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Paintbrush Park, Meeker, Colorado

 Get out and play! 

Meeker features several beautiful parks for you to enjoy, each with a variety of features!

Sanderson Hills Park Meeker

"Nice local park, very clean and well maintained."

~ Google Review

Sanderson Hills Park

About Our Parks

General Park Rules

Park hours are sunrise to sunset. Be safe and have fun!

Park Rules Prohibit: 

  • Overnight parking and camping in undesignated areas.

  • Littering or dumping any debris; use trash receptacles or pack it out with you.

  • Motorized vehicles (except for ADA equipment).

  • Alcoholic beverage consumption.

  • Glass containers of any kind.

  • Hunting and the use of any firearm or projectile weapon. 

  • Removal or disturbance of any man-made or natural feature.

  • Fires and fireworks .

  • Horses and livestock.

  • Off-leash dogs; pick up after your pet.

  • Engaging in commercial activity including solicitation without a permit. 

  • Amplified music. 

  • Off-trail hiking.

Additional rules may apply at designated areas throughout the parks.

Contact non-emergency dispatch with any concerns at 970-878-5555 or dial 911 to report immediate emergencies.  

Paintbrush Park, located at 101 Ute Road in Meeker, Colorado, features swings and several play structures for children of all ages and abilities.

Paintbrush Park

101 Ute Road

Features a playground, pavilion, picnic tables, baseball and softball fields, all season restrooms, basketball court, archery range, community garden, skate park, batting cages, BBQ grill, concessions stand, walking path, spectator stands, water foundation, benches, electricity and public art.

Sanderson Hills Park

1091 Sanderson Drive

Features a playground, picnic tables, pavilion, all season restrooms, soccer field, paved walking path, trailhead access to the Phillip & Dorcas Jensen Memorial Park, BBQ grill, benches, bike rack, electricity, open space, and water fountain.  

Sanderson Hills Park Meeker
Town Park in Meeker, Colorado

Town Park

20 South 4th Street

Features a playground, paved walking path, basketball court, pickleball court, horseshoe pit, pavilion, RV camping, all season restrooms, river access, BBQ grill, benches, bike rack, electricity, picnic tables, public art, RV water fill and dump station, sand volleyball court, and water fountain. 

Circle Park

1 South 5th Street

Features picnic tables, covered pavilion, open spaces, tent camping, pond with fishing pier, river access, BBQ grills, benches, electricity, gravel/dirt walking path, and portajohn. ​​

  • No lifeguard on duty​

  • Anglers 16 and older must have a valid fishing license

  • Daily bag limit of four (4) trout per angler

Circle Park Meeker
6th Street Park Meeker

6th Street Park

711 6th Street

Park features large open space, open practice field with backstop, sports field, seasonal restrooms, spectator stands, and seasonal water fountain.

Foothills Park

1106 Pinyon Street

Park features open space, benches, and play equipment.

Foothills Park
Sage Hills Park

Sage Hills Park

1315 Sage Ridge Road

Park features large open space, horseshoe pits, and picnic table.

McHatton Park

820 11th Street

Park features open space, basketball court, and picnic table.

McHatton Park, Meeker Colorado
Phillip & Dorcas Jensen Memorial Park, Meeker Colorado

Phillip & Dorcas Jensen Memorial Park

Directly West of Sanderson Hills Park

This park features about seven miles of non-equestrian, non-motorized groomed trails, a one-way bike flow course, and BLM access.


More information and a trail map can be found on our Trails page.

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Pavilion Reservations

ERBM Recreation & Park District will issue pavilion reservation permits at the following parks:

 

  • Town Park

  • Circle Park

  • Sanderson Hills Park

  • Paintbrush Park

 

Interested parties may reserve the park pavilion all day for $55 or half day for $30. Half day reservations can either be made from sunrise-2:00pm or 3:00pm-sunset.

 

Reservations must be scheduled at least 24 hours prior to date you are reserving.  

 

Check the calendar below for availability.

When a pavilion is reserved, other users are prohibited. If there is no reservation permit posted, the pavilion may be used on a first-come, first served basis. Persons or parties possessing a valid permit have priority to use the pavilion area only. The permit in no way constitutes exclusive use of all park amenities.

Cancellations: A refund will be given if ERBM is notified 24 hours or more in advance. A refund will be give if weather or other uncontrollable conditions exist the day of the reservation. A refund check will be issued within 5-10 business days or credit may be applied to the customer's account.

Catering: Driving up to the pavilion structure to unload is strictly prohibited. If using a large BBQ, it must be parked in a single space in the parking lot. Hot plates, burners, crock pots, or other devices used to keep food hot must be kept under the pavilion.

Staking of Equipment: If staking anything in the ground (volleyball net, tent, croquet hoops, etc.) make sure that it is not next to a sprinkler head and does not go deeper than six inches.

Electrical: GFI outlets are available at each pavilion. If electricity is not working, contact ERBM at 970-878-3403 during regular business hours. For after-hours assistance call 970-878-7407, leave a voicemail, and your call will be returned promptly.

Trash: Please deposit trash in the receptacles provided.

In addition to the above guidelines, conditions of use are listed on the reservation permit and park rules are posted in each park. Please adhere to these at all times.

Ballfield Schedule

Ballfield schedules at Paintbrush Park will be listed below.  

>> Call 970-878-3403 to report a scheduling change or addition or for accessibility assistance. 

Interested in adult softball or other ballfield usage?

Baseball/Softball field space is available for adult softball, and/or other approved recreational activities (kickball, ultimate frisbee, etc.).

 

Reservations can be made through the form linked below or by contacting Guest Services at 970-878-3403. These reservations will be complimentary to resident community members with a minimum one week advance notice (reservation times subject to field availability and weather). 

If you're interested in being put on a contact list as a free agent for this type of informal adult recreation activity, leave your contact information with Guest Services and it will be shared with others seeking to organize adult play!

Camping

To help us keep the parks healthy and safe for all users (including local wildlife), please follow these simple rules during your stay.

  • Vehicle/tent camping is allowed at designated areas only.

  • Camping and RV spots are first come, first served.

  • Overnight tent or RV camping is by permit only.

  • Permits may be obtained at the designated pay station at the southwest corner of the Town Park parking lot or the south side of the bridge in Circle Park.

  • RV camping

    • 7-day limit at $30 per day.

      • Checks should be made payable to “ERBM Recreation & Park District.”  

      • Fees must be paid by 11:00am daily.  

      • Spacing between camp trailers should be no closer than ten feet.

    • The RV dump and potable water fill station is located at the corner of Fifth and Water Street.​

  • Tent camping is permitted at designated tent spots at Circle Park (across the bridge). 

    • 7 day limit at $10 per day.  

    • All equipment shall be removed by 9:00am on day of departure.​

​Occupancy and use of this park are subject to all policies and ordinances of the Town of Meeker and ERBM Recreation & Park District.

Additional rules may apply at designated areas.

 

Enjoy your stay and please contact non-emergency dispatch with any concerns at 970-878-5555 or dial 911 to report immediate emergencies.  

  • No digging, tree cutting, or fire pit construction is permitted.

  • No off-leash dogs are permitted.

  • Please pick up after your pet.

  • No livestock or horses are permitted in the park.  

  • Portable electric generators or similar mechanical devices shall not be operated between the hours of 9:00pm to 7:00am.

  • No motorized vehicles (except for ADA equipment).

  • No fires or fireworks.

  • No alcoholic beverage consumption or glass containers of any kind.

  • Engaging in commercial activity including solicitation without a permit is not permitted. 

  • Use trash receptacles or pack it out with you.  No littering or dumping of any debris.

  • No hunting or the use of any firearm or projectile weapon.

RV and tent campers are welcome at Town Park and Circle Park. Enjoy beautiful scenery by the White River!

Camping Rules

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Rent snowshoes, pickleball equipment, horseshoes, basketballs and volleyballs from Meeker Recreation Center.

Equipment Rentals

ERBM offers equipment check-out and rentals! Get out and recreate year-round.

Check-Out Equipment (FREE):

 

- Pickleball equipment

- Horseshoe equipment

- Basketball

- Volleyball

 

 

Rental:

 

Snowshoe equipment

- Youth $5 per set/day

- Adult $10 per set/day

- Three day maximum

 

>> All equipment is first-come, first-served! Call Guest Services to check availability, 970-878-3403.

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Lost and Found at Meeker Rec Center

Lost & Found

Items left at parks and along trails are often turned in to Meeker Recreation Center!

If you’re missing something, please check with Guest Services, 970.878.3403 or 101 Ute Road, Meeker.

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