Parks
(303) 255-7833
The Parks Division is responsible for the general maintenance of parks, trails, and open space areas. Responsibilities
include mowing, shrub and flower bed management, playground maintenance, and park facility maintenance. This Division
also provides landscape and turf care for medians, streetscapes, rights-of-way, and manages the City’s forestry program.
Recreation In Thornton
Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center
11151 Colorado Boulevard
Thornton, CO 80233
The Carpenter Recreation Center is a state-of-the-art facility with a wide variety of amenities including pools, exercise
equipment, gyms, banquet rooms and much more.
RECREATION PROGRAMS
The City of Thornton sponsors a variety of programs for all ages.
Our program offerings include:
Aqua Fitness
Gymnastics
Leagues Sports
Portable Playground
Preschool Program Swim Lessons
Tae Kwon-Do Teen Nights &
Trips Volunteer Corps
COMMUNITY CENTER
2211 Eppinger Blvd.
Thornton, CO
(303) 255-7830
Hours of Operation
Community Center Hours Teen Center Hours
Mon./Wed./Fri. 6 a.m.
- 8 p.m. Monday - Friday: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Tues./Thurs. 8 a.m. - 8
p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday 9a.m. - 3 p.m. **When school
is not in session
Mon. - Fri.: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sundays the Community Center will be closed.
FACILITY AMENITIES
Two-Court Gymnasium
Dance Room
Senior Billiards Room
Classroom and Conference Room
Weight
Room (free weights only)
Skate Park
Teen Center
FEES FOR GYM & WEIGHT ROOM
Resident
Nonresident
Senior Drop in
$ .50
$ .75
Adult Drop in
$ .50
$2.50
Youth Drop in
$ .25
$ .75
Discount Punch Card
18 years and older
$12.50
(30 visits)
$10
(5 visits)
Photo ID Cards
6 years and older
$5
Valid for 2 years
$7
Valid for 2 years
Senior No ID
$2.50
$2.50
Adult No ID
$4
$4.50
Youth No ID
$1.50
$1.50
Fees for Teen Center
$3 per year for Residents
$5 per year for Nonresidents
Facility Rentals
Need space for meetings, parties, classes, etc.? At low rates for residents, nonresidents and nonprofit organizations,
the Community Center has rooms that can accommodate up to 50 people. For more information call (303) 255-7830.
