Swim Classes

Find the perfect swim class to learn or improve your swimming skills. We have classes for all ages and levels. 

Registration for Session B classes opens on Jan. 24

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Hiring Lifeguards

Are you looking for a fun and meaningful job? If you have a passion for the water and fun in the sun, lifeguarding for the City of Lafayette is for you! We are looking for self-motivated, high-energy applicants with excellent customer service skills to supervise the aquatics area to assist swimmers and prevent emergencies

Apply here today

Youth Racquetball Beginner

Our Beginner Racquetball Leagues for kids 9-15 will take players through the high-speed world of racquetball. Build skills and stamina, and learn the game's rules while enjoying a light competition. 

Feb. 27 - April 11 | Various days and times
$51 Residents / $61 Nonresidents

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Spring Women Soccer

No soccer experience is needed for this popular program that will help you get in shape.
This six-game season with practices and games on Friday evenings and Sunday mornings, will improve your cardiovascular health, running speed and agility, muscle and bone strength, and more.

March 17 - May 12 | 5:30-6:30pm
$58 Residents / $68 Nonresidents 

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Spring Youth Soccer

Youth Soccer encourages participation and develops skills. All boys and girls in grades K-8 can participate in our soccer classes. Games are played on Saturdays with twice-weekly, one-hour practices during the week. Shin guards are required. 

Registration Deadline: Sunday, Feb. 26, or when full
March 20 - May 20 | 4-8pm
$70 Residents/ $80 Nonresidents 

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Pee Wee Soccer Leagues

Lace-up those soccer cleats and join us on the field! This fun instructional program will focus on teaching soccer skills and helping your child advance to league play. Your little kicker must be 4-5 years old to participate (age determined as of April 30, 2023). 

April 3 - May 11 | Various days and times
$58 Residents / $68 Nonresidents

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Tiny Tyke Soccer

Having trouble keeping your three-year-old on the sideline? Here's your chance to turn them loose and use some of that abundant energy. This program, instructed by Pancho Hansen and Karen Logan, teaches the basics of soccer. To participate, children must be three years old by April 30, 2023

April 5 - May 10 | Fridays and Wednesdays | Various times  
$52 Residents / $62 Nonresidents

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Spring Adult Volleyball League

Gather your friends to experience the fun, friendly competition and excitement of bumping, setting, and spiking in our indoor volleyball league.
We offer Thursday evening Women and Co-Ed leagues with a maximum of six teams per division. Teams will play in an 8-game season which includes playoffs. 

April 6 - June 1 | 6-9pm | $250 per team 

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Spring Adult Co-Ed Kickball League

Kickball is a great game and social experience for grown-ups. Gather a group of friends or coworkers and engage in a fun sport on Thursday evenings at the LaMont Does Park ball fields. Teams will be scheduled for eight games.

April 27 - June 29 | 6-10pm | $395 per team

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Happy Trails Summer Camp

Register your kids for The City of Lafayette's Happy Trails Summer Day Camp, where exploration is boundless! Whether they are learning a new activity, splashing around in the pool, making friends, or engaging in active play, The Happy Trails Summer Day Camp has something for every child

Registration Opens Feb. 6 for Residents and Feb. 13 for Nonresidents

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Parent's Night Out

Parent's Night Out is the perfect opportunity to have some peace and quiet at home or to go out on a date while your kids play games, make crafts, and build friendships.

Feb. 10 | 7-10pm  | $25 Residents / $35 Nonresident

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Leprechaun Gold Hunt

Gold is hidden throughout the BBRC complex, including the City fields, inline skate rink, walking trails, etc. Gather up to 20 pieces of gold, then report to the leprechaun check-in station. Show the leprechauns you have found some of their gold, and you will get a clue where the Pot O' Gold is hidden. Once found, retrieve your bundle of gold coins to keep. Keep an eye out for the small, hidden leprechauns. Find one and receive a special prize! For kids ages 2-12.

March 11 | 10-11:30am | FREE

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Wilson Community Garden Plots

Looking for space to grow your fresh vegetables and herbs? Look no further than the Wilson Community Garden in Lafayette!
Reserve your plot and grow delicious veggies or beautiful flowers as early as April.

Registration is now open.

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Winter/Spring School's Out Day Camp

Register your kiddo for a school's out day of fun at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center. Your child will engage in activities throughout the day, including swimming, crafts, active games, team building, and more! 
Please make sure your child has lunch, two snacks, and a water bottle for the program daily.

Various dates | 7:30am-6pm | Ages: 5-12
$60 Residents / $70 Nonresidents

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Cycling Stages Studio Plus

The next level of indoor cycling is HERE at the Lafayette Rec Center! Stages Studio takes the bike console into a color-coded interactive display on the big screen. Let the group energy motivate you to work within your personalized power zones to train smarter. 

Reserve your spot here

Improve Your Health

Getting and staying fit after age 50 can be a challenge. This class will get you ready to conquer that challenge and more!

Choose your workout plan:
Sessions start Feb. 1
Two days per week: $80 Residents / $90 Nonresidents
Three days per week: $120 Residents / $130 Nonresidents
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday | 9-10am

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Women's Weight Training

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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.
Ages 14-18. 12–13-year-olds are welcome if assessed by an instructor.

Feb. 1-27 | Mondays and Wednesdays 
4:45-5:45pm | One and two-day sessions available
$65 Residents / $75 Nonresidents

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Yoga for Kids and Teens

Back by popular demand! What kid doesn't like hanging upside down? With Aerial Yoga they will do that plus play, have fun, and increase mindfulness and confidence.
Registration opens one week prior to each class. Get the Aerial Yoga for Kids pass here!

Feb. 8 | 3:45-4:30pm | Ages: 8-12
Feb. 15 | 3:45-4:30pm | Ages: 13-17
Feb. 22 | 3:45-4:30pm | Ages: 8-12
March 1 | 3:45-4:30pm | Ages: 13-17

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Yoga Workshop Series: Tight Hips and Hamstrings 

Did you know that our hips and hamstrings are instrumental in our ability to balance, sit, stand, twist, reach, bend, and walk? Even the most active and healthy individuals experience problems when they are tight. This workshop focuses on unlocking the hips and hamstrings by adequately aligning our bodies and applying principles for deeper practice.

Feb. 11| 1-2:30pm 
$10 Residents / $15 Nonresidents

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Big Lifts for Big Results

Afraid of weights? Join personal trainer Michael Baird for a weightlifting workshop that breaks down the four major lifts: Bench Press, Barbell Row, Deadlift, and Squats. Beginners and enthusiasts are welcome!

Feb. 11 | 11:30am-12:30pm
$10 Residents / $15 Nonresidents
 
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Feeling Out of Place in the Weight Room?

Do you want to start using the weight room equipment but aren't sure how? Sign up for an orientation on proper weight room etiquette, how to use the Cybex Machines, free weights, and cardiovascular equipment.

For the price of admission, a certified personal trainer will provide a weight training orientation to anyone 12 years or older, including SilverSneakers and RenewActive members.

Next session: Feb. 13| 6-7pm
Ages: 12 and older
Free with paid Recreation Center admission 

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Sweating to the Oldies

Grab your old-school workout clothes, and join us for a themed dance fitness party.  You'll get to sample some Zumba and LaBlast Fitness moves. 
A valid BBRC pass or Daily Visit is required to attend. No additional fees.

Feb. 22 |5:30-6:30pm 

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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 (teens and adults), this class will progress over four weeks, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and successful.

Purchase your Aerial Pass today:
1 session: $17 Residents / $22 Nonresidents
5 sessions: $75 Residents / $85 Nonresidents
10 sessions: $130 Residents / $140 Nonresidents

Weekly Classes:
Mondays | 2-3pm
Wednesdays | 2pm and 6:45pm
Thursdays | 4:15pm and 6:45pm
Sundays | 10:30-11:30am

Register on the online drop-in fitness schedule

Lafayette Birds!

We invite beginning birders (families and adults) to experience the fun of birdwatching at this ongoing birdwatching opportunity on the first Sunday of each month. Knowledgeable birdwatchers will be on hand to bring the world of birds alive. 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. An adult must accompany children.

Feb. 5 | 1-3pm | Greenlee Wildlife Preserve | Free

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Brisk Walk in Our Place

Get your blood pumping and your brain engaged with a brisk walk of discovery! This three-mile walk, led by a naturalist, Marin Ogle, and fitness coordinator, Lexi Bulich, will offer a moderately paced walk with breaks for stories about the area. 

Feb. 15 | 1-3pm |Free

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Chickens of Colorado

Join JAX and Lafayette Open Space in a fun exploration of our state's wild chickens and learn how to raise domestic chickens at home. Registration is required and limited to 20 people.

Feb. 25 | 10-11:30am | Free

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Brisk Walk on Coal Creek

Get your blood pumping and your brain engaged with a brisk 3-mile walk along Coal Creek. This event, led by naturalist Martin Ogle will provide some good exercise and fascinating stories about our local natural and human history. Know your local surroundings in a healthy and fun way with fellow walkers!

March 11 | 1-3pm | Free

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Ortho-Bionomy® Bodywork

Ortho-Bionomy® is a therapeutic technique that relieves pain by helping the body rediscover its natural balance. This method of osteopath-based bodywork relaxes the body while opening neurological pathways that assist with and speed up the process of healing.
Laura Samel, a practitioner, provides 45-minute sessions.
   
Registration Deadline: Three days in advance 
Various dates | 9am-2pm  
$40 Residents / $48 Nonresidents

Please call (303) 665-9052 to make an appointment.

Flamenco Classes

Try something new in 2023 with our Flamenco Fitness Class! Join Mariana Ole for fitness-based Flamenco Classes and have fun while getting fit.

Location: Lafayette Senior Center 
Feb. 16 and 23 | Thursdays | 11am-noon
$10 Residents / Nonresidents

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We're Hiring!

Join a fun team of professionals working with the City of Lafayette Recreation Department. We have positions for swim instructors, sports officials and supervisors,  lifeguards, customer service specialists, and our B.A.S.E. after-school program. We can't wait for you to join our team!
Apply now: lafayetteco.gov/Jobs

Now Available!

The Lafayette Recreation and Senior Services Winter/Spring 2023 is now available online.

Resident and nonresident registration are now open.

City of Lafayette Season Job Fair

Discover all the amazing positions available with the City of Lafayette Recreation Department and make your summer one to remember. From camp aides, lifeguards, fitness instructors, and front desk attendants, there's a position for everyone! 

Feb. 26 | 10am-1pm | Lafayette Recreation Center