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The Mesa
County Parks
overseer is the Parks and Recreation department. The Parks and Recreation
department oversees 31 developed and 7 undeveloped park sites, and more than nineteen
miles of Riverfront trail system. A variety of indoor and outdoor activities in
attractive, clean and safe surroundings are provided by the department. Amongst
the activities are numerous instructional classes ranging from scuba and tennis
lessons to landscaping and exercise classes. Competitive sports offered include
volleyball, basketball, track and field, tennis and softball. The parks include
the following amenities: A State of the Art Multi-purpose complex with over three
miles of soft and concrete surface trail, two playgrounds, 8 multi-purpose fields,
four football fields, basketball courts, two softball fields, hockey rink, a handball
court, two sand volley ball areas, and three shelters.
The dog park is located at the northern most end of Canyon View Park, north
of the softball field complex and across the driveway. The area is approximately
3.2 acres enclosed by a 6’ chain link fence with two separate double gated
entry points. These areas allow for an owner to leash and un-leash their dog
within these secure areas. seasonal body of water for the dogs’ enjoyment
and refreshment. Another popular park in Mesa County is Westlake Skatepark.
Westlake Skatepark is 18,000 square feet of fenced concrete bowls and street
skate area. This Park offers one street skate area, with miscellaneous objects:
rails, walls, ramps, and boxes. Thousands of skateboarders, bikers, and in-line
skaters use the park extensively. This $223,000 skateboard park has been been
featured in Thrasher, American City and County, Colorado Parks and Recreation
and Colorado Municipalities magazines, among others, and The Denver Post.
Contact information:
Mesa County Parks & Recreation Department
315 North Spruce Street
Grand Junction, CO 81502-5024
Phone: (970) 244-3230
Grand Junction Parks & Recreation Department
1340 Gunnison Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone: (970) 254-3866
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