Parks, Recreation & Open Space Newsletter: May 2024

Welcome to the May edition of the Parks, Recreation & Open Space newsletter!

We're getting ready to kick off another awesome summer season! Our hardworking landscaping crew is busy prepping the flower beds, our amazing aquatics team is putting the final touches on our pool facilities, and the whole team is ready to make this a summer to remember with a ton of fun fitness and enrichment programs. Let's dive into summer together!

Residents are invited to check out the newly completed Miners Park at 982 Meridian Lane! Join us from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 19 for a Grand Opening celebration with delicious cookies from Boulder Baked, music, mining activities and an opportunity to learn about Superior's mining history from a member of the Historical Commission. 

Parking is very limited; please bike or walk. Water and a portable restroom will be available.

Summer is almost here, and Superior residents have two great options to beat the heat. The North Pool (1650 S. Indiana St.) and the South Pool (3300 Huron Peak Ave.) will open for the summer season on May 24.

Pool admission is free for Superior residents, but a no-cost SplashPass is required to access the pools. Visit SuperiorColorado.gov/Pools for SplashPass details, pool schedules, swim lesson information and more.

Pollinator Gardening Project
Tuesday, May 28
9 a.m. to noon
Purple Park
1310 S. Pitkin Ave.

Join us for the Opening Reception for Superior Pet SNAPS! You'll have the chance to see your neighbors' zany, adorable, and in-action pet photos, plus enjoy hors d'oeuvres and live music by singer and songwriter David Henning. Wine and beer will be available for purchase.

The Opening Reception will take place on Thursday, May 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road).

Come out for a free, family-friendly celebration of the great outdoors hosted by the Open Space Advisory Committee!

Participate in interactive community booths, goat feeding and live animal presentations. We’ll also have plenty of opportunities to get out on the trails!  Join the fun at National Trails Day, June 1 from 9 a.m. to noon at Coalton Trailhead (3495 McCaslin Blvd.).

Epic summer adventures await at Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park! Enjoy free WiFi, power outlets, a restroom, bike racks and abundant storage space as you sit back, relax and let Bustang do the driving.

Bustang to Estes service runs seasonally during the summer, with 2024 service beginning Saturday, May 25. Catch the bus at the US 36 & McCaslin Station. Tickets are $15 round-trip with discounts available for children, seniors, individuals with disabilities and students. Recieve 25% off tickets for the first two weekeds of service with code ESTES25.

Visit RideBustang.com to learn more.

Get ready for summer fun with live music, food trucks and friends! The Summer Concert Series kicks off on Saturday, June 15, with a blend of funky and contagious fun from Soul School!

Enjoy tasty bites from food trucks Cilantro and Perejil, Curbside Kitchen and HipPOP handcrafted gelato bars, then grab a drink at the beer garden hosted by The Eatery. Visit SuperiorColorado.gov/events to see all of the fun coming your way!

Get ready for an awesome community event! Registration is open for the 4th of July Kickball Tournament hosted by the Superior Youth Leadership Council.

Playoff games will be held on Saturday, June 29 at 9 a.m. at Scanlan Field, Community Park (1350 Coalton Road). The winning teams will compete in the Championship Game at 11 a.m. during the Town's 4th of July Celebration. The winner of the tournament will have their team name engraved on the Town trophy!

Excited to join in the fun? Registration is free and closes on Friday, June 21. The minimum age to participate is 10, and while we encourage group registration, we will place any solo sign-ups on a team as free agents so that everyone can join in the fun! Register today!

Superior needs you! Share your time and talents and make an impact on your community by volunteering for an Advisory Committee.

These committees, commissions and councils work towards solving problems, researching possibilities and suggesting improvements for our Town. Many members' terms end in July and a number of openings are available. Click the links below to learn more about each group and apply.

• Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability
• Cultural Arts and Public Spaces Advisory Committee
• Historical Commission
• Open Space Advisory Committee
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
• Planning Commission
• Superior Youth Leadership Council

Questions? Email Events and Volunteer Manager Mikaela Gregg or call (303) 499-3675, ext.128.

If you're 60 or older and looking for ways to stay active, healthy and engaged, then Superior Seniors is for you!  Superior Seniors offers something for every interest, including weekly and monthly drop-in activities, plus special interest groups and programs.

Visit SuperiorColorado.gov/SuperiorSeniors to learn more and don't forget to subscribe to Town email communications (choose the Superior Seniors topic) to stay in the loop on everything happening with this exciting new group. 

Silver Music Meetup
Sunday, June 23, noon to 3 p.m.
Superior Community Center, 1500 Coalton Road

Are you a music lover who enjoys performing for others? Join the Cultural Arts & Public Spaces (CAPS) committee for the Silver Music Meetup to dust off a favorite tune, polish up for a performance or just play for a supportive audience. All instruments and music makers are welcome! This event will be led by local music mentor and CAPS member Suz Paxson. Please register.

Summer fun is right around the corner, and the Town is offering a wide variety of activities and programs to keep brains and bodies stimulated all summer long! 

Featured Programs:

• Youth Summer Camps 
• Intro to Mountain Biking
• Superior Improv Video Production
• Mindful Self-Compassion: Building Resilience & Strength in Difficult Times
• CBArt Creative Connections: An Intentional Afternoon of Art & Craft for All Ages!

See the complete lineup of Parks, Recreation and Open Space offerings and start planning your summer fun!

Have questions or need assistance? Contact the Parks, Recreation & Open Space team via email at tospros@superiorcolorado.gov, in person at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road), or by phone at (303) 554-9005.

Are you hosting an upcoming event? You can reserve the community center, too! Visit SuperiorCommunityCenter.com to see a list of frequently asked questions and reserve a space for your next gathering.

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