The City of Greeley Recreation Division will celebrate several facility and event anniversaries with a three-day extravaganza, 20 Years of Play, from June 19-21.
Celebrate an unforgettable holiday weekend (with Juneteenth on Friday and Father’s Day on Sunday) packed with free, family-friendly activities in honor of these special anniversaries:
- Greeley Ice Haus (21st)
- Family FunPlex (20th)
- Discovery Bay Waterpark (19th)
- Family Field Day (fourth)
You won’t want to miss free open swimming at two locations, public ice skating (indoors and out), outdoor games in the park with Play on the Way mobile recreation, old-fashioned challenges (like sack races and water games) during Family Field Day, miniature golf, inflatables, yoga in the amphitheater and more. There’s something for everyone.
Pick up a passport at the Greeley Recreation Center, Family FunPlex or Greeley Ice Haus. Visit as many activities as you’d like; just remember to get a stamp for at least one daily event each day. Then turn in your stamped passport for a chance to win prizes. Get outside, have some fun and don’t miss your opportunity to win.
Friday
Discovery Bay Waterpark
715 E. 24th St. | 970.350.9483
Open Swim | 12-6 p.m.
Free admission is available all day. Food trucks will be on hand to satisfy hunger and thirst, plus a variety of fun activities for the family in the pool area, like outdoor games, to commemorate the opening of this venue 19 years ago.
Take the opportunity to explore the Campo Esperanza Natural Areas just east of the waterpark on E. 24th St. Spend some quality time soaking up the great outdoors. Look for the Play on the Way outdoor recreation trailer at Balsam Field, 2400 E. Balsam Ave.
Greeley Ice Haus
900 8th Ave. | 970.350.9402
5-7 p.m.
They will have the synthetic ice out on the patio for free outdoor skating fun. Skaters will be able to enjoy a snack from the food trucks and listen to the Friday Fest band on the 8th Street Plaza.
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Unleash your creative side with an instructor-led Paint and Sip class. Space is limited, so register early. Admission $50 (includes all supplies and two beverages).
6:30-8 p.m.
They are celebrating 21 years of skating fun in conjunction with the Upstairs Bar for this exclusive 21-and-older Cosmic Skate event. Lace up those skates, as they bring the bar downstairs by the rink so you can try a cocktail (for a fee) to help mark the occasion. Admission: $6, skate rental $4.
Saturday
Family Field Day
Lincoln Park | 10th Ave. & 8th St.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Returning to Lincoln Park for the 4th annual Family Field Day event, this year will bring more free fun activities, bands performing in the gazebo and a food truck alley. Spend the day enjoying good old-fashioned fun like sack races and plenty of challenges for everyone in your household, including the Dadcathlon sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Look for special events from partners the Greeley Stampede, UNC Athletics and the Greeley Creative District.
Sponsored in part by: Family Physicians of Greeley, PLLP
Come early and buy some fresh fruits and vegetables at the Farmers Market. It is open from 8 a.m. to noon.
Greeley Ice Haus
900 8th Ave. | 970.350.9402
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Stop in for a free public skate session and cool off on the ice with some fun activities. Register in advance to secure a spot.
Sunday
Family FunPlex
1501 65th Ave. | 970.350.9401
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
It’s hard to believe the Family FunPlex opened more than 20 years ago. Enjoy free admission and play a round of miniature golf, try some outdoor games with the Play on the Way mobile recreation trailer in the amphitheater, take in a sport in the fieldhouse, and bring your suit to swim in the indoor waterpark. There will be inflatables and food trucks in the back by the golf course as well, in case you want to grab a snack.
Bring your friends and family and have a terrific time exploring all there is to do at this fabulous facility.
5-6 p.m.
Free Sunset Yoga at the outdoor amphitheater.
For full event details and a schedule of activities for each day, click here. Check the website to plan your visit and make the most of the celebration.
