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The Future of Meyers Pool Updated
Explore / Recreation and Sports / Water Activities

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Meyers Pool (7900 Carr Dr.) is owned by the City of Arvada, and operated and maintained by the  Apex Park and Recreation District. Understanding that the facility has a limited life span, the City of Arvada, Apex Park and Recreation District and  Jeffco Schools have partnered to...

West Arvada Dog Park Updated
Explore / Open Space and Nature / Parks and Open Space

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Park Location 17975 W. 64th Pkwy., Arvada, CO General Information The West Arvada Dog Park opened on June 18, 2005. It is a "Special Use" park. It is operated by volunteers on City-owned property and is funded 100% through donations. Happy, healthy dogs make a happy healthy...

Sports Complex Permitting and Scheduling Updated
Explore / Recreation and Sports / More Activities

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Click here to view the status of our athletic fields. Updates to the status of athletic fields are made each day by 1 p.m.  For mobile users, switch to the desktop version of the Athletic Field Status page by clicking on the menu button in the upper left portion of the...

Envision Gold Strike Park: Community Input Needed Updated
Explore / Open Space and Nature

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Take our survey to let us know what design components you'd like to see at Gold Strike Park. / Tomar la encuesta Survey is open through June 4, 2023 / La encuesta está abierta hasta el 4 de junio de 2023 Upcoming Community Engagement Opportunities  Online survey...

Arbor Day Tree Planting Updated
Explore / Open Space and Nature / Urban Forestry (Trees)

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Arvada Celebrates 37 years of Arbor Day Tree Planting with Peck Elementary The City of Arvada and Peck Elementary School on Thursday, May 11, 2023 held its 37th annual Arbor Day tree planting celebration. The City’s Forestry team and fifth grade students from Peck Elementary gathered at...

Ralston Central Park and Splash Pad Updated
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The Ralston Central Splash Pad will open for 2023 summer season on Saturday, May 27! Splash Pad Information Location: 5850 Garrison St. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Splash pad maintenance operations:  The pad may be...

Festivals Updated
Explore / Culture and Community / Festivals

The City of Arvada Festivals Commission Events Arvada on Tap: Enjoy great BBQ, pales, ales and more! Traditionally held annually in June. Arvada Days: A look back into Arvada's lively history. Traditionally held annually in August. Winterfest: WinterFest is a culturally...

Arvada Kite Festival Updated
Explore / Culture and Community / Festivals

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High Flyin' Fun! April 16, 2023 Stenger Sports Complex 58th Ave. & Quail Street The City of Arvada's Festivals Commission produces the Annual Arvada Kite Festival. Visit ArvadaFestivals.com for information on the Kite Festival and all their great events! Open this link in a new tab...

Kids Annual Fishing Contest Updated
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The 2023 Arvada Kids Fishing Contest is Saturday, June 10 from 7 a.m. to noon at Arvada Reservoir. The reservoir will be closed to non-participants until 2 p.m. Gates/parking lot will be open at 6:45 a.m. Fishing Contest Information and Rules Arvada (Blunn) Reservoir 18915 West...

Railroad Crossings Updated
Explore / Roads and Transit

The City of Arvada has several railroad tracks that run through the city. These tracks are owned and maintained by the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and BNSF Railway. Some tracks operate trains from UPRR, Amtrak and BNSF. The RTD G Line also runs through Arvada, please learn more about this...