ERBM News

ERBM Recreation & Park District will host four free days at Meeker Recreation Center this summer! Mark your calendars for FREE family fun on the following dates and times. Free Day at MRC Saturday, June 6 Facility open 10:30am to 6:00pm Pool open 11:00am to 5:00pm Bounce and Splash pool inflatables set up from 11:30am to 3:30pm Free Day at MRC Wednesday, June 17 Facility open 5:00am to 7:30pm Pool open 7:00am to 8:30am for Adult Swim (ages 13+) and 8:30am to 6:00pm for Open S

The Palooza returns to Downtown Meeker this summer! Check out the 2026 Meekerpalooza event schedule below and get ready to enjoy small-town summer fun, farmer's markets, live music, beer gardens, tournaments, and more! Meekerpalooza No. 1: Friday, June 12, 2026 Meeker Market 4:00pm to 8:00pm (hosted by Meeker Chamber of Commerce) Live Music & Beer Garden 6:00pm to 8:30pm (beer garden proceeds support Meeker Arts & Cultural Council) Band: Feeding Giants Cornhole Tournament 6:3

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park DistrictMeeker, Colorado Website: https://www.erbmrec.com/ Issue Date: Jul 3, 2026 Proposal Due Date: Jul 31, 2026 Invitation The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District (ERBM) is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to provide professional services for the revision of the District's 2012 Recreation, Trails and Parks Master Plan. The success

MEEKER | Summer is flying by, and we hope you are enjoying the warm weather, sporting events, community fun, and more! GOCO grant received This month, ERBM Recreation and Park District is excited to announce the award of a $100,000 grant from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) to fund a comprehensive update to the District’s Master Plan. This process will focus on aligning ERBM’s long-term goals, future opportunities, and strategic financial planning to support sustainable recrea

When ERBM Recreation & Park District conducted a community survey in 2025, we asked you about your overall digital experience and received some great suggestions to make finding information and registering for activities easier. Because our registration portal is built and managed externally by ActiveNetwork, we can’t change how that specific system looks or acts. Instead, we channeled our energy into rewiring the native website experience for you. During May's facility shutd

Meeker Recreation Center will officially reopen Tuesday, May 26. We appreciate your patience during this year’s shutdown and are excited to welcome you back to a more comfortable, functional, and beautiful facility! Here’s a recap of our progress and what to expect when you return. Facility Environment Improvements This year's longer shutdown was due primarily to a large HVAC replacement project. Our primary focus this year was a total HVAC replacement. We contracted with TRA

The Meeker Recreation Center will be closed from May 4 though May 25 for HVAC replacement, upgrades to the pool and fitness room, and deep cleaning. Although the facility shuts down each year for thorough cleaning and repairs, this year's closure is extended to allow for a much-needed HVAC replacement. To compensate for the downtime, our Guest Services team will be adding one month to all active memberships. Here is a look at some of our planned projects: HVAC Replacement and

Josh Embrey, Executive Director By Josh Embrey, Executive Director ERBM Recreation & Park District Last week marked my two year anniversary with ERBM Recreation & Park District. Getting to know the ERBM team, our board of directors, and the Meeker community has been a highlight of my career, and I’ve gained deep insight into the unique challenges we face together. Over the past two years, we’ve made excellent progress streamlining operations, stabilizing expenses, and com

ERBM Recreation & Park District is thrilled to announce an array of Fourth of July festivities as part of our Summer Activity line-up! Registration for activities officially opens Friday, April 10. Fourth of July Events During this year's 141st Range Call Celebration, ERBM will host the annual Run For Your Life 5K, Stars N Stripes 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, and NEW Fireworks Pickleball Tournament! Detailed information and links to register are available below. We look forw

The Summer 2026 Activity Guide is now available! Watch for a copy in your inbox and mailbox (if you are signed up for our mailing list), pick up a guide at Meeker Recreation Center, or download a copy below. You can also view all activities on our new and improved website page here. ♿Need an accessible version? Please visit our fully compliant Registration Portal for activity information in a screen-reader friendly format! Summer activity registration opens Friday, April 10!

ERBM Recreation & Park District's mission is to create year-round recreational, cultural, and outdoor experiences that improve well-being and promote a vibrant community for the residents, visitors, and future generations of Eastern Rio Blanco County. Looking back at 2025, we are proud to share the progress we’ve made in improving customer service, increasing operational efficiency, and maintaining safety and security. Here's a short recap of the past year's highlights. Distr

As spring makes its appearance early this year, we are all thinking about spending more time on the Meeker trails. To make this summer season the best ever, we need your help with some trail TLC! Meeker Trail Days 2026 Event Details: When: Saturday, April 25 Time: 9:00 am to Noon Where: Meeker Trails - Meet at the Ute Park Trailhead on Hill Street What to bring: To make sure everyone stays safe and comfortable while working, please come prepared with a full water bottle, suns

While 85% of adults say they can swim, less than half have the basic skills necessary to save their lives in the water. We often assume that by the time we hit our teens or adulthood, the window for learning to swim has closed. We may think our skills are "good enough", or we may avoid water situations altogether. The reality is much different—and a lot more urgent. According to the American Red Cross, while 85% of Americans claim they can swim, less than half can actually pe

There will be no midday pool closure during Spring Break (March 16-20, 2026). Spring Break Open Swim Pool Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-6:00pm Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm Saturday: 11:00am-5:00pm Adult Swim (ages 13+) hours are scheduled as usual: Monday & Wednesday: 7:00am-9:30am Tuesday & Thursday: 5:00am-9:30am Friday: 7:00am-8:00am Facility hours remain the same, 5:00am to 7:30pm Monday through Friday and 10:30am to 6:00pm Saturday and Sunday. If you are traveling from out of

Our volunteers are MVPs! Thank you to these folks for your help with January and February programming! 🏀 Kristofer Borchard Obi Deming Axel Lezama Dawson Willey Kacey Brown DJ Collins Briana White Cherlynn Muxlow Jake Phelan Kristi Wilson Joshua Quinn Said Rodriguez Brittany Smith Interested in volunteering? Visit erbmrec.com/volunteer for details.

ERBM Recreation & Park District will be transitioning responsibility of Town-owned properties back to the Town of Meeker this year following the conclusion of the current parks lease agreement. This will include Town Park, Circle Park (pictured above), Sanderson Hills Park, Sixth Street Field, Sage Hills Park, McHatton Park, and Foothills Park. ERBM Recreation & Park District (ERBM) would like to inform the community of upcoming changes to the maintenance and management of se

Update 2/9/26: The Cardboard Derby scheduled for 2/14 is canceled due to lack of snow.

We are looking for team players who want to help ERBM move in a fresh direction! Open Positions Custodian Guest Services Representative Parks & Facilities Maintenance Specialist Full-Time Job Benefits Package Full-time jobs feature competitive wages and an excellent benefits package that includes: 15% PERA Pension Match: Real, long-term retirement security. 100% Paid Family Insurance: Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents. Immediate Stability:

Last year's community survey responses highlighted a need to expand ERBM's after-school options. This winter/spring season, we are excited to be offering four full days of After-School Fun! Trading Tablets for Tools The "after-school gap" is often a juggling nightmare for working parents. Our goal for After-School Fun is to create a space where kids aren't just waiting to be picked up or vegging out in front of a screen, but can burn off energy, ignite creativity, and develop

ERBM's Dance Team will be performing at two home basketball games in February. ERBM's Dance Team will have two community performances in February. February 20: Halftime performance at the MHS girls varsity game. Game begins at 5:30pm. February 27: Halftime performance at the MHS boys varsity game. Game begins at 7:00pm. Dance team participants: Extra practice February 20 from 10:00am to 11:00am at the MHS Gym. Arrive 30 minutes prior to game start for each performance. Wear c