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Recreation Centers & Pools

Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR) operates 30 recreation centers, 29 pools and 10 program areas, providing safe spaces and dynamic activities for communities throughout the city to enjoy.

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Fall Activity Guide

Browse the Fall 2023 Recreation Activity Guide. Registration opens July 25th at noon! This season's highlights include Seniors' Prom, Freaky Fall Fun Series, Dancing for DPS Zumbathon® & School Supply Drive and more!

Memberships

Find information on Regional, Local, and Neighborhood level memberships.

Online Service Center

Access your membership account and register for classes and programs.

Recreation Centers

Denver's 30 recreation centers provide diverse indoor and outdoor programming opportunities throughout the city for all ages and abilities to enjoy.

Swimming Pools

Denver Parks & Recreation operates both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, offering numerous aquatic activities for every age and level of ability.

Recreation Center Rentals

Denver’s 30 Recreation Centers offer a variety of meeting spaces for special events, school trips, athletic activities and business functions. Facilities include classrooms, kitchens, gymnasiums, fitness rooms, swimming pools, game rooms and indoor tracks.

Activities & Programs

More than eight recreation program areas offer dynamic activities that support the wellness of all ages and abilities.

Recreation Job Opportunities

Denver Parks and Recreation is currently hiring for several positions. With an extensive schedule and an active mixed-generational, multi-cultural population of facility patrons, our centers provide opportunities to connect, develop, and recreate to all city residents. Join our team today!

Recreation Volunteer Opportunities

Recreation centers and programs utilize volunteers to coach, teach, support Special Olympics, and chaperone events. Bring completed application to your local center or email volunteers.recreation@denvergov.org with questions.

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Active Older Adults (AOA)

Adaptive Recreation

Aquatics

Arts & Culture

CityWide Sports

Fitness

Out of School Time & Special Events

Outdoor Recreation

Youth Sports

Memberships

Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR) Inclusion Philosophy:

DPR’s guiding principles provide Every Person in the city with equitable access to quality programs and amenities. We strive to enable everyone to participate in any activity offered by the Department. DPR strives to provide an environment that welcomes diversity and empowers communities to create a better place in which everyone can live and thrive. Inclusion support options are available for people with disabilities when registering for activities.

View the Recreation Customer Code of Conduct Policy(PDF, 4MB)

Interested in financial assistance through Denver Parks & Recreation? Email PLAY@denvergov.org for complete details.

Recreation centers follow the city's holiday closure schedule.