As summer comes to a close, take a moment to appreciate the beautiful parks, open spaces, and recreational programs that Superior offers! From maintaining Superior's pools and landscaping to organizing entertainment and events, your Parks, Recreation, & Open Space team is here for you! You can always contact us if you have questions, concerns, or need more information.

Websites: Town of Superior, Superior Community Center
PROS Phone: (303) 554-9005
Social media: Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook

Keep reading to learn more about our biggest event of the year, upcoming programs and entertainment, and what's happening around town. 

-The Superior Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Team

The beer will be cold, and the chili will be hot! The Town of Superior and the Rotary Club of Boulder are kicking off the fall season with the Town's biggest event of the year! This year's event features two live bands, food trucks, beer (cider and seltzer) sampling from local breweries, and a super-sized Kids' Zone. General entry is free. Beer Fest tickets are available on the Town of Superior Events webpage. Questions? See the 2022 Chili & Beer Fest Q&A.

Have you browsed the 2022 Fall Recreation Guide? The guide contains information on community events and activities from September through December.

From art and music to wellness, CPR Training, Tai Chi, golf, pickleball, and so much more! There's a variety of great programming available for residents of all ages. 

Make the most of your fall by exploring all the fun options at superiorrec.com!

Nature Community Walk
Friday, October 7
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Superior Community Center 
1500 Coalton Rd.

Join the Open Space Ranger and your neighbors for a walk around the town. This unstructured walk will give you the chance to ask your nature questions and interact with your neighbors in a fun way. Each walk will leave the community center at 8:00am, be less than two miles, and will return to the community center by 9:00am. Please bring water, snacks, sturdy shoes, and sun protection to the event.

Astronomy Night
Monday, September 26
6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Coalton Trailhead
3495 McCaslin Blvd.

Come watch the sunset at Coalton Trailhead from 6:45pm-8:00pm to observe Jupiter rising in the eastern skyline as it reaches opposition, or, its brightest state. Bring a picnic blanket, snacks, water, chairs, and some binoculars to take in this illuminated planet. The trailhead closes at 8:00pm for planet gazers. No camping is allowed on Superior or Boulder County Open Space property. Registration is required for this event.

What's the buzz about pollinators?
Friday, October 21
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Autrey Park
1830 Honey Creek Dr.

Meet us at Autrey Park to learn why pollinators are so important to our Superior community and how we can help them help us! This program is hands-on and appropriate for people of all ages. Please bring water, snacks, and anything else you may need.

The North and South pools are officially closed for the season! The PROS Team would like to thank everyone that came out to the pools and especially our pool managers, front desk attendants and lifeguards who made the season possible. We hope you have a great fall and winter! Can't wait to see you on Opening Day 2023!

The En Plein Air Painting Festival returns on October 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Purple Park (1310 S. Pitkin Ave.).

During this event, the public will be invited to stroll around the park and watch over a dozen artists create their masterpieces. Music, food and other activities will also be available at this artful fall event.

Children between the ages of 12 and 18 who are interested in learning how to paint landscapes can also email jenniferg@superiorcolorado.gov to sign-up and be paired with an artist who will teach them how to paint en plein air! 

The Historical Commission, one of Superior’s seven volunteer advisory committees, is presenting a series of black & white historic photographs depicting life in the Town of Superior during the coal mining era.

The exhibit is slated to be on display through the end of the year and is located near the restrooms before you reach the Serendipity Tap & Café. 

All 12 of the bronze sculptures within the Town’s public art collection were recently cleaned and waxed and WOW do they ever look great!

The maintenance process for bronze sculptures involves power washing, heating the surface with a blow torch, and applying tinted wax. Such maintenance is the most effective treatment to halt corrosion and provide protection from the elements.Next time you are on a walk around the Town, make sure to stop by and take a closer look!

Let’s make Halloween Eek-o-Friendly with a Halloween costume exchange! Halloween costumes in good condition can be dropped off between September 1 and September 26 at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Rd.), the Lafayette Public Library (776 W. Baseline Rd., Lafayette), or the Louisville Public Library (951 Spruce St., Louisville).

Visit the Eco-Tober Event on Sunday, October 2, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Centaurus High School (10300 S. Boulder Rd.). Costumes will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the event.

Many areas are experiencing elevated mosquito populations due to unseasonal August monsoon rains. Residents are encouraged to check yards for anything that can hold water such as buckets, tarps, toys, and overwatered and soggy lawns.

Remember the Four D's to minimize mosquito annoyance:

1. Limiting outdoor activities between DUSK and DAWN
2. DRESS in long-sleeved shirts and long pants while outdoors
3. DEFEND - wear EPA approved repellents including DEET, Picaridin and Oil of Lemon, and Eucalyptus Find the repellent that is right for you
4. DRAIN standing water from around structures

Additional information about mosquitoes and steps residents can take to protect themselves is available on the state health department's Fight the Bite Campaign. 

One in four Americans aged 65 and over falls each year. Falls are the leading cause of injuries, which can be fatal for older adults. A fall can have serious impacts on long-term health, day-to-day function, and independence.

The good news is that many falls can be prevented and Boulder County Partners for Falls Prevention has a variety of resources and  activities scheduled for  Falls Prevention Week 2022. Take a look and learn what you can do to prevent a fall.