Recreation
Centennial Park Master Planners Seek Public Input
The City of Salida will present the Draft Centennial Park Master Plan during an open house to be held at 5:30 p.m. January 26 in the SteamPlant Annex; 220 W. Sackett. Public comment will be accepted following the presentation. The “City of Salida Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan” (Master Plan) adopted in [...]
Recreation and Aquatics Job Opening
City of Salida Recreation seeks an enthusiastic, self-directed individual for the position of Front Desk Coordinator. Responsibilities include serving as the initial contact for the Aquatics Center, opening and closing of the facility, daily cash banks and deposits and supervision of staff. Up to 25 hours/week. Starting salary is $13.69/hour. Job description and applications available [...]
Salida Celebrates Change and Success in 2011
The citizens of Salida have much to celebrate this holiday season. Despite the sluggish economy, the City has continued to provide a high level of basic services and to complete a number of exciting projects and improvements around the City in 2011. In addition to the routine maintenance of streets, parks and facilities that the [...]
Salida Wins Starburst Award
The City of Salida received a Colorado Lottery Starburst Community Award Nov. 15 for its excellent use of lottery funds in completing the Arkansas River Whitewater Park and Greenway project. Dara MacDonald, interim city administrator, said riverside improvements include four whitewater ‘play holes’, a climbing wall, public restrooms, improved access to the river, an outdoor [...]
The Pool is Open!
The Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center will re-open Thursday, May 26 at 6 am for lap swim. The pool is full and the water is warm! We will open at noon for our FREE School’s Out Summer Kick-off party. Come join the fun. Again, please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience of the past [...]