EVRPD has something for all By Estes Valley Recreation and Park District For the Trail-Gazette
he Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) is a taxing district in Estes Park that provides services and amenities to residents and guests. EVPRD offers a wide array of programming, activities and outdoor opportunities throughout the year for the entire family. EVRPD is committed to providing you high-quality diversified fitness, recreation, social and educational opportunities. Your expectations will be met with responsive service in a welcoming environment. By promoting recreation and wellness, we aim to enhance the quality of life for you and the community. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly impacted our operations, so please be aware that facility hours and offerings are subject to change as we navigate these uncertain times. However, we remain committed to our mission and will do our best to provide a wide range of recreational opportunities to the fullest – and safest – extent possible. The Estes Valley Community Center, located at 660 Community Drive, is a onestop recreation facility offering an indoor running track, weight room with free weights and selectorized machines, cardio equipment and group fitness room, multi-court gymnasium, classroom/party room and game room, lap pool (6 lanes, 25 yards), leisure pool with water slide, lazy river with interactive play features and even drop-in childcare while using the facility. In 2020, EVRPD is excited
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The kids pool area at the Estes Valley Recreation and Parks District Community Center.
to continue the management role of the Estes Park Campground at Mary’s Lake and the Estes Park Campground at East Portal. Staff is working hard to improve infrastructure, amenities, services, and your overall camping experience. If you are a returning guest to the campgrounds, we are looking forward to serving you again in the upcoming season.
which is home to a herd of elk that are active during elk calving and elk rut seasons, is a great place for a scenic and quick round of golf. Disc golf is also available at this location and growing in popularity each year. Whether playing traditional or disc golf, after playing you’ll still have plenty of time to explore the boundless recreational activities in the Estes Valley.
er patterns and demand. Bike rentals include a surrey-type pedal cart and cruiser bikes.
Marina store
The Lake Estes Marina Store is open from March through the end of October. The marina store sells fishing licenses, fishing supplies, snacks, beverages and sun products to make your day on or around the lake more enjoyable. There is a small beach area for sand play, volEVRPD operates two Lake Estes Marina leyball, horseshoes and picgolf courses within Access to the Lake Estes nic facilities, which makes Trail makes the marina a perEstes Park the marina a great experifect starting point for your The Estes Park 18-Hole ence for the entire family. bike, skate or walk around Golf Course offers a scenic Lake Estes. The Lake Estes Marina pavilion backdrop to a par 71 golf Marina offers boat rentals course. The golf course is The marina pavilion is an open-air pavilion adjacent to home to magnificent views of from one-passenger kayaks the marina by the shores of the Rocky Mountains. When to 10-passenger pontoon boats. There is also a boat Lake Estes. It boasts a specyou tee it up, you are surlaunching area. The marina tacular view of Longs Peak rounded by wildlife of all is generally open from May and is an ideal venue for shapes and sizes, with elk through early October. groups up to 120 people. The being the most prevalent. Depending on the weather pavilion is available to rent The course provides a fair between March and October. challenge to every skill level and when the docks are installed, boat rentals usually It can be rented for a half-day of golfer. or a full-day. Tables, chairs, The Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf start the first week of May. gas grills and electricity are Course incorporates the Big Operating hours are shortened in the spring and late available to use in the pavilThompson River on the last summer according to weath- ion for a fee. four holes. The course,
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