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City Park Pool
City Park Pool
  • 1599 City Park Drive
  • City Line Information: (970) 416-2489, Code 3463
  • Weather Closure Information: (970) 416-2489, Code 5169

Featuring:

  • Outdoor pool located next to Sheldon Lake
  • 30-foot drop slide and open curly slide
  • Lazy river, shallow water, geysers
  • Large play structure
  • Separate wading pool for toddlers

2008 City Park Pool and Paddle Boat Fees
   Single Admission  Group Rate* 10-Adm. Pass  25-Adm. Pass  Twilight Swim
(4:30pm until Close)
 Paddle Boats  Trains, Boats
& Floats
Under 2 & 85+ No Fee      
Personal Care Attendant No Fee      
Youth 2-17 $4.50 $4.25 $40.50 $90.00 $3.50 $2.50 $8.00
Adult 18-59 $5.50 $5.25 $49.50 $110.00 $3.50 $2.50 $10.00
Older Adult 60-84 $4.50 $4.25 $40.50 $90.00 $3.50 $2.50 $8.00

City Park Pool passes can be purchased at EPIC or Mulberry Pool. EPIC and Mulberry Pool passes cannot be used at City Park althrough you may use a City Park Pool pass at Mulberry Pool and EPIC. Passes available for purchase beginning April 1st.

Hours of Operation

2008 Recreation Swim (All Ages)
May 24-26
10:00 AM-5:30 PM

May 30
3:00-7:00 PM

May 31 - August 16
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM-5:30 PM
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM

August 17
10:00 AM-3:00 PM

Drop-In Adult Water Fitness
May 31 - August 16
Monday through Friday: 9:00-10:00 AM
Monday & Wednesday: 6:00-7:00PM (Lazy River Only)
FEE: $4.00 (No Passes)

Paddle Boats
May 24-26
10:00 AM-5:00 PM

May 30
3:00-7:00 PM

May 31 - August 16
Monday through Friday: 3:00-7:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM-5:00PM
Capacity of 4 persons per boat, $2.50 per person. NO PETS!

Refunds
No cash refunds will be given once the facility opens. If the facility needs to close due to inclement weather or a maintenance issue beofe 2:00 PM, a pass (for use at City Park Pool only) will be issued for use at a later date. No passes will be given after 2:00 PM.

Programs and Special Events

First Days of the Summer
Join us for the First Days of Summer 2008. Swim for $3.50 regardless of age on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 24th, 25th and 26th. Hours will be from 10:00 AM-5:30 PM.

Twilight Swim
May 31- August 17, Daily
Bring the family and swim in the twilight at City Park Pool. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. No other discounts will be honored during this swim time. Twilight swim admission will be charged daily after 4:30 PM until close. ($3.50 per person.)

Pooch Plunge
Sunday, August 17 and Monday, August 18 from 5:30-7:00 PM: $6.00 per dog (one ticket admits 1 dogs and 2 human friends)
Bring your four-footed furry friends for a swim at City Park to end the summer swim season. Dogs must be well behaved and on leash until inside the pool area. The swim is for dogs only - swimming by two-footed friends is not allowed! Registration begins August 1 and tickets can be purchased at City Park or EPIC. Each additional human friends is $2.00. Tickets bought on the day of event are $8.00 per dog.

Weather Closures
City Park Pool will not open if the temperature has not reached 60 degrees by 9:30 AM. The closure will be re-evaluated at noon for a late opening at 1:00 PM. Anytime lightning is visible within 10 miles or a storm warning has been issued for the City Park area, the pool area will be cleared and closed for a minimum of 30 minutes.

Refunds: No cash refunds will be given once the facility opens. If the facility needs to close due to inclement weather or a maintenance issue before 2:00 PM, a City Park Pool ONLY pass will be issued for use at a later date. No pases will be given after 2:00 PM.

City Park Pool Rental

Having a reunion, block party or just want to invite your best friends for a great summer evening?
Rent City Park Pool for a Saturday or Sunday evening. Rental times are from 6:00-8:00 PM. Call for prices and availability. Information available at (970) 221-6202.

Having a birthday party?
Space for birthday parties may also be reserved at City Park Pool by calling (970) 221-6202. The space is located under our large green umbrella and can be rented for $90.00 during recreation swim hours. Rentals can be made in 2 hour blocks of time. The fee includes the space with tables and swimming for up to 8 children and 2 adults plus a special gift for the birthday child. Each additional child or adult will be $4.00. Payment must be received 48 hours in advance to secure party space.

Boats, Trains and Water Floats

Join us for a day in City Park. For one fee you can get entrance into City Park Pool, a 30 minute ride on the paddle boats and two rides on the train. Tickets can be purchased at City Park Pool and are valid until August 19th.
Youth (2-17): $8.00
Adult (18+): $10.00
Seniors (60+): $8.00

City Park Railway
City Park Railway
  • 1599 City Park Drive
  • PH: (970) 416-2264

Hours of Operation

2008 City Park Railway
May 10-25
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM

May 30-August 17
Mon-Fri: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

Holidays
May 26 (Memorial Day): 11:00 AM-4: PM
July 4 (Independence Day): 10:00 AM-Dark

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