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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 Farmer's Market 4:00pm to 8:00pm Live Music & Beer Garden 6:00pm to 8:30pm Band: Feeding Giants Cornhole Tournament 6:30pm $10/team of 2 · Winner gets Chamber Bucks! Pre-Register: erbmrec.com/cornhole · Onsite Registr

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, 3-on-3 Stars N Stripes 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, and NEW Fireworks Pickleball Tournament! Detailed information and links to register are available below. We l

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 preview all details in the fully accessible Registration Portal  and add activities to your Wish List! ♿ Need an accessible version? Please visit our fully compliant Registration Portal  for activity information in a screen-reader friendly format! Summer act

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, s

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 p

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.

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

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

Cowboy Cheer performances January 31 and February 7. 1st-2nd Grade and 3rd-5th Grade Cowboy Cheer will have the opportunity to practice their skills at two 5th-6th Grade boys basketball games in the next few weeks. 1st-2nd Grade Cowboy Cheer Saturday, January 31 and Saturday, February 7 Meeker Elementary School Meet Coach Ashley at 8:30am in the MES Cafeteria (games start at 9:00am both days). Return to parents/caregivers after the game. 3rd-5th Grade Cowboy Cheer Saturday, J

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

If your child participates in any dance, tumbling, or cheer activities, don't forget to order costume(s) by Friday, January 30, to avoid late fees or processing delays. Please note: you'll need your child's height, weight, and measurements to complete the order. How to Measure for Costumes: Costume measurements A) Girth: Measure from the center of one shoulder, down the front through legs and back up to starting point. B) Bust/Chest: With arms relaxed down at sides, measure

ERBM is looking for feedback on our current Tot Spot offerings! 🟢What is Tot Spot? Tot Spot is Meeker Recreation Center's drop-in childcare for kids ages 6 months to 7 years. We provide a fun and safe environment for your kids so you can can work out in the Fitness Room or MRC Pool, take a group fitness class, or enjoy some quiet time in the Lounge. (Parent/caregiver needs to remain in the facility.) 🟢How much does Tot Spot cost? Tot Spot costs $2 for 1 hour or $3 for 1.5 h

5th-6th Grade Meeker Youth Basketball Practice Schedule All basketball practices and games will be held at Meeker Elementary School unless otherwise noted. Tuesday, January 6, 5:45pm-6:45pm - PRACTICE AT BARONE MIDDLE SCHOOL Thursday, January 8, 5:45pm-6:45pm Friday, January 9, 10:00am-11:00am Tuesday, January 13, 5:45pm-6:45pm Thursday, January 15, 5:45pm-6:45pm Friday, January 16, 10:00am-11:00am Tuesday, January 20, 5:45pm-6:45pm - PRACTICE AT BARONE MIDDLE SCHOOL Thursday

3rd-4th Grade Meeker Youth Basketball Practice Schedule All basketball practices and games will be held at Meeker Elementary School unless otherwise noted. Monday, January 5, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Wednesday, January 7, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Monday, January 12, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Wednesday, January 14, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Monday, January 19, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Wednesday, January 21, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Monday, January 26, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Wednesday, January 28, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Monday, February 2

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: Cardboard Derby canceled. This year's Cardboard Derby has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 14. Cardboard Derby Event Details: Saturday, February 14 (new date) 9:30am-12:30pm Paintbrush Park Construct the fastest and coolest cardboard sled to race down the famous sled hill at Paintbrush Park at the annual Cardboard Derby! Sleds can be constructed using only cardboard, tape, and glue and may be decorated with paint, markers, or tape. Registration begins at

Bring on the winter fun! Join our new snowman building contest and you could win a prize! Winter in Meeker is a magical time, and this season we're adding a brand new way to enjoy the outdoors, spend time with family and friends, and maybe even win a great prize! The NEW Snowman Spectacular is a community-wide snowman-building contest open to all ages. 🌨️ How to Participate in the Snowman Spectacular 1. Build a snowman in your yard or in a community park . 2. Snap a photo wi