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In 1922, William J. and Ida Shantz Moyer vowed to provide a public pool to the City of Grand Junction to provide a safe place for children to swim.

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool on

Wednesday, June 8 from 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. with free pool admission for everyone!

The Moyers' gift to the City included a provision to include two "Free Days" per week for all children to swim, and that tradition remains part of the enduring legacy of the crown jewel of the Aquatics Division to this day.

Quick Updates

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Join us for a come one, come all public forum to provide input on a possible Community Recreation Center in Grand Junction. This will be the first of three workshops over the next 4 months. Recipients are receiving this invite because of previous participation, interest or being a possible stakeholder related to Parks and Recreation. No virtual option will be provided so please attend in-person if you are able.

June 14 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Lincoln Park Barn

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Join the club...the all NEW Grand Junction Rapids Swim Club! Youth club swimming builds sportsmanship and camaraderie, and swimming for fitness is a life-long activity. Find more details on page 30 of the Summer Activity Guide!

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Whether it's your child's first lesson or they are working on perfecting strokes, swimming lessons are a fun way to help your child feel confident in the water. Learning to swim is the strongest defense against drowning. We offer lessons from ages 6 months and up!

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Explore a variety of fun and creative demonstrations, performances and activities!

Learn more about Take Part In Art

YOUTH

Learn the fundamentals...

Our week-long triathlon camp will focus on fundamentals of swimming, biking and running, while building character, self-esteem and confidence! Our Splash-and-Dash races are a great introduction to the world of triathlons.

Camp | July 11 - 15 | 8:30 am - 1:30 pm | Ages 5-17

Splash-and-Dash | multiple dates | 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

Blast-Off with Piano

This five day introductory piano class will have your child reaching for the stars and ready to learn more!

July 18 - 22 | 11:00 - 11:50 am | Ages 6-11 | $55

Click here to Register

Challenge Island

When school is out, STEAM is in! - Our outrageously exciting camps feel like vacations in their own right! Challenge Island is a STEAM enrichment program that works with kids to help build their 21st-century skills by bringing out their creativity, encouraging teamwork, and promoting critical thinking. Camps begin June 6!

Learn more about the program and sign up

Little Rockers

Summer Camp

Bring your child in to engage socially and physically through roped climbing and a variety of fun climbing related games and activities to help teach simple technique and movement. Sessions continue through August

Click here for more info or to register

ADULT

Adult Tennis

This adult program will introduce or welcome back players to the basic techniques and mechanics of tennis. Designed to help you serve, rally and play the game in a structured and challenging environment. Come have fun ~ sessions continue through July!

June 7-16 | 6:30 - 8:00 pm | Lincoln Park | $52

June 21-30 | 6:30 - 8:00 pm | Lincoln Park | $52

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Cornhole League

Looking for a fun weeknight activity to enjoy the Western Colorado outdoors? Head out to Canyon View Park to “throw some bags” and compete with, and against, your friends in our Cornhole league. This doubles (2 v 2) Cornhole league is played at the softball fields at Canyon View Park. League will begin on June 14. Fee is $40 per team. Registration deadline is June 10. Register your team now!

Planting of Shade Trees at Las Colonias

Thanks to a $10,000 donation from the Grand Junction Rotary Club and the hard work of 20 Rotarians and 12 Parks and Recreation staff members, the Las Colonias festival area now has 50 new trees to bring more shade to the area. Additionally, a $5,000 grant was awarded from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in the Active People, Healthy Colorado Quick-Win grant cycle. The funds will be used to plant shade trees near the River Park at Las Colonias.

Ready for the Challenge??

The Parks & Recreation Department, in partnership with Strive, is organizing a great pumpkin growing contest. In an effort to "grow" the horticulture community, a $1,000 cash prize will be awarded to the registrant with the winning pumpkin. The first 150 registrants will receive an Atlantic Giant pumpkin plant. The weigh-off is scheduled for October 29 at the Western Botanical Gardens. Weigh-off instructions will be available September 1. Proceeds from the contest will benefit the Western Colorado Botanic Gardens, owned by the City and operated by Strive.

Ribbon Cutting at Suplizio Field

Over 150 guests, including members from the City of Grand Junction, Grand Junction Baseball Committee, Mesa County Valley School District 51, and Colorado Mesa University, attended the Lincoln Park Stadium ribbon cutting ceremony on May 6. The stadium underwent multiple significant upgrades and renovations to the bleachers, electrical, lights, IT and audiovisual, and improvements to the southwest and northwest entryways. Thanks to City Council for the significant support that authorized the major renovation to this cornerstone of the community.

Nearly 20% of the tree canopy in Grand Junction is made up of ash trees. The City is teaming up with T4 Tree Service to deliver Grand Junction residents the opportunity to protect their ash trees against native pests that are killing the trees. Questions? Contact T4 Tree Service at 970-640-5284.

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Your Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Team

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