Find your fun with the May Parks, Recreation & Open Space Newsletter

Our Parks, Recreation, and Open Space team works hard to ensure that Superior residents stay connected and have fun, whether playing softball, shopping at the Superior Summer Market, or participating in a Community Drum Circle. 

This newsletter is your go-to guide to everything happening in May and June. If you have any questions, call (303) 554-9005 or email us at tospros@superiorcolorado.gov.

Get ready for summer nights filled with softball and fun with your neighbors!

This is your last chance to gather your friends, build a team, and join Superior's Adult Softball League. Team registration closes today, May 15.

This co-ed recreational league is a great way to stay active while having a blast and enjoying some friendly competition! Games begin May 29 and will be held on Thursday evenings at Community Park, 1350 Coalton Road. 

Get all the details and register.

Get ready for summer fun with live music, food trucks, and friends! Superior's beloved Summer Concert Series kicks off on Saturday, June 14 with a blend of ska and reggae from The Alcapones.

Enjoy tasty bites from food trucks Barbed Wire Reef, Bamboo Skewer, and Power Cone, then grab a drink at the beer garden hosted by Pat's Tap.

Green Team volunteers needed! The Town of Superior is looking to partner with businesses, local community-based groups, and individuals to help support our zero-waste community events and other sustainability efforts. Learn more and sign up on the Town's volunteer webpage.

Summer Concert Series: The Alcapones
Saturday, June 14
6:30 to 8:15 p.m.
Superior Commons Amphitheater (2130 Creek View Way)

We're bringing novelty goods and local entertainment conveniently to you in Downtown Superior during the Superior Summer Market!

Head downtown on June 18 from 5-8 p.m. for merchants, meals, and Americana and bluegrass music from Ms. Amy and the Jet Set. 

There will be dozens of local vendors at each event, selling everything from natural meats, local honey, breads (GF and sourdough), mushrooms, pre-made meals, novelty and self-care products, plants, flowers and more. 

Learn more about what you can expect and find the list of participating vendors on the Superior Summer Market event page.

The June 18 Superior Summer Market will also serve as the grand opening celebration for the brand new Civic Space!

During the event, you can visit the Civic Space for a ribbon cutting and celebratory speeches, and stop by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee's community engagement booth to provide input on the Community Park playground renovation project.

Plus, enjoy a magic show and balloon artist, art activities, a children's play space, and so much more!

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.) open for the summer season on May 23.

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 or check out the pool schedule.

Other important dates:

• Masters Swim Program: Starts May 27
• Private Swim Lessons: Registration opens June 1
• Group Swim Lessons: Start June 2
• Rock Creek Flyers Home Swim Meet / Modified Pool Hours: June 7

Join Council Member Jenn Kaaoush at 4 p.m. on Monday, May 26 for a special Veterans Group Meetup at Pat's Tap (1611 Coalton Road). Come together to honor fallen veterans for Memorial Day.

Typically, the standing Veterans Group Meetup is held on the last Sunday of each month at the Superior Community Center. It offers an opportunity for fellowship, advocacy, and resource sharing.

Get excited for a day filled with family-friendly events and patriotic spirit at Superior's annual 4th of July celebration!

Whether you want to race in the Superior Mile, watch the festive parade, or enjoy delicious food at the Pancake Festival, there will be red, white, and blue fun for everyone! Check out the schedule of events and find ways to get involved.

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a kickball champion? Gather your crew (or sign up solo and we’ll find you a team) and register for the Superior 4th of July Kickball Tournament by June 20. Registration is free, with playoff games in June and the Championship showdown during the Town’s 4th of July Celebration. Winners earn bragging rights and a spot on the Town trophy. The countdown to glory starts now!

Join us for the opening reception of the Superior Travel SNAPS exhibit at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road) on Thursday, May 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 

Catered light-bites will be provided and bar service will be available for purchase. 

The annual SNAPS exhibit has a different theme each year. The feature this year is personal excursions by our residents, whether near or far. Superior Travel SNAPS will be on display at the Superior Community Center until Sept. 29, 2025.

Join the Open Space Advisory Committee for National Trails Day from 9 a.m. to noon on June 7 at the Coalton Trailhead, 3495 McCaslin Blvd.

At this free, family-friendly outdoor celebration, you can enjoy community booths, goat feeding, live animal presentations, and plenty of opportunities to get out on the trails!

Want to try your hand at classic casino games?

Save the date for June 20 and make plans to attend Superior's inaugural Monte Carlo Casino Night, exclusively for active adults ages 45 and up. At this free event, you can engage in some friendly competition with our Superior Town Council members and win fun prizes!

No experience? No problem! Professional dealers will be on hand to show you the ropes and can help seasoned players sharpen their strategies.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Registration is free but required.

Monte Carlo Casino Night
Friday, June 20
5 to 8:30 p.m.
Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road)

Exciting news: Walk with a Doc is back!

Take a step towards better health with this fun and free community program hosted by the Town and Boulder Community Health at Wildflower Park (3151 S. Indiana St.) from 9-10 a.m. on May 31.

You can learn about a current health topic, connect with the community, and walk and talk with a local health care provider.

Are you looking for ways to share your time, energy and know-how with the Town of Superior? Consider serving on an Advisory Committee!

The next round of interviews and appointments will be in June.

Current openings are:

• Cultural Arts and Public Spaces Committee - One Opening
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee - One Opening

Consider joining the Superior Youth Leadership Council!

The Superior Youth Leadership Council (SYLC) is a group designed to engage and empower teens in grades 8-12 by coordinating events and community service opportunities. There will be multiple vacancies opening in August. Get your applications in now! Interviews will begin in June on a first-to-apply basis.

Learn more and apply today by visiting the Town of Superior Advisory Committees webpage or reach out to Mikaela Gregg by email or by phone at 303-499-3675, ext.128.

Little Critters
May 28 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Purple Park (1310 S. Pitkin Ave.)

Nurture a love for nature in this program for youngsters hosted in partnership with Eldorado Canyon State Park. Expect hands-on activities, stories, and more! Parents must accompany children to the event.

Hunter Education Internet Conclusion Course
June 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road)

Join Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to receive your Hunter Education Certification! This course will be five hours of class time followed by a written test and live fire test at a local shooting range. Participants will learn how to safely, legally, and ethically hunt in Colorado and will be able to interact with multiple Wildlife Officers during the course. Prior to the course, participants must complete the online Hunters Safety Course. Information on this is provided after registration. Firearms and equipment for the June course are provided by CPW. No personal firearms allowed.

Join the Cultural Arts and Public Spaces (CAPS) advisory committee from 11 a.m. to noon on June 8 for a fun, easy-going Community Drum Circle at Purple Park (1310 S. Pitkin Ave.). Let's build community through music and shared percussion!

Never played the drums? No problem! This is an open, inclusive event where everyone is welcome to make music.

What to bring:

• Drums, shakers, or any kind of music makers
• Chair
• Your own hydration

The drum circle will be facilitated by a professional percussionist/musician with drum circle experience who can assist with instruments and music makers. Come and experience the power of rhythm, connection, and creativity at beautiful Purple Park.

Drop by Superior's historical museums on June 7 and and explore Superior's rich history!

Both the Asti Park Historical Museum (110 W. Maple St.) and the Grasso Park Interim Historical Museum (112 E. William St.) will be open on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Learn about Superior’s mining heritage, mine camp house living, schoolhouse education and more! Members of the Historical Commission will also be available and happy to answer questions you might have.

Can't make it? Don't worry! Superior's museums are open on the first Saturday of every month.

The Superior Community Center is the perfect place to meet up with friends or make some new ones this summer!

Pre-teens and teens are welcome to hang out at the SCC as long as they have a Youth Access Card. 

You can register for a Youth Access Card online or stop by the front desk at the community center. Ages 11 and up are allowed in the facility without adult supervision.

Additionally, the Town has coordinated dozens of half-day youth camps to keep your kiddos engaged all summer long! Check out the lineup and register today.

Discover the art of Tiffany-style stained glass and join the Cultural Arts & Public Spaces (CAPS) Advisory Committee for a free hands-on workshop at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road) from 1 to 4 p.m. on June 21.

Learn the timeless beauty of Tiffany’s copper foil technique while creating your own vibrant leaf-shaped suncatcher. Explore the history of stained glass, practice soldering, and leave with a stunning piece of art you made yourself.

Each participant will receive a free, pre-cut kit with all the supplies needed to complete their suncatcher. Spaces are limited — don’t miss this creative opportunity!

Find more event details and register.

Come out and enjoy a movie under the stars! The Rock Creek Master Homeowners Association (HOA) is hosting a free Summer Movie Series for all Superior residents. 

The series kicks off June 13 at 7 p.m. with "Top Gun: Maverick." 

The movies are shown at dusk on Scanlan Field at Community Park (1350 Coalton Road). 

The Superior Morgul Road Race, one of the most iconic courses in Boulder County, returns on May 18.

Racers will compete on a 7-mile, fully closed to traffic, loop course on Highway 128. This is a rolling course on wide roads with smooth asphalt. 

Sign up to race, or come watch on the day of the event. This event is hosted by Without Limits Productions. Learn more on the event website.

Superior Seniors: Don't miss the Senior Welcome Breakfast at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road) from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on June 4. 

These monthly events are the perfect chance to enjoy a delicious meal, meet your neighbors, and hear from a guest speaker. Plus, you can find out what events, activities, and programs are coming up, and plan out your month! Peruse the May calendar, and take advantage of our monthly Superior Seniors newsletter.

If you're interested in improving your cooking skills and learning about a new cuisine, join Chef Akila on June 13 for an Indian Cooking Class at the Superior Community Center.

Participants will learn to make Paratha (layered flat bread made with whole wheat flour) and roadside Kaalan curry (hot, spicy, and delicious mushroom curry).

Everyone gets to mingle and enjoy their delicious creations at the end!

Please register in advance.

As the Town of Superior continues to grow, it's time to update our Open Space Management Plan to reflect our community's changing needs.

The Open Space Advisory Committee and Town staff are working closely with consultants from the local firm Design Concepts to update the Open Space Management Plan and are seeking public input.

Please take a few minutes to provide them by using the following:

• Open Space Survey (Closes June 7)
• Drop-A-Pin Map - Let us know of amenities you would like to see in Town by using an interactive map. You will be able to see what your neighbors are thinking, too!

Stay tuned for updates by visiting the Open Space Management Plan Update Project Page.

The Town has traditionally offered a Holiday Lighting display at various locations throughout the Town. This coming holiday season, the Town will reduce display locations to focus on Town facilities and properties, and commercial centers. This will eliminate roughly eight locations in the Rock Creek neighborhood, Sagamore neighborhood, and Original Town.

Neighborhoods may install lighting displays of their own or choose to sponsor the cost of displays in their neighborhood by partnering with the Town.

Questions? Contact tospros@superiorcolorado.gov. 

Epic summer adventures await - the Bustang to Estes Park is back!

Bustang to Estes service runs seasonally during the summer, with 2025 service beginning Saturday, May 24. Catch the bus at the U.S. 36 & McCaslin Station.

Tickets are $15 round-trip with discounts available for children, seniors, individuals with disabilities and students. Receive 25% off tickets for the first two weeks of service with code ESTES25.

Get tickets at RideBustang.com. 

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