Inside Apex Park and Recreation District

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Katie Groke and Monica Bowser from Apex Park and Recreation District join us to talk about the various facilities and programs offered by Apex. They explain how Apex and the City of Arvada often work together, and how our two organizations also serve separate roles for the community.

Included in this episode:

• All about Apex Park and Recreation District, including funding, district boundaries and leadership
• What services the City provides (parks, trails and outdoor recreation) vs. what Apex provides (recreation centers and programming)
• The Apex Activated podcast that Katie and Monica host
• A quick rundown of Apex facilities and programming highlights including camps, leagues, classes, and active adult options
• Puzzle Hustle explained and why it has a fan culture
• New and upcoming projects like the outdoor archery range at the Apex Center
• How a 1999 IGA signed between Apex and the City established how the two organization work together

News and upcoming events:

• The Arvada-Blunn Reservoir opens for the season on April 1
• The 21st annual Arvada Kite Festival is Sunday, April 12 at Stenger Sports Complex
• Updates to Ask Arvada, the City's online portal for submitting questions, concerns and feedback
• Water saving programs through Resource Central and why early registration matters
• Stormwater improvement project at Memorial Park that includes trail detours and closures of two holes at Johnny Roberts Disc Golf Course
  
  

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