Southwest Recreation Center

CLOSURE NOTICE 3.21.25 | Southwest Recreation Center will be closed from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 21st due to water being shut off for maintenance.

CLOSURE NOTICE | All Denver Recreation Centers will be closed on Monday, March 31st in observance of César Chávez day.

Denver Recreation Centers are closed on city-observed holidays. Outdoor pools close during inclement weather when lightning is nearby or temperatures are forecasted to remain below 65 degrees. Emergency closures for unexpected maintenance, power outages, etc. may not be posted online unless they are expected to last for a significant portion of the day or longer. To verify center schedules and hours of operation, please call the facility directly.

Southwest is a Local Level recreation center in the southeast area just off of Belleview Ave and Wadsworth Blvd. This facility features weight and cardio equipment, a gym, a Group Fitness Studio (view the center activity sheet above), and a small multi-purpose room. The outdoor pool is open during the summer season only.

Southwest Recreation Center offers a free meal program for youth, along with free membership for youth through the MY Denver Card program. This center also offers Active Older Adult (AOA) classes. View the facility photo gallery.

Gym, Pool and Fitness Schedules

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