Fall is in Full Swing: Parks, Recreation & Open Space October Newsletter

Let the Town of Superior Parks, Recreation and Open Space team help you soak in the crisp air and changing leaves. Celebrate the season with outdoor recreation, art contests and spooky parties for the whole family. Plus, it's never too early to gear up for winter!

Keep reading to learn more. If you have any questions, give us a shout at 303-554-9005 or email us at tospros@superiorcolorado.gov.

Calling all artists! Are you experienced in or curious about needle felting? Participate in this unique fiber art workshop on Oct. 19 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road)!

With wool, create colorful, kid and pet-safe small sculptures, ornaments or decorations. Each participant will receive a wool-felting starter kit to take home to continue working on the projects they start in the workshop.

Due to working with needles, this class is for participants aged 12 years and up.

For questions, contact Jennifer “JG” Garner at jenniferg@superiorcolorado.gov or at (303) 499-3675 ext. 167

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The Cultural Arts & Public Spaces (CAPS) advisory committee invites residents to take a follow-up survey to help guide the next steps toward creating a memorial for the Marshall Fire.

CAPS and the Marshall Fire Memorial Subcommittee have worked through extensive data from last year's first survey that was led by a consultant team. Now CAPS is seeking further input based on their findings.

Submit your feedback at ShapeSuperior.com. Survey closes Oct. 20.

Meet with wildlife ecologist Ashley DeLaup to learn all about coyotes and what they're up to while we sleep. Discover the difference between normal and abnormal behavior, and familiarize yourself with what we need to do to reduce any conflict with these intelligent creatures. If you're lucky, you'll get to spot (or hear!) one or two of these fascinating animals.

Meet at the Community Park (1350 Coalton Road) basketball parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and make sure that you're prepared with weather-appropriate attire, shoes and water. See you there!

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Join us on Oct. 26 (formerly Oct. 13) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Community Park (1350 Coalton Road) to transport yourself back to your childhood and help your children make their own memories off the ground and into the canopy! 

Up in the trees, you can enjoy the views of the surrounding landscape and get a new view of your life while having fun and exercising. You’ll also learn the tree climbing techniques that tree canopy scientists use to conduct their studies.

This program is highly adaptable to fit individuals with different physical needs.

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We've got a spooky party planned just for you! The Superior Youth Leadership Council is once again hosting the Monster Mash Party on Oct. 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road). This fun, family-friendly evening is free and open to everyone. No registration needed.

Get dressed up, grab the kids and friends and stop by for a ghoulish good time! This event will feature live music, sweet treats, thrilling games and activities, and the esteemed costume contest (for ages 12 and under starting at 5:30 p.m.).

Costume Contest Times:
5:30 p.m. ages 4 and under
6:15 p.m. ages 5-8
7:00 p.m. ages 9-12

Give your best friend a dog's blessing! The Superior Khandbari Sister City Project will be celebrating Kukur Tihar, "Day of the Dog," on Oct. 30 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Autrey Park (1830 Honey Creek Drive). At this free event, show your appreciation for your dog and let them enjoy all the dog treats that they can eat. In the spirit of the season, feel free to dress up your dog – they might even win a prize!

Please make sure that all dogs attending this event are leashed and well-adjusted to other dogs and people.

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Are you looking to get outside to enjoy the fall weather? Join us at the Coalton Trailhead (3495 McCaslin Blvd.) on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 9 a.m. for a festive, two-mile out-and-back hike! 

Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather. Halloween costumes are encouraged! Wear good hiking shoes and bring anything that you may need like trekking poles, sunscreen, hat, water and snacks. See you on the trail!

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K-12 students in Boulder County are invited to participate in a free art contest celebrating the Boulder St. Vrain Watershed to win cash prizes and art supplies!

Artwork should be inspired by the following prompt: “My favorite Colorado water memory is...." Students will submit a sentence about their memory and one piece of 8.5” x 11” two-dimensional art using the media of their choice: crayons, markers, pencils, paint, pastels, fabric, watercolor, chalk, markers, collage, etc. Photographs and digital art will not be accepted.

Submissions must be received by Nov. 24, 2024. See the full contest details on the  Keep it Clean Partnership website.

If you're an avid tennis or pickleball player, you may have noticed that Parks, Rec and Open Space staff members have begun rolling up the court windscreens. This is set to occur over the following two weeks, and is done every year to prevent damage to the fencing surrounding the courts. The screens are slated to return in mid-April of 2025.

Volunteer for the Snow Buster program to help out your neighbors and keep the community safe! The Snow Buster program exists to assist residents who report they are physically AND financially unable to remove snow, sleet and ice from the sidewalk adjacent to their property remain in compliance with Municipal Code 11-1-20.

If you are in need of help or if you are looking to help others, you are in the right place! Volunteers will be assigned to a community member who needs assistance with snow removal.

To volunteer or request assistance, complete the Snow Busters program application.

Thank you to our Parks, Recreation and Open Space team for working tirelessly to clear snow and ice in our parks and open space every winter.

Winter Festival
Saturday, Dec. 14
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Downtown Superior
(2250 Main St.)

Whether you are interested in gardening, crafting, reading, billiards, or simply looking to build community, there's something for everyone. You can explore all the scheduled Superior Seniors drop-in activities and programs at SuperiorColorado.gov/SuperiorSeniors.

Be sure to sign up for our new monthly Superior Seniors newsletter to stay informed on all of the new programs and activities designed for Superior seniors.

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