A free, weekly, timed 5k run starting each Saturday at 8am from the Aspen Recreation Center. Everyone is welcome, no running experience necessary! Aspen parkrun looks forward to welcoming you.

If you want to be timed it is free to register at http://www.parkrun.us/aspen/

The Aspen Recreation Guide is a one-stop shop of what is going on this Spring and Summer for your kids brought to you by the Aspen Parks & Recreation Department. See the last page for a list of Adult Activities

Our facilities include: Aspen Recreation Center, Red Brick Recreation Center & Red Brick Center for the Arts, Aspen Golf & Tennis Club and the beautiful public parks and trails throughout Aspen. Enjoy!

Extracurricular activities can be expensive. Did you know that Aspen Parks & Recreation has scholarships & financial aid?

Fill out our form for you and/or your child to be considered for financial assistance in attending any of our programs |  Asistencia de Becas y Ayuda Financiera para los Programas de Recreación -- Complete este formulario si desea usted o su hijo para ser considerado para asistencia financiera para asistir a cualquiera de nuestros programas. Gracias!

Gordon Family Junior Tennis Scholarship

Thanks to the generosity of the Gordon Family, any junior tennis player may apply for free tennis clinics and racquets. All skill levels are encouraged to apply, ages 5-18. Questions? Call 970-920-5140.

Starting April 2nd, the Castle Creek Bridge will undergo a series of improvement projects designed to improve the safety and function of the area between the Castle Creek Bridge and 7th Street.

These necessary improvements will impact traffic flow in and out of Aspen. Please take the bus or ride your bike to the ARC 

RFTA Free Bus service: The Castle Maroon bus operates three times each hour.

6:20 a.m.-2:00 a.m. Daily

Outbound: Departs Rubey Park at :00, :20 and :40 past each hour from 6:20 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. Departs Castle Ridge at :07, :27 and :47 past each hour.

Inbound: Departs Aspen Highlands at :00, :20 and :40 past each hour from 6:20 a.m. – 1:40 a.m. Departs Castle Ridge/Aspen Valley Hospital at :05, :25 and :45 past each hour from 6:25 a.m. – 1:45 a.m.

For more information please visit the project's website at the link below.

Please tell us about your experiences at the Aspen Parks and Recreation Facilities or during a recreation program. Your feedback is of vital importance to us. Thank you for your help in making the Aspen Parks and Recreation Department more successful for our community!