September will be busy for Gilpin County Parks & Recreation! There are multiple events and capital projects scheduled.
Saturday 9/7/24:
- Buck for the Badge – 1st Responders’ Day – Allen Memorial Arena
- High Country Auxiliary – Flea Market - Barn
- Holistic Homestead – Farmer’s Market – Community Center Entrance
- Shred-A-Thon – Fairground Parking Lot
- Shelby Allen Memorial Volleyball Tournament – Pete Gones Memorial Park
- Food & Clothing Drive - Food Pantry
New Roof and Pool Filters
Monday 9/9/24 – Friday 10/4/24
The low-slope roof is an EPDM type roof with internal drains and is 21 years old. The defects from the original build, and the materials are beyond their usable life. These issues have led to leaks around the facility during heavy rains and snowmelts. These roof leaks have the potential to cause further damage to the facility. The replacement of the roof will ensure longevity to the structure, and prevent any further damage from occurring.
The pool filters are also 21 years old with obsolete parts. The replacement of the pool filters will ensure operation efficiency and uphold public health standards.
Community Center closures:
Monday 9/9/24 – Saturday 9/21/24
Adhesive roof work (for safety reasons, no one will be allowed in the building).
Monday 9/23/24 – Thursday 9/26/24
The Community Center will be closed to the public but staff will be deep cleaning for our annual maintenance week.
During Closure Monday 9/9/24 – Thursday 9/26/24
- Classes and programs will be postponed; memberships will be extended. If you would prefer a refund, please come to the Community Center before 9/9/24.
- Afterschool Childcare and Eagles Teen Program will move to the Barn during the closure.
- Senior Lunch will be held in the Justice Center on 9/11, 9/13, 9/18, 9/20 and 9/25.
- Youth Soccer and Adult Volleyball will run as planned at Pete Gones Memorial Park.
Community Center will reopen on Friday, 9/27/24, but the pool will remain closed for the filter project and deck sealing tentatively until Friday, 10/4/24.
Saturday, 9/28/24
Friends of the Gilpin County Community Center presents “We’re Still Dancing!” fundraising event and reopening celebration – Community Center Gymnasium
Past Facility Maintenance Projects
Did you know? There have been several Parks & Recreation facility maintenance projects since 2022:
2022 Projects
- Fitness equipment replacement
- Pour-in-place playground surfacing installation
- Road sign replacement
- Front entry ground replacement
- Resurface water slide
- Fairground fence installation
- Roof patch repairs
- Hot water heater replacement
2023 Projects
- Outdoor arena sound system replacement
- Diving board replacement
- Building door key security replacement
- Community Center flooring replacement
- Barn heater replacement
2024 Projects
- Fire alarm replacement
- Roof top unit HVAC replacement
- Roof replacement
- Pool filter replacement
- Engineering Study