South Suburban Park and Recreation District

DeKoevend Park was a ghoul's paradise during our annual Hoofin' It Through the Hollows 5K race on Saturday! 🎃🤡👹👽👻💀 We hope everyone had a fa-boo-lous time! Tap the link in our bio to find more photos on our Facebook page! . Thanks to our sponsors Trader Joe's, Rio Grande Mexican Restaurants, Halfpenny Brewing Company LLC, and Physio Room for helping make this a spooktacular event! . We also want to congratulate the winners of our costume contest (see last photos): Best Couple: Runaway Bride Best Group: Looney Tunes Best Little Monster: Liberty Bell Best Dog-Owner Duo: Slinky Dog Best Homemade Costume: Skinwalker

Take the final survey for Root & Renew to weigh in on the draft themes for the parks, recreation, open space, and trails vision plan! Your feedback will inform how the City of Littleton can equitably serve all communities with a focus on resilience, maintenance, and upgrading assets to meet trends. Click here: https://ow.ly/exxi50TSYaB

Coming soon: Southpark Pickleball Complex! 🏓 We've partnered with Highlands Ranch Metro District to create one of the largest outdoor pickleball complexes in the south metro Denver area. Representatives from both of our organizations, JHL Constructors, and Hord Coplan Macht came together this afternoon to break ground on this exciting project. 👷 Upon completion next summer, this new complex will include 19 lighted courts, 2 restroom buildings, 2 shade pavilions, ADA walkways, and low water landscaping and irrigation. Want to follow the progress of the Southpark Pickleball Complex? Subscribe for updates at https://bit.ly/4dZ4ZtC.

Do you have a passion for working with young children? Are you looking for a flexible position in a fun recreational setting? We're looking to fill positions in our gymnastics department that might be a perfect fit! 🤸 Find them all and submit applications at careers.ssprd.org! Parent tot instructors: Must be at least 21 years old and able to work 1 day per week Monday-Friday, 9-11:45 am. Recreational coach: Must be at least 16 years old and able to work a minimum of 5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 3-7:45 pm, Saturday, 8:45 am-1:45 pm. Pre team coach: Must be at least 18 years old with 2 years of recreational and/or pre team level coaching experience. Able to work a minimum of 2 hours per week, Monday-Thursday, 4-8 pm.

Fall looks pretty good on the District, wouldn't you agree? 🍂🍁

We're elated to announce that South Suburban received the 2024 Grand Plaque National Gold Medal Award, a premier recognition that celebrates excellence in the park and recreation industry! 🥇 We learned this exciting news last week at the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) annual conference in Atlanta. The Grand Plaque is the highest honor a parks and recreation organization can achieve and is awarded to only one agency in the country in each of the population-based award divisions by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, in partnership with NRPA. After being a finalist last year, we're humbled and honored to bring the top award back to the District for the first time since 1996! This huge accomplishment is a testament to the District's superb park and recreation services, and was made possible because of our excellent employees who provide top-tier service to all of the communities we serve and our awesome partners at City of Centennial, City of Littleton, City of Lone Tree, CO, City of Sheridan Colorado, Arapahoe County, Douglas County, and others! We want to congratulate our fellow winners at Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, City of New Braunfels, TX, City of Douglasville, GA, Dickinson Parks & Recreation, and Naval Air Station Whiting Field on their respective wins, as well as recognize all of the other organizations who were finalists in their respective categories this year! Bravo to you all, and let's keep up the excellent work! 👏

Holiday cheer returns to The Hudson Gardens & Event Center Nov. 29-Jan. 12 at the annual Hudson Holidays light show! 🎄⛄🎁 This year's show will be brighter and more festive than ever! Learn more, including how to get discounted tickets and how to inquire about corporate or group rates for the show at https://lnkd.in/gUUKJxCy.

Alright all you working parents, we want to make sure you're prepared for the opening of our winter catalog tomorrow at 9 am! 📅 If you haven't checked yet, all winter programs are published at register.ssprd.org. So take some time to check out all of the ways you and your family can beat the winter doldrums this year, then make sure to get signed up for them tomorrow! 🎨⛸️🧘🏋️

We're embarking on a master planning process for The Hudson Gardens & Event Center to set the course for the future of this beloved regional attraction! Please share your thoughts about current amenities and what you'd like to see more of at https://lnkd.in/e99rpkMg! 🐝🌹🌲🦆

🌟 Calling All Lone Tree Residents, Businesses and Visitors! 🌟 The City of Lone Tree and South Suburban Park and Recreation District are partnering to update the Lone Tree Active Transportation Plan, building on our 2015 Walk and Wheel Plan! 🚶♀️🚴♂️ We are conducting a thorough assessment of our existing network, including sidewalks, trails, and bike facilities to help you get around Lone Tree and connect to other communities and destinations. We want your voice in shaping this plan! This plan aims to create a complete, connected network of trails, bikeways, and walkways throughout our city. Our goal is to ensure that everyone—regardless of age or ability—has a safe and convenient access to workplaces, schools, stores, and parks. 👉 Join us in this journey by sharing your thoughts and ideas! https://lnkd.in/grpddFDc Take the survey by October 11, 2024. 🌍 Why It Matters: • Promotes Public Health: Encourages active lifestyles through walking, biking, and micromobility. • Supports Sustainability: Enhances our natural environment and quality of life. • Engages Our Community: Your input is essential in identifying opportunities and prioritizing improvements!