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General Park and Rec:

We’re always looking for people to join the TPRD family. Click here to see what job opportunities we currently have available. 

We’re always looking for ways we can improve the TPRD parks. If you have any suggestions, please contact Sean Bowering, our current Parks Manager, by phone or email: 303-269-8411 or [email protected]. 

Want to volunteer with Trails Park and Recreation District? Contact Sean Bowering, our current Parks Manager, by phone or email: 303-269-8411 or [email protected]. 

General Park and Rec:

No, permits are only required for athletic field use and shelter or pavilion usage. 

If you see any wild animals while out on one of our trails or in our open spaces, please observe the animals from a distance. If it is considered to be a dangerous animal, please phone 303-269-8411 or email [email protected]. 

Please contact Sean Bowering, our current Parks Manager, by phone or email. 303-269-8411 or [email protected]. 

Yes, we have a variety of picnic or rest stops near our trails and open spaces. Please see our park map for details. 

Park Information:

To reserve a pavilion or shelter for an event, please see our shelter rental page.

Dogs are allowed in our parks but must be kept on a leash. Please also pick up after your pets!

Please contact Sean Bowering, our current Parks Manager, by phone or email. 303-269-8411 or [email protected]. 

Alcohol is allowed in parks, but no alcohol may be consumed by anyone under the legal drinking age of 21 and no glass bottles are allowed. In regards to grilling, we only allow gas grills within park property. 

Parks are inspected once each week during inspections and safety checks.  

Motorized flying objects are not allowed in or around park property unless prior written approval from Trails Park and Recreation District administration is given. 

All restrooms on park property currently follow a winter closure schedule; these restrooms close in November and open back up to the public in March.

Group activities must be permitted through the districts park department before any use of the fields takes place.  Please contact our Parks Manager Sean Bowering by phone or email. 303-269-8411. [email protected]. 

Trails Recreation Center FAQs

General:

The Trails Recreation Center is closed on Christmas Day. We also have an abbreviated schedule for other holidays. To see that, click here.

We use the Arapahoe County website to verify if an address is in-district. The best way to determine residency is to examine your Property Tax Statement from Arapahoe County.  The Park district advises that you take your Property Tax Statement with you when you need to identify yourself as a resident of the park district.

If you believe there is a mistake with your account, please bring your Property Tax Statement with you and talk to the staff at the front desk.

Yes. You can purchase either a yearly or monthly membership, or purchase a day pass.

Yes, please ask the Front Desk attendant for a re-entry pass before leaving the facility.

Children 12 years and under can access the facility with an adult (16 years +) supervision.

You do not need a membership to participate in a class or program! You would need to sign up for an Amilia account and then register for the desired class or program.

An annual membership does not allow you to bring a free guest. A day’s admission would need to be purchased, either In District or Out of District, or you can purchase punch passes.

The Memberships are specific to the individual and cannot be transferred to family members or friends.

We do not have access to the vending machines. However, there is a telephone number to contact on the machine to request a refund: Canteen tel: 303-722-2861

Kids must be 12 or older to be in the facility without adult supervision and 15 or older to use the fitness equipment.

We do have a sauna and steam room, both located next to our lap pool. 

Aquatics

Activity pool                       86-87F

Lap Pool                               82-84F

Hot Tub                                102-104F

We offer a variety of swimming lessons for different ages. To learn more about our swim program, please click here.

Kids must be 48″ tall to ride either of our waterslides.

All guests who are not toilet trained are required to wear a swim diaper; if you forgot one, we sell them at the front desk.

Only coast guard approved floatation devices are allowed in the pool.

The Trails Recreation Center pool has a zero-depth entrance that is great for those who require a shallow area to swim.

Are you interested in an aqua fitness class? Click here to see what classes we’re currently offering.

Trails Park and Recreation District offers a seasonal swim team through CARA. We also occasionally offer swim clinics and other opportunities. To learn more about these classes, click here! 

Trails Recreation Center offers a variety of birthday party packages – including one for swimming! Click here to learn more about pool parties.

We regularly offer CPR certification courses and lifeguard safety trainings throughout the year. To sign up or learn more, visit this webpage.

Athletics

To see the open-gym schedule or pickleball schedule, click here.

We do not rent equipement. 

We have a variety of sport leagues and teams that we offer. To learn more, see the Athletics page and pick your desired sport!

We rent both the gym and indoor rock wall at the Trails Recreation Center. To learn more, visit this page.

The athletic department at Trails Park and Recreation District offers private lessons. To learn more, please contact Ron Gelfand at [email protected] or call (303) 269-8408.

Childcare

Children can stay in childcare for a maximum of 2 hours each day.  If you are in District the rate to pay at the Front Desk is $3.50 per hour for 1 child, and Out of District $4.50 per hour for 1 child.

Reservations do need to be made in advance and the hours of operation are listed on the website.  You will be required to stay in the building during this time.

If you purchase the Annual Membership then you are eligible to purchase this pass. Talk to the staff at the Front Desk to add this.

Cultural Arts

Your child should wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows for free movement without causing a tripping hazard. Tap classes and Sampler classes need Tap shoes; ballet and Sampler classes need ballet slippers, and all other youth dance classes need tennis shoes. We do sell ballet and tap shoes at the Trails Recreation Center.

We offer Ballet, Burlesque Meets Broadway, Belly Dancing, Heels, Line Dancing, and Dance Workshops for adults.

Cooking classes begin at age 9 because students need to be able to see above a pot sitting on a hot stove, and students will learn knife skills. We do not allow younger students in our cooking class. However, we do offer Cooking and Crafting, which is for students as young as age 5. This class does not use an oven or sharp knives.

We do supply our art classes with different materials. The exception is our pottery class, where adult students need to buy a bag of clay as well as the firing fee, which is sold separately. If you fire your items in your own home kiln, you do not need to purchase the firing fee. This fee covers every piece of art you can create with your 25 lb. bag of clay.

Currently there are not any opportunities, though we hope to expand this in the future. 

We are happy to accommodate any individuals with disabilities. Please contact Paige Rogers at [email protected] or (303) 269-8402.

Fitness

You are welcome to bring a friend with you the the gym, but we only allow Trails Park and Recreation District employees to provide private training, coaching, instructions, or lessons on TPRD property.

We recommend bringing a water bottle and wearing athletic clothes that you can move in. Depending on the class, we also recommend bringing a yoga mat or blocks to help. See each fitness class for specific instructions on what to bring.

Due to privacy concerns, we are not able to access this information, although if you contact your Insurance Company they should be able to check your eligibility.

Due to limited space and immense popularity, everyone needs to register for a fitness class in order to attend. You can sign up here 75 hours in advance (or on Amilia here). If you contact the Front Desk, assistance with making a reservation can also be given.

  • Technogym, Cybex, Precor & TRUE cardiovascular equipment
  • Free Weights
  • TechnoGym Circuit Strength Equipment
  • Expresso Bikes

We offer a fitness orientation session for anyone who is interested in learning more about the fitness areas or weight rooms. To learn more, please see the Trails front desk staff. 

Trails Recreation Center has an excellent staff of qualified personal trainers. You can learn more about their specialties and how to book a session on this page.

We tailor all of our fitness classes to meet the skill level of all participants. 

If you are 50 or older, we recommend taking an aqua fitness class, forever fit, Silversneakers, or Cathie’s drop-in yoga class. To see our drop-in fitness classes, click here. We also have this page that’s dedicated to active aging.

School Break Camps

You’ve come to the right place! We have a ton of school break camps available throughout the year. Click here to checkout our Camp page and find one that best fits your family.

Other Programs

Our Taekwondo program starts at age 4 with our Tiny Tigers class and runs through adulthood!

Karate originated in Okinawa, Japan, emphasizing a range of striking techniques and traditional katas. Taekwondo, originating in Korea, focuses on dynamic kicks and acrobatic movements, with forms known as poomsae. While both martial arts share some common principles, their techniques, histories, and cultural influences differ significantly.

Trails Park and Recreation District partners with Collette Travel for all of our trips. 

16799 E Lake Avenue,

Centennial, CO 80016

Tel: (303) 269-8400

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