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Can't be-LEAF it's October! 

Evergreen Park & Recreation District (EPRD) has lots of events and programs planned this month. Learn more about the upcoming Fitness Classes, Leagues, Programs, Activities, and Community Events below.

Always visit our website's Schedule Page for the most up-to-date information on both fitness classes and open gym times.

Thank you for a beautiful boating season... Ready for the ice!

Here come shorter days and spooky nights! 

  • REGISTRATION FOR FALL SEASON IS OPEN!  
  • Boating Season is CLOSED!
    • Thank you for an incredible 2025 Boating Season! 
  • Get your tickets to Nightmare at 1520 Haunted House & the Trick-or-Treat Trail!
    • Evergreen's SCARIEST Haunted House
    • Want to volunteer? Fill out this form: Volunteer Form 
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Now hiring! 

Check our open positions on our Job Opportunities Page

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Youth Programs ~ BOO BASH!! 
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Afterschool Programs/ School Breaks

  •  After School Care: Click here to register
    • Transportation from Bergen, Wilmont and Parmalee is provided to the Rec Centers, for an afternoon of fun filled activities. Swimming, Cooking and more!
    • Year Round
    • Ages 4 - 12
  • After School Enrichments: Click here for more
    • There is a little bit of everything for your child to enjoy while attending enrichments. Lego's, Chess, Art, Circus time, gymnastics, dance and more.
    • Varied dates from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Ages 4 - 12
  • School Age Breaks: Click here to register
    • Fun filled activities and field trips while engaging with your peers.
    • Varied dates from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Ages 4 - 12
       

    Aquatics

     

    Gymnastics

    • Leotard Sale! 
      • Stop by the lobby at Wulf Recreation Center to get your Gymnastics Leos!
      • October 6 - 9, 4 PM - 6:30 PM
      • Variety of sizes & athletic shorts! 

     

    • We’re back in competition season!
    • Our Bronze & Silver Xcel teams kicked off at the Golden Fall Meet at DU this past weekend—and wow, did they shine!
      • Bronze Team — 1st place overall!
        • Madeline Butler: 2nd Vault
        • Penny Waldrop: 3rd Floor, 2nd All Around
        • Laina Jaeger: 2nd Beam
        • Finnley Gardner: 1st Vault
        • Lilyana Sheffer: 2nd Vault, 2nd Bars, 1st Beam, 1st Floor, 1st All Around
      • Silver Team — 3rd place overall!
        • Ella Eubank: 3rd Floor
        • Virginia Brake: 3rd Vault
        • Etta Augustine: 2nd Beam
        • Ruby Rowland: 1st Vault
        • Amelia Balcombe: 3rd Beam

    We’re so proud of all these athletes and can’t wait to see what the rest of the season brings.

     

    Fall Sports

    • Basketball Clinics: Click here to register 
      • Our goal is to provide a fun, recreational basketball program in which players learn fundamentals, teamwork and sportsmanship. Clinics will include individual ball skills, learning teamwork and fun group games.
      • Registration deadline is Friday, October 18
        • Youth basketball leagues for Jan/Feb opening November 11! 
      • Volunteer coaches are needed for this program.

    Youth & Family Nights Out! 

    • Boo Bash: Click here to register
      • Join us for a spooktacular evening packed with Halloween fun! Kids will splash into the night with swimming, enjoy a tasty pizza dinner, and take a swing at the Halloween piñata stuffed with sweet surprises. Don't forget your costume we'll be holding a costume contest with prizes for the most creative, funniest, and spookiest looks! It's a night full of friends, fun, and frightfully good times the perfect way to celebrate Halloween while parents enjoy a night out!
      • October 4, 6-9 PM 
      • Buchanan Park Rec Center
      • Ages 4-12
    • Pumpkin Palooza: Click here to register
      • Join us for a festive evening of family fun! Enjoy a delicious dinner together, then roll up your sleeves for our pumpkin carving contest. Please provide your own pumpkin (one pumpkin per family). Show off your creativity and see who can carve the spookiest, funniest, or most original pumpkin. Bring the whole family for a night full of food, fun, and fall spirit!
      • October 18, 4-7 PM
      • Wulf Rec Center
      • For the whole family! 
    INSPIRE - A RAWR-ing good time! 
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    YOU can support by volunteering or donating! For those who need extra...be INSPIRE-ing. 

    INSPIRE (Special Needs) - Evergreen Park & Recreation District

    Special Activities:

    • Join us at The Denver Center of Performing Arts for The Lion King! 

    Boogie Bash! 

    • Join us and the Wash Park Band at the Wild Game for an event benefiting INSPIRE! 

     

    Adult Programs ~ New classes to get ready for ski season! 
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    Aquatics

    • Masters Swim
      • Get ready to make a splash! 
      • Tuesdays and Thusdays at the Wulf Pool 
        • 9:30 - 10:45 AM
    • Power Vinyasa Aqua Yoga 
      • Not your grandma's yoga class! 
      • Sundays at Buchanan Park Recreation Center
        • 8:30 AM

     

    Fitness

    • Calizenix
      • Calizenix is a one-of-a-kind NEW exercise class blending medium intensity calisthenics with the grounding flow of Zen and aesthetic practices! You’ll look younger, feel stronger and more flexible with every class! Whether you’re looking to tone, strengthen, or simply have fun exercising, Calizenix offers a workout that’s vigorous, refreshing, and mindful all at once!
      • When: Starts 10/22, repeats every Wednesday until December 17th.
        • 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
      • Where: Wulf Rec Center, Dance Studio
      • Who: 18+
      • Click here to register
    • Power Vinaysa Yoga for Peak Performance
      • Join us for a vigorous, fast-paced vinyasa yoga practice that builds serious strength, stamina and stability for outdoor adventures! This breath-synchronized flow creates continuous movement between challenging poses and calisthenics that generate heat, mental resilience and the solid core you need to stay flexible and nimble on the trail or the slopes.
      • When: Starts 10/19 repeats every Sunday through 12/28
        • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      • Where: Buchanan Park Rec Center, Evergreen Room
      • Who: Ages 12+
      • Click here to register
    • Ski Fit HIIT
      • Come get ready to hit the slopes this season in our ski conditioning class taught by Michelle!
      • When & Where:
        • Mondays, 8:15 AM , Buchanan Park Rec Center
        • Fridays, 8:15 AM, Wulf Rec Center
      • Drop in class, no pre-registration! 
    • Indoor Cycling Classes
      • Buchanan Park Recreation Center
      • Starting October 6 with John Mountains
        • Mondays at 6:30 AM
      • Starting October 9 with John Shaulis
        • Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 9 AM
      • Click here to register
    • Gentle Flow Yoga
      • This yoga is for you if you're ready to wake up and gently move. The class will include meditation, breath work and yoga postures designed to free your joints and strengthen muscles while including standing and balance poses designed to rejuvenate you.  This is a great way to start your day.  No prior yoga experience required - everyone is welcome!
      • When: Wednesdays 8 - 9 AM
      • Where: Wulf Rec Center, Dance Studio
      • Click here for more!

     

    Pickleball

    Active Adults ~ BBQ, Line Dancing, and MORE! 
    BBQ Basics Class.... Will get you well on your way to earning pit master status

    Bristlecone Lounge is OPEN!

    • Open daily from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM for coffee and commraderie. 
      • Your central Hub for all Active Adult Programming
    • Sunday Football @ Bristlecone Lounge
      • Come relax in the cozy new furniture, meet new friends from around the community, and help yourself to all of the snacks, coffee, books, games, and puzzles that your heart desires while watching the game! Feel free to bring any snacks or game supplies that you wish as well, and don't forget to wear your team's colors!
      • The Bristlecone Lounge will be open for viewing the football games every Sunday until the end of the NFL 2025/26 season from 12:30-4:30PM.
      • Click here for more!

    Active Adult Programming:

    • BBQ Basics
      • Please Join EPRD and The Lazy Butcher for the first ever Active Adults BBQ Basics Class!
      • Where: The Lazy Butcher, located at 30790 Stagecoach Blvd Suite #101, Evergreen CO 80439
      •  When: Saturday, October 4, 2:00-3:30PM
      • Click here for more! 
    • Chefs for Seniors Cooking Demo
      • Get in to the Spooky Spirit of Halloween with other Active Adults. All Supplies will be provided. 
      • October 15, 1:00 PM
      • Bristlecone Lounge at Buchanan Park Recreation Center
      • Click here for more! 
    • Pumpkin Carving (it's not just for kids!)
      • Get in to the Spooky Spirit of Halloween with other Active Adults. All Supplies will be provided. 
      • October 24, 10am - 12:30 PM
      • Birch Room at Wulf Rec Center. 
      • Click here for more! 
    • Line Dancing
      • Join EPRD and Treena McCurdy for the first ever Complete Line Dancing Course!
      • Kick up your heels & join us for a fun-filled 6-week course of Senior Line Dancing (ages 50+)
      • Bergen-Peak Room at BPRC from 2-3:30 PM
      • All Levels welcome
      • Click here for more! 

    Ongoing

    • Improv Class
    • Friends on Foot 
      • First Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM, starting at Buchanan Recreation Center.
      • No registration necessary!
      • Click here for more! 
    • Seniors4Wellness Game Day

    Active Adult Trips:

    • Upcoming Trips:
      • New York City Holiday: December 5-9, 2025
      • Hawaii Three Island Adventure: February 17-25, 2026
    • Click here for more!
    • Contact Maren Scheiber at 720.880.1219
       

    Savvy Seniors

    Evergreen Lake ~ Thank you for a great Boating Season! 
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    All Boating is CLOSED!

    • Thank you for a great season on the water together!

     

    Witches & Warlocks on the Water

    • Trade in your witch’s broom for a paddle, and join us for a magical morning at Evergreen Lake! We are welcoming all wielders of magic and mythical creatures to this family-friendly, fall experience. Registration is per board, kids under the age of 8 may ride with an adult for FREE! Rent a board from us, or bring your own.
    • When: October 11th, 2025 from 10:00am-2:00pm (last boat out at 1pm)

    Fall Wedding Showcase

    • A complimentary showcase at the beautiful Evergreen Lake House where you can sample and speak with professional vendors who will help make your event one to remember.
    • When: October 26, 2025 from 11am-2pm
    • Where: Evergreen Lake House- 29612 Upper Bear Creek Rd. Evergreen, CO 80439
    • Register: email kemrich@eprdco.gov

     

    Laughs on the Lake

    • Join us at Evergreen Lake House for a night of Stand Up Comedy on November 6, 2025! Endless laughs, a cash bar and light snacks will make this event you won't want to miss. Doors open at 6:30pm and comedy sets begin at 7:00pm. Early bird tickets are $20 until October 1! 18+ years old only, please.
    • When: Thursday, November 6, 6:30 PM
    • Where: Evergreen Lake House
    • Ages: 18+
    • Register: Purchase Tickets Here
    EVENTS - Get ready for SPOOOOOOKY Season! 
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    Evergreen Town Hall

    • Topic: Special Districts. Come hear from our Fire, Water, and Parks and Recreation districts about their plans for the next year including infrastructure project updates, related events, and opportunities to participate and support their work.
    • When: October 9, 6 - 7:30 PM
    • Where: Evergreen Fire Station 2, Bergen

     

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    Trick-Or-Treat Trail

    • Come out to Buchanan Park on October 17 & 24 for a fun filled Halloween festive evening! 
      • Candy Stations from 5 - 7 PM
      • Bounce House
      • Face Painting 
      • Food Truck: Slife's Devil Dogs
      • Movies on the ballfield
        • Oct 17 Featuring Scooby Doo Spooky Island, Oct 24 Featuring the Goonies
    • Tickets are on sale now: Trick-or-Treat Trail
       
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    Nightmare at 1520 Haunted House

    • October 17, 18, 24, 25, and 31 for the scariest Haunted House in Evergreen! 
    • Tickets are on sale now: Nightmare at 1520
       

    Buchanan Park Improvements - Fundraising Events

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    • HopsDrops Evergreen
      • Join us for the 4th Annual HopsDrops Music and Beer Festival on October 25th!  It's a celebration of everything Colorado does best—beer, music, sunshine, fun, and great food! HopsDrops is working alongside EPRD to raise funds for the new Buchanan Park Pavilion!
      • More info, including schedules, acts and ticket details, can be found at the HopsDrops Website.
      • When: October 25, 2025 from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
      • Where: Evergreen Lake House- 29612 Upper Bear Creek Rd. Evergreen, CO 80439
      • Register: Tickets on sale now!

     

    AND MORE! 

     

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    The next Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 28 at 5:00 PM, at the Buchanan Park Rec Center. Please check our Board Meetings page for more information.
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     Contribute to A4A to help fund programs like INSPIRE, Swim Lessons, Climbing, and more!

     

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