The facility amenities are available seven days a week during the hours listed below. It would be appreciated if all guests complete their recreation activities with ample time to shower, change and check-out prior to the closing hour.
Fees
South Thornton Discount applies to anyone living south of 120th Avenue within Thornton city limits. Resident Discount fees apply when a Recreation ID is presented. In the event a person does not have their Recreation ID and/or does not wish to purchase one, they will be charged the Nonresident fee, regardless of residency.
Resident Discount and Nonresident passes include all three recreation centers. South Thornton Pass applies to the Thornton Community Center (TCC) only.
| Type of Admission | Youth 3-17 Years | Adult 18-61 years | Senior 62+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Admission | |||
| South Thornton Discount | $2.00 | $2.75 | $2.00 |
| Resident Discount | $4.00 | $5.25 | $4.00 |
| Nonresident | $3.00 (TCC Only) $5.50 (All Facilities) | N/A $7.25 | N/A $5.50 |
| 10-Visit Punch Card | |||
| South Thornton Discount | $18.00 | $23.75 | $18.00 |
| Resident Discount | $36.00 | $47.25 | $36.00 |
| Nonresident | $27.00 (TCC Only) $49.50 (All Facilities) | N/A $65.25 | N/A $49.50 |
| 20-Visit Punch Card | |||
| South Thornton Discount | $34.00 | $44.75 | $34.00 |
| Resident Discount | $68.00 | $89.25 | $68.00 |
| Nonresident | $42.00 (TCC Only) $93.50 (All Facilities) | N/A $123.25 | N/A $93.50 |
| Monthly Ongoing Auto Debit Pass* | |||
| South Thornton Discount | $12.00/mo | $15.75/mo | $12.00/mo |
| Resident Discount | $24.00/mo | $31.50/mo | $24.00/mo |
| Nonresident | $18.00/mo (TCC Only) $33.00/mo (All Facilities) | N/A $43.50/mo | N/A $33.00/mo |
| Annual Pass | |||
| South Thornton Discount | $129.50 | $170.00 | $129.50 |
| Resident Discount | $259.00 | $340.00 | $259.00 |
| Nonresident | $194.50 (TCC Only) $356.25 (All Facilities) | N/A $469.75 | N/A $356.25 |
*Monthly Auto Debit
For your convenience, ongoing month-to-month individual or family passes are paid through auto debit. You pay the first month up front and the additional monthly payments will be automatically deducted from your credit/debit card so please make sure that we have your up-to-date credit/debit information on file. Also, please note, a $25 cancellation fee will be applied if you cancel before the end of the first 12 months of the agreement. For more information please call 303-255-7800.
Military Discount
Any veteran or active member of the United States military, their spouse and minor children will receive a 50% discount on recreation center admission fees. This discount applies to daily drop-in fees and all recreation center admission passes and punch cards. A free membership is available to any disabled military veteran with at least a 50% disability. You must present a current military ID to receive either of these discounts.
Parks Pass Program
Formerly known as the Reduced Rate Program, this program allows qualifying residents to receive 50% off recreation programs, resident IDs and daily admission to our recreation centers. To apply, please visit goCOT.net/assistanceapp.
2026 Holiday/Event Hours & Closures
| Date | Holiday/Event | Trail Winds (TWRC) | Carpenter (CRC) | Community Center (TCC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Closed | Closed |
| April 5 | Easter | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| May 16-25 | TCC Annual Maintenance Shutdown | Normal Operating Hours | Normal Operating Hours | Closed |
| May 25 | Memorial Day | Closed | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Closed |
| June 6 | Thorntonfest | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| July 4 | Fourth of July | Closed | Closed | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| September 7 | Labor Day | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Closed | Closed |
| October 31 | Halloween | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| November 26 | Thanksgiving | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Closed | Closed |
| December 24 | Christmas Eve | 5 a.m. - 3 p.m. | 5 a.m. - 3 p.m. | 5 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| December 31 | New Year's Eve | 5 a.m. - 3 p.m. | 5 a.m. - 3 p.m. | 5 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| January 1 (2027) | New Year's Day | Closed | Closed | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |