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National Accreditation distinguishes Durango Parks and Recreation Department in the top 1% of Parks and Recreation agencies in the Country.
For more information see the press release here.
CAPRA National Standards
For more information on Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agency (CAPRA) and CAPRA National Standards for Accreditation, select here.
Parks and Recreation NEWS
Virtual Neighborhood Meeting on Park Improvements
The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting three virtual public meeting to discuss proposed 2021 improvements for Mason Center Park (January 21), Hillcrest View Park (January 28) and Pioneer Park (February 11).
- Virtual meeting links are available at DurangoGov.org/zoom
- For more information on these meetings and the projects, please visit the Current Projects webpage here.
Reservations Recommended at the Recreation Center & Chapman Hill
For information on scheduling your workout session at the Recreation Center, please visit Durango Community Recreation Center webpage here and the Chapman Hill webpage here for reservation information and links.
Animas River Trail North & Oxbow Park River Access
Oxbow Park river access and a new segment of the Animas River Trail from Animas City Park to Oxbow Park and Preserve is OPEN! For more information please visit the ART North Extension page.
Winterization of Park Restrooms
Select here for more information
Public Comment Portal Now Available
- Want an easy way to send your public comments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board or the Natural Lands Preservation Advisory Board, well now you have it. Click here for the Form Center and select the Board or Commission you would like to give public comment to.
Schedules
- Adult and Youth Sports
- Chapman Hill
- Fitness
- Gametime
- Recreation Center Gymnasium (visit the Recreation Center for reservation information)
- Pool Schedules
Great Projects Happening Now
Rotary Park Restroom Construction and Gazebo repair:
New restrooms, landscaping, with improvements to the Gazebo and parking area with trees. more information can be found here.
Animas River Trail North & Oxbow Park River Access
Oxbow Park river access and a new segment of the Animas River Trail from Animas City Park to Oxbow Park and Preserve is OPEN! For more information please visit the ART North Extension web page.
Fire Adapted Durango Partnership
Fire mitigation plan for Durango’s wildland-urban interface zone (WUI) information here: View the Fire Adapted Durango Partnership Presentation here. Access website links to Fire Adapted Durango Partnership organizations here.
Cundiff Park & Santa Rita Park Concept Plans:
More projects can be found on the Current Projects web page here
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Physical Address
2700 N. Main Avenue
Durango , CO 81301
Phone: (970) 375-7321Fax: (970) 375-7337