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ERBM Recreation & Park District serves the residents
of Meeker, Colorado, and Eastern Rio Blanco County
by providing year-round recreational and leisure
opportunities for children, youth, and adults. The
District offices are located at the Meeker Recreation
Center at Paintbrush Park, 101 Ute Road. |
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Events |
2009
Spring Brochure |
Meeker Recreation Center will be CLOSED
From 5pm, Friday, July 3 until 11am, Sunday
July 5. Come join us for the Run for Your Life
5K run/walk and Kids Events!
Run for Your Life 5K Run/Walk
Start at the Courthouse Lawn, 550 Main.
Registration (at Courthouse) begins 6:30am or
pre-register at the MRC before July 3. Cost
$15 all ages (includes t-shirt). Run starts
at 7:30am. Walk starts at 8am. All participants
pick-up your t-shirt and race number at the
registration table before the race. All proceeds
benefit MHS Cross Country program.
Kids Events
Kids and parents look forward to this annual
event held during the Ranch Rodeo. Kids join
their peers on the track in front of the grandstands
to play crazy games and get goovy prizes. This
event is tailor made for kids who don't mind
getting a little dirty, wet, or gooey.
Location: RBC Fairgrounds
Date: Sunday, July 5
Time: 11am
Age: 1-12 years
Cost: FREE with admission into the Ranch
Rodeo
Road Rash 'n Splash Mini-Triathlon
Swim 250 Meters, Bike 6 Miles, Run 2 Miles
Race results are posted at the Meeker Recreation
Center lobby or you can e-mail nicoled@meekerrecdistrict.com
to get an electronic version of the results.
Summer
Entertainment Series
Mark
your calendars and plan to join friends and
neighbors at these FREE concerts on the Courthouse
Lawn. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit
upon. All ages will enjoy the music. Band names
are listed beside date of concert.
Location: Courthouse Lawn, 550 Main St.
Time: 6pm-dark; except Sept 12, 4pm-dark
Cost: FREE
Fri/June 19; "Canned Haggis"
Fri/July 17; "Tropical Coyotes"
Fri/Aug 14; "Lost Canyon"
Sat/Sept 12; "Pete Wernick &
Flexigrass"
Coed Adult Softball
Get your team of 10-12 players together and
take advantage of this newly offered Adult Coed
Softball program. Teams must have at least four
members of the non-dominant gender on the field
at all times. Team shirts will be provided.
If you are interested in playing but do not
have a team call the Rec District at 878-3403
ext. 217
Deadline for rosters and fee is Thursday,
July 9, 5pm
Location: Paintbrush Park
Date: July 16-Aug 27
Day: Th
End of season tournament Sat, Aug 29.
Time: 6pm and later
Age: 18+
Cost: $200
Late Registration: $250
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Spring
Brochure is now online as a PDF
download.
(file size 3.4 MB)

Meeker
Recreation Center
NEW
HOURS of OPERATION
Effective April 1, 2009
Monday-Friday: 5am-8:30pm
Saturday: 8am-8pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm
CLOSED: Easter-April 12,
Independence Day-July 4th
Pool Hours
Monday-Friday: 5am-8pm
10:30am-8pm Open Swim
Saturday: 8am-7:30pm
10:30am-7:30pm Open Swim
Sunday: 11am-5:30pm
Pool will be closed every Thursday from
9am-noon for maintenance.
New Tot Spot Hours
Now in effect. Monday - Friday 8am-1pm.
No evening or weekend hours. Hours are subject
to change. Please call ahead if possible.
T-ball
Elementary baseball skills like base running,
catching and batting will be introduced to kids
in this program. Emphasis will be placed on
player participation and having fun.
Location: Paintbrush Park
Date: July 7-July 30
Day: Tu & Th
Age: Boys & girls 5-7
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Cost: $15
Top Hand Basketball Camp
This basketball camp is a fun way to develop
skills through drills and games. Stay at the
peak of your game. All proceeds benefit the
MHS girls' basketball program.
Location: Barone Middle School (Location
change due to construction at MHS)
Date: July 9 & 10
Day: TH & Fri
Time: 1-3pm
Cost: $20
Age: Boys & girls K-8th grade
Discovery Land
This four-day camp will feature a mixture of
activities, projects, experiments and games
to boost critical thinking skills, peer interaction
and self-confidence. Discover new challenges.
Location: MP Room
Date: July 13-16
Day: M-Th
Age/Time/Cost:
PreK-K/1-2pm/$10
1st-3rd/2:15-3:15pm/$10
4th-6th/3:30-5pm/$15
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Meeker
Recreation Center
Please
click here to
view pictures of the MRC Grand Opening!
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25,000 square foot center features a family aquatics
area with a 4-lane lap pool, a whirlpool, and a
leisure pool with splash toys, a water slide, zero-depth
entry, and a lazy river. There is also a modern
fitness and exercise room with cardio and strength
equipment, a studio for dance and fitness classes,
a classroom for enrichment programs, a childcare
room, locker rooms and a lounge. |
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Mission
Statement
To
create opportunities for recreational, cultural
and park activities for the residents of and visitors
to Eastern Rio Blanco County.
Eastern
Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park
District
101 Ute Rd. - Meeker, Colorado 81641
970-878-3403
email: info@MeekerRecDistrict.com
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