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Adult Pickleball at the Parker Fieldhouse

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Adult Pickleball

Looking for something new? Try pickleball! Pickleball is a racquet sport which combines badminton, tennis and table tennis. The sport is played on a smaller court with a net that’s just a bit lower than a tennis net and is played with a hard paddle and a whiffle ball. 

Pickleball is accessible to a wider range of players than tennis, particularly children, and seniors because it is played on a smaller court and the speed of pickleball is slower than that of tennis. If you haven’t played before, they will teach you. If you have played, there is good competition to be had. It can be played both indoors and outdoors.

The Parker Fieldhouse offers drop-in pickleball for ages 18 and older. Paddles and balls are available. The program does not take place during school breaks. Call 303.805.6300 for more information.

For more information or to register, visit www.ParkerRec.com or contact Bob Bullock at bbullock@parkeronline.org or 303.805.6311.

Advanced and Intermediate Play
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

General Time of Year: September through April. Skip dates include Douglas County School Closures
Location: Parker Fieldhouse
Cost: $6 Adults, $5 Seniors (62+)

Open Play – SUMMER ONLY
Days: Monday Evenings
Time: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Parker Fieldhouse
Cost: $6 Adults, $5 Seniors (62+)

Outdoor Drop-In Pickleball Schedule

Players must bring their own paddles and balls. 

Days: Monday – Sunday
Time: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Parker Recreation Center
Cost: Free

 Location: Parker Recreation Center Facility: PRC – Aux Gym (Full)

Price: $5.00 (Resident)
$6.00 (Non-resident)
Ages: At least 10 but less than 100
Gender: Coed
Spaces: Unlimited openings

Holiday Drop-in Pickle Ball for your family

Spend time with your family this holiday season playing Pickleball with Parker Recreation! We offer drop-in play for families and friends over winter vacation.

Players of all levels are welcome. Participation is limited to ages 10 and up, as younger kids struggle with racquet strength and control and gameplay. Instruction will be available as needed for beginners. We will have three courts available at the Parker Recreation Center.
Notes:

Swing by the Recreation Center at a time that works for you between 9 and 11 a.m.

Dates TBA

Drop-in rates apply. No registration is taken for this activity. Space is limited as drop-in play is taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

All equipment will be supplied.

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Pickleball Schedule

Advanced and Intermediate Play
Days: Monday – Friday
Dates: Sept. 3 – Dec. 19
Time: 8 a.m. to 12;30 p.m.
Location: Parker Fieldhouse
Cost: $6 Adults, $5 Seniors (62+)

Fall Outdoor Drop-In Pickleball Schedule) 

Days: Monday – Sunday
Dates: Sept. 2 – Nov. 30
Time: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Parker Recreation Center
Cost: Free

Pickleball Lessons (TBA)

Jump on the pickleball bandwagon and start em young! Participants will learn proper hitting techniques, pickleball rules, philosophy, scoring, and instructional play. Once complete, participants will be able to test their skills against grandma and grandpa!

It is one of the fastest-growing recreation sports for both drop-in and tournament play. It is catching on across the nation and played by all ages making this the perfect family sport.

Pickleball combines skills from tennis, badminton, and ping-pong and is played with a whiffle ball and a paddle on a badminton-size court

Notes: All equipment will be supplied. Participation is limited to ages 10 and up, as younger kids struggle with racquet strength and control and gameplay.

Beginner Bootcamp – Adult

Description: Pickleball Boot Camp sessions are designed to teach the basics of pickleball to beginners, focusing on game philosophy, general rules, and proper form and technique.
Once boot camp is completed, players practice what they’ve learned during instructional play! These sessions will focus on game situations with instructors monitoring and assisting participants to increase their skills. Instructional play is included in the boot camp registration.
Please contact Bob at bbullock@parkeronline.org or 303.805.6311 for questions.
Level of Instruction: Beginners Adults
Skills/Fundamentals Learned: Participants will learn:

  • Proper hitting techniques
  • Pickleball rules
  • Game philosophy
  • Scoring
  • Instructional play

Contractor/Instructor: Archie Aquino has played tennis for several years rising to a 5.0 level tennis player. Using her tennis skills, she transitioned to pickleball and is recognized as an advanced player in the Parker Pickleball program, where she now serves as one of two pickleball instructors for the Parker Parks and Recreation Department. She is also a certified pickleball instructor through the USAPA. Along with English, Archie speaks German and Tagalog/Filipino.
David Lissy has been playing pickleball for about six years and teaching for three. David has an MA degree in Curriculum and Instruction and has written a pickleball curriculum used in his boot camps and clinics. He grew up in the suburbs west of Chicago playing a multitude of sports including baseball, football, basketball, tennis, golf, table tennis, hockey, swimming, biking, and running. David’s claim to fame during this time was winning his grade school’s table tennis championship! David’s main focus for teaching is to pass the enjoyment of the game along to new players.
Notes:

All equipment will be supplied.

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing recreation sports for both drop-in and tournament play. It is catching on across the nation and played by all ages making this the perfect family sport. Pickleball combines skills from tennis, badminton, and ping-pong and is played with a whiffle ball and a paddle on a badminton-size court.

Learn more about pickleball

Part I: The basics

Part II: A game for everyone

Part III: Brief history

Part IV: The layout of the court

Part V: Equipment

Part VI: Appropriate apparel

Part VII: Places to play pickleball in your area

International Federation of Pickleball
Find rating descriptions for the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP).

Days and times vary during school breaks. Please call 303.805.6300 for current availability.

Interested in staying up to date on dates, times, competitions and other information? Join the Parker Pickleball Group on Facebook and never miss an update again!

Additional Information
Contact Bob Bullock for more information.

Places to Play in South Denver

Beck Rec Center
Aurora, CO 80011
800 Telluride St.
303-739-6888
TT – 6pm-8pm

Buck Com. Rec. Ctr.
Littleton, CO 80120
2004 W. Powers Ave
303-797-8787.
TT – 1-4 pm
Sun – 4-6 pm

Cornerstone Park
Englewood, CO 80120
5150 Windermere St. Outdoor Crts SE
Corner of park

Crestridge Park 2 Outdoor
Aurora, CO
E. Yale & S. Elkhart

Englewood Rec. Ctr.
Englewood, CO 80110
1155 W. Oxford
303-762-2680
12-1 Tuesday
12-3 Thursday

Goodson Rec. Ctr.
Centennial, CO 80121
6315 S. University B
303-798-2476
Monday 3-5 all
Tuesday 1-4:30 all
Thursday 1:45-4:30all
Friday 3:30-6:30all
6:30-10 Adv
Sunday 1-3 Beg. & 3-6 Adv.

Highlands Ranch S. Ridge Rec. Ctr.
Highlands, CO 80130
4800 McArthur Ranch Rd.
303-471-7020
MWF – 11-2:00

Lilley-Gulch Rec. Ctr.
Littleton, CO 80123
6147 S. Holland Way
303-409-2500
TT 12:30-2:30
Sun 1:30-3:30

Lone Tree Rec. Ctr.
Lonetree, CO 80124
10249 Ridge Gate Cr
303-708-3500
TTF – 1-4
Sun – 3-6

Malley Senior Ctr.
Englewood, CO 80113
3380 S. Lincoln St.
303-762-2660
Monday 11:30-1 Beg & 1-4:00
Friday 11-1 Beg & 1-4:00
Saturday – 9am-1pm

Ridge Rec. Ctr.
Littleton, CO 80127
6613 S. Ward St.
303-409-2337
MTu Friday 8:30-11
Sun. 9-11 Beg. – 11-1 Adv.

Trails Rec Center
Centennial, CO 80016
16799 E, Lake Ave
303-269-8400
Thursday – 10-12

Parker Fun Run Information 2021

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Parker is an active place to live with several 5K & Fun Run opportunities throughout the year.

Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek

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with RNK Running & Walking

Giddy up! Grab your cowboy hat and stick horse because this event is going to make ya’ll shout YEEHAW as we celebrate the beginning of summer and Parker’s rich rural history!

Date: June 19, 2021
Time: 5K: 8 a.m.  Family Fun Trek: 8:05 a.m.
Location: Tallman Meadow Park, 12335 Canterberry Parkway
In-Person 5K Cost: $40  
In-Person Family Fun Trek Cost: $25 for family of up to 4, $7 per additional person
Virtual 5K Cost: $30

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Register by May 25 to guarantee event hat!  Registration closes June 18, 2021 at 5 p.m.; event-day registration will not be available.

In-Person Options: Part of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series, this unique themed run/walk is professionally timed (5K) and western costumes are encouraged! The Family Fun Trek is about 1 mile of laid-back, outdoorsy fun, which includes a “duck hunt” for the kids. Registered 5K participants receive a commemorative trucker hat, *which is available to purchase separately for Family Fun Trek registrants. All in-person event registrations include pancakes from Flippin’ Flapjacks and a souvenir bib number. 

Virtual 5K Option: Experience all of the benefits of a 5K run/walk on your own time, at your own location! Registrants receive the commemorative trucker hat and custom event bib.  

Race Courses

The Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek is held at Tallman Meadow Park. View a detailed map (PDF) to find routes, parking, water stations and more.

Race Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be available at Parker RNK Running & Walking, 13019 S. Parker Rd, June 17 and 18 during regular business hours.

Additional Event and Sponsorship Information

Click here to register. This event is held rain, snow or shine. Refunds will not be issued. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome but must remain on the right side of the trail at all times. Any proceeds from the event will benefit the Town of Parker Scholarship Program, which helps Parker families and/or individuals with limited financial resources participate in Town Recreation programs and facilities. For event registration questions, please email Sarah Armsbury at sarmsbury@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.3273. For sponsorship information, please email Jaime Vollertsen at jvollertsen@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.3267.

Parker Run Series

Parker Recreation hosts four family-friendly races each year as part of the annual Run Series, which is expected to promote community and active living to more than 2,500 participants over the course of the year!

Any proceeds from the events will benefit the Town of Parker Scholarship Program, which helps Parker families and/or individuals with limited financial resources participate in Town Recreation programs and facilities.

  1. Charlie Rhode
    Event Coordinator
    cwrhode@parkeronline.org
    Ph: 303.805.6304
  2. Jaime Vollertsen
    Event Sponsorship
    jvollertsen@parkeronline.org
    Ph: 303.805.3267

So Long to Summer 5K/10K – each August

Date: Aug. 10, 2019
Time: 10K: 8 a.m.
5K: 8:05 a.m.
Family Fun Trek: 8:15 a.m.
Location: Salisbury Park

Registration will be available in April 2019.

Part of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series, this event is professionally timed (5K and 10K.) The Family Trek is about 1.3 miles of laid-back, outdoorsy fun. Registered participants will receive a race tech shirt, a delicious post-race pancake breakfast and a chance to win prizes. The overall male/female finishers, as well as the top three finishers in each of the following divisions of the 5K and 10K will be awarded: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+. All results are determined using “gun time,” meaning the timing starts simultaneously for all participants in the category. The free kids’ Dash follows the race for children 8 and under; no registration necessary.

Race Courses

The So Long to Summer 5K/10K & Family Fun Trek is held at Salisbury Park. View a detailed map (PDF) to find routes, parking, water stations and more.

Race Packet Pickup

Packets are available at RNK Running & Walking, 13019 S Parker Rd., the Thursday and Friday prior to the event from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or at the event beginning at 7 a.m.

Volunteer Opportunities

View individual events for volunteer opportunities.

Additional Event and Sponsorship Information

For more Run Series event information, contact Charlie Rhode at 303.805.6304 or at cwrhode@parkeronline.org. For sponsorship information, contact Jaime Vollertsen at 303.805.3267 or at jvollertsen@parkeronline.org. View individual events for more details and registration.

Youth Fitness & Wellness

Getting Started

Youth ages 13 to 15 must complete a mandatory free Fitness Equipment Orientation before utilizing the weight and cardiovascular areas within the Recreation Center and Fieldhouse. They must also complete an orientation prior to participating in any group fitness classes.

Youth ages 13 and 14 are required to be with an adult in the fitness areas while working out. After they’ve completed the Fitness Equipment Orientation, youth age 15 may be in the fitness areas by themselves.

Free Fitness Equipment Orientations are offered each Monday at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. at the Recreation Center. Registration is not necessary. Orientations include a demonstration on the proper use of equipment, weight room etiquette and proper equipment safety

Parker’s Bike to Work Day September 22, 2021

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Parker Bike to Work Day Breakfast Station – Sept. 22

Recently, the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) made the decision to move Colorado’s 2021 regional Bike to Work Day to September 22 from the regular date in June.  The Town of Parker is excited to once again host a breakfast station on the Cherry Creek bike path near the USMC CPL David M. Sonka Dog Park and Westcreek Disc Golf Course in conjunction with DRCOG for the 2021 Bike to Work Day on September 22.  The breakfast station will be scaled to what is allowable by state and local health guidelines. 

More updates will be given as we get closer to the event. 

Every year in June, The Town of Parker encourages people to ditch their car and grab your bike for Bike to Work Day!  This year given the unprecedented and constantly evolving impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Denver region’s Bike to Work Day event is postponed until Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

This year our celebration will align with National Bike to Work Day.  The Town of Parker invites you to join the Way to Go team, a program of the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), and 25,000 commuters to participate in this great event, which promotes awareness of the benefits of biking!

Whether you’re headed to the workplace, on a family outing, going to a workout or the store, pledge to ride your bike during the week of Sept. 21.  Then, on Sept. 22, make sure to ride by the Town of Parker’s “Ride-by Station” on the Cherry Creek bike path.  Elevation Cycle bike technicians will also be onsite should cyclists need assistance. 

The first 300 cyclists will receive a goodie bag provided by the Town of Parker and our very generous sponsors, Rocky Vista University, Vitalant, Camp Bow Wow, CareNow Urgent Care and Patricia Jo Stone Attorneys at Law!  These goodie bags will be filled with grab-and-go nutrition, a customized Parker face gaiter and other goodies.

Whether you are an avid cyclist that hops on the bike every day or your just trying it out, we hope to see you there! 

Contact Us

For more information please email us or call 303.805.3253.

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For details about this event, visit www.ParkerOnline.org/BiketoWorkDay.

Love em or Leave em Valentines Day 5K or 10K Run/Walk

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Parker Parks and Recreation will help you embrace the holiday or run from Cupid, either way, Valentine’s Day 5K is a great community event.

Will you embrace the holiday full of heart or run from Cupid? Either way, the Love ’em or Leave ’em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K is the signature run/walk of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series and is a fun and festive workout!

Valentines Day 5K 2020

Date: Feb. 8, 2020
Time: 10K: 10 a.m. 5K: 10:05 a.m.
Location: Bar CCC Park, 10951 Twenty Mile Rd.
10K Cost: $35-$50
5K Cost: $25-$40
Register early for the best price! Online registration closes Feb. 5 at noon.

Part of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series, this event is professionally timed. All participants who register by Jan. 21 are guaranteed their long-sleeve T-shirt size. All registered participants are invited to enjoy a delicious post-race pancake breakfast and a chance to win prizes. The overall male/female finishers, as well as the top three finishers in each of the following divisions of the 5K and 10K will be awarded: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+. All results are determined using “gun time,” meaning the timing starts simultaneously for all participants in the category. The FREE Kids’ Dash follows the race for children 8 and under; no registration necessary.

Race Courses

The Love ’em or Leave ’em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K is held at Bar CCC Park. View a detailed map to find routes, parking, water stations and more.

Race Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup will be available at RNK Running & Walking, 13019 S. Parker Rd, on Thursday, Feb. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. to 6:50 p.m. or onsite at the event, beginning at 9 a.m.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities are available. For more information or to sign up, visit the Volunteer Connect Douglas County website and choose Town of Parker as your organization. Email Brenda Mooney at bmooney@parkeronline.org with volunteer questions.

Additional Information

Register for the event here (RunningGuru.com). This event is held rain, snow or shine. Refunds will not be issued. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome but must remain on the right side of the trail at all times. Parking is limited, please carpool. For registration questions, please email Sarah Armsbury at sarmsbury@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.3273. For sponsorship information, please email Jaime Vollertsen at jvollertsen@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.3267.

Enjoy photos from events on the Parks and Recreation Facebook page.

Valentines Day 5K / 10K Event Location
Bar CCC Park
10951 Twenty Mile Road
Parker, CO 80134

The 2020 Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series includes the Love ‘em or Leave ‘em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K, the Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek, the So Long to Summer 5K/10K, the Family Fun Trek and the Turkey Day 5K Fun Run/Walk on Thanksgiving Day 2020.