Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs

TPRCP inspires and illuminates a culture of community through education, collaboration and engagement. 🤝

[Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs @ThorntonPRCP]

🚨 Trail Winds Dog Park Closure 🚨

The Trail Winds Dog Park will be closed June 15-18 for routine maintenance and installation of a new sign.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make these improvements.

[Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs @ThorntonPRCP]

🇺🇸Fourth of July Celebration🇺🇸

Enjoy a day filled with live music, activities, delicious food, a beer garden and more!🎇

⏰️ Party starts at 12 p.m.
🎆 Parachutists Jump at 9:30 p.m. followed by "Red, White & BOOM!" Fantabulous Fireworks

https://t.co/wbVfKICy5G

[Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs @ThorntonPRCP]

@charudut Great question! There are multiple parking lots at Carpenter Rec Center that will be available. There is also a parking lot located off 108th & Colorado Blvd near Carpenter Park Fields. The parking lot at the Active Adult Center will also be open!

[Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs @ThorntonPRCP]

Save the date for Thorntonfest!

Join us on Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m.–9:15 p.m. at Carpenter Park Fields for a full day of live music, great food, family activities, and more.

Don’t miss the special 70th Anniversary Laser Light Show!

Learn more at https://t.co/sWYghGX15V

[Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs @ThorntonPRCP]

Barbells & Badges is a free fitness program designed for teens to build strength, confidence, and healthy habits while training and connecting with local police officers.

To register, pick up an application from your school’s SRO officer and return it to them by Friday, May 15.

[Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs @ThorntonPRCP]

🏏Cricket Pitch Ribbon Cutting🏏

This new facility marks a major step forward for cricket in Thornton!

📆 Saturday, May 2
⏰ 9 a.m. Ribbon Cutting & Dedication I 10 a.m. Youth Cricket Match
📍 Thornton Sports Complex

@CityofThornton

[Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs @ThorntonPRCP]

The Cricket Pitch ribbon cutting ceremony, scheduled for April 18, has been canceled.

Due to weather conditions, the new pitch has been deemed unsafe for play, and the ribbon cutting and dedication will be postponed.

Please check back for updates on a new date.

@CityofThornton

[Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs @ThorntonPRCP]

Our 2026 Barrel & Beer Fest tickets are on sale! 🎟️🍻

🗓️ Saturday, August 15
⌚ 3-7 p.m. (VIP can enter at 2 p.m.)
📍 Trail Winds Park

Learn more about our event and pricing information at https://t.co/Vd2jIBgQt2.

Visit https://t.co/xNbu758Aot to purchase tickets directly. 🥂

[Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs @ThorntonPRCP]

📢 Join us for an important community meeting to help shape the future of McAllister Park!🌳

📆 Wednesday, February 11
🕕️ 6 - 7 p.m.
📍 Anythink Library, 9417 Huron Street, Meeting Room A

Your input is vital in helping us create a space that reflects our community’s needs!

[Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs @ThorntonPRCP]

📣Attention WebTrac Users!📣

Our online registration system has moved to a new web address: https://t.co/dSF4EQVQtX.

Please use this new link for all future program registrations and account management.💻📱

Contact us at 720-977-5901 if you have any questions!

[Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs @ThorntonPRCP]

Honor the courage, service and sacrifice of our nation's veterans at our Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony. 🫡🎖️

🗓️ Tuesday, November 11
⌚ 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
📍 Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center

For more information, please visit https://t.co/wbxGh8TiSA or call at 303-255-7831.

[Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs @ThorntonPRCP]

Calling all Skateboarders, Bikers & Scooters!🛹🚲🛴

📆 Saturday, October 4
🕙 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
📍 Thomas J. Slocum Memorial Skate Park

💵 $5 entry fee – pay online or on event day.

Register and learn more at https://t.co/yagDh3Atw3

[Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs @ThorntonPRCP]

Join us for Día de Pesca, a free, outdoor event designed to connect our community with nature through the joy of fishing!🎣

📆 Sunday, August 24
🕙 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
📍 Carpenter Park

For more information or to register, visit https://t.co/KhpqIkFJO0

@CityofThornton

[Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs @ThorntonPRCP]

Did you hear the news?

We are now starting swim lesson registration a half hour earlier for Thornton residents!

Next registration begins:
Monday, August 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Questions? Call 720-977-5907

[Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs @ThorntonPRCP]

Show off your skills at our Skate Park Competition! 🛹🚲🛴

📆 August 2
📍 Trail Winds Skate Park

🕙 Competition times:
10 a.m. – Bikers
1 p.m. – Scooters
4 p.m. – Skateboards

Register at https://t.co/yagDh3Atw3

[Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs @ThorntonPRCP]

Do you enjoy working outdoors and making a difference? 🌳

Yard Busters volunteers help senior residents who are unable to maintain their yards or can’t afford landscaping services. Tasks include mowing, weeding and trimming.

For more information visit https://t.co/DQg5e1z4eG.

[Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs @ThorntonPRCP]

Join us for an important community meeting to help shape the future of McAllister Park!🌳

This meeting is your opportunity to provide feedback on proposed site improvements and park expansion plans for McAllister Park.

📍McAllister Park Center
📅Wednesday, June 18
🕕6-7:30 p.m.

[Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs @ThorntonPRCP]

Please take a few minutes to let us know what your needs and interests are as it relates to Thornton’s Recreation services and programs. One survey per household.

https://t.co/QNTjv2B8rY

Thank you gifts for participating:
🎟️ Complimentary Day Pass
💳 $50 Visa Gift Card Drawing

[Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs @ThorntonPRCP]

Enjoy a free family-friendly movie while staying cool in the pool! 📽️🏊

🗓️ Saturday, June 21
📍 Park Village Pool
⌚ 6 p.m.

Bring your floats to relax in the pool and enjoy the movie.

Please call 303-538-7352 for more information as space is limited.

[Thornton Police Dept @ThorntonPolice]

We had a great time at Thorntonfest this weekend! Big thanks to @ThorntonPRCP for creating opportunities like this to connect with our community.

You can count on #ThorntonPD to be out all summer, working to protect and serve wherever we're needed.