Parks and Recreation
About Boulder Parks and Recreation
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.
Featured Events
City of Boulder Historic Train
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We are pleased to display these treasured historic assets to the public again following extensive restorations.
Parks & Recreation Holiday Schedule
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Holiday and shutdown schedule for Parks and Recreation facilities
Birds of Special Concern and Raptor Monitor Training at the Boulder Reservoir
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Birds of Special Concern/Raptor Monitors at the Boulder Reservoir Currently recruiting volunteers. Training is scheduled for April 26, 2014
Celebrate 30 Years of Gymnastics
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Come celebrate 30 years of Flyers Gymnastics from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. on Thurs., May 1, at the North Boulder Recreation Center.
Valmont City Park Public Meeting
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Please join city staff and the project consultants, MIG, on May 1, 2014 to learn about the project and help update the 2008 concept plan.
Harlow Platts Community Park Open House
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The Parks and Recreation Department has developed an alternative plan for improving Harlow Platts Park.
Pineview Park Re-Opening Celebration
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Please join us for the Pineview Park Re-Opening Celebration on May 8, 2014
Crestview Park Open House
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Please join the Parks and Recreation staff from 5:30 to 7 p.m., on Wednesday, May 14 at Boulder Friends Meetinghouse, 1825 Upland Ave.
Boulder Community Day
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The Boulder Parks and Recreation Department will host the second annual Boulder Community Day from noon to 4 p.m. on May 17.
EXPAND Duck Race
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Cheer on thousands of rubber ducks that race (or float) down Boulder Creek during the Boulder Creek Festival on Memorial Day!
See more upcoming events in the Calendar of Events
Featured Topics
Parks and Recreation Department Gymnastics Employee Receives USA Gymnastics Highest Certification
Parks and Recreation Department’s gymnastics supervisor and coach, Ron Crescentini, has been awarded USA Gymnastics highest distinction.
Flood Recovery, Closures, and How to Help
Most City of Boulder parks & facilities are open, but a few have been impacted by the September 2013 flooding & are temporarily closed.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
City Council unanimously voted to accept the updated Boulder Parks and Recreation Master Plan on Feb. 4, 2014.
News
April 11, 2014 - City of Boulder News Briefs
Parks and Recreation-related news and updates
April 9, 2014 - Online Registration Available for Boulder’s 12th Annual Community Clean-up Day
The event provides volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups to help clean up a variety of parks, greenways, creeks and paths throughout the city.
April 2, 2014 - City of Boulder News Briefs
Includes bird monitoring volunteers needed and early closure of North Boulder Rec Center April 5 for father-daughter dance