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2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide instagram.com/puebloparks facebook.com/puebloparks Letter from the Director Table of Contents The City of Pueblo Parks and Recreation Youth Sports...... 4-6 Department’s mission is to improve the The Rides at City Park...... 7 quality of life in the greater Pueblo community by providing quality, diverse recre- Pueblo Ice Arena...... 8-11 ation and leisure opportunities; safe, clean El Centro del Quinto Sol...... 12-13 and attractive park and recreation facilities; Tennis at City Park...... 14 partnerships that enhance opportunities and maximize resources; and investing in Aquatics...... 15 new and renovated parks and recreational Facility Rentals...... 16-17 facilities. Outdoor Recreation...... 20-21 Our partnerships include various youth Steven Meier City Parks and Trails Maps - Volunteer Program...... 22-23 sports organizations, Pueblo City Schools, Director City of Pueblo Golf Courses...... 24 Pueblo YMCA, Pueblo City-County Library Pueblo Motorsports Park...... 25 District, Pueblo Zoo, Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo, Mountain Park Environmental Center, Pueblo County, numerous Pueblo County Recreation...... 26 non-profit charitable organizations, valued volunteers and local SRDA - Senior Resource Development Agency...... 27 businesses to increase our outreach into our community. Pueblo Zoo...... 29 As we approach the fall and winter months, there are an Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo...... 30 abundance of activities and events of interest for all ages. Little Mountain Park Environmental Center...... 31 ghosts and goblins will be taking over City Park during our annual “Haunted Rides at City Park”, which will take place October 21-22. Mark your calendar for this spookily fun, special event for all ages! Pueblo Parks and Recreation would like to thank the businesses and organizations Kids can “hoop it up” by participating in our Lil’ Dribblers, Junior that helped fund this program guide with paid advertisements. Thank you! Hoopsters and Hoopster Elite Youth Basketball programs or they Place your ad in our next program guide today! Call (719) 553-2790 to can “hit the ice” and learn to skate at the Pueblo Ice Skating Acad- have your ad seen by more than 17,000 of our participants and guide readers! emy or just enjoy one of our many public skating sessions. The Friday Night Lazer Lights at the Pueblo Ice Arena is also an experience not to be missed! We are actively seeking sponsors and grant opportunities as Our Mission alternative forms of funding our programs and elevate levels of Pueblo Parks IMPROVE OUR QUALITY OF LIFE by offering: our services. One of our exciting 2016-2017 campaign goals is to seek $10,000 in sponsorships to obtain a bigger movie screen for • Quality, diverse recreation and leisure opportunities. our popular summer series Movies in the Park. • Safe, clean and attractive parks and recreation facilities. These are just a few examples of our commitment to improving • New and renovated parks and recreation facilities. the quality park and recreation experiences for our citizens and visitors to our community. • Partnerships to enhance opportunities and maximize resources. Please take advantage of the many programs we offer, the events we host, the trails, parks and open spaces. Remember, we are here to provide quality of life enhancing opportunities and experiences for you and your entire family! Pueblo City Council Sincerely,

Steven Meier Steve Nawrocki Ed Brown Bob Schilling Ray Aguilera Lori Winner Chris Nicoll Larry Atencio Director of Pueblo Parks and Recreation President Vice President District 1 District 4 Representative-at-Large Representative-at-Large District 2 Representative-at-Large District 3 Representative Representative Representative Director of Planning and Community Development Representative 2 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide · Pueblo Parks and Recreation Pueblo Parks and Recreation, 800 Goodnight Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81005 Email: [email protected] Website: www.puebloparks.us Facebook: puebloparks Sports/Team Information: www.teamsideline.com/pueblo

Directory Staff Directory Administrative Office...... (719) 553-2790 Steven Meier, Director El Centro del Quinto Sol Recreation Center...... (719) 553-2949 Mike Sexton, Assistant Director City Park Tennis Clubhouse...... (719) 553-2953 Mary Beth Roth, Marketing Program Coordinator Terry Swarbrick, Graphic Design/Photography The Rides at City Park...... (719) 553-2952 Lee Carstensen, Parks Supervisor Golf Courses Mike Taft, Park Caretaker, Senior Elmwood Golf Course...... (719) 561-4946 John Armijo, Park Caretaker, Senior Walking Stick Golf Course...... (719) 553-1180 Nathaniel Evans, Volunteer Coordinator Adrian Telles, Recreation Supervisor Graffiti Hotline...... (719) 553-2501 Meagan Chapman, Recreation Coordinator-Sports Ice Arena Main Box Office...... (719) 553-2730 Loren Long, Senior Leader Mountain Park Environmental Center...... (719) 485-4444 Dillon Sprague, Recreation Coordinator-Aquatics Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo...... (719) 549-2414 Beau Fresquez, Recreation Coordinator-Tennis Lindsay Smith, Recreation Coordinator-Camp Pueblo Motorsports Park...... (719) 584-7223 Debbie Acosta, Recreation Coordinator-Rides at City Park Pueblo Zoo...... (719) 561-1452 Jessica Plascencia, Recreation Coordinator-El Centro del Quinto Sol Park Ranger Hotline...... (719) 553-2700 Richard Hubler, Recreation Coordinator-Concessions Senior Resource Development Agency (SRDA)...... (719) 545-8900 Lisa Sonnenfeld, Special Permits Harvey Norris, Ice Arena Manager PUEBLO COUNTY Daphne Artichoker, Recreation Coordinator-Ice Arena Pueblo County Parks and Recreation...... (719) 583-6002 Shane Douglas, Ice Skating Instructor Fulton Heights Recreation Center...... (719) 583-4997 Desert Hawk Golf Course...... (719) 547-2280 AVOID THE LINE McHarg Park Community Center...... (719) 947-4180 REGISTER ONLINE! Runyon Sports Complex...... (719) 583-6195 1. Visit our home page at www.puebloparks.us. 2. Click on REGISTER ONLINE! REGISTER Swim America...... (719) 251-9397 In top right corner ONLINE! 3. From this screen you have three choices: facebook.com/puebloparks · Sign in (Existing accounts) · Create account (New accounts) · Search instagram.com/puebloparks Once you are logged into your account, choose the program you would like to register for and add it to your cart. Pueblo Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel or postpone any programs or events as needed. Pueblo Parks and Recreation · 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide 3 Youth Sports 800 Goodnight Ave., Pueblo, CO 81005 • (719) 553-2790 • www.pueblo.us/youthsports puebloparks

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Do you want to be a mentor to children? Become a volunteer coach! Register now to become a volunteer coach! Be a positive role model and have a profound impact on a child today. Sign up as a volunteer coach and influence the children in our community for years to come. We will be seeking volunteer coaches for all youth sports. Please do not delay. Head coaches are required to complete all paperwork prior to the coaches meeting date(s). Assistant coaches may register throughout the season (teams are limited to two assistant coaches). Meagan Chapman Visit our website at www.pueblo.us/youthsports. All coaches must turn in a Recreation Coordinator background check, coach certification test, concussion test and attend a mandatory (719) 553-2780 coaches meeting. Coaches will be notified by email if selected to coach. Final [email protected] approval of volunteer coaches is contingent on the outcome of the background Meagan began working for Pueblo Parks check and is at the sole discretion of the Pueblo Parks and Recreation Department. and Recreation in 2005. She has worked her way up to Recreation Coordinator A $30 credit will be awarded to all volunteer head coaches at the end of the - Sports. She enjoys hiking, golfing, season. The credit can be used for any future Pueblo Parks and Recreation fishing, playing almost every sport youth sports program! available, volunteering and traveling. Visit www.pueblo.us/youthsports for information. 4 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide · Pueblo Parks and Recreation Youth Sports 800 Goodnight Ave., Pueblo, CO 81005 • (719) 553-2790 • www.pueblo.us/youthsports puebloparks Lil' Dribblers Youth Co-ed Basketball League Girls' and Boys' Hoopsters Elite Competitive League Lil’ Dribblers provides youth participants an introduction to the Hoopsters Elite provides teams the opportunity to play in a game. They will learn basic skills and teamwork. Lil’ Dribblers is competitive setting. The league is designed to teach advanced geared towards participants ages 4 to 8. The league will run for six skill development and good sportsmanship in a competitive weeks. The first week will be a clinic and the following five weeks environment. The games will be held at Pueblo City Schools. Teams will be games. Players have the option to request a coach or register are responsible for their own uniforms. Participants must register as an individual and teams will be randomly selected. as a team and provide proof of grade at the time of registration. Roncalli Middle School, 4202 Highway 78, 81005 Certified officials will officiate games. Age divisions ��Boys and girls, 4-5 and 6-8 Girls' division ��Grades 3-5 and 6-8 Season...... November 5-December 17, 2016 Season...... November 5-December 17, 2016 Registration...... September 5-October 7, 2016 Registration �� September 5-October 7, 2016 Late registration ��October 8-October 16, 2016 Late registration ��October 8-October 16, 2016 Fee ��$40 Fee ��$85 Late fee ��$10 Late fee ��$10 Coach’s meeting: Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 6:00pm Coach’s meeting: Thursday, October 27, 2016, 6:00pm City Park Annex, 3900 Nuckolls Ave. 81005 City Park Annex, 3900 Nuckolls Ave. 81005 Clinic and games will be on Saturdays. Games will be on Saturdays. Clinic location: TBD Boys' division ��Grades 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8 Includes FREE t-shirt for uniform! Season �� January 7-March 4, 2017 Registration �� October 3-November 4, 2016 Late registration ��November 5-November 13, 2016 Junior Hoopsters Youth Co-ed Basketball League Fee ��$85 Junior Hoopsters provides youth participants the opportunity Late fee ��$10 to expand on their knowledge of the game. They will continue Coach’s meeting: Thursday, December 15, 2016, 6:00pm to practice fundamentals of the game while learning how to run City Park Annex, 3900 Nuckolls Ave. 81005 basic game plans. There will also be a continued emphasis on Games will be on Saturdays. the importance of team play, good sportsmanship and FUN! The games will be held at Pueblo City Schools. No tournament will be Per City of Pueblo policy, teams that reserve their own practice gyms, outside of the allotted held. Players have the option to request a coach or register as an official staffed practices, are NOT allowed to utilize the City of Pueblo’s liability insurance individual and the teams will be randomly selected. and must purchase their own. Roncalli Middle School, 4202 Highway 78, 81005 Leagues ��Grades 3-4 and 5-6 Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge The Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge provides students the chance to Season...... January 7-March 4, 2017 test their skills on fundamental basketball skills. This FREE program Registration...... October 3-November 4, 2016 will provide a unique opportunity for children to participate in a fun Late registration...... November 5-November 13, 2016 and exciting event. Participants have the opportunity to advance Fee ��$60 from the local competition to the sectional and then to state finals. Late fee ��$10 Pueblo YMCA, 3200 Spaulding Ave. 81008 Coach’s meeting: Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 6:00pm December 3, 2016 ��9:00am City Park Annex, 3900 Nuckolls Ave. 81005 Ages...... 6-13 years (as of 04/30/17) Games will be on Saturdays. Registration ��November 1-December 9, 2016 Includes FREE t-shirt for uniform! Register: Pueblo Parks and Recreation Office 800 Goodnight Ave. 81005, (719) 553-2790 Cost ��FREE Preregistration is required. No registration day of event. at www.pueblo.us/youthsports or call (719) 553-2790. Proud sponsor of Pueblo Parks & Recreation youth sports. Pueblo Parks and Recreation · 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide 5 Youth Sports 800 Goodnight Ave., Pueblo, CO 81005 • (719) 553-2790 • www.pueblo.us/youthsports puebloparks Lil’ Sluggers Co-ed Youth T-ball Lil’ Sluggers develops the primary baseball skills of hitting, base running, fielding, throwing and a basic understanding of the fundamental rules. The program is co-ed and is non-competitive. Parental involvement is highly encouraged. Stauter Field, 601 E. Abriendo Ave. 81004 Season...... June 5-July 10, 2017 Age divisions...... 4-5 and 6-8 Registration...... March 1-April 14, 2017 Late registration...... April 15-April 23, 2017 Registration will not be accepted after late registration deadline. Fee ��$40 Late fee ��$10 Registration includes FREE t-shirt! Coaches meetings: Tuesday, May 16 or Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 6:00pm. City Park Annex, 3900 Nuckolls Ave. 81005 Six week season; inclement weather may affect season dates. Adult Softball 800 Goodnight Ave., Pueblo, CO 81005 • (719) 553-2790 • www.pueblo.us/adultsports puebloparks Summer 2017 we will be offering four (4) adult softball divisions. All divisions will play an eight week season with a tournament to follow. Inclement weather may affect season dates. Individuals wishing to play that are not attached to a team may be placed on a free-agent list by contacting the Pueblo Parks and Recreation Office at (719) 553-2790. Divisions: Men’s Lower, Men’s Upper Game days and location: Co-ed Lower and Co-ed Upper Mondays...... Men’s Lower, City Park Fields 3 & 4 Tuesdays...... Men’s Upper, City Park Fields 3 & 4 Season...... June 5-July 24, 2017 Wednesdays...... Co-ed Lower, City Park Fields 3 & 4 End of season tournament ��July 31-August 3, 2017 Thursdays...... Co-ed Upper, City Park Fields 3 & 4 Registration...... March 1-April 30, 2017 Fridays...... Make up games Late registration ��May 1- May 12, 2017 Game days are subject to change. Fee ��$450 Captain’s meeting: Wednesday, May 31 and Friday, June 2, 2017 at 6:00pm. Late fee ��$25 City Park Annex, 3900 Nuckolls Ave. 81005 There is a minimum of six teams per division and a maximum of 16 teams per division. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis until leagues are full or registration concludes.

at www.pueblo.us/adultsports or call (719) 553-2790.

6 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide · Pueblo Parks and Recreation The Rides at City Park 3425 Nuckolls Ave., Pueblo, CO 81005 • (719) 553-2796 • www.pueblo.us/rides puebloparks Opening Memorial Day Weekend Friday, May 26, 2017 through Monday, May 29, 2017 5:00pm-9:00pm Regular Season Tuesday, May 30, 2017 through Sunday, August 27, 2017 Regular Hours The Haunted Rides Closed Mondays Tuesday-Thursday at City Park 6:00pm-9:00pm Friday, October 21, 2016 Friday-Sunday 5:00pm-8:00pm 5:00pm-9:00pm Closing Weekend Saturday, October 22, 2016 Friday, August 25, 2017 4:00pm-8:00pm through Sunday, August 27, 2017 & 5:00pm-9:00pm Wear your Halloween costumes and join us for a safe, enjoyable trick-or-treating event for all ages. If you dare, take a haunted train ride where ghosts and goblins wander our eerie Horseshoe Lake. Each ride will present the kids with treats and maybe a trick or two. Sponsored by West Mountain Dental

Debbie Acosta Recreation Coordinator (719) 553-2796 [email protected] Debbie has been working with Pueblo Parks and Recreation since January 2010. Deb enjoys riding the historic train around Horseshoe Lake in City Park.

Pueblo Parks and Recreation · 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide 7 Public Ice Skating Sessions Ice skating sessions are for the general public. Beginners, recreational skaters, hockey players and figure skaters can enjoy skating during this time. There will not be any hockey sticks, pucks or figure skating jumps and spins allowed during these sessions. Mondays...... 5:00pm-7:00pm Tuesdays...... 3:15pm-5:15pm Thursdays...... 3:15pm-5:15pm Fridays...... 12:45pm-2:45pm $3 per skater, includes skates Friday Night Lazer Lights Saturday Sessions 7:30pm-9:30pm November 5, 2016- April 29, 2017 Every Friday night, experience a surreal display of light and sound with the 12:00pm-2:00pm and 6:30pm-8:30pm ice arena's Lazer Light system! Glide around the rink to your favorite music $3 students, $4 adults and $4 skate rental as the beams dance in the air through the wispy fog. $6 per skater Punch cards available! $35 includes ten (10) admissions, College Night ten (10) skate rentals and five (5) free visits. Every Monday Night • 5:00pm-7:00pm • Year-round FREE skating session with valid college ID. Want to See Your Advertisement in the Arena?

Daphne Artichoker Recreation Coordinator (719) 553-2734 Pueblo Ice Arena Closures [email protected] August 26-September 5, 2016 Daphne began working at the ice Monday, October 31, 2016 arena nine years ago as a skate Call coach. Her joy is being a wife, a Thursday, November 24, 2016 mom and a hockey player. She is a ( ) member of the co-ed hockey team Sunday, December 25, 2016 719 553-2730 and a traveling women’s league. Monday, December 26, 2016 She believes Pueblo Ice Arena is for more information! one of the finest arenas in the state December 30, 2016-January 1, 2017 www.coolicepueblo.com and takes pride in her work, helping others to believe the same. Sunday, April 16, 2017 facebook.com/puebloicearena

8 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide · Pueblo Parks and Recreation Adult Hockey Drop-in Hockey Adult Hockey Leagues and Teams Drop-in hockey is a group of players All adult leagues start in the fall and run until the spring. dividing into teams and playing Contact leagues for more information. a non-scored, non-officiated and Pueblo Men’s Hockey League self-monitored game. Full gear is http://pueblomenshockeyleague.org/ required, including cage or visor on helmet. Pueblo Women’s Hockey League Year-round facebook.com/pueblowomenshockey 18 years old and up (719) 553-2734 Fridays, 10:45am-12:15pm Pueblo Adult Co-ed Novice Hockey League $10 per skater; goalies are FREE (719) 553-2734 Youth Hockey Stick and Puck Youth Pueblo County Hornets Stick and Puck is practice time for shooting, skating and passing High School Hockey Team skills. All abilities and levels are welcome. Games and scrimmages Pueblo Ice Arena is home to the are not allowed during this time. Full gear is required including Pueblo County Hornets High School cage or visor on helmet. Everyone on the ice must pay, including hockey team. Players from all Pueblo coaches and parents. 4-13 years old County high schools represent Pueblo in the Colorado High School Activities Sundays, 4:30pm-5:30pm • October 2, 2016-April 30, 2017 Association. $8 per skater; goalies are FREE For schedule and more information, visit www.hometeamsonline.com.

The Pueblo Ice Arena is proud to host games for Colorado Springs Pueblo Youth Hockey Association Amateur Hockey Associations Pueblo Youth Hockey Association (PYHA), a non-profit youth Colorado Cup Tournament hockey program, offers hockey for kids 18 years old and under. The December 29, 2016-January 1, 2017 mission of PYHA is to promote competitive youth hockey in the Pueblo community. PYHA will develop a program, which stresses Presidents’ Day Tournament yearly improvement and advancement in areas of individual February 17, 2017-February 20, 2017 skills and team play. The program builds self-esteem, discipline Youth hockey tournaments of all levels, with and character of our Pueblo youth, while emphasizing positive teams from all over the United States and the sportsmanship. Contact PYHA directly for more information world. and registration at www.pyha.pucksystems.com. Open to the public; FREE admission. Pueblo Parks and Recreation · 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide 9 Pueblo Ice Arena 100 N. Grand Ave., Pueblo, CO 81003 • (719) 553-2730 • www.coolicepueblo.com puebloicearena Pueblo Ice Skating Academy School Groups and Field Trips The Learn to Skate USA lessons are group lessons designed by US Looking for a fun, healthy field trip? Figure Skating and endorsed by US Speed Skating and USA Hockey. Come to the Pueblo Ice Arena. Ice skating The progressive curriculum offers support and guidance for those is a great time and has a long list of healthy taking their first steps on the ice and those who are working to benefits which include: master more advanced techniques. For skaters 4 years old and up including adults, lessons are eight weeks and each session lasts 30 • Lifetime sport minutes. Lesson time will be determined at the time of registration. • Great exercise Students must be registered by the Monday before the session • Develops motor skills starts. We recommend skaters 6 and under wear helmets. • Builds self-esteem and confidence Fee: new skaters $80 • returning students $70 Located in the heart of downtown Pueblo, join us for skating fun, Upcoming Sessions then walk to El Pueblo History Museum, Pueblo Riverwalk, Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center, Buell Children’s Museum and January 4-February 22, 2017...... Register by January 2, 2017 much more. March1-April 26, 2017...... Register by February 27, 2017 May 3-June 28, 2017...... Register by May 1, 2017 Field trips are available year-round for any type of group. Arrange- ments must be made in advance. To accommodate large groups For more information on Pueblo Ice Skating Academy lessons or during a regular public sessions, please make prior arrangements. private ice skating lessons, contact Shane Douglas at (719) 553-2732. Please call (719) 553-2734 for more information. Home School Day Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30am-12:00pm or 12:30pm-2:00pm • $3 per skater Home school field trip day is for all students and their families looking for a healthy, fun activity. Open Second Thursday of every month Concessions during events September 8, 2016-May 11, 2017 Come enjoy nachos, pizza, sandwiches, popcorn, candy, chips, 12:30pm-2:00pm • $3 per skater canned pop, hot and cold tea, a variety of coffees, Monster Energy® drinks, orange juice, apple juice and more! Birthday Parties Have your party your way! You bring the food, drink and deco- rations. Concessions are open during all public skating sessions. Party package includes: party room for two hours during any public session, 15 admissions and skate rentals. Deposit is required at the time of reservation. Parties are not Sponsorship Opportunities allowed in arena without reserving - Best advertising value a party room. There is no charge for - Support local youth sports and clubs non-skating party guests. For more - Reach thousands of customers information, call (719) 553-2730. Fee: $130 • deposit $65 Call Harvey or Daphne at (719) 553-2730 today for more details! at www.coolicepueblo.com or call (719) 553-2730.

10 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide · Pueblo Parks and Recreation Special Events Halloween Scary Skate Whirl and twirl through the ghosts and goblins during the ice arena's scary skate. Enjoy candy and family fun. Wear your best costume for the costume contest to win a FREE birthday party package. Saturday, October 29, 2016 • 12:00pm-2:00pm • $2 per skater Thanksgiving Break November 21-26, 2016 • $3 per skater Monday...... 5:00pm-7:00pm Tuesday...... 12:45pm-2:45pm and 3:15pm-5:15pm Thanksgiving, November 24, 2016...... Closed Friday...... 12:45pm-2:45pm Pueblo Figure Skating Club Holiday Ice Show Friday Night Lazer Lights, $6...... 7:30pm-9:30pm Saturday, December 10, 2016 For more information, call (719) 553-2730. Holiday Celebration Holiday season is underway! Nothing is more festive than holiday ice Christmas Break Skate skating. Spend the afternoon with your family on the ice followed December 19-24, 2016 • $3 per skater by the Parade of Lights. Monday...... 5:00pm-7:00pm Saturday, November 26, 2016 Tuesday...... 12:45pm-2:45pm and 3:15pm-5:15pm 12:00pm-2:00pm and 3:00pm-5:00pm • $2 per skater Thursday...... 12:45pm-2:45pm and 3:15pm-5:15pm Friday...... 12:45pm-2:45pm Skate with Santa Friday Night Lazer Lights, $6...... 7:30pm-9:30pm Enjoy a jolly time with Santa himself. Have a cookie and cocoa, then skate with Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas! Christmas Eve Skate Saturday, December 10, 2016 • 12:00pm-2:00pm • $2 per skater Saturday, December 24, 2016 12:00pm-2:00pm • $3 per skater Spring Break Skate March 20-25, 2017 • $3 per skater Monday...... 5:00pm-7:00pm Tuesday...... 12:45pm-2:45pm and 3:15pm-5:15pm Thursday...... 12:45pm-2:45pm and 3:15pm-5:15pm Friday...... 12:45pm-2:45pm Friday Night Lazer Lights, $6...... 7:30pm-9:30pm Saturday...... 12:00pm-2:00pm and 6:15pm-8:15pm $3 students; $4 adults and $4 skate rental Skate with the Easter Bunny Hop on over to the arena and enjoy coloring, candy and ice skating with the Easter Bunny. Saturday, April 15, 2017 • 12:00pm-2:00pm • $2 per skater Pueblo Parks and Recreation · 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide 11 El Centro del Quinto Sol 609 E. 6th St., Pueblo, CO 81001 • (719) 553-2949 • www.pueblo.us/elcentro ElCentrodelQuintoSol Hours of Operation August 22, 2016-June 5, 2017 Mondays-Thursday...... 3:00pm-8:30pm Activities Friday...... 2:00pm-8:30pm Zumba Saturday...... 12:00pm-6:00pm Don’t just stand there, bust a move! Sunday...... Closed Monday-Thursday...... 5:30pm-6:30pm All programs offered are FREE and for all ages, unless otherwise noted. All children under 6 must Arts and Crafts be accompanied by an adult. Being creative is not a hobby; it’s a way of life! Monday-Thursday...... 5:00pm-7:00pm All activity dates and times are subject to change due to volunteer availability. Please call for our latest information. Friday...... 4:00pm-6:00pm Open Gym Make all your swishes come true! Monday-Thursday Ages 13 and under...... 3:00pm-5:15pm Monday-Thursday Ages14 and older...... 6:30pm-8:30pm Friday...... 2:00pm-8:30pm Saturday...... 12:00pm-5:45pm Fitness Games No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch! Tuesday and Thursday...... 5:30pm-6:30pm Sports Power Hour Sports do not build character; they reveal it! Monday and Wednesday...... 5:30pm-6:30pm X-Games All good things are wild and free! Friday...... 5:30pm-6:30pm Colorado State University-Pueblo Learning Center Jessica Plascencia El Centro del What we learn becomes part of who we are! Recreation Coordinator Tutoring available (719) 553-2950 Quinto Sol Monday-Thursday...... 3:00pm-5:00pm [email protected] Friday...... 2:00pm-4:00pm Jessica has been employed at El Centro Closures del Quinto Sol Recreation Center for September 5, 2016 Family Movie Night the past eight years. She has served as the Recreation Coordinator for the October 31, 2016 Share memories together! last four years. El Centro del Quinto Sol November 24 and 25, 2016 Friday...... 6:00pm-8:00pm has become her second home. She will continue to strive to make El Centro December 24-26 and 31, 2016 Our monthly activities schedule is available at: del Quinto Sol a better place for the January 1, 2017 community. www.pueblo.us/elcentro. 12 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide · Pueblo Parks and Recreation Other Activities Activity Center...... Happiness is a state of activity! Computer Lab...... Get your tech on! Board Games...... Pull out a board and don't be bored! Karaoke...... Sing your heart out! Beginner's Tennis...... Strive for progress, not perfection! Clap and Seek...... Hear the clap; avoid the trap! Spelling Bee Contests...... Raise the bar each time you succeed! Insane Work Out...... Train insane or remain the same! Event Rentals Community Room Tables and chairs are provided. No kitchen facilities are available other than a sink. Restrooms are located on the same floor. Special Events Capacity 55 Winter Coat Drive Multi-purpose Room September 1-30, 2016 Available for special presentations or meetings. Tables and chairs Coats accepted during hours of operation. provided. Restrooms are located on the same floor. Capacity 65. Fee per hour �� $20 Coat Giveaway Fee five (5) hours �� $85 Saturday, October 1, 2016 • 12:00pm-2:00pm Refundable deposit �� $50 One coat per person! Rentals are available during hours of operation. El Centro’s Twisted Chambers Call (719) 553-2949 for available dates! Sunday, October 30, 2016 • 6:00pm-8:30pm Haunted house! Wear your Halloween costume! Volunteers needed! Contact Jessica at (719) 553-2950 or [email protected]. Toy Drive Monday, November 2, 2016-December 16, 2016 Toys accepted during hours of operation. Holiday Party Saturday, December 17, 2016 • 1:00pm-3:00pm Children must be present to receive a gift! El Centro del Quinto Sol Skate Park The new state-of-the-art $2.5 million skate park features rails, bowls Easter Celebration and a street course. Practice or test your skills at southern Colorado’s Saturday, April 15, 2017 • 12:00pm-2:00pm premier skate park! Not a skater? Families can enjoy the new festival Children’s Easter egg hunt! plaza, amphitheater and access to renovated trails and beach area Ages 13 and under on Fountain Creek! Pueblo Parks and Recreation · 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide 13 Tennis at City Park 330 S. City Park Ave. 81005 • (719) 553-2790 • www.pueblo.us/tennis tennisatcitypark Fall/Winter/Spring hours: October 1, 2016-April 30, 2017 8:00am-3:00pm weather permitting Fee: FREE Restrooms and lights are unavailable during winter hours. Beau Fresquez Recreation Coordinator City Park Tennis Complex is a year-round facility and has 17 outdoor courts. Restrooms (719) 553-2800 and lighting are available during the summer season only. Home courts of the [email protected] Colorado State University-Pueblo men’s and women’s tennis teams, the City Park Beau is in his fourth summer as the Tennis Complex hosts a variety of tournaments to include: Pueblo Chieftain’s Paper tennis coordinator. He is a graduate of CSU-P, and majored in Exercise Cup, Boy’s and Girl’s 4A High School Regional and State Tournaments and many others. Science, Health Promotion and During the summer months, various levels of tennis lessons and clinics are offered. Recreation. Beau enjoys competing in international tennis tournaments and mentoring Pueblo's budding Court and tournament sponsorship opportunities are available. tennis players. Call for details.

Explore! Discover! Looking for a Play! Summer Job? • Camp Staﬀ • Lifeguards • Ride Operators • Concessions • Cashiers • Sports & more! Set-up your application account and job interest notiication. Visit our website at www.pueblo.us/summercamp www.pueblo.us/jobs facebook.com/GoodnightSummerCamp and click on ”Apply Online” Application periods for most summer employment occur from mid-February to mid-March.

14 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide · Pueblo Parks and Recreation Aquatics 800 Goodnight Ave., Pueblo, CO 81005 • (719) 553-2790 • www.pueblo.us/aquatics puebloparks Lifeguards Wanted Lifeguard Certification Class Apply to be a lifeguard for the Space is limited. Fee: $130 2017 summer season! Description: This certification class is for anyone wanting to be a We will teach you valuable skills for life, enhance your fitness and lifeguard. After the successful completion of the class, you will be enable you to train and work with an elite group committed to certified in the following: Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid and Emergency serving the public and saving lives. As a lifeguard, you can work Oxygen. upwards of 40 hours per week with a decent hourly rate. Pools Pre-requisites: Must be at least 16 years of age by 04/30/2017; open Memorial Day weekend and close Labor Day weekend. must apply to be a lifeguard with the Pueblo Parks and Recreation Not certified as a lifeguard? We offer two lifeguard certification department prior to class start date; swim 100 yards (4 lengths) of the classes in April. We encourage you to apply to be a lifeguard front crawl without stopping; tread water for one minute without the before the application deadline and indicate on your application use of hands; and retrieve a 10Ib object from the bottom of the pool. that you are enrolled in a lifeguard certification class. Class 1: April 7-9, 2017 To apply, you must be: 16 years of age by 4/30/17; and certified as When: Friday 5:00pm-9:00pm; Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm a lifeguard or enrolled in a lifeguard certification class. We accept Location: City Park Annex, 3900 Nuckolls Ave. 81005 any lifeguard certification. Registration: February 20-March 31, 2017 Class 2: April 28-30, 2017 Application dates: When: Friday 5:00pm-9:00pm; Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm February 20-April 23, 2017 Location: City Park Annex, 3900 Nuckolls Ave. 81005 To apply, go to www.pueblo.us/jobs. Registration: February 20-April 21, 2017

Lifeguard Re-Certification Class Space is limited. Fee: $50 Description: This certification class is for anyone with a lifeguard certification that is about to expire or has recently expired. After the successful completion of the class, you will be certified in the following: Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen. Pre-requisites: Have a current or recently expired lifeguard 2016 Pups at the Pool certification; must be at least 16 years of age by 04/30/2017; must There is no better way to spend the Dillon Sprague apply to be a lifeguard with the Pueblo Parks and Recreation last day of the pool season than Recreation Coordinator department prior to class start date; swim 100 yards (4 lengths) of the to let your pup join in on the fun (719) 553-2802 front crawl without stopping; tread water for one minute without the to enjoy the water and make new [email protected] use of hands; and retrieve a 10Ib object from the bottom of the pool. friends! Humans may swim with Dillon is an aquatics enthusiast and pilot Class 1: May 5-7, 2017 their pup after signing a waiver. We who studied management, marketing, and technology at Colorado State When: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm ask that you do not bring your dog University. After years of working his Location: City Park Annex, 3900 Nuckolls Ave. 81005 if they are aggressive or in heat. way up through the Pueblo Parks and Registration: February 20-April 28, 2017 City Park Pool Recreation department he eventually became the coordinator for the Aquatics Class 2: May 16-18, 2017 Sunday, August 28, 2016 program. He lists music, health and When: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm 10:00am-2:00pm wellness, flying and traveling among Location: City Park Annex, 3900 Nuckolls Ave. 81005 Fee: $5 per dog; humans FREE his myriad of interests. Registration: February 20-May 11, 2017 Pueblo Parks and Recreation · 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide 15 Facility Reservations 800 Goodnight Ave., Pueblo, CO 81005 • (719) 553-2790 • www.puebloparks.us puebloparks Pavilion and Park Reservations Call or stop by today to make your reservations! Permits and reservations may be obtained in person at the Pueblo Parks and Recreation Administrative Office located in City Park at 800 Goodnight Ave. 81005 or by phone at (719) 553-2790. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, excluding holidays. Have your party with us! Featured Pavilions Centennial Rotary 43 Pavilion 3445 Nuckolls Ave. 81005 Outdoor covered pavilion with lights and electricity - capacity 100 All day reservation fee (6:00am-10:00pm): $100 Refundable damage deposit: $100 Full payment (fee and deposit) is due at the time of reservation.

George L. Williams City Park Design Area Bessemer Park Pavilion Outdoor Pavilion Mineral Palace Park Pavilion 800 Goodnight Ave. 81005 810 Goodnight Ave. 81005 1600 N. Santa Fe Ave. 81003 715 Central Ave. 81004 Indoor hall with electricity and restrooms - capacity 300 Call today to reserve your pavilion, shelter or wedding venue! Fee: $130 for four (4) hours Rock and English Garden Wedding Sites Each additional hour �� $35 Celebrate your special day in the All day reservation...... $260 beauty of Mineral Palace Park! (6:00am-10:00pm) Bridge Area Refundable damage deposit: $175 Rock and English Garden Full payment (fee and deposit) is due at Main Display Area the time of reservation. Bridge Area Rose Garden Park Permits - Permits will be required to reserve all covered pavilions, shelters and wedding venues located in city parks. Permits are also required in designated grassy areas of City Park and Bessemer Park for groups of 30 or more people. Grassy areas located in Mineral Palace Park and other non-designated areas are on a first-come, first-served basis. Permitted parties take precedence over non-permitted parties. 16 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide · Pueblo Parks and Recreation 3425 Nuckolls Ave., Pueblo, CO 81005 • (719) 553-2796 • www.pueblo.us/rides puebloparks

Add a bounce house or two for more party fun! Only $50 bounce house! per

Corporate and Private Party Rentals Deluxe Caboose Package 3425 Nuckolls Ave. 81005 307 S. City Park Ave. 81005 Reserve The Rides at City Park for your next corporate function, Kick back and relax while the party host sets up, organizes games, church picnic or customer appreciation event. Amenities include ex- serves food and cleans up after the party. Amenities include direct clusive access to the rides including C.W. Parker #72 historic carousel access to caboose area, outdoor seating for up to 56, microwave, and a covered pavilion in an enclosed area. refrigerator, picnic tables and grills. Parties may begin anytime Reservations start Monday, February 6-Friday, August 11, 2017 between 4:00pm-7:00pm and conclude by 9:00pm. Access to the Rentals are available Monday, May 22-Sunday, August 27, 2017 ride area is only available during regular business hours. Alcohol is Fee: $625 for minimum two hour rental not allowed. Additional hours: $310 per hour Reservations start Monday, February 6-Friday, August 11, 2017 Non-profit fee: $475 for minimum two hour rental Rentals available Friday, May 26-Sunday, August 27, 2017 Additional hours: $235 per hour Fee: $150 for minimum two hour rental Additional hours: $50 per hour Package includes: Party host 15 place settings 15 invitations 175 ride tickets Caboose Rentals 307 S. City Park Ave. 81005 Amenities include direct access to caboose area, outdoor seating for Pavilion Party up to 56, microwave, refrigerator, picnic tables and grills. All rentals 3425 Nuckolls Ave. 81005 must conclude by 9:00pm. Access to the ride area is only available Pavilion party includes 175 ride tickets and is available for rental during regular business hours. Alcohol is not allowed. during regular ride hours only. Amenities include a reserved shaded Reservations start Monday, February 6-Friday, Sept.15, 2017 area, outdoor seating for up to 50, including accessible pathways. Rentals are available Saturday, April 1-Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 The party may bring in food and non-alcoholic beverages; however Fee: $100 for minimum two hour rental no grills will be allowed inside the fenced area. Deposit: $50 Reservations start Monday, February 6-Friday, August 11, 2017 Additional hours: $50 per hour Rentals available Friday, May 26-Sunday, August 27, 2017 Fee: $80 for minimum two hour rental Additional details available at Additional hours: $25 per hour www.pueblo.us/rides. All reservations must be made a minimum of two weeks in advance of rental date. Access to the ride area and ticket redemption for all rentals, with the exception of corporate and private party rentals, are during regular season dates and hours only. Inclement weather, such as lightning, for any rentals within the premises of The Rides at City Park may require evacuation of ALL patrons. Pueblo Parks and Recreation · 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide 17 18 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide · Pueblo Parks and Recreation Pueblo Parks and Recreation · 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide 19 Outdoor Recreation 800 Goodnight Ave., Pueblo, CO 81005 • (719) 553-2790 • www.puebloparks.us puebloparks

Bocce Grab a few friends, your Pallino, and Bocce for a round of Bocce (pronounced: botch-ee) on the courts located northeast of the fountain past the main entrance of City Park. Bocce is a great activity for all ages and abilities. The rules of Bocce can be found at www.bocce.org. The Bocce courts are open year-round. Photo courtesy of John Obrin

City Park Dog Park Sgt. Blake A. Harris Skate Park Colorado Lottery Colorado Lottery Starburst Award Winner Starburst Award Winner Pueblo's only dog park is located on 2.5 acres in City Park and includes a fenced in area for small dogs, water fountains, Home of the AMR Safety Jam, the 20,000 sq. ft. picnic tables, a shade structure, shade trees, benches and park is located in City Park and includes a three- restrooms. Please bring your own waste bags and clean up layered bowl, concrete benches and landscaping after your dog. accommodating skaters and bikers of all skill levels.

Disc Golf Colorado Lottery Starburst Award Winner The City Park Disc Golf course attracts disc golf enthusiasts from all over Colorado. Established in 1978, City Park Disc Golf Course is located northeast of City Park Pool parking area.

20 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide · Pueblo Parks and Recreation Arboretum Pueblo is a Tree City USA community! Test your knowledge with a walk through the arboretum. Brochures are available at the Pueblo Parks and Recreation Office located in City Park. The arboreta are located in both City Park and Mineral Palace Park!

Horseshoes Come out and pitch horseshoes at the Serenity Garden best pits in the state! The pits recently The Serenity Garden is located by underwent a complete renovation and the bridge in Mineral Palace Park. were made possible by the donations The garden features native flowers, of several Walmart employees through grasses and trees, while providing the foundation’s Volunteerism Always a serene area to enjoy nature and Pays (VAP) program. The horseshoe spend time with family in the park. pits are located behind the City Park Seating at the garden provides a Pool and are open year-round. Vita Course perfect place to enjoy a relaxing Mineral Palace features a six lunch surrounded by the beauty station vita course throughout and peaceful energy of the Serenity the park. The stations provide Garden in Mineral Palace Park. equipment for a variety of ex- A handcrafted bell created from re- ercises. To test your balance cycled material by local blacksmith, take a walk on the two tier artisan and artist, Aaron R. Williams, balance beam. The vita course of Dragon’s Breath Forge, LLC, pro- provides a new and exciting vides the Serenity Garden with soft, workout experience. serene notes of nature.

Lake Minnequa Veterans Memorial Park Lake Minnequa Veterans Memorial Park sits on approximately 270 acres of open space. Amenities include: trails, basketball courts, picnic areas, two large pavilions and playing fields. A perfect venue with spectacular views of the Colorado Front Range for your next event or family gathering or to get out and enjoy running, walking, fishing, bicycling, horseback riding and flying kites. The park hosts annual events such as: the All Colorado Dog Agility event, the Juneteenth Celebration, the Pueblo Police Athletic League football program and several 5k runs and walks.

Pueblo Parks and Recreation · 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide 21 Volunteer Program 800 Goodnight Ave., Pueblo, CO 81005 • (719) 553-2790 • www.puebloparks.us puebloparks

Nathaniel Evans Volunteer Coordinator (719) 553-2810 [email protected] Nathaniel Evans came to Pueblo in 2010 from Virginia with his wife and son. Interested in the parks and trails within Pueblo, Nathaniel became involved with volunteering in early 2016 and was hired as Volunteer Coordinator for the Parks and Recreation Volunteer Program in the summer of 2016. Volunteer today! 22 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide · Pueblo Parks and Recreation Volunteer Program Pueblo Parks and Recreation Volunteer Pro- gram office is located in City Park. The Parks and Recreation Volunteer Program is able to offer a variety of volunteer opportunities for anyone. Clean-Ups Includes trash and debris removal at specific locations around the City of Pueblo, within the parks and on the trails. Anyone can orga- nize a clean-up for any of the parks or trails, just contact the Volunteer Coordinator. Adopt a Park, Trail and Streetscape Allows businesses, non-profit organizations, families and individuals, volunteer groups and neighborhood associations the option of volunteering or contributing funds to maintain and adopt any of Pueblo’s parks, trails or streetscapes. Clerical Volunteer to answer phones, fileor per- form clerical duties within the Volunteer Program, the Pueblo Parks and Recreation Department or community organizations. Community Events Set up and break down events for the Vol- unteer Program, help with volunteer registration and be a ticket taker. Elite Volunteer Through a continued effort with Pueblo Parks and Recreation Volunteer Program it PUEBLO TRAIL MAP is possible to be an elite volunteer leading 2016 groups of six or more volunteers. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to learn about the many volunteer opportunities available. All volunteer positions and events from the Pueblo Parks and Recreation Volunteer Program are also listed on the website calendar and newsfeed sections. Volunteer today! Pueblo Parks and Recreation · 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide 23 City of Pueblo Golf Courses Elmwood Golf Course 3900 Thatcher Ave. 81005 • (719) 561-4946 www.pueblocitygolfcourses.com 2017 Annual Passes available October 1, 2016 Walking Stick Golf Course Elmwood 4301 Walking Stick Blvd. 81001 • (719) 553-1180 www.walkingstickpueblo.com passes Elmwood and Walking Stick 3available: Triple (Elmwood, Walking Stick and Desert Hawk) Super Tuesdays 18 holes with cart All day on Tuesdays $24.25 Mid Day Matinee Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 11:30am-1:30pm Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 12:30pm-3:30pm 18 holes with cart $30.00 Offers are valid for 18-hole green fee with cart only.

Super Thursdays 18 holes with cart All day on Thursdays $25.25 Mid Day Matinee Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 11:30am-1:30pm Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 12:30pm-3:30pm 18 holes with cart $32.00 Offers are valid for 18-hole green fee with cart only. For more information, call (719) 561-4946 or (719) 553-1180. 24 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide · Pueblo Parks and Recreation Open year-round! Bring your own car or bike to the track!

¼ Mile Drag Strip open April to October Full concessions available • Oﬃcial photographer on-site Please see www.rcscmotorsports.com or www.motorsportreg.com for details. Call (719) 584-RACE (7223) for more information. 3733 N. Pueblo Blvd., Pueblo, CO 81008

Pueblo Parks and Recreation · 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide 25 Pueblo County Recreation 215 W. 10th St. , Pueblo, CO 81003 • (719) 583-6002 • www.county.pueblo.org Fulton Heights Community Center McHarg Park Community Center 1331 Santa Rosa St., Pueblo, CO 81006 405 2nd St., Avondale, CO 81022 (719) 583-4997 (719) 947-4180 Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00am-6:00pm Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00am-6:30pm • Computer lab • Computer lab • Fitness equipment • Fitness equipment • Gymnasium (basketball and volleyball) • Gymnasium (basketball and volleyball) Shelby McGraw • Rental usage: $100 first four hours;$200 after • Game room (pool and foosball tables) Recreation Coordinator the fourth hour for the gym, includes use of • Rental usage: $25 per hour for the gym, with (719) 583-6002 a fully-equipped kitchen area. additional cost of $15 per hour for the use of [email protected] • SRDA lunches - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. a fully-equipped kitchen area. Shelby is from Pueblo, CO and a recent graduate of William Jewell College in Liberty, MI. She was a student athlete and played softball which is her biggest Boys & Girls Club at McHarg Park Community Center passion, along with all things sports. Provides summer and after school activities for children ages 5-18 years old. There Shelby began her internship at Pueblo is round-the-clock supervision from Boys & Girls Club staff members. Nutritional County in May and hopes to pursue a career snacks, educational classes and transportation to and from activities throughout here in facilities and recreation. Pueblo are provided.

every friday at el pueblo history museum! SEPT 9 - DEC 9 | 1:30 - 5:30 pm

FRIDAY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: grades MEXICAN FOLKLORICO DANCING 1 - 5 CONSTRUCTION KIDS! $12/WEEK MODERN HOMESTEADING CLAY + POTTERY MANY SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE ARCHAEOLOGY FOR STUDENTS THAT QUALIFY FOR FREE/REDUCED LUNCH OR FAMILIES THAT ENROLL 2 OR MORE KIDS 719-583-0453 | 301 n union ave | [email protected]

26 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide · Pueblo Parks and Recreation Senior Resource Development Agency SRDA Joseph H. Edwards Senior Center • 230 N. Union Ave. 81003 • (719) 553-3445 • www.srda.org SRDA.org/facebook ACTIVE ADULT CENTER Center hours: 8:00am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday Recreation for older adults… Activities, Socialization, Movement and Independence! Programs Offered Safety of Seniors Conference (SOS) Trips, Tai Chi, line dancing, senior wellness/fitness, art classes, 9th Annual Safety of Seniors Conference computer classes, senior self-defense class, card games, monthly September 13, 2016 • 8:00am-2:00pm socials, Mahjong, billiards, exercise equipment and Zumba. Pueblo Union Depot Call (719) 545-1212 for more information. Activity Schedule and Pricing Transportation available for 60+. Contact the recreation department at (719) 553-3445 for class schedules and prices. SRDA “Circle of Friends” Cocktails and Crooners SRDA Lunches Benefit Dinner and Dance Enjoy lunch in the SRDA dining room. Friday, October 7, 2016 • 6:00pm-10:00pm Please call 24 hours in advance for reservations at (719) 553-3449. Pueblo Union Depot Must be 60+. Suggested donations will be accepted. Call (719) 553-3442 for more information.

We Sell Used and New Tennis • Disc golf • Baseball • Basketball Lacrosse • Golf • Ice hockey • Softball Motocross • Ballet • Dance shoes & leotards Roller hockey • Football helmets & pads Martial arts • Soccer • AND SO MUCH MORE!! We sell, consign and buy clean items in good condition.

1125 S. Prairie • Pueblo, CO 81005 719-564-2002719-564-2002 [email protected] • www.reboundsportspueblo.com

Pueblo Parks and Recreation · 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide 27 Do the “Ride” Thing! Ride Transit Bus Schedule Monday-Friday 6:00am to 6:30pm To the mall, Saturdays to the park, 8:00am to 6:30pm to the library, No Sunday service to school..

For route information please call, (719) 553-2727 • www.pueblotransit.com • facebook.com/PuebloTransit 28 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide · Pueblo Parks and Recreation Upcoming Events! SeniorWednesday, September Safari 14, 2016; 10:00am-2:00pm The Pueblo Zoo invites senior citizens for a very special day of live music, refreshments, bingo and animal presentations. FREE admission for senior citizens! FREE carousel rides at The Rides at City Park, 10:00am-12:00pm. RSVP online at www.pueblozoo.org by September 9.

ElectriCritters Holiday Light Show 5:30pm-8:30pm November 23, 25-27, 2016 ZooBoo December 2-4, 9-11, 16-23, 2016 Saturday, October 29, 2016; 11:00am-2:00pm Voted the Best Holiday Tradition in Pueblo, ElectriCritters is sure Goblins, princesses and super heroes welcome! Dress up in to get you in the holiday mood! Stroll to the holiday music your most creative costume and have a spooktacular time at through this dazzling spectacle of animated animal creations the Pueblo Zoo. Enjoy treat stations, animal close encounters while sipping on hot chocolate and trying to nd the newest and animal enrichment with pumpkins. additions. For the latest details on all events, visit www.pueblozoo.org.

3455 Nuckolls Ave., Pueblo, CO 81005 (719) 561-1452 • www.pueblozoo.org facebook.com/pueblozoo @PuebloZoo

Pueblo Parks and Recreation · 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide 29 Nature & Raptor Center of Pueblo 5200 Nature Center Rd., Pueblo, CO 81003 • (719) 549-2414 • www.natureandraptor.org • [email protected] Fill Your Feeders Bird Seed Sale October 4-November 23, 2016 Look for our order forms starting in October for our exclusive seed blends. Bird seed orders can be picked up at the Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo (NRCP) on December 3, 2016. Colorado Owl Festival October 7 and 8, 2016 Join NRCP, Pueblo Zoo, Mountain Park Environmental Center and Pueblo City-County Library District for a weekend of all things owl. Highlights of the weekend include live owl presentations, night hikes, an owl hooting competition and presentations by owl experts. Family activities include owl crafts, owl stories, owl games and an owl pellet dissection. Sponsored by Legacy Bank, Jones Urenda LLC Pueblo Eagle Days and Xcel Energy. February 3, 4 and 5, 2017 Lake Pueblo State Park and Nature and Raptor Center Winter Solstice Walk This popular festival started as a small gathering of sponsors to December 17, 2016 celebrate the beloved bald eagles that winter at Lake Pueblo. It has Celebrate the approach of the longest night of the year (December grown into one of Pueblo's most family-friendly festivals and now 21) by taking a stroll through nature on the river trail as it is lit by covers three days of fun and discovery for all ages. sparkling luminarias. At the end of the trail, enjoy a cozy fire with hot cocoa and treats. Join us all three days and see live birds of prey, take a turn at the spotting scopes to look for eagles or birds of all kinds, see NRCP Raptor Resolution Run entertaining presentations, see an Air Force Academy falcon mascot December 31, 2016 up close and vote for your favorite photo. Kids will have fun making Join NRCP and the Southern Colorado take-home eagle projects; they can meet agency mascots and see Runners for a benefit 5 mile run/2016 yard a live rehabilitated bird released back to nature. There is something walk. Prizes include a raptor release for the for everyone! first place male and female finishers. Nature and Raptor Center Earth Day Celebration First Day Hike April 22, 2017 January 1, 2017 Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center Nature and Raptor Center and Lake Pueblo State Park Join us for an evening of music, food and drinks, a live auction and Start 2017 off right by joining NRCP and Lake Pueblo State Park for a live raptors. Also, find out who are this year’s environmental heroes refreshing and rejuvenating three mile hike along the Arkansas River and the recipients of our annual awards for extraordinary leadership Trail. There will be warming stations with displays, specimens and and accomplishment in protecting the environment in Southern hands-on activities along the way, including live birds of prey. Colorado. Visit the Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo’s website at www.natureandraptor.org for event details. Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo 719-549-2414 www.natureandraptor.org - [email protected] 5200 Nature Center Rd. Pueblo, CO 81003 P.O. Box 8295, Pueblo, CO 81008 30 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide · Pueblo Parks and Recreation Pueblo Parks and Recreation · 2016-2017 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide 31 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID PUEBLO, CO puebloparks & recreation PERMIT #43 800 Goodnight Ave. Pueblo, CO 81005

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