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🌳 Columbine Knolls Recreation District

Columbine Knolls Recreation District (CKRD) is a Title 32 Special District established in 1964 to provide high‑quality parks and recreation services to the community. The district is governed by a five‑member elected Board of Directors, with members serving four‑year terms and elections held every two years in May. Day‑to‑day operations are led by a professional executive director.

CKRD spans approximately one square mile and manages two community parks: Columbine Knolls Grove Park and Marker Park.

  • Columbine Knolls Grove Park is a 6‑acre recreation complex featuring an outdoor public pool, two tennis courts, a large open green space, and a community playground with swings. It serves as a central gathering place for families and seasonal programs.
  • Marker Park is a 10‑acre regional park that includes six tennis courts, three ball fields, two pavilions, a community playground, and a ½‑mile walking trail that loops around the park. Its size and amenities make it a hub for youth sports, community events, and year‑round outdoor activity.

The district’s operations, maintenance, and community programming are funded through a combination of property taxes, program fees, Colorado Lottery proceeds, and various grants, ensuring long‑term stewardship of parks, facilities, and recreation services for residents.

CKRD District Map.pdf
A playground featuring colorful slides, climbing structures, and equipment, surrounded by dirt and some trees.
pool playground
The image shows a brick building labeled "Columbine Knolls Recreation District," with a sports court and fall foliage around.
Original bathhouse
The image shows a brick building exterior with a patio area, a sliding door, and a sign for a women’s restroom.
Original bathhouse and pool deck
A brick building with a sloped roof, parking, and flags. It appears to be a public or municipal facility.
Original building
A woman in a bright green outfit speaks into a microphone, while a man in a blue jacket stands beside her, with flowers in front.
Effa May Marker-First Executive Director
The image shows an outdoor swimming pool with a slide, diving boards, chairs, and a potted plant nearby. Bright sunny day.
First pool Slide
A busy pool scene with children playing, adults relaxing, and floats scattered in the water on a sunny day.
Baby pool
A swimming pool area featuring lounge chairs, blue umbrellas, and a small shelter slated for replacement.
Pool with first small shelter
A wooden playground structure surrounded by trees and grassy area in a park setting.
Older CK Park Playground
A playground featuring colorful slides, climbing structures, and equipment, surrounded by dirt and some trees.
The image shows a brick building labeled "Columbine Knolls Recreation District," with a sports court and fall foliage around.
The image shows a brick building exterior with a patio area, a sliding door, and a sign for a women’s restroom.
A brick building with a sloped roof, parking, and flags. It appears to be a public or municipal facility.
A woman in a bright green outfit speaks into a microphone, while a man in a blue jacket stands beside her, with flowers in front.
The image shows an outdoor swimming pool with a slide, diving boards, chairs, and a potted plant nearby. Bright sunny day.
A busy pool scene with children playing, adults relaxing, and floats scattered in the water on a sunny day.
A swimming pool area featuring lounge chairs, blue umbrellas, and a small shelter slated for replacement.
A wooden playground structure surrounded by trees and grassy area in a park setting.

 

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