Parks, Recreation & Open Space Newsletter: April 2023

Hello and welcome to the April newsletter! Warmer days are here, and so is the Summer Recreation Guide. Our pools open next month, and summer fun is right around the corner. Take advantage of the longer days to explore our community in all its beauty!

- The Superior Parks, Recreation & Open Space Team

The 2023 Summer Recreation Guide is here with programs from May through August 2023 including:

• Aquatics Programs
• Youth & Adult Tennis
• School Break Camps
• Community Center Enrichment Programs
• Outdoor Sports & Fitness and much more!

Registration is open; visit superiorrec.com  and start making the most of your summer! 

Have questions or need assistance? Contact the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space team via email at tospros@superiorcolorado.gov, in person at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Rd.), or give us a call at 303-554-9005.

Spring brings windy weather and disperses trash around our community. Celebrate Earth Day by making a difference and helping us collect these elusive waste items!

Please meet at William Field in Community Park (1350 Coalton Rd.) at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 22. Trash bags and disposable gloves will be provided; however, we encourage you to bring your favorite pair of work gloves to cut down on waste.

Take in the Lyrids Meteor Shower under a crescent moon at the Coalton Trailhead (3495 McCaslin Blvd.) on April 22 starting at 8:00 p.m. This annual shower can produce around 20 meteors an hour with bursts of 100 or more known to occur! Please dress warmly for this night sky event.

The Superior Youth Leadership Council (SYLC) and Superior Chamber are hosting a youth-focused, interactive Resume Writing and Interview workshop on April 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Rd.). This free workshop is open to all teens looking to hone their job-hunting skills. Learn more and register by visiting the Superior Chamber website.

Join us at Community Park (1615 Coalton Rd.) on Monday, April 24 at 5:00 p.m. as we continue the Native Bee project started in 2022. Volunteers will install pupated bee tubes into existing habitat areas and drill new habitat points along the corridor. This project will help pollination efforts for native, non-stinging bees.

Please wear sturdy shoes and long pants, bring water, and be prepared to walk multiple miles on even-grade terrain.Sign up today! Contact Open Space Ranger Tom Keras at tomk@superiorcolorado.gov with questions.

The Town is seeking volunteers for a new Open Space Ambassador program. This program will help restore the native habitat of our open space by reducing the noxious weed population. 

Volunteers will receive training in how to identify and safely remove targeted weeds. It's anticipated that a minimum of 5 hours a month from each volunteer will be sufficient to make a significant impact in our open space environment. 

Interested individuals can register for the Open Space Ambassador Training Session which will be held on April 28 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Rd.). 

This pilot program has limited spots available, so don’t miss your chance to help this year! If you'd like to sign-up for the program, but can't attend the training session, email Open Space Ranger Tom Keras at tomk@superiorcolorado.gov.

Join us for the Town's annual Arbor Day Celebration and the ribbon cutting for the new Superior Commons recreation area (located at 2250 Creek View Way in Downtown Superior) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 29.

Spend the morning with family and friends while celebrating the tree planter's holiday and another year of the Town's Tree City USA designation (SavATree will provide 400 ready to plant seedlings). It's a fun community event for all ages. No green thumb required!

In addition to tree planting and comradery, Here's what you can expect:

• Green-focused entertainment and educational opportunities
• Family-friendly entertainment featuring a live DJ and performer, face painters, a jumpy castle, knocker ball, art stations and more!
• Food Carts will offer a full menu for purchase

The Town is taking applications for volunteers, local vendors, programs, and local businesses interested in supporting our tree-hugging event. Please visit the event page to apply.

Historical Museum Open House: After the devasting loss of the Historical Museum at Asti Park, the Commission members have been busy rebuilding their artifact collection. See the newly donated pieces and visit with Commission members at the temporary location inside the Grasso Park Bungalow (100 E. William St.) on May 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Historic Walk: Once the Open House ends at 2:00 p.m., the Historical Commission invites you to its annual Historic Walk through Original Superior to the Industrial Mine site, located south of Coal Creek in Boulder County Open Space. Participants should plan on walking at least 2 miles and should wear appropriate shoes and clothing for the terrain and weather.

The North and South pools will open for the 2023 summer season on Friday, May 26. Be sure to take full advantage of our pools by signing up for a free SplashPass.

The SplashPass provides Town of Superior residents admission during Open Swim hours and notifications of pool events and closures (opt-out available). If you have a SplashPass from last year, there is nothing more that you need to do; it will renew for the 2023 season.

New to Superior? First, register for your SplashPass at superiorrec.com. Then, come by the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Rd.) to pick up your SplashPass key card. Residents can also pick up key cards at either pool beginning May 26. Signing up for your Splash Pass signifies acknowledgment and acceptance of important pool rules that are in place for your safety.

Superior Elementary Art Exhibition
There's still time to see Superior Elementary's First Annual Art Show! 30 artworks by K-5 students are on display until May 16. Stop by to show your support to these amazing young artists!

Superior Snaps Exhibition Coming Soon!
Thank you to the many residents who submitted photo entries to Superior SNAPS! Winners will be announced soon and the selected photos will go on display at the Superior Community Center in late May and be up through September.

Are you interested in supporting the Town’s parks and recreation programs? The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee has four vacancies waiting to be filled by passionate residents interested in helping support and grow Superior’s parks and recreation services.

Advisory Committee members volunteer to research, explore, and problem-solve to make recommendations in support of our beautiful Town. Those interested can find an application on the Town Advisory Group webpage. We hope you’ll join the team!

Additional Advisory Committee Openings:

• Cultural Arts and Public Spaces Advisory Committee (CAPS) - 1 opening
• Historical Commission - 1 opening
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee - 2 openings

Learn more and apply today by visiting the Town of Superior Advisory Committees website or email Mikaela Gregg, Community Events & Volunteer Supervisor or phone at 303-499-3675, ext.128.

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Website: SuperiorRec.com, Superior Community Center
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Phone: (303) 554-9005
Email: tospros@superiorcolorado.gov