About Parks & Recreation

We Make It Better! 42 parks, over 21 miles of bike paths, over 500 acres of open space, and recreational activities offered year-round. Grand Junction Parks & Recreation is committed to offering the Grand Valley a great selection of recreational activities to fit everyone’s personal needs. Check out our Seasonal Activity Guide for programs and events happening all year long! Head out to one of the beautiful parks, plan a picnic under a shelter, romp around one of our playgrounds, or make a splash at the Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool and Orchard Mesa Pool.

The Parks & Recreation system includes 350 acres of developed parks, 111 acres of cemetery, 55 acres of school grounds, and more than 598 acres of open space (for recreation) and 443 additional acres such as right-of-ways, medians, and roundabouts.



  1. Rainout Information

    Phone: 970-255-BALL

    For league cancellations please call after 5:00 p.m. for rainout information. Decisions will NOT be made until at least 5:00 p.m.


  1. After Hours Park Help

    For urgent after hours park issues, please call 970-242-6707.

    For Long Family Park issues, please call 970-986-0008.


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