Boulder Parks and Recreation Department
Online Agreements
General Agreements – All Participants
Read this! The following are important terms and conditions that govern your City of Boulder recreation activities. These terms include the release and waiver of important rights. It is recommended that you read this online agreement before signing!
Release, Waiver and Conditions of Use Agreement
I, on behalf of myself and all persons under age 18 for whom I serve as parent, primary caregiver, or legal guardian (myself and my children, hereafter collectively, “I,” “My,” or “Myself”), agree as follows:
Scope
My participation in City of Boulder (the “City”) recreation programs, athletics and activities (collectively, “Activities”), as well as My use of City of Boulder recreational equipment and recreation facilities (collectively, “Facilities”) is governed by, and subject to, the terms and conditions of this Release, Waiver and Conditions of Use Agreement (this “Agreement”).
Conditions of My Participation
As a condition of My participation in Activities and use of Facilities, I agree to:
- Follow all rules, policies and instructions of the City, its staff members and any person(s) overseeing, coaching or leading Activities and Facilities;
- Adhere to the Parks and Recreation Rules, Regulations and Suspension Policy, as such policy may be updated from time to time;
- Read and follow all the instructions provided in writing or verbally by a staff member;
- Pay for any damage I cause to Facilities within 30 days of the invoice; and
- Participate in Activities and use Facilities in a safe and responsible manner.
I understand and agree that my participation in Activities and Facilities may be suspended or terminated if I fail to follow these Conditions of My Participation.
Acceptance of Dangers & Risks
I accept and assume all risks, whether known or unknown, associated with My participation in Activities and use of Facilities. These risks include, but are not limited to, the risk of serious physical or emotional injury, infection with disease or viruses, paralysis, death or damage to Myself or any third party. Common risks include, but are not limited to: falling down, tripping, bumping; back, bone, joint, head, neck, muscle or spinal injuries or strains; cuts; scrapes; choking; allergies or allergic reactions; heat stroke, heat exhaustion or other exertion-related medical events; sunburn or other injuries; and/or any damage or loss sustained to Myself or any of My personal property.
Release and Waiver
I, on behalf of myself and my family, waive and relinquish all claims I may have as a result of my participation Activities and use of Facilities against the City and its City Council members, officers, employees, volunteers and agents.
Agreement to Indemnify City
I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City against any claims already made and claims that may be made in the future that arise from, and are directly related to any harm caused by me while I participate in Activities or use Facilities.
Property
I am solely responsible for the safeguarding of My property and possessions while I participate in Activities or use Facilities.
Advance Authorization to Receive Medical Care
In the event of an emergency that entails Me becoming unconscious, unresponsive or otherwise unable to consent to care, I authorize City officials to secure ambulance transport and provide resuscitation (CPR), defibrillation, and such other care or treatment as staff onsite may determine is necessary. To the extent legally permissible, I accept the risks of such care. I agree that I will be solely responsible for payment of any ambulance ride or other incidental or medical costs incurred.
Photo and Video Release
By participating in Activities and using the Facilities, I understand and agree that the City may take photographs, videos, audio or other recordings of Me and/or My child(ren) during such participation or use.
I give the City permission to use these images and recordings for any lawful purpose related to the City’s Activities or Facilities, including publicity, marketing and education. This may include use in printed materials, displays, websites, social media, broadcasts and other media—now or in the future.
I understand that I will not receive any payment for the use of these images or recordings, and I waive any right to review or approve them before they are used. I release and discharge the City, its employees, agents and contractors from any claims or demands related to this use, including claims for invasion of privacy or infringement of publicity rights.
Sharing of Personal & Other Information
I consent to the sharing of the personal and other information I provide to the City, including information shared through its third-party software providers that I use for My participation in Activities and use of Facilities, as the City reasonably determines is necessary or prudent for facilitating My participation or carrying out the City’s recreational services. This consent includes, but is not limited to, the sharing of My personal or other information with the following persons and entities:
- Third-party providers, contractors and activity leaders who support or contract with the City’s Parks and Recreation Department to facilitate, lead or support programming, Activities or use of Facilities;
- Banks, payment processors and other financial entities to facilitate transactions;
- Parties conducting research or analyzing City programming, participation or recreation usage, provided such parties shall be contractors of the City or educational or nonprofit institutions;
- Medical, fire and police personnel;
- Any person (including any emergency contact) contained or identified in my Household Account; and,
- Any other person or entity as the City determines is necessary to fulfill its legal responsibilities or to comply with a court order, subpoena or government investigation.
Standard Administrative Terms - Incorporated
This Agreement, and my participation in Activities and use of the Facilities, is further governed by the City’s Standard Administrative Terms and Conditions available at City of Boulder Online Registration Policies, Terms & Conditions, which are hereby incorporated and made a part of this Agreement. I understand I should read those terms before signing below.
Participant Acceptance
By signing this Agreement, I represent that:
- I have carefully read this Agreement and understand it to be a release of all claims and causes of actions for My participation in Activities and use of Facilities, and I agree to be bound by its terms, releases, waivers, warranties and representations;
- I understand and agree that My signature evidences both agreement by Me, as an individual, and agreement by any persons under 18 years of age for whom I serve as parent, primary caregiver or legal guardian, giving such terms full legal force and effect as to them; and,
- I have authority to sign this Agreement and My signature below is proof of My intention to agree to a complete and unconditional waiver, release and indemnification of all liability to the full extent of the law.
Effective Date: Nov 3, 2025 | Version: 1.0 | Uploaded: Nov. 4, 2025