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South Suburban is a park and recreation district that provides recreation amenities to six communities across the South Metro Denver, with over 100 parks, 115 miles of trails, 4 rec centers, 4 golf courses & so much more.
Make memories and unique keepsakes in our new single-session ceramics workshops, happening on select Friday evenings May 30-August 29! These workshops will allow attendees to hand build a mug or create cups and bowls. ☕🍵

Find a schedule at bit.ly/4inOl9h and sign up soon before they fill up!
April 23, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Summer Adult Soccer Leagues are open for registration through early May! ⚽ We've got indoor leagues at the Sports Dome and Sports Complex, and outdoor leagues at David A. Lorenz Regional Park! 🥅

Coed and Men's leagues are available, learn more and get your team signed up at southsuburbansports.com!
April 23, 2025 at 9:57 PM
There is only 1 WEEK left to request absentee ballots for the upcoming SSPRD Board of Directors Election on May 6! 📅 If District residents don't request an absentee ballot by next Tuesday, 4/29, they must vote in person on May 6, between 7 am-7 pm at the Sports Complex (4810 E County Line Rd).
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April 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Do YOU have any great ideas on how to make South Suburban more sustainable? ♻️🌳🚯 Bring your ideas to life with the help of our 2025 Matching Gifts Program! This 1:1 matching fund program helps individuals, neighborhoods, homeowner associations, and other orgs improve the District.
April 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Only 2 weeks left for summer youth baseball/softball registration! ⚾🥎 We've got leagues for:
⚾ June Little Sluggers (Pre-K)
⚾ Youth Summer T-ball (K/1st)
⚾ Youth Summer Boys Baseball (2nd-8th)
🥎 Youth Summer Girls Softball (2nd-8th)

Learn more and sign your kids up at bit.ly/4cci41Y!
April 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Last chance to sign up for the 44th Annual High Line Canal 5K/10K, happening Saturday, May 10, with early pricing before it ends this Wednesday, April 23! 💸 Save $5 on race registration by signing up at www.runningguru.com/E1.asp?eID=1... before prices increase on Thursday. ⌛️
April 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Our award-winning Communications Department is hiring a Multimedia Specialist! 🤳💻 They're looking for a social media savvy storyteller who is equal parts creative thinker, content creator, and digital strategist, to help manage the District's digital presence.📲

Learn more + apply at bit.ly/3S0l0qE.
April 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Bring your kids to the Sports Dome TOMORROW (4/19) for the 11th Annual Egg Scramble, sponsored by the City of Centennial! 🐰 This free event will feature Easter bunny visits, fun activities, and the chance for kids to race around and collect eggs on the indoor fields. Learn more at bit.ly/4jyn1WX.
April 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
If you missed the South Suburban Board of Directors Candidate Forum at the Sports Complex last Saturday, a recording of the candidates' opening statements is now available for viewing at youtu.be/f5U-SjDgKM8.

Learn more about the May 6 election at ssprd.org/elections. 🗳️
SSPRD Board Candidate Opening Statements
YouTube video by South Suburban Park and Recreation District
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April 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The 2025 Board of Directors Election is Tuesday, May 6, and absentee ballots are already in the mail! 🗳️ Four of the original 13 candidates have withdrawn from the race, but their names will still appear on the ballot. Any votes for them won't be counted. Learn more at ssprd.org/elections.
April 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
We're 1 month out from the South Suburban Esports Spring Showcase! 📅🎮👾 This year's event is moving to the Lone Tree Hub and will span TWO DAYS, May 16-17. 🙌

Gamers of all skill levels are invited to attend! Learn more, find the titles that will be featured, and sign up to attend at start.gg/ssprd.
April 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Now hiring: Arts instructors! 🎨 We need people to lead classes and summer camps, preferably friendly folks who have experience in:
⚱️ ceramics
💃 line dancing
💠 stained glass
🖍️ children's art instruction

Learn more about these part-time jobs by visiting careers.ssprd.org and searching for "Arts."
April 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Our summer catalog is officially open for registration! 🌞 Don't miss your chance to get into all of the programs and classes we're offering all summer long! Or try something new, like BMX, Pickleball, Summer Camps, or swimming in our outdoor pools! 🚴‍♂️🏓🎨🏐🏊‍♀️

Sign up at register.ssprd.org soon!
April 15, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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It's warming up in #Colorado, but this EXCLUSIVE #LOXODONT SKIN FOR @rivals2.com IS ICE COLD for the '25 #SpringShowcase!!

Huge thanks to the amazing Aether Studios Team & their continued support of the grassroots tournaments and communities!

Standard Reg ENDS Apr 27th!
April 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Election Day is coming up on May 6 for District residents! 📅 Voters will fill 3 seats on our Board of Directors. 🗳️ Absentee ballot applications (due April 29), candidate bios, polling place and ballot drop box locations, and all other election information is available at ssprd.org/elections! 🔗
April 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Job alert: We're hiring a Seasonal Day Camp Director to manage a licensed summer camp! 🎒 This position is responsible for coordinating daily operation of camp, enforcing regulations, maintaining a safe environment, and supervising/training part-time staff.

Learn more and apply at bit.ly/4i7IyVi.
April 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Don't miss the April Bird Walk with Front Range Birding & Optics at Hudson Gardens on April 26! 🦆🦅 These programs fill up when there's nice weather, so don't wait to sign up at bit.ly/4leXWSq!
April 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Gardeners of all experience levels are invited to practice properly pruning and nurturing roses at the Annual Rose Garden Pruning Workshop! 🌹 The free workshop will be held at the War Memorial Rose Garden (5804 S. Bemis St.) on Sat., 4/26, from 8 am-noon. Please RSVP to attend at bit.ly/4jpPwpL.
April 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The Batting Cages at Cornerstone Park are open for business! ⚾🥎 Stop by to practice your swing Mon-Fri from 4-8 pm or Sat-Sun from 10 am-8 pm, weather permitting!

Find cage rates and more info at www.ssprd.org/Batting-Cage....
April 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Spring Break Camps were a blast last month, and they just a sample of all we've got planned for Summer Camps happening across South Suburban May-August! ⚽🎨🎾🎮🤸🚀

Learn more about all of the exciting single-day, week-long, and summer-long camps and how to get your kids signed up at bit.ly/40YN5UP.
April 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The Active Adult Healthy Living Expo is coming up on May 1! 📅 Join us from 9-11 am at Buck Rec Center in Littleton to get free health checks, enjoy interactive demos, and learn about local resources for aging adults from 40+ exhibitors. 🙌 This expo is free and open to the public. See you there?
April 4, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Our Public Art Committee needs new members! 🎨⚱️🙌 The committee advises our Board of Directors on art in public places, selecting pieces for the Art on Loan program and issuing calls for art to display.

Residents are invited to apply to serve as at-large members, learn more + apply at bit.ly/42sk9Fh.
April 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Did you know we offer martial arts programs for ages 5 and up? 🥋 We offer Aikido, Karate, and Tae Kwon Do at Goodson, Lone Tree, and Sheridan rec centers! These programs require monthly registration and April sessions start next week! Browse them at bit.ly/43tAjiJ and sign up soon!
March 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Looking for fun ways to enjoy this nice spring weather? Come out to play some mini golf at our two locations:
📍 Colorado Journey Miniature Golf in Littleton
📍 Family Sports Center in Centennial

Both courses are open daily with nice weather, so stop by soon to play! ⛳ Find more info at ssprd.org.
March 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Not all hockey moms stay on the sidelines! Huge shoutout to the 64 women who joined our Ladies Try Hockey for Free program on Sunday at the Sports Complex! 🏒🥅🙌 This was a great opportunity for many women to try out skating with all of the hockey gear for the first time and everyone had a blast!
March 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM