The last week of school is upon us. Do you know what your kids are doing this summer?
Didn’t register yet? You’re not too late, but spots are limited.
Some camps are already full, but waitlists are open and occasionally spots do become available. It’s still possible to plan a summer full of fun, enrichment, and care for your child.
📌 Full-day and week-long camps are top priorities for working parents. Join the waitlist or grab what’s left now!
🔗 Check remaining availability through the link in our bio or join a waitlist today.
Make a splash all summer long 💦
Splash Passes are now on sale!
Enjoy unlimited access to all four outdoor pools all season long. It's the easiest way to make the most of your South Suburban summer!☀️🏊
Mark your calendar and get ready to dive in! Pools open May 23!
Happy National Water Safety Day! 💦
As we head into summer, it’s the perfect time to brush up on important water safety skills for the whole family. Join us on May 30 from 10 am-12 pm at Ben Franklin Pool for our Splash Safe: Water Safety Day! 🏊
This community event is packed with free activities and hands-on learning opportunities (with paid pool admission) to help everyone stay safe in and around the water. You’ll have the chance to:
🚒 See a fire engine demo from South Metro Fire Rescue
❤️ Learn hands-only CPR from their safety foundation
🩺 Connect with Children’s Hospital and SSPRD Park Rangers
👙 Explore swimwear safety with MISports
🍧 Enjoy cool treats from Cool Beads and Denver Pops
Not sure what swim level your child should enroll in this summer? We’re also offering swim evaluations from 10 am-12 pm (advance registration required, limited spots available. Register at the link in our bio), with staff on-site to help guide you to the right class.
Come celebrate, learn, and get summer-ready with us, because water safety starts with awareness.
All ages are welcome!
❤️🎆 One of the BEST nights of the summer is almost here! 🎆❤️
Red, White & ROCK! returns Friday, July 3, and if you’ve been before… you already know. 👀
Live music. Fireworks. Dancing on the lawn. Great food. Family fun. An unforgettable summer night with the community.
Featuring live performances from Ninety Percent 90s and The Spazmatics, plus food trucks, festive drinks, and a spectacular fireworks finale.
🎫 Tickets are on sale now. Grab yours (Link in bio) before they’re gone!
Thank you to everyone who walked and rolled over to celebrate the opening of the newly enhanced Lee Gulch Lookout earlier this week! It was wonderful to see so many community members exploring the new amenities and enjoying this special place along the Canal together.
Located at the confluence of the High Line Canal and Lee Gulch trails, the enhanced overlook now features terrace seating, benches, a reimagined trail crossing, a boulder scramble, natural play features and views of one of the Canal’s three remaining wooden flumes dating back to the 19th century.
This project and opening celebration were made possible through the partnership and support of South Suburban Parks and Recreation (@ssprd ), @arapahoecounty and High Line Heroes who contributed to the Great Lengths Campaign. On a beautiful sunny afternoon, we gathered to celebrate this shared accomplishment and loved seeing visitors already making the space their own.
Have you visited the new Lee Gulch Lookout yet? We’d love to see it through your eyes. Snap a photo and tag us on social media!
Meet Kevin O’Brien, South Platte Park’s School Programs Coordinator and outdoor education enthusiast 🌿🦆
After more than eight years as a middle school teacher, Kevin brought his passion for education and curiosity about nature to South Platte Park. Today, he leads hands-on programs that help students explore everything from local wildlife to life under water, inspiring the next generation of outdoor explorers along the way!
Kevin says some of his favorite moments are when “nature gets to be my co-teacher as well as my classroom.”
When he’s not helping students discover the outdoors, you might find him birdwatching by the lakes, skating at the Sports Complex, or searching for kingfishers, killdeer… and ducks (he’s a self-proclaimed “big duck guy” 🦆).
Thank you, Kevin, for helping connect our community to nature every day!
This spring, we’re excited to celebrate 37 incredible South Suburban employees graduating from high schools and colleges across our community. 🎓
Balancing work and school is no small feat, and these team members have shown dedication, time management, and perseverance every step of the way. Their hard work not only supports their own goals, but also strengthens our entire District.
Congratulations, graduates, and thank you for everything you do! 👏 We can’t wait to see what’s next for you!
⚽ Drills. Games. Goals. Confidence.
Give your young athlete a summer win with Soccer Skills Camp at the Sports Dome! Players will build fundamentals, improve coordination, and learn team strategies, all while having a blast.
✔ All skill levels welcome
✔ Small-sided games + age-appropriate training
✔ Indoor comfort means no weather worries
📅 Weekly sessions starting June 8
🕛 12-3 pm | Ages 6-14
Grab a spot and let’s play! Register at the link in our bio!
The Jams Don't Stop at Backyard Beats! ☀️
This FREE concert is all about creating memorable experiences with your family, friends, and neighbors in your own backyard! Join us on Saturday, May 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sweetwater Park for songs you know by heart, delicious local food trucks, and plenty of fun to welcome summer!
🎶 Rock out to our headliner CRUSH: The Bon Jovi Concert Experience! You will hear all the big hits like Living on a Prayer, It’s My Life, You Give Love a Bad Name, Wanted Dead or Alive and much more!
This year’s concert will be centered around our Southern Street Eats food truck showdown! The culinary challenge for this year’s event? Mouth-watering BBQ 🍔
For just $15, your exclusive tasting pass gets you a sample of each unique BBQ dish from the participating trucks. It also includes a People’s Choice token so you can vote for your favorite dish and help the winning truck score a cash prize!
Get your sampler pass for the delicious eats and the details: /backyardbeats
Our May board meeting is tomorrow! Public board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at the Sports Complex starting at 6 pm with the study session, followed by the regular meeting at 7 pm.
Join us on Wednesday for agenda topics including approving the 2026 Art on Loan pieces for Goodson & Hudson Gardens and approving the 2026 Matching Gifts projects.
Start the summer off right with a SPLASH PASS!
Get unlimited entrance to all four outdoor South Suburban pools (Holly, Harlow, Cool Creek and Ben Franklin).
Youth/Senior, Adult, and Household passes are available to make sure you get the best deal for your summer fun!
Purchase your SPLASH PASS online at the link in our bio
Or in person at the Registration Office, or any of South Suburban's outdoor pools!
