PARKS & RECREATION ROUNDUP
February 9, 2022
Welcome to the Parks & Recreation Roundup, a bi-monthly publication aimed at
keeping the community informed on our programs, events, and partnerships
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Celebrate Winter Carnival
Today we officially kick off the 109th Winter Carnival. Help celebrate with a number of fun activities and events this week. Check out the snow sculptures taking shape along Lincoln Avenue, sign up for a street event, and make sure to catch the Night Show Extravaganza at Howelsen Hill. Don't forget to purchase your commemorative button or buff to receive entry into all of the fun and exciting Winter Carnival events this week!
Ski Ascent Series Race #3
Join us this Thursday, February 10 for the third Ski Ascent Series race of the season, the Emerald Mountain Tour. The race will start and finish at the base of Howelsen Hill and racers will climb to the top of Emerald Mountain. Online registration will be open until 11:30 PM tonight. You can also sign-up tomorrow between 4:30 PM and 5:45 PM at Howelsen Hill. Visit the website for more information and to register today!
Summer Camp Registration
While it may seem like summer is a long ways out, registration for our Summer Camp programs is right around the corner. Registration for all Summer ASSET Camps will open to Routt County residents on March 28, with full-day Summer Camp registration beginning on April 4. Stay tuned for more details including information about our new and improved registration system launching this spring.
Drop-In Curling Sessions
The Winter Olympics are in full swing and there is no better way to get into the Olympic spirit than by visiting the Howelsen Ice Complex for a drop-in curling session. There are two more sessions available this month on February 12 and 26. If you are new to the sport, drop in from 4 PM to 4:30 PM for basic instructions, then stick around from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM for gameplay. Visit the website for info and to sign up.
Commercial River Permits
The Parks & Recreation Commission will review new requests for business on the Yampa River for 2022, as well as proposed use changes for current outfitters, during the meeting on Wednesday, March 9. New businesses interested in commercial use and operations on the Yampa River must apply for a commercial use permit by 5:30 PM on Friday, February 25. Visit the link below for more information and to apply.
PARTNER SPOTLIGHTS
New Year, New Pet License
With the new year comes new pet licenses. All dogs and cats located in Routt County and the City of Steamboat Springs are required to be licensed yearly. In addition, pigs and goats within city limits also require a license. Your pet's license can be a helpful tool in reuniting you with your pet in the event they get lost. Visit your local Steamboat Springs vet or Routt County Humane Society to license your pet today!
Yampa Valley Recycles Depot
Like most of us, you probably have a lot of hard-to-recycle items taking up space in your house because you didn't have a local and convenient location to take them. Reclaim your space and take those items to the new Yampa Valley Recycles Depot. The depot is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12 PM to 4 PM and takes a wide variety of items. Visit the website for more details and a list of accepted items.
245 Howelsen Parkway
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
970-879-4300
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