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Summer is officially here and the season there's plenty of things to do in Rifle through the city's recreation programs, some of which start this weekend and through the month of June.
The Art Dague Pool & Waterslide at Railroad Avenue and 18th Street opened a few days earlier than scheduled on Saturday, May 30 to lots of sunshine, but not a whole lot of people.
“It was kind of slow — we probably had about 50 people,” said Linda Stilson, recreation coordinator/pool manager. “I think it was because we originally schedule the opening for Tuesday (June 1) and people didn't know. But Sunday was busy with more than 100 people.”
The pool hours remain the same this year at opening every day at 11:30 a.m. for adult swim with adult swim following at 12:30. The pool is open until 6 p.m. on Sunday; 9 p.m. on Monday; 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday; 99 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; and 8 p.m. on Saturday.
Daily pool prices also remain the same as last year at $5 for kids under 15; $6 for 16 and older; and $2.50 for seniors.
The pool offers swimming lessons, water aerobics and lap swims
The city's Recreation Department offers more than 50 programs for children, adults and seniors that encompass everything from sports, to recreation, tours and trips, fun activities and events.
“There's still time to sign up for programs, you only can't if they've already started, like baseball and softball,” said Recreation Director Aleks Briedis. “But there's things like youth basketball, golf, mini T-ball and crafts.”
Coming up this Saturday, June 5:
• Hershey Track Meet for kids 3-14 at 10 a.m. at the Rifle High School Track Complex. The event is free.
• 18th Annual National Trails Day - working on maintaining the Mansfield Trail. Work includes but is not limited to constructing drainage features, limbing, brush cutting, sign installation and invasive weed eradication. Meet at the cattleguard just past Mansfield Trail at the Forest Service boundary on CR 245 at 9 a.m. Please come prepared to work outside and dress appropriately for weather conditions with long pants & sleeves, glove, hat, sunglasses, sun block, water and snacks. The event is open to all ages, although children under 18 must have a parent or guardian present. For more information and registration contact the Rifle Ranger District at 625-2371.
June 8-10:
Girls Fastpitch Softball Clinic — Deerfield Park, Taughenbaugh Field. Session 1 — 8-9:30 a.m., ages 8-12; Session 2 — 9:30-11 a.m., ages 13-16. Cost is $25 for the 3-day clinic. Participants learn basic fundamentals including throwing, infield/outfield play, hitting, pitching techniques and catcher skills. For more information, contact Cindy Skinner, Rifle High School softball coach at 625-7777 or 625-5079.
June 12-13
Roan Cliff Chaos — north of Rifle on the Bureau of Land Management's JQS land. This BLM-permitted race series is on desert trails with many desert hazards. The cross-country race is on a new course and will take place at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 12. At 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 13, participants will run the hill climb race up JQS road to the top of Roan Plateau. Bring the whole family. Cost is $25 for one race, $35 for two races. For an entry form, check the website at www.rifleco.org or call the rec department at 625-2151.
June 17:
Whitewater Rafting — Meet at Rifle City Hall at 10 a.m. for a trip to the Shoshone rapids in Glenwood Springs for a whitewater rafting tour. The trip is supervised and guided. There must be a minimum of four people and a maximum of 14. The trip is open for those 13 and up and the cost is $33. Another rafting trip is scheduled on July 15 and the cost is $43.
June 18:
Father's Day Crafts — Make a little something for dad for his special day. Come out to Davidson Park at the Park Maintenance facility from noon to 1 p.m. and get ready for Dad's big weekend. Cost is $7. Registration deadline is Friday, June 4.
June 19:
Colorado Rockies Baseball Skills Challenge — The Colorado Rockies baseball team and the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association provide this opportunity for players to have fun with their baseball skills. Boys and girls will run the bases, throw and bat for distance. Winners from the local event will go on to compete at a sectional event. All participants must bring a photocopy of their birth certificate. No metal spiked cleats allowed. Ages 6-13. At 11 a.m. in Deerfield Park. Free.
Beginning June 25 through Sept. 24
Farmer's Market — Get ready for another season of fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables at the weekly Farmer's Market which opens on Friday, June 25 at Metro Park at Railroad Avenue and 17th Street. The market will be held every Friday from 4-8 p.m. through September 24.
This is just a sampling of all there is to do in Rifle this summer. Nobody should complain about being bored.
To see a complete list of summer activities, either go to www.rifleco.org and look under recreation department. A rec guide can also be picked up at Rifle City Hall, 202 Railroad Avenue. For more information call the rec department at 625--2151.
The Art Dague Pool & Waterslide at Railroad Avenue and 18th Street opened a few days earlier than scheduled on Saturday, May 30 to lots of sunshine, but not a whole lot of people.
“It was kind of slow — we probably had about 50 people,” said Linda Stilson, recreation coordinator/pool manager. “I think it was because we originally schedule the opening for Tuesday (June 1) and people didn't know. But Sunday was busy with more than 100 people.”
The pool hours remain the same this year at opening every day at 11:30 a.m. for adult swim with adult swim following at 12:30. The pool is open until 6 p.m. on Sunday; 9 p.m. on Monday; 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday; 99 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; and 8 p.m. on Saturday.
Daily pool prices also remain the same as last year at $5 for kids under 15; $6 for 16 and older; and $2.50 for seniors.
The pool offers swimming lessons, water aerobics and lap swims
The city's Recreation Department offers more than 50 programs for children, adults and seniors that encompass everything from sports, to recreation, tours and trips, fun activities and events.
“There's still time to sign up for programs, you only can't if they've already started, like baseball and softball,” said Recreation Director Aleks Briedis. “But there's things like youth basketball, golf, mini T-ball and crafts.”
Coming up this Saturday, June 5:
• Hershey Track Meet for kids 3-14 at 10 a.m. at the Rifle High School Track Complex. The event is free.
• 18th Annual National Trails Day - working on maintaining the Mansfield Trail. Work includes but is not limited to constructing drainage features, limbing, brush cutting, sign installation and invasive weed eradication. Meet at the cattleguard just past Mansfield Trail at the Forest Service boundary on CR 245 at 9 a.m. Please come prepared to work outside and dress appropriately for weather conditions with long pants & sleeves, glove, hat, sunglasses, sun block, water and snacks. The event is open to all ages, although children under 18 must have a parent or guardian present. For more information and registration contact the Rifle Ranger District at 625-2371.
June 8-10:
Girls Fastpitch Softball Clinic — Deerfield Park, Taughenbaugh Field. Session 1 — 8-9:30 a.m., ages 8-12; Session 2 — 9:30-11 a.m., ages 13-16. Cost is $25 for the 3-day clinic. Participants learn basic fundamentals including throwing, infield/outfield play, hitting, pitching techniques and catcher skills. For more information, contact Cindy Skinner, Rifle High School softball coach at 625-7777 or 625-5079.
June 12-13
Roan Cliff Chaos — north of Rifle on the Bureau of Land Management's JQS land. This BLM-permitted race series is on desert trails with many desert hazards. The cross-country race is on a new course and will take place at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 12. At 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 13, participants will run the hill climb race up JQS road to the top of Roan Plateau. Bring the whole family. Cost is $25 for one race, $35 for two races. For an entry form, check the website at www.rifleco.org or call the rec department at 625-2151.
June 17:
Whitewater Rafting — Meet at Rifle City Hall at 10 a.m. for a trip to the Shoshone rapids in Glenwood Springs for a whitewater rafting tour. The trip is supervised and guided. There must be a minimum of four people and a maximum of 14. The trip is open for those 13 and up and the cost is $33. Another rafting trip is scheduled on July 15 and the cost is $43.
June 18:
Father's Day Crafts — Make a little something for dad for his special day. Come out to Davidson Park at the Park Maintenance facility from noon to 1 p.m. and get ready for Dad's big weekend. Cost is $7. Registration deadline is Friday, June 4.
June 19:
Colorado Rockies Baseball Skills Challenge — The Colorado Rockies baseball team and the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association provide this opportunity for players to have fun with their baseball skills. Boys and girls will run the bases, throw and bat for distance. Winners from the local event will go on to compete at a sectional event. All participants must bring a photocopy of their birth certificate. No metal spiked cleats allowed. Ages 6-13. At 11 a.m. in Deerfield Park. Free.
Beginning June 25 through Sept. 24
Farmer's Market — Get ready for another season of fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables at the weekly Farmer's Market which opens on Friday, June 25 at Metro Park at Railroad Avenue and 17th Street. The market will be held every Friday from 4-8 p.m. through September 24.
This is just a sampling of all there is to do in Rifle this summer. Nobody should complain about being bored.
To see a complete list of summer activities, either go to www.rifleco.org and look under recreation department. A rec guide can also be picked up at Rifle City Hall, 202 Railroad Avenue. For more information call the rec department at 625--2151.
