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Apex Park and Recreation District is located in Arvada, Colorado in northeast Jefferson County (northwest Metro Denver). District residents receive a discount on fees, but our facilities and activities are open to the public. Register for activities online, stop by any Apex Park and Recreation District facility or visit the Contact Us page for more details. |
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The annual Bike Rodeo at Secrest Youth and Teen Center took place from 10 am to noon on Saturday, April 28 at 6820 W. 66th Ave. Young cyclists and their families showed up for this annual free event that highlights safe fun for bike riders. About 120 youth participants attended with the families, and at the event they received free helmets (properly fitted by volunteers), provided by Exempla Lutheran Medical Center.
Other activities included the brain drop, a demonstration showing how
In Colorado, the Junior Team Tennis concept emphasizes fun, fitness, and friends. Players ages 8-18 may form a team of their own, or contact the Arvada Tennis Center to be placed on a team. This program is a must for players thinking of, or playing high school tennis. Practices are on Wednesday and Friday, with matches played on Monday mornings.
More information on this program is available in the current activity guide, on our online registration site,
April 29 was the date of the 9Health Fair at the Apex Center, and this year, it was the only site in Jefferson County on that day. Despite reports earlier in the week that attendance was down overall, the final count at the Apex Center fair came in at 1,007 participants and nearly 200 volunteers – the only site to have increased this year! Even with those big numbers, the fair ran very smoothly, thanks to the outstanding work of
As in recent years, the popular Senior Prom sold out in 2012, its fifth year. SilverSneakers® members enjoyed dinner, dancing, and entertainment at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Boulevard, on Friday, April 20. This year’s theme was “Singing In The Rain,” but April showers didn’t dampen the fun on this spectacular evening of glitz and glamour.
The success of this year’s Prom is the direct result of many dedicated volunteers, the staff at Indian Tree, Apex Center employees, especially
This interactive 3 hour workshop, run by USTA clinician, Dave Boon, is for instructors, coaches, assistants, PE teachers, parents, volunteers-anyone interested in working with young children! Ages 10 and under.
Date: Saturday, May 19
Time: noon-3:30 pm
Location: Arvada Tennis Center, 6430 Miller Street, Arvada, CO
Registration fee: $25 (after May 13: $35)
Contact michelec@apexprd.org or 303-420-1210 for more information or to have a registration form sent to you!
Margaret Melander is more than just a familiar face around Apex PRD…she’s an inspiration! About a year ago, she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, and that event changed her life in a number of ways.
The more she learned about the condition, the more she realized the importance of movement. “Exercise is the answer – it helps the brain rebuild connections, it enhances the mood, it helps with reflexes and balance, and it’s a great social opportunity as well.”
Among her favorite
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