for our inaugural Aquat Egg Hunt & Dunk where children will collect as many eggs as possible on Saturday, April 4.

Spring Dance Concert

When: Saturday, April 18, 2015

Enjoy this holiday tradition with family and friends! Enjoy youth dance with Kinesis Dance Company.

Birds of Special Concern and Raptor Monitor Training at the Boulder Reservoir

When: Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Birds of Special Concern/Raptor Monitors needed at the Boulder Reservoir.

Volunteer Days at Valmont City Park

When: Saturday, May 2, 2015

We need volunteers at Valmont City Park.

Boulder Civic Area Project

The city wants YOUR vision for the heart of central Boulder!

Top 10 Nature Play Parks

A parent’s guide to discovering nature in Boulder’s urban parks

Parks and Recreation Master Plan

City Council unanimously voted to accept the updated Boulder Parks and Recreation Master Plan on Feb. 4, 2014.

Emerald Ash Borer

Emerald Ash Borer is a federally quarantined, invasive tree pest.

Send Us Your Art

Send us your art, photography or poetry inspired by the people, sights and scenes found in Boulder’s parks and recreation facilities.

Feb. 18, 2015 - Boulder City Council Passes Ordinance Expanding Smoke-Free Public Places

A map of the entire downtown Boulder smoke-free area is on the city website.

Feb. 4, 2015 - Parks and Recreation Department Schedules Pool Closures to Host Aquatic Safety Training Feb. 8

The scheduled safety training is part of the department’s commitment to provide a safe aquatic experience for community members.

Jan. 30, 2015 - Parks and Recreation Department Begins the Last Phase of the Pearl Street Mall Irrigation Renovation Starting the Week of Feb. 2

Periodic sidewalk closures and detours are expected in the areas of the 1400 block of the mall and side streets.

Parks and Recreation Department Profile

We promote the health and well-being of the Boulder community by collaboratively providing high-quality parks, facilities and programs.