Fall Youth Dance Classes

Let's move, dance, and have fun! Our youth fall dance classes are now open and available for kids from three to 10 years of age. 

Instructors from Kinesis Dance, a dance education company providing recreational and pre-professional dance opportunities, teach our Youth Dance classes.
Kinesis believes in creating a positive, safe, and fun learning environment!

Aug. 23-Dec. 15 | Tuesdays and Thursdays
Mornings and afternoons
$187 Residents / $197 Nonresidents

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Fall Skateboarding Programs

Learn how to be safe while having fun on your skateboard! We welcome skaters of all skill levels and will work on everything from learning how to stand and roll on your skateboard to challenging yourself by learning tricks. Build up to advanced park riding as we explore all the different features of the amazing Lafayette Skatepark. 

Equipment or supplies needed: Please bring a skateboard, helmet (other pads recommended), water bottle, sunscreen, and snacks.

Aug. 24-Nov.16 
Wednesdays 4-5:30pm | Saturdays 9-10:30am
Ages: 5-14
$30 Residents / $40 Nonresidents

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Gym Closed for Maintenance Sept. 3-4 

Due to some additional required maintenance, the gym will be closed from Sept. 3-4.

Lafayette Birds! 

We invite beginning birders (families and adults) to experience the fun of birdwatching at this ongoing and fun opportunity on the first Sunday of each month. View ducks, herons, other water birds, and a variety of songbirds at the Greenlee Wildlife Preserve in Lake Waneka Park.

Meet at The Shack, located on the north side of Waneka Lake Park. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sept. 4-Dec 4 | 1-3pm | FREE

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GOWP Summer Season Hours 

Please note: The GOWP is open weekends only through Sept 4, but will be open Sept. 5, Labor Day.
Closed for the season starting Sept. 6.

Waterpark hours

Improve your Health

Choose your workout plan!

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 9-10am
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 1-2pm

High School Strength and Conditioning

This class is for high school athletes looking to improve their skills and prepare themselves for the upcoming season in various sports.

Integrating free weights, machines, and functional fitness, we'll focus on speed and power, agility and coordination, and stretching to help prevent injury. 

Mature 12-13 year-olds welcome if assessed by instructor

Sept. 7- Oct. 3 | Mondays and Wednesdays 
4:45-5:45pm | one-day and two-day sessions available

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High Interval Intensity Training

HIIT, or High-Intensity Interval Training, is a training technique that combines all-out quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short recovery periods.

HIIT improves aerobic and anaerobic fitness, blood pressure, cardiovascular health, insulin sensitivity, and cholesterol. It reduces abdominal fat and lowers body weight while maintaining muscle mass.

This class is not recommended for beginner-level exercisers.

Sept. 7- Oct. 13 | Mondays and Wednesdays
11:15am-noon
$80 Residents / $90 Nonresidents

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Aerial Yoga

Aerial Yoga involves using a silk hammock suspended from the ceiling as a prop to create space in the body. Designed for beginner aerial students, this class will progress over four weeks, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and successful. Class options for teens and adults

Sept. 9-28 
Ages: 13 and older
$60 Residents / $70 Nonresidents

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Beginner Ballroom Dance

Calling all couples looking for a fun Friday night date night. Learn the basic technique and timing of various dances, all taught with the beginner dancer in mind.
Each month a different dance is highlighted: 
September - East Coast Swing, October - Rumba

Note: the price below is per couple. Please have just one person from each couple sign up.

Sept. 9-30 | Fridays | 5:30-6:30pm
Ages: 18 and older
$60 Residents / $70 Nonresidents

No meet date: Sept. 23

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Youth Racquetball Classes

All levels will enjoy these small group lessons that take players through the high-speed world of racquetball. Build skills and stamina, and learn the rules of the game while enjoying some light competition.

Each participant must supply eye protection and a racquet. There is a minimum of two and a maximum of four players per group.

Sept. 12 - Dec. 13 | Times vary
Ages: 9-17
$51 Residents / $61 Nonresidents

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Feeling out of Place in the Weight Room?

World Migratory Bird Day Celebration 

Explore the wonderful world of birds in a beautiful place! See live birds of prey up close and learn about migration, marshes, and the role avian friends play in our lives.

Enjoy games, art projects, and a scavenger hunt. This event will feature local organizations with great activities and displays to entertain and educate. No registration is required.

Sept. 18 | 1-3pm | FREE

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3rd Law Dance/Theater Dance for Parkinson's: Dance for Balance 

This program offers gentle movement classes for people living with Parkinson's or with other mobility considerations.
For Boulder Falls-Prevention Week, in chairs or standing, we will explore elements of different dance styles with energizing and inspiring music to accompany us. No experience is needed.

Sept. 19 | 2-3pm | FREE
Location: Lafayette Senior Center

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CSU Extension-Native Grasses on the Front Range 

Ariana Gloria Martinez, Small Acreage Management Coordinator, will teach us about native grasses, which evoke a sense of place, recalling the open, rolling hills that once were common along the front range.

This class is brought to us by the CSU extension offices. Refreshments will be provided.

Sept. 21 | 2-3pm 
$2 Residents / $4 Nonresidents
Location: Lafayette Senior Center

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Goat Yoga 

Not your traditional yoga class, but sure to put you in a good mood! Goat Yoga is a playful and therapeutic experience where miniature goats roam around while you try to flow through yoga postures.

Sept. 24 | 9-10am 
$10 Residents / $15 Nonresidents
Location: Waneka Lake Park

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Senior Resource Fair

Attend our fair to discover resources available to you and your loved ones in the community. Listen to engaging speakers, observe demonstrations and enjoy lunch (included in the fee).
Space for speaker presentations is limited; registration is recommended. 

Sept. 30 | 9am-1pm
$10 Residents / $12 Nonresidents- includes fair and lunch
Drop-in visitors welcome free of charge
Location: Lafayette Senior Center

Resource Vendors contact olderadults@lafayetteco.gov for more information

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Mudslingers Pottery 

"TEST DRIVE" Workshop with Alison Bequette

Have you always wanted to try the potter's wheel? Take a spin on the wheel in this test drive workshop. We'll guide you through the steps and help you make a piece to be proud of.

All tools, materials, and clay are provided in this two-hour class. Bring an apron or a towel, and be sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting a little dirty.

Oct. 1 | 12:30pm-2:30pm
$55 Residents / $65 Nonresidents
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center

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Fall Adult Basketball League

Are you looking for a fun, energetic adult basketball league for teams that like to play in recreational settings? If so, this is the league for your team! 

The season will include a total of eight games that will be played in the evenings at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center.

Registration Deadline: Sunday, Sept. 18 or when full.

Interested teams, please contact Michael Cancilla 

Oct. 5-Dec. 7 | 5-9pm | Wednesdays
$500 per team / Residents and Nonresidents

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Yoga for Teens

In this 4-week series, students will feel welcomed into a supportive and non-competitive community, build self-esteem, and reduce stress, all while gaining strength and flexibility. Appropriate for anyone age 12 through 16 years of age.

Oct. 16-Nov. 13 | Noon-1:15pm
$40 Residents / $50 Nonresidents

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Youth Aquatics Programs

Our aquatic classes teach children to float, put their face in the water independently, breath underwater, move forward in the water, improve strokes, and develop a high comfort level in the water. 

Parents must be present for some classes. Other requisites apply.
Registrations for all Session B classes open on Sept. 20

Dates, times, prices, and ages vary. 

Learn more and register through WebTrac

We're Hiring!

Join a fun team of professionals working with the City of Lafayette Recreation Department. We have available positions for swim instructors, lifeguards, and costumer service specialists as well as our BASE after-school program. We can't wait for you to join our team!
Apply now: lafayetteco.gov/jobs