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Wheat Ridge Recreation Center
Yes, We're OPEN!
In compliance with current state and county public health orders, the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center is open in a limited capacity with strict safety protocols in place for both patrons and staff.
Changes Effective March 15, 2021
- Walk-ups/drop-ins welcome for individual workouts, fitness classes, basketball, pickleball and racquetball. No reservations required.
- Cash transactions will be accepted.
- Reservations still required for pool use and aqua exercise classes.
- All passes active (reactivated) and available.
- Daily admission fees reset to pre-COVID rates.
- Equipment may be checked out at the front desk for basketball, racquetball and pickleball. All equipment will be sanitized upon return.
To maintain a safe and healthy environment and keep our doors open, everyone entering the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center must commit to the following:
- I will stay home if I have a fever, cough or any other symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days.
- I will wear a face mask at all times except while in the pool. Mask-wearing requirements apply to everyone indoors, including people exercising.
- I will practice physical distancing (stay 6 ft. apart) to the greatest extent possible.
- I will not shake hands or engage in physical contact with others.
- I will wash my hands often. And I will use hand sanitizer in between hand washing.
- I will not share equipment with others, and will disinfect equipment before and after use.
WHAT ARE WE DOING TO HELP KEEP YOU SAFE
- Staff are required to self-screen for fever and other COVID-19 related symptoms before entering the building.
- Staff are required to wear face masks.
- Staff will practice physical distancing (maintain 6 ft. apart) to the greatest extent possible.
- High touch areas will be cleaned and disinfected frequently throughout the day.
- Plexiglas separators have been installed at the front desk.
- Doors and windows will be open when weather permits to increase air flow.
- 6 ft. distanced decals have been placed on the floor in high-traffic areas to help with physical distancing efforts.
- All reading materials have been removed.
- Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the facility.
Amenity & Program Status
Amenity/Program | Status | Info |
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Fitness Floor (Track, Cardio Equipment, Free Weight Area) |
OPEN | Ages 12 & older Freestyle use of the fitness area upstairs Capacity: 75 |
Fitness/Dance Studio |
OPEN | Capacity: 18 |
Group Fitness Classes |
AVAILABLE | Drop-in beginning 3/15/21. No reservation required. First-come, first-served. |
Lap Pool |
OPEN | |
Leisure (Activity) Pool |
OPEN | View details and make a reservation |
Aqua Exercise Classes |
AVAILABLE | View classes and make a reservation |
Hot Tub/Whirlpool |
CLOSED | Does not allow for adequate physical distancing |
Sauna | CLOSED | Does not allow for adequate physical distancing |
Steam Room |
CLOSED | Does not allow for adequate physical distancing |
Racquetball Courts |
OPEN | Drop-in or call up to 2 days in advance to reserve a court. Up to 4 players per court. Equipment may be checked out at the front desk and will be sanitized upon return. |
Climbing Wall |
OPEN May 3rd |
Staffed climbing wall hour return: Mon/Wed 4:00-7:00pm and Sat 12:00-3:00pm |
Gym: Pickleball | AVAILABLE | Drop-in beginning 3/15/21, no reservations required. View details |
Gym: Basketball |
AVAILABLE | Max of 5 per hoop. No full court games. Basketballs may be checked-out at the front desk and will be sanitized when returned. |
Gym: Volleyball | UNAVAILABLE | |
Children's Pavilion/ Childcare |
CLOSED | Opening TBD. |
Locker Rooms |
OPEN* | *Only open for guests who have a pool or shower reservation |
Lockers | UNAVAILABLE | Unable to adequately disinfect between uses |
Personal Training |
AVAILABLE | By appointment only, please contact Mariah at memmert@ci.wheatridge.co.us or 303-231-1306 |
Massage Therapy |
AVAILABLE | By appointment only, please contact Mariah at memmert@ci.wheatridge.co.us or 303-231-1306 |
Reiki | AVAILABLE | By appointment only, please contact Mariah at memmert@ci.wheatridge.co.us or 303-231-1306 |
Room Rentals |
AVAILABLE | For inquiries about rentals, please contact Dawn Oldfather at 303-231-1315 or doldfather@ci.wheatridge.co.us |
Drinking Fountains |
UNAVAILABLE | Bottle filler stations attached to the drinking fountains are available. You must bring your own water bottle. |
Payment & Pass Options
Type | Status | Info |
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Daily Admission Fee | AVAILABLE | Effective 3/15/21, fees return to pre-COVID rates (see table below) and everyone must check-in with an active household account. |
Annual Passes | REACTIVATED/ AVAILABLE March 15, 2021 | All passes that were active when we closed 3/15/20, will be reactivated 3/15/21 and expiration dates will be extended one full year from the original expiration date. |
Month-to-Month Passes | AVAILABLE March 15, 2021 | All existing month-to-month memberships will be cancelled. You must sign up for a new pass by completing paperwork with amended COVID info and pay for the first month. The first auto payment for active new passes will be charged on 4/15/21. |
10-Visit Passes | AVAILABLE March 15, 2021 | Valid for drop-in use or pool reservations. |
SilverSneakers and ReNEW Active | AVAILABLE | Eligible members may use these passes to make a reservation for the pool or drop-in to use the facility for individual workouts, fitness classes, pickleball, racquetball. |
Admission & Passes
Daily Admission
Age | Wheat Ridge* | Jeffco* | Non-resident |
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Adult (18+) | $6 | $7 | $8 |
Youth (3-17)/Senior (65+) | $4 | $5 | $6 |
10 Visit Pass
Age | Wheat Ridge* | Jeffco* | Non-resident |
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Adult (18+) | $49 | $59 | $69 |
Youth (3-17)/Senior (65+) | $34 | $42 | $49 |
Month-to-Month Pass
Age | Wheat Ridge* | Jeffco* | Non-resident |
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Adult (18+) | $36 | $39 | $42 |
Youth (3-17)/Senior (65+) | $26 | $29 | $32 |
Household Duo | $56 | $59 | $62 |
Household of 3 $5/month each additional member | $74 | $84 | $94 |
Monthly payment automatically withdraws from your checking account or credit card.
Annual Pass
Age | Wheat Ridge* | Jeffco* | Non-resident |
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Adult (18+) | $369 | $399 | $429 |
Youth (3-17)/Senior (65+) | $269 | $299 | $329 |
Household Duo | $569 | $599 | $629 |
Household of 3 $50 each additional member | $749 | $849 | $949 |
Payment due up front. Valid one year from date of purchase.
Annual Pass Perks
- 2 Free Guest Passes
- 15% Off Children's Pavilion Passes
- 50% Off 2 Recreation Classes (Excludes Swim Lessons, Preschool and Sun Camp)
- 50% Off 1 Personal Training Session
- 50% Off 1 Massage, Reiki or Reflexology Session
Additional Tips & Resources
- *Proof of residency status required
- Children under 3 are admitted free!
- Bring your own towel, towel service is not provided.
- Discounts and Scholarships available
Notice
Programs and facility operations are subject to change at any time based on state, local and public health orders and recommendations. Reservations will be reinstated if the county moves back to LEVEL ORANGE at any point.
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Wheat Ridge Recreation Center
Physical Address
4005 Kipling Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone: 303-231-1300
HoursMonday - Thursday5 am - 10 pm
Friday5 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday7 am - 8 pm
Sunday
10 am - 8 pm
Holidays
- New Year's Eve: Closed
- New Year's Day: Closed
- Easter: Closed
- Memorial Day: 10 am - 5 pm
- July 4th: 10 am - 5 pm
- Labor Day: 10 am - 5 pm
- Thanksgiving: Closed
- Christmas Eve: Closed
- Christmas Day: Closed