Recreation

Hot Springs Pool to reopen at 6am Tuesday May 14th

The Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center will re-open Tuesday, May 14 at 6 am for lap swim.

Safety Tips for Bike to Work Month!

May is Bike to Work Month! Grab the handlebars, ring the bell, and push off to celebrate the most efficient mode of transportation. According to the American League of Bicyclists, Colorado is second only to Washington as the top “Bicycle Friendly State.” In order to maintain our “friendly” status, cyclists are reminded to follow the [...]

Quiet Use Open Space Restoration Project Completes Phase 1

Quiet Use Open Space Restoration Project Completes Phase 1

City Open Space Land Protected By: Quiet Use Coalition Volunteers from the Quiet Use Coalition completed the first phase of a project that will improve conditions on City of Salida open space land this past Saturday, April 27. The … more »

Pool Closure and Recreation Events

Salida Hot Springs Pool closed May 6 to May 11 Spring cleaning is going to be in full swing at the Salida Hot Springs pool from Monday, May 6 until Saturday, May 11. The pool is closed twice each year to ensure a proper deep cleaning and to make necessary repairs. During this week, we [...]

Centennial Park Master Plan Progress Report

By: Theresa Casey, Pool & Recreation Manager The City of Salida hosted a Public Meeting Wednesday, April 3, at 6:00pm in the SteamPlant Ballroom. The meeting updated the community on progress over the last year on the Centennial Park Master Plan process. Public participation and comments were taken. City staff has spent the last year [...]

Centennial Park Master Plan Public Meeting April 3rd

A Public Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 3rd from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. at the Salida SteamPlant, 220 E Sackett Avenue. At this meeting staff will review the progress on the Centennial Park Master Plan, the Centennial Park Feasibility Study and the Salida Hot Springs Pool Energy Audit. GreenPlay Staff will present financial [...]

Chisholm Park Public Meeting

Please attend a Public Meeting on Thursday, February 7th, from5:00 – 6:00pm in the City Council Chambers, 448 E 1st Street. At this meeting we will present a conceptual plan for the pavilion and will take public comment regarding the design and proposed amenities. … more »

Chisholm Park To Get New Pavilion

By Theresa Casey, Recreation Manager Chisholm Park, 324 Hunt Street, was donated to the City of Salida by the Earl “Brick” Chisholm Estate in 1996. The park, once Brick’s home, was used for many years as employee housing for the parks department and then served as a location for recreation programs. When the home fell [...]

Salida Recreation kicks off 2013 Fitness Challenge

Happy New Year from Salida Recreation! For the third year, we are kicking off the new year with the 2013 Fitness Challenge by partnering with health oriented businesses and organizations to offer free fitness classes and seminars relating to many different aspects of health. We have over 20 events scheduled over the course of January [...]

Salida Recreation 2013 Fitness Challenge

Maggie Murdoch, Salida Recreation If you are like me, you might embrace the holidays as a special time of indulgence—a time to cook and savor rich, delicious food with friends and family. All this is fine and good, and I believe that when indulgent eating is fully enjoyed, one benefits from the many flavors, aromas, [...]

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