Sports & Recreation

The 5 Best Walks With Shade In Denver

Story by Chris Englert. Hiking in shade in Denver can be a bit of a challenge. Most folks will head up into the Front Range to find a shady hike in the mountains? But who has time? On my website, DenverByFoot.com, I provide hundreds of suggestions for where to hike in Denver.

Rather than having to drive an hour each way to the trail head, wouldn’t it be nice to find a worthy walk within twenty minutes of your Denver home? Below are five great walks here in Denver that are easy to get to and provide some shade for a great hike during a hot Denver day. [Read more…] about The 5 Best Walks With Shade In Denver

Free Fit + Rock Exercise Classes At Dairy Block

Down denizens anxious to get outside and enjoy some exercise will want to check out the second annual Fit + Rock group exercise series held outdoors at a safe social distance in the Alley this summer. Each 60 minute Fit + Rock class will be limited to 10 people (including the instructor) and held outside in the Dairy Block Alley. [Read more…] about Free Fit + Rock Exercise Classes At Dairy Block

24 Hour Fitness Files For Bankruptcy. See If Your Gym Is Closing

24 Hour Fitness filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, June 15. The network of fitness centers plans to permanently close 130 locations including 13 in Colorado. Members of the shuttered clubs are welcome to workout at any other 24 Hours Fitness location through 2020. Gyms not on this list plan to reopen on Monday, June 22 with new restrictions and procedures in place. [Read more…] about 24 Hour Fitness Files For Bankruptcy. See If Your Gym Is Closing

Get Fit, Colorado! Gyms, Rec Centers, Bowling Alleys, Pools & More Can Reopen

Fitness fans will welcome this news. State health officials announced guidelines for reopening gyms, fitness classes, rec centers and other indoor sports facilities on Thursday, June 4, allowing them to operate at up to 25% capacity or 50 people per room — whichever number is fewer — as long as members can stay 6 feet apart. Facilities can open as soon as today, Friday. You’ll have to check with your facility to learn more. Whether you are ready to go back is another matter. Here’s what you need know: [Read more…] about Get Fit, Colorado! Gyms, Rec Centers, Bowling Alleys, Pools & More Can Reopen

You’ll Need To Make Reservations To Visit Rocky Mountain National Park This Summer. Here’s How.

Though Rocky Mountain National Park began its phased reopening to the public on May 27, the park will require visitors to make a reservation for entry starting June 4. The temporary system is being implemented, so they can increase access while still making is possible for visitors to follow state health guidelines. Reservations to enter the park will go on sale here starting at 8 a.m. Mountain Time on Thursday, May 28.

Water World Will Not Open This Summer

Disappointing news…For the first time in more than 40 years, Hyland Hills Water World will not be open this summer. “We are deeply disappointed to have to make this decision,” said park spokesperson, Joann Cortéz in a press release, “Water World is a summer institution in Colorado, and for many individuals and families, it’s just not summer without Water World.” [Read more…] about Water World Will Not Open This Summer

Here Are Opening Dates For Colorado State Parks Campgrounds

This should make for some happy campers. Campgrounds at Colorado State Parks are starting to reopen. This will be a phased reopening so that no community or the park itself becomes overwhelmed. Cabins, yurts, tipis, group facilities, and other reservable day-use facilities remain closed until further notice. Here’s what you need to know, if you want to reserve a a camping spot. [Read more…] about Here Are Opening Dates For Colorado State Parks Campgrounds

Colorado Rockies Offers Games, Puzzles & More For Whole Family

There may not be the crack of the bat at Coors Field just yet. However, that doesn’t mean baseball fans can’t have some fun waiting for the day they can enjoy a cold beer and hot dog, while watching our beloved Colorado Rockies at bat. (Personally, we’re also missing the Taco Bell special. We’re craving those “cheap” tacos!) [Read more…] about Colorado Rockies Offers Games, Puzzles & More For Whole Family

Looking For A New Or Less Busy Trail? Try The COTREX App

The Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX) app is one that every walker or hiker should download. It allows users to discover more than 45,000 miles of public trails in Colorado. The trail filter allows you to customize your search based on location, recreational activity, vehicle type, or trail needs like wheelchair accessibility and dog-friendly trails. The app also gives you the ability to create and share custom routes that show distance, elevation, steepness and navigation to the nearest trailhead. [Read more…] about Looking For A New Or Less Busy Trail? Try The COTREX App

Vail Resorts Offers 2019-20 Pass Holders Credit Towards 2020-21 Season Passes

If you were one of the many who purchased a 2019/2020 Vail Resorts season pass and didn’t get to use it, the company is going to offer you credit towards a 2020/2021 pass. Season pass holders will receive a minimum credit of 20% toward next season’s pass. For season pass holders who used their pass less than five days, they will be eligible for higher credits up to a maximum of 80% for season pass holders who did not use their season pass at all. [Read more…] about Vail Resorts Offers 2019-20 Pass Holders Credit Towards 2020-21 Season Passes

Denver Reopens City Golf Courses. Here’s What You Need To Know

Time to tee up! Denver will reopen seven of its eight city-owned golf courses including City Park, Evergreen, Harvard Gulch, Kennedy, Overland Park, Wellshire and Willis Case. (Aqua Golf remains closed until further notice.) In order to remain open, all customers must obey a bunch of rules. Anyone who doesn’t follow the rules will be removed from the golf course without a refund. Here’s what you need to know. [Read more…] about Denver Reopens City Golf Courses. Here’s What You Need To Know

Batter Up! Screen Ken Burns ‘Baseball’ Documentary Mini-Series For Free

So the Colorado Rockies won’t be taking to the fields any time soon — but here’s a little something to satisfy those spring dreams. Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns announced on Twitter that he has arranged for PBS to make his documentary miniseries Baseball available for FREE streaming. Baseball was Burns’ ninth documentary, and it won the 1995 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Series. [Read more…] about Batter Up! Screen Ken Burns ‘Baseball’ Documentary Mini-Series For Free

Try Tennis For Free at Gates Tennis Center

Once a month, you can lob and smash and gracefully (okay, maybe not so gracefully) leap over the net after a winning match for FREE. The Gates Tennis Center holds a FREE tennis clinic every month for adults (15 and older) on Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. All levels are welcome and you can bring your own racquet or rent a demo for $5. [Read more…] about Try Tennis For Free at Gates Tennis Center

Colorado Rockies Game Day Giveaways For 2020 Season

Note: With the baseball season being postponed by several weeks, the dates we have published may change. We’ll do our best to update when more details become available. The complete Coors Field experience usually includes a hot dog, popcorn or peanuts, an ice-cold beer or soft drink and a souvenir. Part of the fun of going to watch the Colorado Rockies play ball is when they offer a special giveaway or promo on select game days. And it’s much more than just bobbleheads and baseball cards. This season, they’re giving away something for every fan, including ticket deals, flags, t-shirts, $1 hot dogs, lunch bags, hats and more on specific game days. [Read more…] about Colorado Rockies Game Day Giveaways For 2020 Season

Outdoor Enthusiasts Get Deals, Cash Back at Active Junky — Plus, $5 Bonus!

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