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Community Recreation Center

Final Public Work Session

Tuesday, September 20

Faith Heights Church

600 28 1/4 Road

On July 18 and 19, a series of focus groups and public meetings were held that

centered on the funding plan and the building program.

Click here for the recap including a short video presentation.

Senior Games Registration is underway for 2022. This year we have amazing support from seven local businesses and organizations. Western Colorado Senior Games is an annual athletic competition for anyone over the age of 50. Some of the competitions include:

5K Walk/Run ~ Axe Throwing ~ Basketball ~ Billiards ~ Bocce Ball ~ Bowling

Cards and much more!

For more information or to sign up, residents can grab a July issue of the BEACON magazine or visit the Parks and Recreation Office

1340 Gunnison Avenue

Registration ends - FRIDAY, AUGUST 5

Call for Artists - Fire Station 8

This call for artists is to create a mural piece of art that encompasses historical markers of the land and neighborhood where the future fire house will sit.

Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan

The City of Grand Junction has initiated an effort to create the City's first Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and update the existing Transportation Engineering Design Standards (TEDS).

The Master Plan will identify, prioritize, and guide the efforts to fund active transportation improvements within the city.

Click Here for more information

YOUTH

Fencing

Fencing helps teach problem solving, strategy, and sportsmanship, while improving physical fitness and coordination. Fencing is great for every age group because it develops agility, strength, speed, and cunning.

Aug 11 - Sept 1 | Thursday| 6:30 - 7:30 pm | $60

Click Here to Register

Youth Flag Football

This coed program allows players to create friendships; learn the value of teamwork; develop confidence; and most important, doing it in a fun filled environment!

Multiple age divisions available.

Games begin September 10 and end in October.

Click Here to Register

ADULT

Boston's Softball Tournament

Round up the team for a fantastic end of summer tournament! Check out these great prizes from our tournament sponsor: 1st Place: $100 gift certificate to Boston's; 2nd Place: $50 gift certificate to Boston's.

Early-bird discount for all registrations

received by August 12.

No registrations will be taken after midnight on August 17.

Click Here to Register

Fall Softball

It's the middle of summer...but you should think about getting your fall softball team together! The eight game season starts the week of August 29. Registration deadline is August 17!

Click Here to Register

Community Recreation Center (CRC) Work Session Update

Over 120 community members attended either a focus group or the public forum on July 19 to provide input on the evolving CRC plan. This workshop centered around funding options (sales tax, property tax, or nicotine/tobacco tax) and the building size and programs that would be possible with funding available from the two building options. The first is a 65,000 square foot facility at $55,000,000 and the second is an 83,000 square foot facility at $70,000,000. Feedback is still being tabulated and will be provided to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB). PRAB will formulate a recommendation at the next meeting on July 28, which will then be provided to City Council at the August 17 Council meeting.

Pickleball and Tennis Expansion Project Underway: coming in mid-2023!

At Canyon View, in addition to the 4 new courts to the north, the existing 12 will be lit.

The four tennis courts at Lincoln will be converted to 12 pickleball courts, for a total of 20.

Click here to see the full update

Non-Programmed Turf Areas Going Native

Parks and Recreation is working to provide xeric or native landscaping in areas that are not used as developed parkland. For example, CDOT's project at 1st and Grand uses a design focusing on native grasses. CDOT has paid their subcontractor Deep Creek, the landscaping sub-contractor, and maintenance is now the City's responsibility. Once mature next year, the appearance of this landscape is anticipated to represent the City's high landscaping standards but in the meantime may look a little sparse. In addition to looking good after maturity, there are also many other benefits which include significant savings in water and maintenance time.

~ Treat Your Ash ~

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.

Click Here for More Details

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QUICK UPDATES

Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan

YOUTH

Have An Artist??

Youth Flag Football

ADULT

Community Recreation Center (CRC) Work Session Update

Pickleball and Tennis Expansion Project Underway: coming in mid-2023!

Non-Programmed Turf Areas Going Native

~ Treat Your Ash ~

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