Longmont Winter Spring 2023 Brochure
Longmont Winter Spring 2023 Brochure
Longmont Winter Spring 2023 Brochure
RECREATION
Winter/Spring 2023
Serving You
» In Person: at three year-round sites
» Online: https://rec.ci.longmont.co.us
» Over the Phone: 303-774-4700
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CITY INFORMATION
LONGMONT CIVIC CENTER
350 Kimbark St | 303-776-6050
Join Coffee with
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm | Closed Sat and Sun Council in 2023
The public is invited to
Holidays: Closed Dec 26, Jan 2, Jan 16, Coffee with Council January
Feb 20, and May 29 through October, at locations
throughout Longmont. Find locations
online at bit.ly/coffeewithcouncil
See 2023 dates online | Saturdays, 9-10am
MAYOR For information about city council meetings
Joan Peck and agendas, call the City Manager’s Office
Term expires 11/2023 at 303-651-8601 or visit
[email protected] longmontcolorado.gov/agendas
303-774-3619
WARD I
Tim Waters
Term expires 11/2023 AT-LARGE
CITY COUNCIL [email protected] Shiquita Yarbrough
There are a variety of ways 303-774-3614 Term expires 11/2025
to contact city council [email protected]
members: WARD II 303-774-3613
Marcia Martin
• City council meetings, Term expires 11/2025 AT-LARGE
most Tuesdays at 7 pm [email protected] Vacancy filled Nov 2022, yet not finalized
• Coffee with Council, 303-774-3617 at time of print.
one Saturday of every
month Jan-Oct WARD III AT-LARGE/MAYOR PRO TEM
Susie Hidalgo-Fahring Aren Rodriguez
• Mail c/o City Clerk’s Office, Term expires 11/2023 Term expires 11/2025
350 Kimbark St. 80501
[email protected] [email protected]
• Email and phone 303-774-3612 303-774-3615
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UNION RESERVOIR
461 Weld County Rd 26 | Longmont, CO 80504 | 303-772-1265
Union Reservoir is a 736-acre body of water offering the best in
wakeless boating and a variety of other outdoor activities. A year-
round fee-for-entry facility: use payment kiosks and retain/display
ticket. For information about passes, boat storage, and facility
seasonal schedules, visit LongmontColorado.gov/UnionRes
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri 5am-9pm | Sat & Sun 7am-5pm
h d a y
(East of the Recreation Center)
B i r t
Daily Hours: Sunrise to Sunset Hold your own private event at one
Party
(Weather Permitting) of our swimming pools! Perfect for
Rules: Please be respectful of the park, birthday parties, Boy or Girl Scout
other users, and the neighbors. Skate at troops, celebrations, kayak practice,
your own risk. or just an excuse to get together with
family and friends. Rental time is
PACKAGES AVAILABLE started when the facility is open to the
SPORTS DROP-IN HOURS group and ends when the facility is
Rent an hour or two of room locked at the completion of the rental.
Volleyball Fri, 7am-12pm & time for your child’s next
Wed & Fri, 5:30-9pm birthday party. Fee includes
entry for up to 10 people to Longmont Recreation Center
Basketball Mon-Fri 11:30am-1:30pm enjoy the pool or gym either Rent meeting room space during regular
& Sun 7am-10am before and/or after your room operating hours beginning at $25/hr.
time. Able to accommodate After-hours all-facilities rentals begin at
Pickleball Mon-Thurs, 2pm-4pm groups up to 20, group rate $400/hr. For more information about your
(55+ only) & admission applies to 11+. particular gathering or event, please contact
M/W/F (all ages: maximum [email protected] or
2 courts) 7am-9am Fee: $85 1st hour/$55 each 303-774-4800 for more information.
additional hour
Sport Drop-In Hours are for adults 16 Location: Longmont Recreation All rentals are subject to staffing availability.
& older unless otherwise indicated. Center, 310 Quail Rd
Reserve: 303-774-4800
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LONGMONT ICE PAVILION
Enjoy skating as long as desired during scheduled hours, To allow for maximum ice time, reservations are accepted
no reservations needed/accepted for public skating. for drop-in hockey up to two weeks in advance.
As ice conditions require, 15 minute Zamboni breaks Register early to secure your spot and save time at check-in.
will occur during any Public Skating session. Drop-in accepted, as space allows. “Hockey” 100513
NORMAL SCHEDULE Nov 28-Dec 23 | Jan 7-Mar 9 Child/Youth: 12 & under Adult: 18 & over
Mon/Wed 11am-1pm | 3-5pm Youth/Teen: 12-17 years Open: All ages
Tue/Thurs 3-5pm
Fri 11am-5pm | 7-9pm* *special event 2/10 NORMAL SCHEDULE Nov 28-Dec 23 | Jan 7-Mar 9
Sat/Sun 12:30-6pm Tue/Thurs 11am-1pm Open
Thurs 7:30-9pm Adult
Fri 9:30-10:45am Open
WINTER BREAK SCHEDULE Dec 24-Jan 6
Sat 8:30-9:45am Adult
Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm
Sat 10-11am Child/Youth
Fri, Dec 30 10am-6:30pm
Fri, Jan 6 10am-9pm WINTER BREAK SCHEDULE Dec 24-Jan 6
Sat 12:30-4pm Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30-9:45am Open
Sun Closed Christmas | New Year’s Day Tue/Thurs 7:30-9pm Adult
Wed 7:30-9pm Youth/Teen
Thurs 6:15-7:15pm Child/Youth
Sat 8:30-9:45am Adult
The Holiday Give-Back Pass is accepted
Sat 10-11am Child/Youth
at the Ice Pavilion Dec 23-Jan 8.
See center event pages for more information.
BASIC SKILLS 3
ADULT HOCKEY SKILLS CLASS Beginning forward stroking backward glides.
Tuesday, 6:25-6:55pm Code: 155313
Players age 18 & over are given instruction on all skill aspects
of the game. Class consists of instruction and drills, followed Basic Skills 4 Tuesday, 7-7:30pm Code: 155314
by a controlled scrimmage to practice your skills in a game
Basic Skills 5 Tuesday, 7-7:30pm Code: 155314
environment. Full hockey gear required.
18 & up 7:45-9pm “hockey” 155612 Basic Skills 6 Tuesday, 7-7:30pm Code: 155314
Wednesdays: Nov 29-Dec 20 | Jan 10-Mar 7
Tuesdays: Nov 30-Dec 21 | Jan 11-Mar 8
Nov Fee: $54 resident/$67.50 non-resident AGES 14 YEARS THROUGH ADULT
Jan Fee: $121.50 resident/$152 non-resident ADULT 1
Falling and recovery on ice. Forward two-foot glide.
Tuesday, 7-7:30pm Code: 155411
ADULT 2
Forward skating across the width of the ice. Backward skating.
Tuesday, 7-7:30pm Code: 155412
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45 Minute
Time $40.50/$50.75 $40.50/$50.75 $47.25/$59.25
Classes
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Babysitter’s Training
This American Red Cross course provides youth with the
information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible
care for children while babysitting. Participants will develop skills
in 5 critical areas; leadership, safety and safe place, basic care, first
aid, and professionalism. “Babysitting”
11-16 yrs: Jan 16, Mon, 8:30am-2:30pm 121231
Feb 17, Fri, 8:30am-2:30pm 121231
Location: Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Rd
Fee: $75 resident/$93.75 non-resident
TENNIS LESSONS
Gonzo tennis is devoted to fostering the development of players from 4 years of age and up and giving them the opportunity to
discover even more about this truly international and life-long sport. Bring your racket, if you have one; balls provided. For weather
and cancellation information check www.gonzotennis.com. Winter Session is held indoors. “Tennis”
VOLLEYBALL
SUMMER CAMPS
Preschool Sports
Your preschooler will learn the basic fundamentals and Skyhawks Sports
mechanics of various sports and meet new friends. The clinics Skyhawks provides a safe, fun,
are held indoors and focus on listening, sportsmanship and non-competitive environment to
team work. Please have your child wear tennis shoes and bring teach sports to children ages 4 to 14.
water. *NO class Mar 20-24 Summer registration opens in early
February. Register early as camp
3-5 yrs: 10:30-11:15am
sizes are limited!
Basketball Tuesday Jan 10-31 112116-T Info | Registration:
Tuesday Apr 4-25 212116-T skyhawks.com/colorado
Wednesday Feb 8-Mar 1 112116-W
Wednesday May 3-24 212116-W SKYHAWKS SPORTS OFFERED IN SUMMER 2023:
Thursday Jan 12-Feb 2 112116-R Baseball | Basketball | Flag Football | Golf | Soccer
Volleyball Tennis | Track & Field | STEM Sports
Thursday Apr 6-27 212116-R Mini-Hawk (baseball, basketball, soccer)
Tball Tuesday Mar 7-28* 212120-T
Wednesday Jan 11-Feb 1 112120-W
Wednesday Apr 5-26 212120-W
March 1 Summer Camp Registration
Thursday Mar 9-30* 212120-R Beginning in February, check out
https://rec.ci.longmont.co.us with the
Soccer Tuesday Feb 7-28 112126-T
keyword “smrcamp” for our summer camp lineup.
Tuesday May 2-23 212126-T From 2-3 day mini-camps, to week-long sports camps,
Wednesday Mar 8-29* 112126-W to summer-long day camps, you can find them all online.
Thursday Feb 9-Mar 2 112126-R Below is a sampling of sports camps coming this summer:
Thursday May 4-25 212126-R
Volleyball Camp | Summer Basketball Camp
Location: Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Rd
Fencing & Jedi Training Camps
Fee: $36 resident/$45 non-resident CARA Track & Field | Skateboarding
*March Fee: $27/resident/$33.50 non-resident
» https://rec.ci.longmont.co.us
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ADULT SPORTS
Adult Pickleball Lessons Senior Drop-in Pickleball
A combination of badminton, Check out this fun, unique game best described as a hybrid of
ping pong and tennis is tennis and badminton. Admission fees apply.
played with a whiffle ball
on a short tennis court. It’s 55 & up: Mon-Thurs, 2-4pm and M/W/F 7-9am
fun, social and easy to learn Location: Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Rd
making it one of the nation’s
fastest growing sports. Adult Drop-in Basketball
Learn rules, techniques and
Come play basketball with other adults. Admission fees apply.
basic strategies. Designed
for beginner and advanced 16 & up: Mon-Fri, 11:30am-1:30pm and Sun, 7-10am
beginning players. Equipment Location: Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Rd
provided. *No class Mar 22.
16 & up “Pickleball” Adult Drop-in Volleyball
Indoor Lessons Wed, 9-10am 112322 | 212322 Come play volleyball with other adults. Admission fees apply.
Sessions: Jan 4-25; Feb 1-22; Mar 1-29* 16 & up: Fri, 7am-12pm and Wed & Fri, 5:30-9pm
Location: Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Rd Location: Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Rd
Outdoor Lessons Thurs 5:30-6:30pm
Sessions: Apr 6-27; May 4-25 212322 Drop-in Table Tennis
Location: Hover Pickleball Courts, 1361 Charles St Join us for an evening of play. Bring your own paddle. Admission
Instructor: Coach Vicki fees apply. Children must be supervised by parent/guardian.
Fee: $31.50 resident/$39.50 non-resident All Ages: Mon, Jan 9-Mar 20, 7:30-10pm| Spring TBD
Location: St Vrain Memorial Bldg, 700 Longs Peak Ave
DECEMBER&JANUARY
presents HOLIDAY
OBSERVATION DATES:
DECEMBER 24,
CHRISTMAS EVE
Recreation Facilities on modified schedules.
DECEMBER 25,
CHRISTMAS DAY
Recreation Facilities closed.
Friday
December 9 DEC 23 – JAN 8
To say “thanks for sticking with us”
DECEMBER 26,
CHRISTMAS DAY OBSERVED
5-8pm » Roosevelt Park City Offices closed & Recreation Facilities
during the last few years, we’re offering open regular hours.*
a one-time unlimited pass for you AND
Saturday
December 10
your guests to the Longmont Recreation DECEMBER 31,
Center, Centennial Pool, St Vrain Memorial
Building, Longmont Ice Pavilion, and
NEW YEAR’S EVE
5pm » Main Street » Parade of Lights Museum. Starting at just $20, you and a Recreation Facilities on modified schedules.
buddy can take a dip in the pool, fit in a
fitness class, get hand-on at Tipi to Tiny JANUARY 1, NEW YEAR’S DAY
House exhibit at the Museum, and go ice Recreation Facilities closed.
FREE Admission skating all through the holiday school
break. Learn more and purchase online at JANUARY 2, NEW YEAR’S DAY
bit.ly/givebackpass
Longmontcolorado.gov/longmontlights OBSERVED
Me + 1 guest: $20 | Me + up to 3 guests: $40 City Offices closed & Recreation Facilities
Met + up to 7 guests: $60 open regular hours.*
JANUARY 7 Enjoy free admission, from 1-5 pm, as part of Longmont Recreation Center's open house
celebration. This is a great opportunity for visitors of all ages to explore the Recreation Center.
RECREATION CENTER OPEN HOUSE Join us to swim, play gym sports, jog, use the weight room or sauna, or check out one of the many
Saturday, 1-5pm, at the Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Rd demo and sample classes. For details visit longmontcolorado.gov/rec or call 303-774-4800.
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY 1 REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR LONGMONT SUMMER DAY CAMP
FEBRUARY 10 FEBRUARY 11
SKATE NIGHT WINDOWS TO WELLNESS
Saturday, 9am-2pm at the Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave
DATE NIGHT Free event to meet and learn about health and wellness providers and practices
Friday, 7-9pm at the in your community. Get a massage, meet a local chiropractor, try out a new fit-
Longmont Ice Pavilion, 725 8th Ave ness class, experience yoga…define your wellness in the New Year! Visit vendors,
Bring your special plus-one (all ages attend free workshops, and sign up for sessions with practitioners and readers.
invited) for an evening of Valentine- 10 minute sessions for $10 —cash only please. bit.ly/windows2wellness
themed ice skating. Pre-register to
save your spot, passes not valid.
FEBRUARY 20
“skate date” 100514 PRESIDENT’S DAY
Fee is $16 per couple, City Offices closed & Recreation Facilities open regular hours.
includes skate rentals. Trash/Recycle/Compost collected one day later than normal throughout the week.
MARCH
MARCH 1 REGISTRATION OPENS FOR ALL RECREATION SUMMER CAMPS
MARCH 14-APRIL 10
SPIRIT OF ARBOR DAY TREE SALE
March 6-12: Lottery Sign Up
March 13: Lottery Spin and Notifications emailed Pu
March 14-30: Regular registration ll O
Forestry Services coordinates a community tree sale for Longmont residents. Due to high demand, in 2023 the Arbor Day Tree Sale will kick-off with
a lottery Mar 6-12. View and pay to enter the lottery online at LongmontColorado.gov/forestry or by calling 303-774-4700. Limit of 1 tree per person,
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with lottery entrants allowed to select up to two alternates. A variety of trees will be available at below wholesale costs for $45 each. Residents Sa
who get a tree via lottery are notified on Monday, March 13, via email. Individuals who do not receive a tree will be refunded. Registration for e v
any available trees reverts to first-come, first-served at midnight on March 14. Tree delivery takes place during the week of April 24.
ADULT SPORTS
ADULT SPORTS LEAGUES
Sign-up as a free agent! Free agents are individuals who don’t have a team, but want to play in an adult sports league.
Free agents are combined to form a team(s).
*Split payment Option – Pay half the registration fee when you sign up and the rest of the fee half way through the season. Split payment option
adds $15 to league pricing. Early Bird Discount – pay early and get a discount, look for before and after dates listed in the description.
St Vrain Memorial Building Centennial Pool Longmont Recreation Center Sunset Pool - seasonal
700 Longs Peak Ave 1201 Alpine St 310 Quail Rd 1900 Longs Peak Ave
303-651-8404 303-651-8406 303-774-4800 303-651-8300
SEWING
Learn or brush up on your sewing Sewing: Placemats
skills. See any materials list on receipt. Start with a simple background and to that add some applique
Bring your own sewing machine or stars, ribbon stripes, to create your masterpiece.
borrow one during class. “Sewing”
9 & up: Feb 20, Mon, 5-8pm 147436
Instructor: Cathy Georgerian
Location: St Vrain Memorial Bldg, 700 Longs Peak Ave Sewing: Trendy Shopping Bag
Fee: $35 resident/$43.75 non-resident A unique bag perfect for a shopping trip. One strap fits inside
the other, with the bag on you wrist, hand are free to shop.
Sewing: Reusable Popcorn Bag 9 & up: Mar 11, Sat, 9am-12pm 247435
Instead of buying microwave popcorn to throw out the bag, why
not create a reusable popcorn bag? This quick project will have Sewing: Zipper Pouch
you enjoying freshly made popcorn for movie night or a snack
on the go. Lined rectangular shaped pouch with a zipper. Large enough
for you travel toiletries, small enough to fit in your carry-on.
9 & up: Jan 12, Thurs, 4-7pm 147435
9 & up: Apr 22, Sat, 12-3pm 247436
DRUMMING
Hand drumming is the most Beginner Drumming
accessible form of music regardless No experience or musical background is required.
of age, origin, talent, or ability. It is
all-inclusive and unites us with one 10 & up: Saturday, 9-10am 147347 | 247348
common thread- The love of The
Beat! Research shows drumming Advance Beginner Drumming
provides many benefits including
increased focus, memory and the Build your skill level and repertoire of learned rhythms.
reduction of tension, anxiety, and stress. Requires Beginning Drumming or instructor permission.
Most important, it is just plain fun! drumming” 10 & up: Saturday, 10:15-11:15am 147337| 247338
Jan 7-28 | Feb 4-18* “1” codes
Mar 4-25 | Apr 1-22 | May 6-27 “2” codes Intermediate Drumming
Instructor: Djembe Jive LLC Continue to work on technique and the more challenging
Location: Lashley St Station, 1200 Lashley St rhythms. Requires instructor approval.
Fee: $60 resident/$75 non-resident 12 & up: Saturday, 11:30am-12:30pm 147339 |247339
*Feb Fee: $45 resident/$56.25 non-resident
OUTDOOR
Intro to Skiing & Snowboarding Advanced Snowshoe Technique Workshop
This class is for the Colorado beginner and covers the basic of For those who have snowshoe experience and would like to
basics. Should I snowboard or ski, and why? How do I get my learn techniques for more challenging terrain and conditions.
kids into skiing or boarding, and how to choose what to start Snowshoes, poles and instruction provided. Participants are
with? How to make the sport affordable. “Ski” responsible for arranging their own transportation. “Snowshoe”
16 & up: Jan 18, Wed, 6:30-8pm 147713 16 & up: Jan 28, Sat, 9am-2pm 147925
Feb 15, Wed, 6:30-8pm 147713 Instructor: Jim Dlouhy
Location: Angles Sports, 463 Main St Location: To Be Determined
Fee: $49 resident/$61.25 non-resident Fee: $25 resident/$31.25 non-resident
Entomology Match the Hatch 18 & up: May 27, Sat, 10:30am-12:30pm 247945
Fly fishing entomology teaches students the aquatic insects, Fee: $31.50 resident/$39 non-resident
their life cycles, and other living creatures that make up fishes
diets. This class will also help students read the water and fly Hike & Meditate, Beneath the Flatirons
placement when casting. “fish” Join Meg Edwards, Well-being Life Coach, and Naturalist Suzanne
Michot for meditation and hiking on City of Boulder Open Space
16 & up: Tue, 6-8pm 247718
Mountain Parks (OSMP) trails. Learn how to integrate meditation
Mar 28 | Apr 11 |May 9 and nature to enhance well-being. “Hike”
Location: Angles Sports, 463 Main St 18 & up: Apr 22, Sat, 1-3:30pm 247946
Daily Fee: $35 resident/$43.75 non-resident Fee: $60 resident/$75 non-resident
EXHIBITIONS
Tipi to Tiny House: Contemporary Indigenous American Art Exhibit
Hands-On Homebuilding January 28–May 14, 2023
Through January 8, 2023 The Longmont Museum is excited to welcome nationally recognized activist and artist
Bring your holiday guests to the newest Gregg Deal to curate an exhibition that will present the work of locally
hands-on exhibit at the Museum! In this and nationally-known contemporary Indigenous American artists.
family-friendly and interactive exhibit, Gregg Deal is an acclaimed muralist, performance artist, and
visitors explore, experience, and even painter of the Pyramid Lake Paiute tribe. Gregg’s work
build many different types of homes in focuses on contemporary Native political issues.
our gallery including: a tiny house, a log Exhibition Opening Reception:
cabin, a shepherd’s wagon, a tipi, and Date: Jan 27, Fri, 6–8 pm
even a pillow fort!
Fee: $8 adults, $5 students/seniors, free for members
To learn more about any of these programs, buy tickets, or register, visit longmontmuseum.org or call 303-651-8374
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Snowshoe Workshop
For all new and experienced
snowshoe enthusiasts. earn
The Refugee Crisis on Lesbos
about snowshoeing in our In 2016 at the height of the refugee crisis, a Greek
area, where and when to speaker was invited to the island of Lesbos, 2 miles from
go. Get pointers on how the Turkish coast. Thousands of refugees were arriving
to snowshoe and have a by sea each day from the Middle East and the islanders
safe experience. Review were overwhelmed. This is Maria Karigianis’s first-hand
different types of snowshoes, account of that experience.
what to wear, gear to pack, 55 & up: Jan 19, Thurs, 10-11:30am 184339
etc. Question and answer time,
plus more. Fee: $10 resident/$12 non-resident
DAY TRIPS
Day trips include Coach Bus transportation, trip escort, and ticket. See receipt for cancellation policy details.
Rules and regulations will apply. For inquires or reservations, call 303-774-4589 or 303-774-4587.