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Barnum Recreation Center

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Swim Lesson Registration Dates, Fall 2023:

Session 1: July 25 at noon
Session 2: Sept. 26 at noon
Session 3: October 31 at noon

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Barnum is a Neighborhood Level recreation center located in the southwest area off of Federal Blvd and Highway 6. This facility features weight and cardio equipment, a gymnasium, and a splash area in the park. This center is open to residents Monday-Saturday.

Barnum Recreation Center also offers a free meal program for youth, along with free membership for youth through the MY Denver Card program. View the facility photo gallery.

Barnum Gym Schedule

Gym Schedule

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Open Gym 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Open Gym 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Drop-In Pickleball 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Open Gym 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Drop-In Pickleball 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Open Gym 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Full Court (18+) 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.	Full Court (18+) 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.	Full Court (18+) 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.	Full Court (18+) 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.	Pickleball 101 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Open Gym 2:30 - 8:00 p.m.	Open Gym 2:30 - 8:00 p.m.	Open Gym 2:30 - 8:00 p.m.	Open Gym 2:30 - 8:00 p.m.	Open Gym 3:15 - 7:00 p.m.

Fitness & Aqua-Fitness Schedules

Browse the weekly recreation calendar to view all fitness, aquatics and gymnasium schedules throughout the city
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