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Thornton Recreation Facilities will Close for Annual Maintenance

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City of Thornton Recreation facilities will close for annual maintenance to undergo upgrades and repairs such as painting, cleaning, and floor resurfacing. 

  • Trail Winds Recreation Center 
    Annual Maintenance Shutdown: August 15 – 23 and reopening Monday, August 24 at 5 a.m.
  • Carpenter Recreation Center
    Annual Maintenance Shutdown: August 29 – September 7 and reopening Tuesday, September 8 at 5 a.m.
  • Thornton Outdoor Pools are now closed for the season. 

Thornton staff will be working on-site during these closures and will be available by phone. 

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Parks & Recreation are a division of Thornton Parks, Recreation and Community Programs (TPRCP). 
Our Mission: Lead the community through inclusive, inspiring and innovative experiences.
Our Vision: A community engaged, enriched and connected.

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Here you will find activity, class and programming content along with registration dates and times. If you have any questions about any of our upcoming programs, please call 720-977-5901.

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