Seasonal Activities

2026 Summer Activities

Native grasses at Trail Winds Park.

Take a Walk! 

Get Active. Get Social. Explore Your Community.
Join us each month for a guided walk led by Thornton fitness staff. These 2–4 mile walks are a great way to boost your health, connect with others and discover the natural beauty of our local trails.

Upcoming Community Walks

Saturday, May 16 | 8 a.m.
Lisa Anne's Bakery, 12400 First St.

Saturday, June 13 | 8 a.m.
Pelican Ponds Open Space, 9200 Riverdale Rd.

Saturday, July 11 | 8 a.m.
Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Blvd.

Saturday, August 8 | 8 a.m.
Summer Moon Coffee, 12840 Holly St. #110

For more information, please call 720-977-5717.

Young man performing a trick on the scooter at Carpenter Park Skate Park

Skate Park Competition Series

Helmets are required. Day of competition registration opens at 8:30 a.m. Registration fee is $5 per participant, per event. If the participant is under 18, the waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian. Event is 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and day of registration begins at 8:30 a.m. 

Thorntonfest Skate Park Competition 
Saturday, June 6 | Carpenter Park Skate Park, 3498 E. 112th Ave.

Trail Winds Skate Park Competition
Saturday, August 1 | Trail Winds Skate Park, 13495 Holly St.

Harvest Fest Skate Park Competition
Saturday, October 3 | Thomas J. Slocum Memorial Skate Park, 2211 Eppinger Blvd.

Register Here

For more information, contact Shelly.Shipley@ThorntonCO.gov or call 720-977-5717.