All Summer Long
Aspen Parks and Recreation Department
Aspen Parks and Recreation Department's goal is to ensure that your experience
related to any of our facilities, parks, trails or programs is the best possible.
Whether you are a long-time local, new to town, or just visiting, we have the
leisure experience for you.
More information on Aspen Parks and Recreation Department
Aspen Recreation Events
Aspen Cycling Criterium
| Location: |
Downtown Aspen |
| Date: |
May 18, 2008 |
| Start Time: |
9:00 am |
| Contact Information: |
970.544.4100 or
http://www.aspenrecreation.com/events/index.cfm
|
| Registration Cost: |
$20 Pre Registration
$30 Race Day Registration |
Criterium format road bike race on closed city streets of Aspen. Start 9am at
corner of Monarch & Hyman.
Fourth of July Skating Exhibition
| Location: |
Aspen Ice Garden |
| Date: |
July 4, 2008 |
| Start Time: |
2:00 pm |
| Contact Information: |
970.544.4116 or jennym@ci.aspen.co.us
|
| Admission Cost: |
FREE |
All skaters who are participants of the Aspen Skating School or the Aspen Summer
Skate program are eligible to participate in the annual Fourth of July Skating
Exhibition at the Aspen Ice Garden.
Aspen High Country SK8 Challenge
| Location: |
Skateboard Park next to Rio Grande Park |
| Date: |
July 26, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
970.920.5140
|
| Registration Fee: |
TBD |
A skateboard competition for all ages and all abilities.
Aspen Summer Skate Adult Week
| Location: |
Aspen Recreation Center |
| Date: |
August 4 - 8, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
970.544.4116 |
Surrounded by the splendors of the Rocky Mountains, the Aspen Summer Skate Adult Week has proven time and time again to be the skating experience of a lifetime. The combination of unique on and off ice classes combine the principle of solid, never-fail skating technique with new and different ways of accessing the "skater within." Enrollment is limited.
Aspen High Country Triathlon / Duathlon
| Location: |
Aspen |
| Date: |
August 16, 2008 |
| Start Time: |
7:00 am |
| Contact Information: |
970.920.5140 |
| Cost: |
$50 - $90 |
Swimming, Biking, Running! Presented in cooperation with the town of Avon, Colorado,
the race is part of the High Country Series. This multi-sport event consists of an
800-yard swim, 9-Mile bike (gaining 1,500 feet) and a 4-mile run in the Elk Mountain
range and the scenic Maroon Creek Valley. The ARC will serve as the transition/staging
area for the entire race.
Aspen Renewable Energy Day
| Location: |
Aspen |
| Date: |
August 22 - 23, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
970.948.9929 |
The mission of American Renewable Energy DAY (AREDAY) is to promote education and awareness of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies as practical solutions to global warming.
Founded in 2004, AREDAY works in partnership with Sustainable Settings, the City of Aspen, the Community Office for Resource Efficiency, Pitkin County, the Intertribal Council On Utility Policy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to:
- Promote public understanding and involvement in the local, regional and national efforts to reduce green house gas emissions that contribute to global warming and climate change.
- Identify, encourage and promote appropriate renewable energy development locally, regionally and nationally.
- Coordinate fundraising for selected AREDAY events.
- Supervise and ensure the completion of all AREDAY event projects.
- Foster cooperative and mutually productive relationships among the community and governmental agencies to accomplish the AREDAY mission.
29th Annual Vasque Golden Leaf Half Marathon
| Location: |
Aspen / Snowmass |
| Date: |
September 27, 2008 |
| Start Time: |
8:30 am |
| Contact Information: |
429.2093 or sandrad@ci.aspen.co.us
|
| Registration Cost: |
TBD |
Chosen by Trail Runner Magazine as one of "America's 14 most scenic races",
the Golden Leaf is one of the most beautiful foot races in the Rockies. This 13.3
mile half marathon traverses from Snowmass Village to the heart of Aspen on mountain
trails and roads at the height of Colorado's breathtaking fall colors.
The Golden Leaf is a part of Fall in Love with Aspen/Snowmass.
More information on Fall in Love with Aspen/Snowmass events and activities
Hockey Mountain High Adult Ice Hockey Tournament
| Location: |
Aspen Ice Garden and Lewis Ice Arena |
| Date: |
October 3 - 5, 2008 |
| Format: |
Men's division, women's division, open division,
recreational divisions, and novice divisions. |
| Registration Fee: |
TBD |
| Contact Information: |
429.2093 or sandrad@ci.aspen.co.us |
Snowmass Village Recreation Center
Whether you are in town for a day or are a year-round resident, we welcome you to the Town of Snowmass Village's recreation center. Our 9,000 square foot, first-class complex boasts a wide variety of activities for all ages and interests. The Recreation Center offers a complete selection of fitness equipment for you and your family to enjoy daily, weekly, monthly or annually. With a variety of activities and fitness classes, this is the place for your workout!
| Location: |
2835 Brush Creek Rd.
Snowmass Village, CO 81615 |
| Pool Operation Hours: |
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am - 7:30 pm |
| Recreation Center Hours: |
Monday - Friday: 5:30 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Contact Information: |
970.922.2240 or www.snowmassrecreation.com |
Package Information
For all-inclusive packages, including lodging, rodeo tickets, airfare, rental cars, or anything
else you may require, call one of our local vacation experts at
888.649.5982
, or e-mail
info@stayaspensnowmass.com to have a customized quote sent to you via e-mail.
