About Foothills park & recreation district
Foothills Park & Recreation District: Your Ultimate Destination for Fun and Fitness
Are you looking for a place where you can enjoy the great outdoors, stay active, and have fun with your family and friends? Look no further than Foothills Park & Recreation District! Our district offers a wide range of parks, trails, golf courses, and recreation programs that cater to people of all ages and interests.
At Foothills Park & Recreation District, we believe that everyone deserves access to quality recreational facilities and programs. That's why we've been providing our community with top-notch amenities since 1959. Whether you're an avid golfer or a fitness enthusiast, we have something for everyone.
Parks
Our district boasts over 70 parks spanning more than 2,400 acres of land. From small neighborhood parks to large regional ones like Clement Park or Harriman Lake Park - there is always something new to explore. Our parks offer various amenities such as playgrounds, picnic areas with grills, sports fields/courts (basketball/tennis/volleyball), fishing ponds/lakes/streams/rivers (with stocked fish), hiking/biking trails (paved/natural), dog parks/off-leash areas (for furry friends), skateparks/bike jumps/scooter tracks (for thrill-seekers) - just to name a few!
Trails
If you love hiking or biking in nature then our trail system is perfect for you! We have over 50 miles of paved trails that connect our parks together so that visitors can easily explore the area on foot or by bike. The Mary Carter Greenway Trail is one of the most popular ones as it runs along the South Platte River from Chatfield State Park all the way up into Denver.
Golf Courses
Foothills Golf Course is one of Colorado's premier public golf courses located in Denver's foothills above Littleton at an elevation of 5,470 feet above sea level. This par-72 course offers breathtaking views along with challenging holes designed by renowned architect Dick Phelps.
Recreation Programs
We offer various recreation programs throughout the year including youth/adult sports leagues such as basketball/volleyball/soccer/baseball/softball/hockey; fitness classes like yoga/pilates/spin/Zumba; swimming lessons/lap swim/water aerobics; ice skating lessons/public skate/hockey clinics; dance classes like ballet/tap/jazz/modern/hip hop/ballroom/swing/country line dancing; art classes/workshops/exhibits/shows/festivals - just to name a few!
Events
We also host many events throughout the year such as concerts/festivals/fireworks shows/movies in the park/trick-or-treat street/holiday markets/sports tournaments/car shows/art fairs - just to name a few!
Conclusion:
In conclusion,Foothills Park & Recreation District has everything you need for an active lifestyle! With its vast array of outdoor activities ranging from hiking trails through scenic landscapes dotted with wildlife sightings,to golf courses offering stunning views across rolling hillsides,itβs easy see why this destination has become so popular among locals looking stay fit while enjoying some fresh air outside their homes.So come visit us today β whether itβs your first time here or not βand discover what makes us one-of-a-kind among other recreational districts around town!