Parks and facilities

Learn about our parks, buildings, and amenities.

The Recreation Center, located at 98 12th Avenue in Idaho Springs, is the hidden gem in Clear Creek County. Following a complete renovation in 2016, the “Rec Center” offers members and visitors state of the art fitness equipment including cardio, Life Fitness weight machines, free weights, and a complete schedule of fitness classes.

The CCMRD aquatics area includes a pool is a 6-lane, 25-yard pool with a one-meter diving board, wading pool, hot tub, enclosed slide, and lazy river.

• 25 yard pool
• Vortex pool
• 2 slides
• Water features and fountains
• Hot tub
• Dry sauna
• Family shower rooms
• Free weight room
• Selectorized LifeFitness equipment
• Running and walking track
• Half court gym
• Spin bikes
• 2 group fitness rooms
• Before and after school childcare facility
• Party and meeting rooms

Idaho Springs Sports Complex is a host to youth and adult sports and diverse special events. The ISSC includes two sports fields and a stage.

• Two softball and youth baseball fields (available for league, tournament or pick-up games)
• Stage
• Picnic tables
• Charcoal grills
• Seasonal port-a-potties

Elmgreen Park is located adjacent to Clear Creek High School and Middle School. Elmgreen Park serves the Floyd Hill community, featuring tennis/pickleball, basketball, a playground, and a covered pavilion.

• Playground
• Picnic tables
• Restrooms
• Outdoor basketball and tennis courts
• Large open space

PAW’s Education Research Trail (PERT), located just west of Empire, is an accessible trail that tells the history of the wagon road over Berthoud Pass. The trail was opened on September 30, 2013. Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District maintains the park.

• Restrooms
• Large open space