“Like” Durango Parks and Recreation on Facebook Contest

Image:”Like” Durango Parks and Recreation on Facebook Contest Durango, CO: Do you use Facebook? Then give Durango Parks and Recreation a “Like.” All Facebook members that “Like” our government organization page by November 30th will be entered to win a Durango Parks and Recreation gift card. The gift cards are useable towards any Durango Parks and Recreation program registration, purchase, pass, or...

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Schedule for City Parks Fertilization and Weed Abatement

Image:Schedule for City Parks Fertilization and Weed Abatement Durango, CO:  The City of Durango has contracted with Scott’s Pro Lawn for spring turf fertilization and broad leaf weed abatement. The fertilizer used is “Pro-Lawn Liquid” and the week control is “Vessel Broad-Leaf”.  This spraying is conducted to improve the quality of the City’s park system. Wednesday September 14, 2010...

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Durango Parks and Recreation Tennis Begins June 6th

Durango Parks and Recreation Tennis Begins June 6th   Durango, CO:  Durango Parks and Recreation will be starting its first session of tennis lessons beginning the week of June 6th.  The program is available to children ages 4-16 of all levels of ability.  The cost is $40 for 4 one-hour classes and are offered on Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays.  All classes take place at the Durango High School Tennis Courts so sign up...

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Saturday Skate Lessons offered by Durango Parks and Rec

Image:Learn to Skate on Saturday   Join staff from Durango’s Park’s and Rec  on Saturday Mornings, once a month. They will teach your child how to skate! Lessons are available for Youth ages 3 years – 17 years and for ALL ability levels. Whether you have a beginner hockey skater, a future figure skater, or a skater that LOVES to come to public skate they have the instructors to develop your skater’s...

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Fertilization and Weed Abatement Schedule for City Parks

Image:Fertilization and Weed Abatement Schedule for City Parks   The following is the schedule for fall turf fertilization and broad leaf weed abatement. The fertilizer used is “Pro-Lawn Liquid” and the week control is “Vessel Broad-Leaf”.  This spraying is conducted to improve the quality of the City’s park system. Monday, October 11, 2010 spraying will be done for the following Park: Riverview...

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City Continues Parks Fertilization and Weed Abatement

Image:City Continues Parks Fertilization and Weed Abatement   The City of Durango has contracted with Scott’s Pro Lawn for spring turf fertilization and broad leaf weed abatement. The fertilizer used is “Pro-Lawn Liquid” and the week control is “Vessel Broad-Leaf”.  This spraying is conducted to improve the quality of the City’s park system. Monday, May 10, 2010 spraying will be done for...

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Durango Parks and Recreation Meeting and Registration for Adult Softball and Soccer

Image:Durango Parks and Recreation Meeting and Registration for Adult Softball and Soccer   Durango Parks and Recreation will be holding the organizational meetings for Adult Softball and 6 vs. 6 Soccer at the Community RecreationCenter. League Registration first opens at the meetings. League manuals and rosters are available at the Durango CommunityRecreation Center, 2700 Main Avenue.  Ø Adult Softball meeting is...

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City Releases Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan Draft

Image:   City Releases Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan Draft   Durango, CO –   The City of Durango has released the draft Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master to the community.  The draft Master Plan has been posted to the City of Durango web site at www.durangogov.org.   There will be a public presentation of the draft Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan on Monday,...

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Durango Parks and Recreation Begins Snowmaking at Chapman Hill

Image:Durango Parks and Recreation Begins Snowmaking at Chapman Hill   Durango, CO – The Durango Parks and Recreation Department has started snowmaking operations on the ski hill at Chapman Hill in preparation for this winter’s ski/snowboard season.  City staff are testing and training on the equipment this week and will be making snow for as many hours as possible each day until opening, weather...

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Durango Parks and Rec Accepting Youth Basketball Registrations

Image:   Durango Parks and Rec Accepting Youth Basketball Registrations   Durango, CO-  Durango Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting registrations for the youth Basketball program. The program is open to boys and girls 1st through 6th grades, and girls 7th and 8th grade. Cost of the program is $35 for 1st and 2nd grades ($40 after 12/18), and $40 for 3rd-6th grades ($45 after 12/18). Games will begin...

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