Apex Center

• The Apex Center has 23,000 square feet of indoor water fun: body and tube slide rides, zero-depth water playground, vortex pool, activity pool, lap pool, adult and family hot tubs.
• Outdoor splash pad.
• Two NHL ice rinks with electric Zambonis.
• Natural rock climbing wall.
• Three full-sized gymnasiums.
• Elevated indoor walking and running track.
• Cardiovascular, weight and conditioning area.
• Group Pilates studio and private Pilates studio.
• Treehouse-themed indoor playground for young children.
• Rooms available for parties, meetings and events. Visit the Parties, Rooms, and Field Rentals page or call 303.424.2739 for more information.
• Men's, women's and family locker rooms.
• Open, airy design, fun Colorado mining themes, waterfalls and natural areas.
• Group fitness classes: visit the Fitness and Wellness page for the most up-to-date information.
• Personal training is available by appointment. For more information, visit the Personal Training page.

Apex Center Ice Desk: 303.403.2598

Ice Skating and Ice Hockey

Information about the Apex Center Ice Arena are on the Ice Skating and Ice Hockey pages. The Apex Center Ice Arena has skate sharpening available. Please call the Apex Center Ice Arena for more information at 303.403.2598.

Public Skating Sessions

Public skating session times and fees are on the Ice Skating page.

Indoor Water Park

23,000 square feet of exciting play features, spas, and lap pool, plus adult and family spas and adjacent men’s, women’s, and family locker rooms in the area. All swimming pools and water features are included in Apex Center admission.

• Children under the age of 3 are required to wear a swim diaper and/or tight-fitting plastic pants under their swimsuits. No regular diapers allowed in the pools.
• Children ages 5 and under must be accompanied into the water by an adult (18+) within arm’s reach.
• Children ages 6-9 must be appropriately supervised by an adult in the pool area. Children ages 10 and older may swim without adult supervision.
• Non-swimmers of any age must be supervised by an adult.
• Portions of all pools may be closed periodically for swim lessons or special events.
• Please note that a full head and body shower must be taken before entering the pool.
• Outdoor pools and splash pads will not open unless the projected high temperature for the day is 65 degrees or above, as forecasted by WeatherBug.
• Safety is our priority. The pool must be cleared when lightning or severe weather is in the immediate area. The facility will reopen 30 minutes after the last sighting of lightning, if sufficient time remains in the day.
• Refunds will not be given due to inclement weather.
• No refunds, regardless of arrival time. Please consider the weather before choosing to swim and pay for admission.
• As a reminder, there is no open swim during swim lesson times. Non-swim lesson participants are not allowed in the water during swim lessons.
• No glass, alcohol or tobacco use is allowed on the pool deck or in district facilities.

Lap Pool

Public Lap Swim Schedule

Times are subject to change without notice. View the schedule time blocks for further information, including the number of lanes available. Always call the Apex Center at 303.424.2739 to confirm times.

Four 25-yard lanes are open for lap swimming.

Lanes are available for lap swimming and water fitness. Lanes are limited or unavailable for lap swimming during aqua fitness and swim lessons. Visit the Aquatics for more info on aqua fitness.

Activity Swimming Pools – Slides and Vortex

Curved 150-foot tube slide and body slide with waterfall, vortex area with moving current.

Riders under 48 inches tall are not permitted on the large slides. Only single riders are allowed on the body slide.

Play Pool

Indoor zero-depth "beach" play area with slides, fountains, waterfalls and geysers.

Hot Tubs and Spas

Hot tubs and spas are now open.

Outdoor Splash Pad

Open seasonally.

The Apex Center indoor playground is a multi-level, themed play area for ages 1-10 unless an older child accompanies a younger sibling. There are tubes, rope ladders, slides, pogo poles, climbing structures, and many other exciting features, including a toddler-only play space. All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. No food or drinks are allowed inside the playground.

Indoor Playground Drop-in Play Hours

• Monday-Friday: 8 am-8 pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 8-11:30 am

Have a birthday or special day coming up? You can reserve the indoor playground and child watch room for your special event. Please visit Parties, Rooms, and Field Rentals for more information.

Child watch is open daily for children aged six months to ten years. There is a maximum of ten children to one staff member, with a maximum of 30 children at one time.

Parents or guardians must remain in the building the entire time a child is checked in. The same parent or guardian who checks a child in must also sign them out. Children may be checked in for a maximum of two hours.

When two or more staff members are available, children may play in child watch or the indoor playground when it is available.

Each child must have a Tier 1 pass, a child watch punch card, or pay the daily fee. Passes are scanned in child watch at the check-in counter.

Other payments are also accepted at the check-in counter for the daily fee.

Child Watch Hours

• Monday-Thursday: 7:30 am-2 pm and 4-8 pm
• Friday: 7:30 am-2 pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 8-11:30 am

Child Watch Fees

• Daily: Res. $6 (non-res. $10.50)
• 20-Visit Punch Card: Res. $114 (non-res. $190)

No gear and no experience are required. The 25-foot climbing wall has three auto-belays and 11 top rope routes, providing opportunities for all levels of climbers. Basic equipment is provided at no extra charge and belaying during most open climb times.

Please visit the Rock Climbing page for rock climbing classes and private lessons. If you are new to climbing and want to learn to belay, take the Introduction to Climbing class.

Open Climbing

Open climb times allow anyone to climb on the rock wall while supervised. If you are already experienced in climbing, instructors can conduct a belay certification test and issue a belay card, allowing you to belay your friends and family.

Open Climbing Hours

• Thursday and Friday: 5-7 pm
• Saturday: 11:30 am-2 pm
• Sunday: 11 am-1 pm

Note: There will be no open climb on the last Friday of each month due to Adaptive Community Climbing Nights.

Are you interested in group reservations at the Apex Center? Please visit our Parties, Rooms and Field Rentals page for more information.

Are you looking to have a party or book a room at the Apex Center?  Please visit our Parties, Rooms and Field Rentals page for more information.

Drop-in pickleball information can be found on the Pickleball page.

Drop-in Basketball Hours

• Monday
  • Main Gym: 5:30 am-12 pm, 4-5 pm
  • Aux Gym: 5:30-9:20 am, 10:15 am-4 pm, 4:45-5:30 pm
• Tuesday
  • Main Gym: 5:30-8 am, 12-9 pm
  • Aux Gym: 5:30-11:30 am, 12:30-3:30 pm
• Wednesday
  • Main Gym: 5:30 am-12 pm, 4-5 pm
  • Aux Gym: 5:30-9:20 am, 10:15 am-9 pm
• Thursday
  • Main Gym: 5:30-8 am, 12-5 pm
  • Aux Gym: 5:30-11:30 am, 12:30-4 pm, 4:45-5:30 pm
• Friday
  • Main Gym: 5:30 am-12 pm, 4-9 pm
  • Aux Gym: 5:30 am-9 pm
• Saturday
  • Main Gym: 5-7 pm
  • Aux Gym: 9:30 am-7 pm
• Sunday
  • Main Gym:
    • West Gym: 8 am-7 pm
    • East Gym: (drop-in volleyball 8 am-1 pm) 1-7 pm
  • Aux Gym: 7 am-3:30 pm

Gyms are available for private rental during open basketball times.

All times are subject to change. Schedules will be affected due to holidays, special events, and internal programming. Please contact guest services at [email protected], 303.424.2739, to confirm times and rental information.

Drop-in Archery Schedule

Drop-in hours are subject to change due to weather and season.

All participants must complete an Archery Range Acknowledgment of Risk form. Participants under 18 must have a legal guardian sign their waiver.

Drop-in Fees

Only credit card payments are accepted at this time.

• Res. $7 (non-res. $10) per session
• Rental Archery Equipment: $10

10-Visit Punch Card Fees

• Res. $63 (non-res. $90)

Guidelines

• The archery range is open to all ages. Guests under 16 years of age require adult supervision.
• All guests must sign in at the range and have a brief safety orientation before using the range.
• All arrows must be marked with guests’ initials.
• All equipment is subject to safety inspection by range staff.
• No sky draws. No archer shall draw a bow in any manner that, if accidentally released, could fly beyond a safety zone or a safety backstop. Arrows must always be pointed downrange towards the target. Guests who sky-draw their bows will be asked to leave.
• No crossbows.
• No broadheads.
• No bows over 60 lbs. unless approved by range staff. Approval requires demonstration that the bow can be safely drawn and let down.
• Closed-toed shoes are required.

Parties and Events

For information on renting the range for events, clinics or parties, please contact Kelly Scott at 303.403.2523 or [email protected].

For information on archery programs and classes, please visit the Outdoor Recreation page.

Apex Park and Recreation District offers comprehensive fitness recovery services to help patrons address muscle and joint fatigue, optimizing overall health. For more information about the offerings at the wellness suite, please visit the Recovery Service page.

Dr. Jaime Oppegaard, PT, DPT, sees physical therapy clients at the Apex Center by appointment only. For more information on PPT, visit PrecisionPhysicalTherapy.net, or call 303.926.1444.