March into spring with the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Newsletter

March into spring with Superior's Parks, Recreation & Open Space team! Get excited for upcoming Earth Month events, the new Summer Recreation Guide, and our noteworthy lineup of programs.

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

Little Explorers
Wednesday, April 1 | 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road)

The Brave New Explorers Club, led by Shani Horváth, invites young learners to discover the magic of nature! Through hands-on activities and creative play, youngsters will explore plants, animals, and the wonder of the world around us. Sign up is required. A parent or guardian must attend with participating children.

The Duck Walk - Waterfowl Watching
Saturday, April 4 | 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Purple Park (1310 S. Pitkin Ave.)

When spring springs, thousands of birds leave their southern homes for the breeding grounds of the north. Many stop over in Superior's lakes and ponds. Join naturalist Dave Sutherland for this early morning walk to spy on migrating ducks, geese, and shore birds. Bring gloves, binoculars, and a spotting scope if you have one.

Owl Prowl
Friday, April 10 | 7 to 8 p.m.
Community Park (1350 Coalton Road)

Have you ever seen an owl in the wild? In this free program led by Raptor Monitoring Program volunteer Peter Ruprecht, you can learn about what owls we have in Colorado, what tools you need to find them, and how to responsibly view these majestic raptors in the wild. Registered participants should meet at the basketball courts near Indiana Street and Coalton Road. Please bring a headlamp or flashlight and binoculars (if you have them) and dress warmly for this after-sunset program.

Coyote Ridge Hike
Saturday, April 18 | 9 to 11 a.m.
South Pool (3300 Huron Peak Ave.)

Learn everything you need to know about local wildlife while taking a hike through Superior's Coyote Ridge Open Space alongside Wildlife Ecologist Ashley DeLaup. Bring your own water and snacks, and please dress appropriately for the weather.

Don't miss the American Red Cross Babysitter Bootcamp happening this Saturday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Superior Community Center.

This interactive course provides expert instruction in child care basics, safety procedures, emergency response, and essential first aid. It also includes practical guidance on professionalism and marketing your services to families. 

Earth Day Workshops
Wednesday, April 22
4:30 to 6 p.m.
Superior Civic Space (2250 Main St., Suite 1001)

This year’s Earth Day celebration invites the community to come together in the spirit of stewardship, connection, and action. Enjoy a variety of engaging activities centered on environmental education and interactive projects designed for all ages.

Arbor Day in Action
Saturday, April 25
10 a.m. to noon
Grasso Park (100 E. William St.)

Join us for a meaningful and community-centered Arbor Day celebration focused on environmental stewardship, hands-on service, and learning in action. Volunteers can help plant trees in Original Town or assist with trash cleanup along Coal Creek. Please register in advance.

A sure sign of the changing seasons is the spectacle of hundreds of Canada and Cackling Geese traveling through Colorado.

These migrating birds add to our year-round goose population, and human interactions increase throughout the Town.

The geese are generally welcome visitors, and we do our best to coexist with them, giving them space and watching out for them as we bike and drive through the community. In some areas of Town, geese can cause a bit of a nuisance and quite a mess along sidewalks and paths.

To safely deter geese from congregating in more public areas, sidewalks, and pathways, the Town has placed coyote decoys strategically around Superior. Decoys will move occasionally to different parks during the migration season.

Learn more about the geese's history on the Town website.

Create in Community
Upcoming sessions: March 22 & April 12, from 4 to 5 p.m.

Every second and fourth Sunday of the month, bring your current craft project to work on alongside friends. Whether painting, sewing, or trying a new hobby, you'll find a welcoming, laid-back space to create!

All Ages Book Club
Upcoming sessions: March 25 & April 22, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Interested in expanding your literary horizons and meeting new friends? Join the All Ages Book Club, which meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Contact Rick Trippe by email for book details.

Uncover the lore of Superior's past during the Historical Commission's Annual Spring Program!

Join us at 6:30 p.m. on April 29 at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road) for The Lore of the Past: Three Views from Old Superior.

You'll hear from three community members with deep roots to Superior's past:

• Jim Lastoka
• Jack Bowes
• Cynda Arsenault

The program is free and open to the public. No reservation is needed.

Questions? Contact Arts & History Supervisor Jennifer "JG" Garner at jenniferg@superiorcolorado.gov or at 303-499-3675, ext. 167.

There’s an exciting upcoming exhibit at the Superior Community Center featuring student artworks from both Eldorado PK-8 and Superior Elementary schools!

The two-school collaborative art show features paintings, drawings and sculptural artworks from some amazing young artists.

Join us on April 1 at the Superior Community Center for the opening reception of the exhibit, where we will celebrate impressive work from young local artists!

Light snacks and beverages will be provided.

The exhibit will be on display through May 8.

Superior Annual Student Art Show Opening Reception
Wednesday, April 1
4:30 to 6 p.m. 
Superior Community Center
1500 Coalton Road

Take a trip along the bioinformation superhighway linking your gut and your brain!

This free two-part series at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road) will teach you how your microbiota communicates with your brain through the vagus nerve, how stress affects this connection, and ways to support gut health.

Stop by on March 26 from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. and/or March 28 from 12:45 to 2:15 p.m. to learn more. Attendees are welcome to drop in, but registration is recommended. The second session will include a review of the first to help catch you up if you were unable to attend the first one.

Are you interested in ensuring that Superior's open spaces remain beautiful?

Consider joining Weed Warriors, a group of volunteers dedicated to removing invasive weeds to support native plant growth, habitat health, and the improvement of our open spaces.

The Weed Warriors season runs from April to September. Interested volunteers can request to join CitSci, the platform used for group announcements, reporting, photos, and communication.

The Town of Superior will provide volunteers with tools and equipment. Please reach out to Open Space Ranger Phary Om by email with questions about the program.

You can learn more about noxious weeds in Colorado on the Colorado Department of Agriculture website.

The Town's Advisory Committees are an excellent way to share your talents with the community, brainstorm ideas for change with your neighbors, and make a positive impact in the place you live.

Current openings are:

• Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability: Four Openings
• Cultural Arts and Public Spaces Advisory Committee: Three Openings
• Open Space Advisory Committee: One Opening
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee: Four Openings
• Planning Commission: One Opening
• Superior Youth Leadership Council: One Opening

Interested? 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.

Parents' Night Out is back on April 4!

From 6:30 to 9 p.m., parents can enjoy a special night out while your kids partake in an evening of supervised activites, crafts, and games at Eldorado PK-8 School (3351 S. Indiana St).

This free event is hosted by the Superior Youth Leadership Council (SYLC) and open to youth ages 6 to 12. Registration is required.

"Prime Minister"
Friday, March 27 | 6 p.m.
Superior Civic Space
2250 Main St., Suite 1001
Language: English 
Runtime: 102 minutes
Rated: NR

In August 2017, 37-year-old Jacinda Ardern became New Zealand’s opposition leader just weeks before a national election, and then two months later became Prime Minister. The documentary follows Ardern over seven transformative years, offering unprecedented access through intimate home footage shot by her husband and revealing interviews recorded during her time in power.

"Chasing Childhood"
Friday, April 24 | 6 p.m.
Superior Civic Space
2250 Main St., Suite 1001
Language: English 
Runtime: 85 minutes
Rated: NR

This feature length documentary explores how free play and independence have all but disappeared from kids’ lives, supplanted by relentless perfectionism leading to record rates of anxiety and depression, a situation now compounded by the pandemic.

Mark your calendars and keep your eyes peeled! The 2026 Summer Recreation Guide will be available soon.

This guide features upcoming events, summer school break camps, enrichment programs, and outdoor and fitness fun for all ages!

Online registration for summer programs opens Monday, April 6, at 9 a.m. You can check out the Rec Guide and sign up for programs at SuperiorRec.com.

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

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