Pat Ferrier is a senior reporter covering business, health care and growth issues in Northern Colorado. Senior Center: Hours: Mondays through Fridays: 6 a.m. The expansion of services includes reopening the weight room, locker rooms with steam rooms, and implementation of specified hours for drop-in pickleball, basketball, table tennis, and volleyball.
Northside Aztlan Community Center: Closed Sundaysįoothills Activity Center: Closed Saturdays The Recreation Center has expanded service offerings in accordance with changes to state health guidelines. Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 5:30-8:30 a.m. Mulberry Pool: Closed Tuesdays and Sundays. New schedules, new hours at Fort Collins recreation centers Hopefully that will spur people to sign up for lifeguard" training, she said. The grants would allow 15-year-olds or older who enroll in a lifeguard class and get hired to qualify for up to $1,000. "We are still not fully staffed and still have modified hours." Organizations can apply for up to $25,000 to help recruit and retain aquatic staff, Williams said. Williams hopes new grants available from the state of Colorado will help shore up the pool of lifeguards to help with shortages in those areas. To help with its recruiting efforts, the city has lowered the age requirement for front desk personnel from 18 to 16 and is considering increasing hourly wages from $13.25 for clerical aides. "We needed to make sure youth have a safe place to go for recreation."
It's usually pretty quiet in the workout area, and during football season it's nice to watch the games I don't care as much about to keep me distracted while I'm on the elliptical," he said.Ĭlosing Foothills and Northside on alternating weekend days "keeps a gym and weight room open" all weekend, Williams said. Michael Putlack said he was disappointed Northside would be closed on Sundays. There are no changes for EPIC, City Park Pool or The Farm at Lee Martinez Park. More: CSU graduate student workers unionize, continue push for lower fees, higher pay And a building attendant will let in members of a church that meets at Northside Aztlan Community Center on Sunday. For example, lifeguards will let in swim teams and people taking swim lessons at Mulberry, even if the facility is closed to open swims. rather than 8 p.m.Īll scheduled programs and rentals will take place despite modified hours and closures, Williams said. Strive for excellence in providing quality facilities, parks, programs, and events attracting residents, visitors, and businesses contributing to our community’s economic development and tourism.That means starting this week, the Northside Aztlan Community Center in north Fort Collins will be closed on Sundays, Foothills Activity Center will close on Saturdays, and Mulberry Pool will be closed on Sundays and Tuesdays with modified hours the rest of the week, Williams said. In addition, the Senior Center will close at 5 p.m. It is our goal to provide inclusive recreation and leisure opportunities for current and future generations.Ĭreate positive Parks and Recreation experiences and educational opportunities that inspire personal growth encouraging healthy, active, social lifestyles for Casper residents and visitors. The Parks & Recreation Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Casper residents and visitors by providing safe and well-maintained community facilities, parks, trails, and open spaces and preserving historic resources. Parks & Recreation Department Mission Statement Drop-in basketball hours are Monday-Friday from 11:30 am-1:30 pm and all other times the gym is not in use. Stop by the Recreation Center for pick-up hoops! Basketballs are available for check-out from the Front Desk.
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