Apex Center

Daily Center Admission

Includes all activities except ice skating

1 and under: Free
2-18: Res. $4.75 (non-res. $7.75)
19-61: Res. $6.25 (non-res. $8.75)
62+: Res. $4.75 (non-res. $7.75)
Group Rate***: $5.50 (non-res. $6)

***20 or more, 24-hour advance reservation required, some restrictions apply.

Resident ID card must be presented at admissions to receive the resident discount.

Discounted fee for Public Ice Skating with purchase of daily admission $3.75 (includes skate rental)

Spectator Policy: spectators are welcome to view the activities from the upper galleria. All guests must pay the daily fee to gain access beyond the admissions desk.

Apex Center Family Days

On Apex Center Family Days, Apex PRD Residents receive a special $20 rate for families with a valid resident ID card ($32 for non-res.). Family Days are every Tuesday and 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Family is limited to two adults and three children.

To purchase Apex park and Recreation Distrcit punch cards, please visit MaxGalaxy

• The Apex Center 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
• Two NHL ice rinks with electric Zambonis
• Natural rock climbing wall
• Three full-sized gymnasiums
• Elevated indoor walking/running track
• Cardiovascular/weight/conditioning area
• Cycle Burn Group Indoor Cycling, Pilates and massage in the Edge Wellness Studio, Private Pilates Studio
• Free indoor playground for young children
• Rooms available for group rentals
• Locker rooms including family locker rooms
• Open, airy design, fun Colorado mining themes, waterfalls and natural areas

303.403.2598

Brian Bott, Ice Arena Manager
BrianB@ApexPRD.org

Ice Skating and Ice Hockey

Information about the Apex Center Ice Arena can be found in the Ice Skating and Ice Hockey pages. The Apex Center Ice Arena has a small pro shop and skate sharpening is available. Please call the Ice Desk for more information at 303.403.2598.

Public Skating Sessions

Public skating session times may be adjusted due to special events or holidays or canceled if there is insufficient interest. Portions of the ice may be used periodically for lessons or special events. Please call 303.403.2598 for more information.

Private and small group skating lessons are available on all of our public skating sessions.

Public Skating Hours

Sunday: 3-4:30 pm
Monday: 11 am-1 pm
Tuesday: 11 am-1 pm
Wednesday: 11 am-1 pm, 6:30-8 pm
Thursday: 11 am-1 pm
Friday: 11 am-1 pm, 7:15-8:45 pm **PLEASE NOTE: on Friday, December 28, Public Skate will begin at 7:30 pm**
Saturday: 3-4:30 pm, 7:15-8:45 pm  **PLEASE NOTE: on Saturday, December 29, Public Skate will begin at 7:30 pm**

Public Skating Fees

Skate rental: Res. $2.75 (non-res. $3.50)

Group Rate: $7 (20 or more, includes skate rental. Reservation required.)

Public Skating Daily Admission

3 and under: Free
4-5: $2.50 (non-res. $3)
6-61: $6 (non-res. $7)
62+: $4 (non-res. $5)

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 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 pools)
• Children under the age of 6 must be directly supervised, in the water, by a parent or guardian. (The exception to this rule is the play pool, where children under the age of 6 must be appropriately supervised by a parent or guardian). Children ages 6-9 must be appropriately supervised by an adult in the pool area.
• Children over age 9 may swim without adult supervision.
• Non-swimmers of any age must be supervised by an adult.
• Children 6 and older must use gender appropriate locker rooms.
• 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.

Activity Swimming Pools – Slides and Vortex

Curved 150-foot tube slide and body slide with waterfall, vortex area with moving current. Water walkers may walk against the current 5-9 am. After 9 am, water walkers must follow lifeguard instructions.

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

Play Pool

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

The play pool fountains will be turned on at 9 am.

Lap Pool

Four 25-yard lanes for swimming, water aerobics and exercise.
Lanes available for lap swimming and water fitness. Limit lanes will be available for lap swimming during Aquacise and swim lessons. See Aquatics for more info.

The Apex Center Clubhouse is free, just like your neighborhood playground. It’s a multi-level, treehouse-themed play area for ages 1-10, unless an older child is accompanying a younger sibling. There are tubes, ladders, slides and many other exciting features. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Located in the Apex Center Clubhouse, the Child Watch staff supervise your child while you enjoy the Apex Center.

Child Watch Fees:

Res. $4.75 per child for up to three hours of care (non-res. $7)

Child Watch Punch Card Fee: Res. $90/20 visits (non-res. $135/20 visits).

If you have purchased a Tier One pass for a child, this is a free service. To make sure your child is safe, we’ve installed a security camera in the room, and each child wears a security tag while under our care. We offer this service for ages 6 months through 8 years. Children 6 weeks to 8 years welcome on Mon., Wed., and Fri. from noon until 2 pm.

There is a limit to the number of children and infants allowed in the Child Watch area at one time. First come, first served. For safety during the check in/out process, only 2 families are allowed in that area at a time.

Child Watch Hours:

Mon., Wed. and Fri.: 8 am-2 pm and 4-8 pm
Tue. and Thu.: 8 am-8 pm
Saturday: 8 am-2 pm
Sunday: 9:15 am-2 pm

For up to seven climbers at a time with routes for all levels. Expert staff are on hand during peak hours for your safety and enjoyment. To use the climbing wall during non-staffed hours, you’ll need to pass a certification course. The climbing wall is open for certified climbers during normal business hours. Apex Center staff can be scheduled to belay for non-certified climbers of groups of 8 or more. Email RockWall@ApexPRD.org for fees, to schedule a belay attendant or for more information.

For information on climbing wall classes email RockWall@ApexPRD.org or check out a list of climbing classes online.

Tennis or climbing shoes and dry clothes that do not hinder movement are required. Ropes, harnesses and belay devices are available for checkout. The climbing wall is for ages 5 and older.

Wall attendants are available to belay:

Thu. and Fri.: 5-8 pm
Sat.: 11 am-5 pm
Sun.: noon-5 pm

Once you get certified, you can climb during all Apex Center operating hours. Rock wall hours are subject to change depending on classes and parties. Call the fitness desk at 303.463.4241 for more information.

All climbers must fill out a Rock Wall Waiver each calendar year (waivers expire on Jan. 1). Climbers under 18 must have a legal guardian sign their waiver. Belay certification is good for one year and re-certification is free if done before expiration and can be done during open climbing hours.

Dr. Jaime Oppegard, PT, DPT, sees physical therapy clients at the Apex Center Monday-Thursday, 7 am-5:30 pm by appointment. For details ask at the Fitness Desk or call 303.926.1444. For more information on PPT, visit precisionphysicaltherapy.net.

There are three gyms for basketball, pickleball or volleyball – a single gym and a double gym which can be used as one unit or split in half depending on use. Portable seating is available.

Above the three gyms is a walking/running track for a comfortable, safe workout. The track contains three lanes and features both straight and curved sections and a rubberized surface. To travel one mile takes 11.4 laps around the track. Directions switch from clockwise on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays to counter-clockwise on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Drop-in adult basketball (18+) times

Tuesday and Thursday: 12-2 pm

Saturday: 8-10 am

Times are subject to change without notice so please check with the Apex Center Fitness Desk, 303.463.4241.

We’re more fun than a babysitter and a lot cheaper. All activities are well organized, supervised, and include a monthly theme. The evening is geared toward ages 2 to 10 and includes toys and activities in the Apex Center Kids’ Clubhouse, pizza in the party room, gym games, a G rated movie, and snacks. Registration is a must!

Select Fridays, 4:30-9 pm. Ask at Apex Center Guest Services, 303.424.2739, for details.

For ages 7-14. Select Saturday nights during the school year (Sep.-May), 7-10:30 pm

Fun for kids

• A great place to meet friends and hang out
• Dance room, live DJ, contests
• Inflatable slide and bounce house
• Gym games
• Prizes and contests

Great for parents

• Safe, fun, supervised setting – 14-year track record
• Trained, adult counselors thoroughly screened through CBI
• Ratio of one counselor for every 15-20 kids

Check out the Kids’ Nite Out Across America website at www.kidsniteout.org for the Arvada KNO or call 303.287.5900 for Kids’ Nite Out info or call the Apex Center at 303.424.2739.