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Colorado Ski Country USA Resorts Debut New Terrain, New Lifts, and New Experiences for the 2023-24 Ski Season

September 14, 2023 By Chrissy

Riding the “snow-mentum” from a new statewide skier visit record of 14.8 million during the 2022-23 ski season, the member resorts of Colorado Ski Country USA are gearing up for another fantastic season complete with brand-new terrain, new lifts, new restaurants, and new investments in housing and childcare for ski industry workers.

COLORADO ski resorts announce new fun for 2023-24 ski season in the Rockies

“Resorts throughout Colorado Ski Country USA are making significant investments in new terrain, new lifts that move people around the mountains faster, and new restaurants and other amenities that make for an enjoyable family day on the slopes,” said CSCUSA President and CEO Melanie Mills. “It’s time for skiers and snowboarders old and new to plan ahead and prepare to make the most of the 2023-24 season.”

Major Ski Resort Investments

Steamboat Ski Resort

Steamboat Ski Resort will celebrate the completion of the most extensive project in the resort’s history. The final phase of the $220 million Full Steam Ahead redevelopment project includes the second segment of the Wild Blue Gondola to the summit of Sunshine Peak. The new segment will make Wild Blue the longest and fastest 10-person gondola in North America at 3.16 miles. The new gondola will increase the out-of-base capacity from 6,000 people per hour to 10,000 people per hour, getting skiers from bottom to top in 13 minutes. Full Steam Ahead also includes 655 new acres of expert-level terrain throughout Mahogany Ridge and Fish Creek Canyon. This north-facing area will be double-black diamond extreme terrain with steep and treed slopes, rocks, and cliffs. ​

Steamboat wrapped the second phase of Full Steam Ahead last season, including a dedicated Terrain Based Learning beginner area called Greenhorn Ranch, a new food and drink hall called The Range, a new ice rink, and new gathering spaces at the base.

Aspen Snowmass

Aspen Snowmass is kicking off the season with its biggest terrain expansion in almost 40 years. The new Hero’s terrain on Aspen Mountain features 1,220 vertical feet and more than 150 acres of new chutes, glades, and trails catering to intermediate and advanced skiers. Hero’s honors all of the people who brought the project to life, most impactfully the late Jim Crown, whose vision and leadership helped bring the ambitious expansion to reality. The expansion stays true to historical trail names like Powerline and Harris’s Wall and honors many of Aspen’s heroes with significant ties to the new terrain. There are runs dedicated to the first female ski instructor Elli Iselin, to 10th Mountain Division soldier Percy Rideout, and to pivotal ski patrol members like Eric Kinsman and Cory Brettmann. Tim Howe, who originally coined the name Pandora’s Box, will be recognized with an eponymous glade. In addition, Jim Crown’s family has chosen other trail names that honor his life, loves, and amusements.

Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain will celebrate the season with a brand-new, 25,000 sq. ft. mid-mountain lodge called the Aerie. The new lodge includes Forage and Feast, a full-service restaurant featuring Colorado cuisine at its finest. Guests will enjoy an elevated dining experience during both the summer and winter months at the on-mountain restaurant, with a bar and lounge, a private dining area for events, and a cafeteria featuring 270-degree views of the Gore and Ten Mile Ranges. Copper Mountain visitors can also expect to reap the benefits of ski trail upgrades, updated snowmaking, and the introduction of new snowcats.

New Lifts

A total of 5 new lifts will open this season at Colorado Ski County USA resorts:

  • Aspen Snowmass: Hero’s high-speed quad
  • Steamboat Ski Resort: Mahogany Ridge Express and Wild Blue Gondola upper segment
  • Winter Park: Wild Spur Express
  • Granby Ranch: Sunkid Covered Carpet

Granby Ranch’s new 400-ft covered conveyor, a SunKid Covered Carpet, will open new beginner terrain between the Milestone and Conquest lifts.

Winter Park’s Wild Spur Express, a new 6-passenger, high-speed detachable Leitner-Poma lift that can move 2,800 people up the mountain per hour, will give guests a new way to experience Vasquez Ridge terrain when it opens in late November or early December. The lift will include a new mid-point loading zone, allowing guests to make quicker laps on upper intermediate and advanced trails. The Wild Spur Express is the only lift that serves nearly 285 acres of mostly blue intermediate trails and steeper, more advanced bump runs.

Spinning for their first full seasons are Arapahoe Basin’s Lenawee high-speed 6-chairlift, a fixed-grip triple at Loveland that replaced Lift 6 last season, and Telluride’s Lift 9, a detachable quad that opened in February.

Ski Country Community and Workforce Investment

Winter Park Resort is investing $60 million in a brand-new, 330+ bed employee housing complex named Conifer Commons that will open mid-fall. The project is one of the largest workforce housing projects to be completed in Colorado this year. The complex is so close to the resort that residents will be able to walk to work and other amenities, including public transportation.

Copper Mountain’s work with community partners pays off with a new childcare facility for employees and community members opening this season. The center will serve a critical need in the community, providing more than 45 childcare spots for those who live and work within Copper Mountain Resort with designated areas for infants, toddlers, and pre-school-aged children.

Steamboat Ski Resort is also celebrating the first full season of The Steamboat Child Care Center which prioritizes resort team members but also offers spots to community members if space is available.

Eldora is working on a new, 12,000 sq. ft. ski and ride school building at the base of the mountain which will also house a state-of-the-art adaptive sports center. The new building will have more space, an accessible roof deck, and its location closer to the slope will make it easier for more people in adaptive sports to get on the snow.

This Season’s Can’t-Miss Extras

  • Arapahoe Basin’s Black Mountain Lodge is offering Moonlight Dinners, a cuisine series from mountain regions of the world that includes a ride under the stars on the Black Mountain Express Lift, a multi-course, buffet-style dining experience, live entertainment, and specially chosen drinks.
  • Aspen Snowmass will welcome the best international alpine racers as they battle in slalom and giant slalom at the Stifel Aspen World Cup, taking place March 1-3, 2024.
  • Ski Cooper is offering a great weekday deal to ski their all-natural snow in the heart of the Rockies: $30 Thursdays from January 11-February 29.
  • Echo Mountain, the closest ski area to Denver, welcomes skiers, snowboarders, and inner tubers looking to catch a few laps before or after work.
  • Hesperus, near Durango, offers free beginner lessons with the purchase of a lift ticket and rental.
  • Howelsen Hill Ski Area in downtown Steamboat is the oldest continuously operating ski area in North America and offers ski-free Sundays throughout the season.
  • Loveland Ski Area has launched guided snowcat skiing, a full day on 580 acres of open bowl and treed terrain led by experienced guides that know where to find the goods; for intermediate and expert skiers and snowboarders.
  • Monarch Mountain will open tree skiing earlier in the season thanks to a summer spent on tree trimming and maintenance projects.
  • Powderhorn Mountain Resort is debuting a remodel of its main lodge, including the Sunset Grill and the Umbrella Bar, where you can enjoy local craft food and cocktails with a view.
  • Purgatory Resort is featuring upgrades at Dante’s Lodge and Powderhouse, the addition of a second winch cat to the grooming fleet, completion of free parking lot expansions, and new equipment additions to the Rental Shop including Burton snowboards and adult and kids ski boots. Purgatory Resort also joins the CSCUSA Gems ski areas this season!
  • Silverton is offering the 8th annual Women’s Big Mountain Camp for experienced skiers and snowboarders, a package that includes two guided days and one heli drop in Silverton’s pristine backcountry.
  • Sunlight Mountain Resort’s new chef spent the summer developing an updated menu featuring exciting new bites and keeping fan favorites to fuel a fantastic family day on the slopes.
  • Telluride Ski Resort is celebrating the 2023 CSCUSA Ski Instructor of the Year Deb Willits.
  • Winter Park is giving guests four new pop-up mountain dining spots to meet guests where they are when hunger strikes; they’ll serve up grilled cheese, Philly cheesesteaks, walking tacos, and quesadillas. ​
  • 2024 is a leap year, so February 29 offers all skiers and riders an extra day to hit the slopes this winter!

Colorado Ski Country USA Passes Help Families Hit the Slopes Together

CSCUSA is offering an expanded suite of passes designed to give skiing and snowboarding families more mountains for their money. Plus, this season, Purgatory Resort joins the CSCUSA Gems, giving Gems passes and cardholders 11 Colorado ski areas to explore.

CSCUSA’s digital passes are designed with down-to-earth prices, lots of adventure, and no hassles so families can create mountains of memories skiing and riding together throughout Colorado.

This season’s CSCUSA passes are:

  • Kids’ Ski Passport for grades 3-6: 4 days at each of 20 CSCUSA member ski areas for $65. Thanks to presenting sponsor Christy Sports, you’ll also get two free junior rental packages with each Ski Passport.
  • NEW for 2023-24 Gems Teen Pass: 2 uses at each of 11 Gems ski areas for $199. For ages 12-17.
  • NEW for 2023-24 Gems Parent Pass: 2 uses at each of 11 CSCUSA Gems ski areas for $299. Available to parents who purchase a Gems Teen Pass or Ski Passport this season. Limit 1 per household.
  • Gems Discount Card: choose your discount; 2 uses each at each of 11 Gems ski areas for $48.
  • CSCUSA Gold Pass: unlimited and fully transferrable at 20 CSCUSA ski areas. The Gold Pass gives members the freedom to go wherever, whenever, with no blackout dates. The Gold Pass membership is fully transferrable and is perfect for sharing with clients, colleagues, and employees. Membership is by approval and is $4500 this season.

Winter Park Resort and Amtrak plan to resume Winter Park Express service in 2023.

10-26-11 Winter Park Snow
Winter Park photo credit Tana Hoffman

THE WINTER PARK RIDE

The Winter Park Express ski train ties together the area’s rich skiing and railroad history as it carries passengers through some of Colorado’s most beautiful landscapes. The ride begins at Denver Union Station, a newly renovated 1914 Beaux-Arts train station in the heart of the city. The station is the city’s transportation hub with direct rail access to Denver International Airport, making it possible to touch down from anywhere in the world and ride the rails all the way to the pristine slopes at Winter Park Resort.

The double-decker Amtrak Superliner train leaves Union Station and heads north and west as it climbs toward the Rocky Mountains, offering views of the famous Flatirons above Boulder and the surrounding plains. It snakes its way up gentle grades as it glides through the remains of the area’s pioneering past. One of the more striking aspects of the journey is the number of tunnels, many of which were built by hand in remote areas. Of the 31 tunnels, the Moffat Tunnel is the longest at 6.2 miles as it cuts through the Continental Divide some 50 miles from Denver. From there, it’s a short ride to Winter Park.

Passengers depart the train on a new heated platform and walk 100 feet to the nearest ski lift.

WINTER PARK SKI TRAIN SCHEDULE 2023 TBA

SKI TRAIN HISTORY

The original Ski Train ran continuously from 1940-2009 and was brought back temporarily for a weekend in 2015 to celebrate Winter Park’s 75th anniversary. Tickets sold out quickly, which renewed interest in resurrecting the concept under a new partnership arrangement through Amtrak, Union Pacific and the resort.

Filed Under: Featured News, Sports & Recreation, Things To Do in Colorado Chrissy

Parker Fun Run Information 2023

January 31, 2023 By Chrissy

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

2023 Run Series Bundle Available

Women running 5K race

Commit to your goals and register for the 2023 Run Series Bundle, which includes all four run/walk events with a 10 percent discount! 

Each bundle registrant receives a high-quality, handheld hydration bottle, in addition to the shirt/commemorative item for each event! The Run Series includes Love ‘em or Leave ‘em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K on Feb. 11, Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek on June 17, So Long to Summer 5K/10K on Sept. 23 and the Turkey Day 5K FUN Run/Walk on Nov. 23. The 2023 bundle is available through Feb. 10, register at www.ParkerRec.com/RunSeries. 

The first event of the 2023 Run Series is the Love ‘em or Leave ‘em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K on Sat., Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. starting at Salisbury Park, 11920 Motsenbocker Road. This professionally timed event features a FREE Kids’ Dash, as well as a long-sleeve T-shirt and post-race pancakes for all registrants.

  • Love ’em or Leave ’em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K – each February
  • Senior Stroll – May
  • Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek – each June (Details below)
  • 4th of July Run – (Details Below)
  • So Long to Summer 5K/10K – each August
  • Turkey Day 5K
parker july 4th 5k

Kick-Start your 4th of July with a 5k for the Whole Family!

Join us for the annually held Parker July 4th 5K, a fun race for everyone —from beginners to veteran runners and every level in between! This family-friendly 5k is held in historic downtown Parker and benefits the Council of Arts, Science & Culture, and the Legend High School Cross Country Team.

Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek

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!

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Date: June 17, 2023
Time: 5K: 8 a.m.  Family Fun Trek: 8:05 a.m.
Location: Tallman Meadow Park, 12335 Canterberry Parkway
Standard 5K Cost: $40 
Standard Fun Trek Cost: $36 for a family of up to 4, $9 per additional person

Registration costs increase on June 3 and June 17. Register by May 29 to guarantee your commemorative item; if extras remain, they will be available by registration.  

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 item. Family Fun Trek registrants may purchase the commemorative item separately. All event registrations, 5K and Fun Trek, include pancakes from Flippin’ Flapjacks and a souvenir bib number. 

The overall male/female finishers, as well as the top two male/female finishers in each of the following divisions of the 5K will be awarded: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+. 

Race Course

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.

Volunteer Opportunities

Click here for volunteer info

Additional Event and Sponsorship Information

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.  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 questions, please email Todd Panik at tpanik@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.3278. For sponsorship information, please email Jaime Vollertsen at jvollertsen@parkeronline.org or mailto:jvollertsen@parkeronline.org 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
  •  Love ’em or Leave ’em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K – each February
  • Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek – each June (Details above)
  • 4th of July Run (Details above)

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

With RNK Running & Walking

Enjoy the end of a Colorado summer with a workout with family and friends, and then reward yourself with delicious pancakes! Click here to register


Date: Sept. 23, 2023
Time: 10K: 8 a.m.  5K: 8:05 a.m.
Location: Salisbury Park, 11920 Motsenbocker
Standard 5K Cost: $40
Standard 10K Cost: $50 

Registration costs increase on Sept. 9 and Sept. 23. Register by Aug. 28 to guarantee your event shirt and size; if extra shirts remain, sizes will be available by registration. 

Part of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series, this event is professionally timed. Registered participants will receive a race shirt, custom bib and a delicious post-race pancake breakfast. Register by Aug. 28 to guarantee an event shirt and size. If extra shirts remain, sizes will be available by registration. The FREE Kids’ Dash follows the race for children 8 and under; no registration necessary. 

The overall male/female finishers, as well as the top two male/female finishers in each of the following divisions of the 10K and 5K will be awarded: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+. 

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.


Filed Under: Kids, Parker Recreation, Sports & Recreation, Things To Do in Parker, Youth Tagged With: Parker Recreation, Things to do in Parker, Town of ParkerChrissy

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

January 4, 2023 By Chrissy

valentines day 5 k Love em or leave um Parker Colorado

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!

Valentine’s Day 5K 2023

Date: Feb. 11, 2023
Time:  10K: 10 a.m.   5K: 10:05 a.m.
Location: Salisbury Park, 11920 Motsenbocker
Standard 10K Cost: $50
Standard 5K Cost: $40

Registration costs increase on Jan. 28 and Feb. 11. Register by Jan. 21 to guarantee your event shirt and size; if extra shirts remain, sizes will be available by registration.

Part of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series, this event is professionally timed. Registered participants will receive a race shirt, custom bib and a delicious post-race pancake breakfast. The overall male/female finishers, as well as the top two male/female finishers in each of the following divisions of the 10K and 5K will be awarded: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+. The FREE Kids’ Dash follows the race for children 8 and under; no registration is necessary  

5K Course Map  |  10K Course Map (MapMyRun.com)

Race Packet Pickup

TBA

Volunteer Opportunities

Click here Volunteer OpportunitiesVolunteer Opportunities (www.VolunteerParker.org) for this event volunteer opportunity. Email recevents@parkeronline.org with questions about volunteering.  

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.

The 2023 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 2023

Filed Under: Douglas County, Parker Recreation, Sports & Recreation, Things To Do in Parker Chrissy

Parker’s Bike to Work Day June 22, 2022

June 14, 2022 By Chrissy

Ditch your car and grab your bike for Bike to Work Day on Wednesday, June 22! The Town of Parker and Kaiser Permanente invite you to join the Way to Go team, a program of the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), and 25,000 commuters who participate in this great event that promotes awareness of the benefits of biking.

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Fuel up at the Town of Parker Bike to Work Breakfast Station located at the Cherry Creek Trail under the E-470 overpass from 6 to 9 a.m. Kaiser Permanente, Rocky Vista University (RVU) and the Bagel Stop Café are once again partnering with the Town and will be giving away T-shirts to the first 200 riders who stop by our breakfast station. Come early as these customized tees are very popular!

There will be bagels and coffee courtesy of the Bagel Stop Café and grab-and-go nutrition bars and fresh bananas compliments of Natural Grocers, as well as water on site to refill your water bottles. Bike to Work participants will also be able to utilize Elevation Cycles bike technicians that will be onsite to assist cyclists with any minor repair needs.

For more information and location maps, visit www.ParkerOnline.org/BikeToWorkDay or contact Brooke Spain, Event Manager, at bspain@parkeronline.org or 303.805.3253.

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.

Bike to work day parker colorado

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

Filed Under: Parker Recreation, Sports & Recreation Tagged With: Parker, Parker Recreation, Things to do in ParkerChrissy

Adult Pickleball at the Parker Fieldhouse

September 7, 2021 By Chrissy

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.

PickleBall parker recreation center

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

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