Parks & Recreation Department

The Gunnison Parks and Recreation Department anchors the community’s active lifestyle from its facility at 200 E Spencer. This recreation center serves as a hub for fitness and leisure, featuring both an aquatic center and a dedicated climbing wall. The main building operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with Saturday hours running from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Sunday offering a midday window from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The aquatic center mirrors these early morning starts, closing at 7:45 PM on weekdays and Saturdays, while the climbing wall remains open for enthusiasts from 11:00 AM to 5:0 PM Monday through Saturday, and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sundays. Staff offices are available weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:0 PM for program registration and scholarship inquiries. Daily drop-in fees accommodate all ages, with youth (ages 5-17) and seniors (65+) paying $7, while adults (18-64) pay $10. Children four and under enter free when accompanied by a paying adult. The facility observes specific closures for major holidays including New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve through Christmas Day. On other holidays such as Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day, the center operates with limited hours from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Memberships and various pricing options are accessible online, ensuring flexible access for regular visitors.