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SPECIAL EVENTS ............................................................................................................... 4-13 Carpenter Park ..........................................................................................4
THORNCREEK .............................................................................................................14-15 GOLF COURSE
RECREATION Recreation Center Hours & Fees ....................................................... 16 Recreation Center Amenities & Gymnasium Schedule ................ 17 Birthday Party Packages ...................................................................... 18 Fitness Class Schedule ......................................................................... 19 Conditioning Center & Specialty Training....................................... 20 Specialty Health & Fitness Classes ................................................... 21 Recreation Center Pool Schedule...................................................... 22 Recreation Center Swimming Lessons .......................................23-25 Aquatics ................................................................................................... 25 CARA Swim Team................................................................................... 26 Outdoor Pool Information ................................................................... 27 Park Village Pool .............................................................................28-29 City Pool ............................................................................................30-31 Gymnastics .......................................................................................32-33 Preschool ..........................................................................................34-35 Thornton Community Center Hours & Fees .................................... 36 Thornton Teen Center Hours & Fees................................................. 37 Kids & Youth Dance Programs ......................................................38-39 Adult & Youth Sports ......................................................................40-41 Youth Specialty Programs .............................................................42-44 Adult Enrichment Classes .............................................................45-49ACTIVE ADULT Active Adult Center Hours & Fees ..................................................... 50 Active Adult Center Services .............................................................. 51 Drop-in Activities .................................................................................. 52 Fitness ................................................................................................53-54 Fitness Schedule ................................................................................... 55 Special Events ........................................................................................ 56 Trips ....................................................................................................57-59 Lectures & Workshops ......................................................................... 60 Special Interest Presentations ........................................................... 61 Classes ...............................................................................................62-63 Hike Schedules ................................................................................64-65 Lunch Menus ....................................................................................66-69
ARTS & CULTURE Thornton Arts & Culture Center (TACC) ............................................ 70 TASHCO .................................................................................................... 70 Gallery Exhibits ..................................................................................... 70 We Heart the Arts .................................................................................. 70 Young Artists Chorale ........................................................................... 70 Funtaztikidz ............................................................................................ 71 Volunteer Opportunities ..................................................................... 71
REGISTRATION Recreation Registration Information ................................................ 72 Active Adult Registration Information & Form ............................... 73
TRAIL WINDS Trail Winds Recreation Center Information .................................... 74 RECREATION Facility Rental Information ................................................................ IBC CENTER/ ROOM RENTALS
RECREATION • ACTIVE ADULT • ARTS & CULTURE
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Carpenter Park is located at 3498 E. 112th Ave., and is open daily from 6 a.m.-11 p.m.
Carpenter Park amenities include: • paddle boat rentals • sand volleyball courts • indoor carousel • bocce ball • outdoor amphitheater • horseshoe pits • birthday party facility • shuffleboard • sprayground • lighted tennis courts • playground • pavilions • skatepark • trails • basketball courts
BOATHOUSE/CAROUSEL HOURS OF OPERATIONOpen Saturdays and Sundays only: May 4-19 Saturdays/Sundays: 12-6 p.m.Opens for the Season: Friday, May 24 Fridays: 4-7 p.m. Saturdays/Sundays: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.End of Season Hours: September 7-29 Saturdays/Sundays: 12-6 p.m.Closes for the Season: Monday, September 30
BOATHOUSE FEES:
CAROUSEL FEES:
BOATHOUSE GUIDELINES• Life vests are required for all patrons using the boats.• If a child is under the weight requirement of our smallest life vest (30 lbs.), the child will not be allowed in the boat.• No private boats or floating devices allowed in the lake.• No swimming or wading allowed.• No food or drink allowed in the boats.• Dogs are not allowed on the boats (service dogs excluded).• No one will be allowed to use a boat if they are suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or other substances.
CAROUSEL GUIDELINES• All riders must be at least 42 inches tall to ride alone.• Supervising adults must stand next to the carousel animal and hold onto their child.• One rider per animal.• No food, drinks, gum, balloons or smoking on the carousel. • No bare feet or wet clothing allowed on carousel.• Maximum weight for riding animals is 250 lbs.
Boats Fees
2-person paddle boats $4 Resident/$7 Nonresident
4-person paddle boats $7 Resident/$9 Nonresident
2-person canoes $4 Resident/$7 Nonresident
Private 5-boat fleet rentalCall 720-977-5907 for availability.
$100/hour Resident$150/hour Nonresident
Carousel Passenger Fees
Under 1-year of age Free
Everyone Else $1 per ride
Frequent Rider Pass $20 for 23 rides
SPRAYGROUND HOURS OF OPERATIONOpens for the Season: Saturday, May 18 The sprayground will be on a timer for sporadic daily operation from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. weather permitting.
SPRAYGROUND GUIDELINES• The water is chemically treated; please don’t drink the water. • Bicycles, skateboards and other wheeled devices are not permitted on the spray pad.• No animals allowed on or near the spray pad.• Children who are not toilet-trained must wear plastic pants or a swim diaper and must be checked or changed often. Changing tables are located in the boathouse restrooms.• In the event of severe weather, do not use the spray pad and seek shelter.
PAVILION RENTALSThe two larger pavilions in Carpenter Park are available to rent for private events. Visit webtrac.cityofthornton.net to reserve a pavilion for your event.*
AMPHITHEATER/PARTY ROOM RENTALSThe amphitheater and party room can only be reserved by calling 303-255-7800.
*Must contact our recreation staff at 303-255-7800 to acquire a login/password prior to reserving online.
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Saturday, May 4 • 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Blvd.FREE AND FEE-BASED HEALTH SCREENINGS
Interested in volunteering?Non-Medical volunteers please call 720-977-5853.
Medical volunteers please call 720-977-5859.
Visit www.9healthfair.org for more information.
“ D i s c o v e r T h o r n t o n & A d a m s C o u n t y ” C o m m u n i t y Wa l k e r s
Each month we explore a trail in the community. The distance of each walk varies from month to month. All walks are free and open to anyone who can physically complete them.
If you would like to receive monthly email reminders, please send your email address to [email protected]. For more information please call 303-255-7800.
2019 Summer Walks • May 4, 9 a.m. • June 1, 8 a.m. • July 13, 8 a.m. • August 3, 8 a.m.
Join us for local and fresh produce, healthy recipes, resource tables
and fun activities.
Anythink Huron Street 9417 Huron St., Thornton
For more information visit gocot.net/connections or call 720-977-5819.
Tuesdays, July 9 to
October 1
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
be a peer counselor!You may be a great candidate for becoming a
volunteer peer counselor!For more information or to refer a senior
client who may be interested in receiving peer counseling services, please call 720-977-5816.
Love to listen and support others?
Have a free hour available each week?
NEW! Art 4<$100 is an amazing art sale hosted by Arts Thornton. Visit our tent on the south side of the Marketplace where 35 artists will be selling their original artwork for $100 or less!
Arbor Day Activities Tent Learn about growing a healthy landscape while saving water. Curious about that tree in your yard, bring a few photos and we will tell you all we can about it. View colorful displays of plant materials that are hardy and can add beauty to your yard.
City Services Tent contains representatives from city departments to provide you with guidance to your city-related questions. Booths will display information on topics from building permits to code enforcement to police administration.
Grease Monkey presents Mile Hi Cruisers Car Show is a huge display of classic cars for the public to enjoy. All special-interest cars are invited to take part. For details to register your “little deuce coupe,” please call Jan van der Sanden at 720-977-5915 or visit our website www.cityofthornton.net/festivals.
Thornton Fire Department’s Healthy Town Healthy Town is a happy, healthy place and they love welcoming new residents! Thornton Fire will be offering healthy eating tips, active wellness and life safety education to help you become a resident of Healthy Town!
Kids Korner at Thorntonfest is dedicated to the “kid in all of us.” There are activities, vendors, amusements and much more!
KIDS KORNER VENDORS Face painting, hands-on activities and educational items are found in this area.
CHILDREN’S AMUSEMENTS The majority of amusements at Thorntonfest are free of charge to everyone in attendance!
YOUTH SPORTS AREA Meet representatives from many of the community’s youth sports groups and test youth’s skills at the interactive activities.
The Marketplace is made up of business exhibitors and craft vendors from Thornton, the Metro Area and beyond.
CRAFT FAIR Handmade items on display and available for purchase.
BUSINESSES & SERVICE GROUPS Familiarize yourself with many of the services and products area businesses and associations have to offer!
Total Beverage Beer Gardens Adults age 21 and over are invited to the east and west beer gardens located in The Marketplace to socialize with other adults while enjoying an ice cold beverage! A photo ID will be required to enter. Three drink limit per person.
Brothers Plumbing presents Thornton’s Got Talent Our search for Thornton’s most talented people began November 2018 and the final round of this brand new talent competition ends here at the Carpenter Park Amphitheater! Come and see who comes out on top! The performance schedule will be available on the Thorntonfest website one week prior to the event and in the festival program.
Saturday, June 8 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Carpenter Park Fields
108th Avenue & Colorado Boulevard
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ADA PARKING: Parking spots in close proximity to the event are available on the south side of the festival field for our guests with special mobility needs.
A Signature Event of the city of Thornton
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GUESTS WITH PETS: Water for your pet will be available at stations throughout the festival, but please come prepared with enough water for your own pet.
Paw Fest is a specially-designed fair, with pet-related information, products, veterinary care, entertainment and shopping!
NATIONAL CANINE FRISBEE COMPETITION Hosted by the Colorado Disc Dogs, www.coloradodiscdogs.com. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and the competition begins at 9 a.m.
LOW-COST PET VACCINATIONS 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. $10 for a rabies vaccine and $10 for the distemper vaccination. Staff from the Huron Animal Hospital are donating their time for this event.
CREATURE FEATURES These animal attractions could be furry, feathered or slimy — but they’re sure to be fun! The exhibitor will be on-hand to answer questions.
NEW! Ninja Warrior Course Come meet American Ninja Warrior legend, Brian Arnold and challenge yourself to our dual lane, 120 ft. Ninja courses featuring the famous warped wall.
Brian is from Brighton, CO and has competed in six seasons of American Ninja Warrior and was the top athlete in Season 5 beating the nations best in completing stage three at the Las Vegas Finals.
Cost is $5 for one attempt at our course or $30 for unlimited attempts throughout the festival day. Individual times will be tracked throughout the day and prizes will be awarded to the fastest male and female times!
Marketplace Stage11-11:45 a.m. The Acousticators Acoustic group.
12-1 p.m. Cass Clayton Band Blues, funk, jazz, gospel and rock.
1:15-2:15 p.m. 17th Avenue Allstars Acappella group
2:30-3:30 p.m. 5th Gear Funk Funk and Soul
3:45-5 p.m. Hot Lunch Band Funk and R&B
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South/Southwest Thornton Shuttle Service9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Complimentary shuttle buses will be provided to ease transportation needs to and from the southern and southwestern areas of Thornton to Thorntonfest. Shuttles will arrive at each location every 25-30 minutes, beginning with the 9:30 a.m. pickup at STEM Launch. The first shuttle will pick-up at the STEM Launch parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and the last returning shuttle will depart the festival site at 5:30 p.m. The pick-up spot at each location will be marked with a blue/white “City of Thornton” banner.
Pick-Up/Drop-Off Locations: A) STEM Launch School 9450 N. Pecos St. B) Northstar Park 400 E. 88th Ave. C) Community Park York Street & Thornton Parkway D) Carpenter Park Lower Lot 3498 E. 112th Ave.
The eastbound route to Thorntonfest will stop at each location, starting with A and ending at D. The westbound route will drop off at each location in reverse order, starting at D and ending back at A.
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STOP IN FOR A FREE A/C CHECK!“FOUR LOCATIONS IN THORNTON TO SERVE YOU!”
8885 N. Washington St. • 303-289-245812060 Colorado Blvd. • 303-280-0235
3590 E. 104th Ave. • 303-452-940113662 Colorado Blvd. • 303-252-0468
Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday • Closed Sunday
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IT’S ALL FUN & GAMES!This July, join us to celebrate
everything that makes Thornton Parks & Recreation fun and full of
memory-making moments!
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taking place in Thornton during Park & Recreation Month 2019!
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MOVIES
in the PARK
ZOOTOPIASaturday, July 13, 8 p.m.
Trail Winds Park • 13385 Holly St., 80241
THE GOONIESSaturday, August 13, 8 p.m.
Carpenter Park Fields • 11000 Colorado Blvd., 80233Visit cityofthornton.net/festivals for more information.
presented by
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IN THoRNToN
KORY BRUNSON
THORNTON COMMUNITY BAND
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THURSDAY, JULY 4 CARPENTER PARK FIELDS
108th Avenue and Colorado BoulevardFood Vendors & Beer Garden
beginning at 4 p.m.Thornton Community Band
guest appearance by the Independence Day Festival Chorus
5:15-6:45 p.m.
Color Guard Presentation & Singing of the National Anthem
7:20-7:30 p.m.
Kory Brunson Band 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Parachutists Jump 9:30 p.m.
as soon as the parachutists land... “Red, White & BOOM!”
FANTABULOUS Fireworks
GENERAL RULES FOR 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION:
NO charcoal or open-flame grills (propane only)NO alcohol allowed outside of the Beer GardenNO glass in the parkNO illegal personal fireworks, including sparklersNO open fires The use of marijuana in public is prohibited.
Unauthorized use of drones is not
permitted at city of Thornton events.
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THURSDAY, JULY 4 CARPENTER PARK FIELDS
108th Avenue and Colorado BoulevardFood Vendors & Beer Garden
beginning at 4 p.m.Thornton Community Band
guest appearance by the Independence Day Festival Chorus
5:15-6:45 p.m.
Color Guard Presentation & Singing of the National Anthem
7:20-7:30 p.m.
Kory Brunson Band 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Parachutists Jump 9:30 p.m.
as soon as the parachutists land... “Red, White & BOOM!”
FANTABULOUS Fireworks
CARPOOLING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.For more information please visit our website: www.cityofthornton.net/festivals. Be sure to “LIKE” our Facebook page for event information and updates. www.facebook.com/cotevents.
EVENT PARKING INFORMATION:RV PARKING will be available beginning at 8 a.m. on July 4. Designated RV parking area is on the south side of the event site and can be accessed via 108th Avenue, off of Colorado Boulevard. Follow the signs.
GENERAL PARKING OFF OF 108TH AVENUE: Majority of the available parking is on the south side of the site; both paved lots and the overflow area are accessed via 108th Avenue, west of Colorado Boulevard.
ADA PARKING: The eastern-most paved parking lot directly south of the event field is reserved for ADA
parking and is accessed via 108th Avenue, west of Colorado Boulevard.
CARPENTER RECREATION CENTER PARKING LOT: Open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on July 4. After the facility closes, the lot will be available for event parking.
112TH AVENUE AND MADISON STREET LOTS: Use the entrance at 110th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard to access the two paved parking lots in the Carpenter Park.
SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS: If parking in the surrounding neighborhoods please be courteous of the homeowners and do not block driveways or park in fire lanes.
WALKERS & CYCLISTS: There is a pedestrian underpass under Colorado Boulevard that allows pedestrians to enter the event safely. Bicycle racks will be available near the north pedestrian bridge. Don’t forget to bring your own bike lock.
Once the parking lots are full, Colorado Boulevard will be closed from 104th Avenue to 112th Avenue. When the fireworks show starts, Colorado Boulevard will be closed between 104th Avenue and 120th Avenue.
EXITING THE EVENT:COLORADO BOULEVARD 104TH-120TH AVENUE: Closed except for vehicles exiting the event. No exiting vehicular traffic on Colorado Boulevard, between 108th Avenue and 112th Avenue. RV PARKING LOT: Exit 108th Avenue to Colorado Boulevard and sent south to 104th Avenue. GENERAL PARKING OFF OF 108TH: Cars in paved lots will be sent east on 108th Avenue to Riverdale Road. Cars in dirt overflow lots will be sent south on Colorado Boulevard to 104th Avenue. CARPENTER RECREATION CENTER PARKING LOT: Sent north along the park road to exit 112th Avenue and Madison Street where you will be sent east to Colorado Boulevard and north on Colorado Boulevard.CARPENTER PARK PARKING LOTS OFF OF 112TH: Sent out to 112th Avenue and Madison Street where you will be sent either west toward York Street or east to Colorado Boulevard and north on Colorado Boulevard. WALKERS & CYCLISTS: Walk and/or ride across Colorado Boulevard between 108th Avenue and 112th Avenue as all vehicle traffic will be diverted other directions until approximately 11 p.m.
$5 per dog and one human companion $1 per additional humans
Children 12 and under FREE!
Proof of current pet vaccinations required.
No swimming or unsupervised children will be allowed.
August 1710 a.m. - 2 p.m.
City Pool 2141 E. 95th Ave.
303-255-7800 ∙ www.cityofthornton.net/festivals
for a dip
THORNTON ACTIVITIES GUIDE12 SUMMER 2019
Online registration begins August 1!
Saturday, October 199 a.m. start • Carpenter Park
trickortrotrun.com SAVE $5 using code TOT5
5K
School Supply & Food DriveJuly 8-August 8
We are collecting new and gently-used backpacks, new crayons, markers, #2 pencils, glue sticks, highlighters, college-and wide-
ruled loose leaf paper, 3-ring binders of all sizes, spiral notebooks, blue and black ink pens,
scissors, rulers and protractors.
Especially need food for after-school
snacks like PB&J.
items collected will benefit local residents.
For more information & drop off locations visit gocot.net/connections
or call 720-977-5800.
Need school supplies? Visit gocot.net/connections.
In need of school supplies?
For more information, please call Community Connections Coordinator
Jesús Quintana at 720-977-5816.
school supply giveaway events
The city of Thornton’s Community Connections Division is working with community partners to collect and distribute school supplies to our
Thornton families in need.
For a detailed list of school supply
giveaway events and locations, please visit:
gocot.net/connections.
This group is designed to provide emotional, educational, and social support for caregivers.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
The first Tuesday of every month 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Thornton Community Center 2211 Eppinger Blvd., Thornton
It’s FREE to attend!
For more information, please call 1-800-272-3900.
We would like to express our gratitude to Bellco Credit Union for their Title sponsorship of last year’s Thornton WinterFest.
Their continued support of city of Thornton festivals & events is greatly appreciated.