For pictures of recreation in Basalt visit the Photo Gallery page.
Basalt, Colorado is located midvalley between Aspen and Carbondale. Recreation is a large part of everyone's life in this valley and our goal is to see our valley's children have enjoyable and safe ways to recreate in the valley.
If you would like to register for a class you can download a registration form and drop it off at the town hall with your payment, you can register online with a credit card or you can mail it to 101 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO 81621 with your payment. Please remember that the fee needs to accompany your registration. You can also register online with a credit card. Get your account set up for future activities.
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NEW Rain out hotline number is 927-8214 x 1
Art of Gardening continues through May as we continue to plant delicious veggies in Basalt Elementary Edible Garden. We will create the perfect garden, journal along the way documenting through drawing, photography, and creative writing. Whimsical garden art will adorn our garden using recycled materials to create a fun and nutritious garden. Workshop is every Tuesday at 3:30 and is only $80 for 5 days or take one for only $17. Register online to begin your journey in gardening. For ages 7-12.
Basalt's traveling team, RFV Elite Basketball, competed in the Glenwood Springs Regional Basketball Tournamen on March 23 - March 25. Teams from Rifle, Meeker, Montrose, Coal Ridge, and Kremmling were there to compete. RFV Elite Basketball took them all by storm and went 6-0 for the weekend to win the championship in their age division. Congratulations to the team!! Way to burn up the courts.
Players left to right back row: Carsyn Knotts, Justin Henderson, Alexander Seibert, Wylie Hawkins, Raul Torres, Coach Persin, Cristian Jimenez, Coach Hawkins; Front Row: Kyle Hofferbert, Cullen O'Brien.
Hundreds of college athletes were asked to think back: "What is your worst memory from playing youth and high school sports?"
Their overwhelming response: "The ride home from games with my parents."
Read more about being a supportive parent of your athlete here.
If you want to get into a class without waiting to have the paperwork finally get to my desk only to find out the class is on a wait list, sign up online today! Quick, easy, and secure. You will get a confirmation of your registration and there is no guessing if you are registered. If you are having difficulty, please contact me at the rec office - 927-8214.
If you are interested in joining the Friends of the Recreation Center committee check out their web page and get involved in mid valley recreation.
The Parks of Basalt
Basalt has many wonderful parks that many people use daily. The parks are often used for private functions. The town does not "reserve" the parks for private function, but we do require you register your function with the town. Please be respectful of private parties that have requested use of the parks. Please call town hall for more information or to request a registration at 927-4701.
Arbaney Park
Willits Field
Southside Park
Wildwood Park
Cliff Park
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