Inside 2017 Ice Cup Police vs. Fire faceoff! page 5 Family Trick-or-Treating Haunted rides! page 13 George R. Williams Tribute to a parks icon! pages 16-17 2017-2018 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide puebloparks Letter from the Director Table of Contents The City of Pueblo Parks and Recreation Department’s Pueblo Ice Arena ..............................................................................4-7 mission is to improve the quality of life in the greater Pueblo community by providing quality, diverse Youth Sports ....................................................................................8-10 recreation and leisure opportunities; safe, clean and Adult Sports ........................................................................................ 10 attractive park and recreation facilities; partnerships that enhance opportunities and maximize resources; Tennis at City Park ..............................................................................11 and investing in new and renovated parks and Aquatics ............................................................................................... 12 recreational facilities. The Rides at City Park ...................................................................... 13 As the summer season ends and kids are heading back to school, our attention is focused on the numerous fall Steven Meier El Centro del Quinto Sol ............................................................14-15 and winter activities and events our department offers Director George R. Williams ......................................................................16-17 for all ages. Park Rangers ....................................................................................... 18 Some of our most anticipated events of the season take place around Halloween. The annual Haunted Rides at City Park on October 20-21, Scary Volunteer Program ........................................................................... 18 Skate at the Pueblo Ice Arena on October 28 and El Centro del Quinto Sol Plaza Verde Park ................................................................................ 19 Recreation Center’s Twisted Chambers on October 29 are all guaranteed to put some fright into your night! Park Reservations .........................................................................20-21 Looking for programs for your little ones? Then the Pueblo Ice Arena’s Ice Outdoor Recreation ...................................................................22-23 Skating Academy or our Lil’ Dribblers Youth Basketball program will not Pueblo County Recreation ............................................................. 24 disappoint. Older kids will enjoy our non-competitive Junior Hoopsters and competitive Hoopsters Elite Youth Basketball programs. SRDA - Senior Resource Development Agency ......................25 Enjoy the crisp autumn air and colorful changing of the leaves by taking a bike City of Pueblo Municipal Golf ....................................................... 26 ride or just a leisurely walk along the Arkansas River, Fountain Creek or around Pueblo Zoo ..........................................................................................28 Lake Minnequa Veterans Memorial Park trails. We have over twenty-four miles of trails that offer diverse terrain and several scenic stops along your way. Mountain Park Environmental Center .......................................29 These are just a few examples of our commitment to improving the quality of Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo ..........................................30 the park and recreation experiences for the citizens of Pueblo. I hope you will take advantage of our beautiful parks, trails and open space Our Mission as well as the many programs and events we offer. My staff and I are here to provide quality of life enhancing opportunities and experiences for you and Pueblo Parks IMPROVE OUR QUALITY OF LIFE by offering: your entire family! • Quality, diverse recreation and leisure opportunities. Sincerely, • Safe, clean and attractive parks and recreation facilities. • New and renovated parks and recreation facilities. • Partnerships to enhance opportunities and maximize resources. Steven Meier Director of Pueblo Parks and Recreation Director of Planning and Community Development Pueblo City Council Pueblo Parks and Recreation would like to thank the busi- nesses and organizations that helped fund this program guide with paid advertisements. Thank you! Place your ad in our next program guide today! 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Representative 2 2017-2018 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 Mary Beth Roth, Marketing Program Coordinator City Park Tennis Clubhouse .............................................(719) 553-2953 Terry Swarbrick, Graphic Design/Photography The Rides at City Park .........................................................(719) 553-2952 Daniel Minich, Marketing Assistant Golf Courses Lee Carstensen, Parks Supervisor Elmwood Golf Course ....................................................(719) 561-4946 Mike Taft, Park Caretaker, Senior Walking Stick Golf Course ............................................(719) 553-1180 John Armijo, Park Caretaker, Senior Graffiti Hotline ......................................................................(719) 553-2501 Amanda Cesar, Recreation Supervisor Ice Arena Main Box Office ................................................(719) 553-2730 Loren Long, Recreation Coordinator-Sports Beau Fresquez, Recreation Coordinator-Tennis Mountain Park Environmental Center .........................(719) 485-4444 Lindsay Smith, Recreation Coordinator-Outdoor Recreation Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo ............................(719) 549-2414 Debbie Acosta, Recreation Coordinator-Rides at City Park Pueblo Motorsports Park ..................................................(719) 584-7223 Jessica Plascencia, Recreation Coordinator-El Centro del Quinto Sol Pueblo Zoo ............................................................................(719) 561-1452 Richard Hubler, Recreation Coordinator-Concessions Park Ranger Hotline ............................................................(719) 553-2700 Paul Hegreness, Recreation Coordinator-Aquatics Senior Resource Development Agency (SRDA) .......(719) 545-8900 Nathaniel Evans, Volunteer Coordinator Lisa Sonnenfeld, Events Specialist PUEBLO COUNTY Harvey Norris, Ice Arena Manager Pueblo County Parks and Recreation ...........................(719) 583-6002 Daphne Artichoker, Recreation Coordinator-Ice Arena Fulton Heights Recreation Center .................................(719) 583-4997 Shane Douglas, Ice Skating Instructor Desert Hawk Golf Course ..................................................(719) 547-2280 McHarg Park Community Center ...................................(719) 947-4180 AVOID THE LINE. Runyon Sports Complex ...................................................(719) 583-6195 Register online! Swim America .......................................................................(719) 251-9397 1. Visit our home page at www.puebloparks.us. 2. Click on REGISTER ONLINE! In top right corner REGISTER 3. There are three choices: ONLINE! puebloparks · Sign in (Existing accounts) · Create account (New accounts) · Search Pueblo Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right Once you are logged into your account, choose the program to cancel or postpone any programs or events as needed. you would like to register for and add it to your cart. Pueblo Parks and Recreation · 2017-2018 Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide 3 100 N. Grand Ave. 81003 • (719) 553-2730 • www.coolicepueblo.com Pueblo Ice Arena puebloicearena College Night Public Ice Skating Sessions Every Monday Night • Year-round • 5:00pm-7:00pm Ice skating sessions are open to the public. There will not be any FREE skating session with valid college ID. 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 Saturday Sessions Year-round • 12:00pm-2:00pm $3 students, $4 adults and $4 skate rental Friday Night Lazer Lights Every Friday night • Year-round Public session skating punch cards available! 7:30pm-9:30pm • $6 per skater $35 includes ten admissions, Experience a surreal display of light and sound with the ice arena's ten skate rentals and five FREE visits. Lazer Light system! Glide around the rink to your favorite music as