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July is National Park and Recreation Month: Boulder has Yogi Bear
Jul 15th
The City of Boulder’s Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of recreation opportunities in July during National Park and Recreation Month.
● Performances in the Parks: Join the Boulder Concert Band for free concerts at a variety of parks on Monday evenings throughout the summer. Concerts start at 7 p.m. and last one hour. Full schedule: www.BoulderParks-Rec.org.
● Valmont Bike Park: This 40-acre bike parkhas features for all ages and abilities, from children to professional riders. The park is free and open to the public from dawn to dusk every day. For more information, visit www.ValmontBikePark.org.
● Family nights at Scott Carpenter Pool: Bring your family for a scavenger hunt and trivia night, cardboard boat race, and more from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Friday night in July at Scott Carpenter Pool. More information: www.BoulderParks-Rec.org.
● Super twilight golf specials at Flatirons Golf Course: Play as much golf as you can from 7 p.m. to sunset with a cart for $20 per person if you book your tee time online at www.FlatironsGolf.com.
● Clean Marina flag raising ceremony: Celebrate the Boulder Reservoir becoming the first certified Clean Marina in Colorado with a flag raising ceremony at noon on Saturday, July 16, at the Boulder Reservoir Boathouse. More information:www.BoulderRez.org.
● Let’s Move! Cities and Towns: Boulder is a proud member of the national Let’s Move! initiative. To learn more about active ways you can enjoy parks and recreation facilities please visit www.BoulderParks-Rec.org and click the Let’s Move logo to the left of the screen.
For more information, call Paul Bousquet, Parks and Recreation, at 303-413-7239.
National Park and Recreation Month
National Park and Recreation Month is presented by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and its “America’s Backyard” initiative. Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month
City of Boulder holiday schedule for Monday, July 4
Jun 29th
Closures:
All city administrative offices
All library branches and Main Library
East and West Senior Centers
North Boulder Recreation Center
South Boulder Recreation Center
Pottery Lab
Police Records and Property and Evidence divisions
Open with revised hours:
East Boulder Community Center, open 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Open with regular hours:
Flatirons Golf Course
Boulder Reservoir
Spruce Pool
Scott Carpenter Pool
Parking:
All city meters and garages are free.
Hearing on Parks and Recreation fees on May 5
Apr 22nd
The public is invited to comment on proposed fee increases for the 2012 fee schedule of the Parks and Recreation Department. Proposed fee changes and increases for 2012 fees include:
● Recreation center admission and passes;
● Recreation center rooms, pool and gymnasium rentals;
● Tennis and platform tennis court rental;
● Tennis lights;
● Outdoor pool Splash Pass;
● Boulder Reservoir VIP boat permit fee;
● Park shelter and land rentals;
● Special event park rentals;
● Commercial/business use of parks;
● Flatirons Golf Course rounds.
Members of the community are encouraged to learn about the process and provide their input to Parks and Recreation staff on proposed fee increases. Following the meeting, public comments and proposed increases will be presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board prior to finalizing the department’s 2012 fee request proposal.
For a complete listing and more information on the proposed fee changes for 2012, please, visit www.BoulderParks-Rec.org.