Mission Statement
The mission of the Evergreen Park and Recreation District is to improve the quality of life of the Evergreen community by providing a wide range of excellent, financially responsible park and recreation amenities and programs while maintaining and enhancing the area's mountain character.

The History of the District
The Evergreen Park and Recreation District (originally named the Evergreen Metropolitan Recreation and Park District and renamed in 1992) was authorized in January 1969 by a vote of the residents of the area. The stated purpose of the District was to provide recreational opportunities to its residents and construct a community center with a swimming pool.

The voters approved financing for construction of a recreation center in January 1970. The center, known as the Evergreen Recreation Center, was opened on February 1, 1973. This facility has undergone several additions to meet the growing needs of the community. A 1975 bond issue financed an expansion doubling center size. The most recent additions and renovations were made possible by a grant from Jefferson County Open Space and were completed in 1985, 1996, and 2007. The Center was renamed February 5, 2008, to the Wulf Recreation Center in honor of former Executive Director Richard C. Wulf.

In 1980 the District leased a 55-acre site at Evergreen Lake from the City and County of Denver. Built in 1993, the 5,000-square-foot Evergreen Lake House is a showcase of rustic log and stone craftsmanship.

In 1994 District voters passed a bond issue to conserve Noble Meadow and purchase 17 acres of land in the Bergen Park area. The 17 acres were named Buchanan Park in recognition of one of Evergreen's historic families. The District subsequently expanded Buchanan Park, and in 2003 it opened a state-of-the-art Buchanan Park Recreation Center on the site. Buchanan Park Recreation Center was designed to "complement" the original Wulf Recreation Center in South Evergreen.

Facilities
The District operates a number of program venues, principally recreation centers and athletic fields. The District owns some of these venues and enters into agreements with various government and private parties, principally the Jefferson County School District, for use by other groups and organizations. The District oversees the scheduling and maintenance of shared facilities. User fees are charged to support the maintenance effort.

The District makes its facilities available to help meet the additional needs of the community for indoor activity space and sports fields. The District constantly seeks opportunities to partner with other agencies to make the most efficient use of appropriate properties. Of particular note a 5-year agreement was signed with the Evergreen Arts Council to allow that organization to lease the Evergreen Arts Center at Buchanan Park.

Preserve the Mountain Character
Evergreen residents value fitness and recreation in the out-of-doors. Time and again the community has emphasized the importance of the natural landscape to their quality of life. Providing park and recreation services for this mountain community requires respect for its values and setting. The District recognizes that a mountain environment is a priceless resource and is a primary reason why many of our constituents live in the Evergreen area. The District works to enhance the community's enjoyment of this resource and simultaneously preserve and protect it.

Master Plan
A 5-year, 42-page master plan was completed and printed in May of 2004. A copy of the master plan may be picked up at any one of our three centers.

Evergreen Recreation and Park Foundation
The Evergreen Recreation and Park Foundation, the charitable partner of Evergreen Park and Recreation District, strives to mobilize public support and financial resources for the improvement of parks and recreational opportunities for all Evergreen citizens. In the past two years the Foundation has contributed nearly $100,000 to EPRD by funding amenities like the playground at Stagecoach Park and ball field amenities at Bergen Meadow Elementary School. In addition, Foundation volunteers have accrued over 500 hours of service in the past couple of years. If you want to be a part of this exciting organization, please visit our website by clicking HERE where you can contribute or offer your volunteer services. The Foundation has a scholarship program. For more information please click on "choose form" at the bottom right of "IMPORTANT INFO AT A GLANCE".

IMPORTANT INFO AT A GLANCE

> The Board of Directors meets every 4th Tuesday of the month. The location of the meeting alternates between the Wulf Recreation Center and the Buchanan Park Recreation Center.

> Evergreen Park and Recreation District Master Plan is available upon request or click below.

> The Foundation has a scholarship program. For more information please click on "choose form" below.