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 fax it to 927-1354 with a credit card number 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.

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2008 Pool Schedule is up!

Valley Youth Baseball and Softball League

All Baseball Registration is FULL.

8-10 Girls Softball is FULL.

A new Scratch Animations class has been added. The second class is 6/23 to 6/27 from 10 am - 2 pm at Access Roaring Fork studio. Sign up at Town Hall. Please specify that you are taking this second session.

Rafting is FULL.

T-ball is FULL.

Creative, Messy and Fun art class is FULL.

Art Adventures I and II is FULL.

3-5 Year Old Tennis Session I beginning May 6 is FULL.

Animations is FULL.

Swimming lesson at 10am for session 2 and 3 for levels 1-6 are closed for Camp Chip-a-tooth only.

Beginner Tennis With Nancy Simpson Session III is FULL.

Jr. Golf Session II & Session II is FULL.

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Beaded Bookmarks is Thursday, July 3
Wacky Hair Brushes is Thursday, July 10
Puppets is Thursday, July 10

Difficult Creek Hiking Adventure is on Wednesday August 20.

Aspen Elks Lodge Valley Softball Clinic is Saturday, June 7. All Players must register by June 4.

Access Roaring Fork Scratch class is from 10 am - 2 pm June 16 - June 20

Session II for 3-5 year old tennis is Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30 to 2:00

Programs for May:

Bike Rodeo

Join us for a fun obstacle course and learn about bike safety at the 6th annual Bike Rodeo. Have your bike checked for safety, helmet safety, and tour the fire trucks and ambulances.
When: Wednesday, May 28
Time: 3:30 to 5:00
Cost: Free
Who: 1st grades - 4th grade
Where: Arbaney Park

Programs for June:

Aspen Elks Lodge Valley Softball Clinic

Basalt Recreation continues to offer our participants an opportunity to learn from the best in softball. Hall of Famer, Judi Garman, the winningest coach in softball history (1124-416-4), will return to be our clinician for this informative player’s and coach’s clinic. Basalt Recreation participants are welcome to attend for FREE. Out of department participants cost will be $10. Clinic held at Basalt Middle School. Coaches and teams are encouraged to attend this clinic.

All Players must register by June 4
Players’ and Coaches’ Clinic: Saturday, June 7 , 10 am - 1 pm

Rockies Skill Challenge and Team Photo Day

Demonstrate your base running, throwing, and batting skills. The top boy and girl in each age group will advance to the regional competition held in Glenwood Springs. Ages 6 - 13 (determined as of Dec. 31, 2007 ).

Who: Boys and Girls
When: Saturday, June 14
Where: Basalt Middle School
Time: 1:00 pm start for all participants
Cost: Free

Create and Share Animations!

Scratch is a new programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web.
Session I: June 16, 17 , 18, 19, 20; 10 am - 2 pm
Session II: June 23, 24, 25, 26, 27; 10 am - 2 pm
Where: Access Roaring Fork Studio, El Jebel
Who: Ages 8 and up
Cost: $150

Art Adventures

Session I: Tues, Wed, Thurs, 6/24, 25, 26, 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Session II: Tues, Wed, Thurs, 6/24, 25, 26, 3:45 – 4:45 pm
Session III: Tues, Wed, Thurs, 6/24, 25, 26, 1:15 – 2:15 pm
Where: BMS Art Room

Alcorta Basketball Camp

Taking skills to a new level in hoops. Here’s your chance to learn new basketball skills and apply them in real time game situations. Nine sessions of instruction and games for one very low price.

When: June 9, 10 , 11, 12
Grade 4th - 6th 9 am - 10:15 am
Grade 1st - 3rd 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Where: Basalt Elementary School

League Play

When: Mon and Wed, June 16, 18 , 23, 25, 30
Grade 4th - 6th - 9:30 am - 10:30
Grade 1st - 3rd - 10:45 am - 11:45

Cost: $80 for all 9 sessions!

 

You can now view and add Basalt Recreation Activity Snap Shots online at basaltsnapshots.shutterfly.com
If you would like to add pictures that you have taken to our collection please email Dorothy at recreate@basalt.net to access the account from your home!

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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 recreation department. Please be respectful of private parties that have requested use of the parks. Please call the recreation department for more information or to request a registration at 927-8214.

Arbaney Park
Willits Field
Southside Park
Wildwood Park
Cliff Park

 

Please be aware of our refund policy when requesting a refund.

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