February 2025
WPR is an entity of Widefield School District 3. As such, we are required to follow school district inclement weather closures to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and patrons.
In the case of WSD3 closing for inclement weather:
All WPR facilities will be closed (including the Recreation Center and Aquatics Center)
All WPR classes, activities, programs, and events will be canceled
In the case of WSD3 calling a delayed start:
The WPR Recreation Center and Aquatics Center will open at 8:30am
All classes, activities, programs, and events beginning before 8:30am will be canceled (including Morning Preschool)
In the case of WSD3 canceling after school activities:
All WPR facilities will close at 4:30pm (including the Recreation Center and Aquatics Center)
All activities, classes, programs, and events will be canceled
WPR will do our best to communicate with patrons and program participants about any closures. Please follow our social media pages, as well as check our website and your email for updates.
3 year old registration for our 2025/2026 school year will open to the public on April 1. In person only, first come first serve!
4 year old Universal Preschool applications for the 2025/2026 school year are now OPEN. Please visit upk.colorado.gov to apply. Applications with the state are REQUIRED. Once you apply, you will receive an email from the state letting you know if you are accepted or not. Once accepted, there will be additional paperwork to complete.
WPR is creating a brick garden in front of the Recreation Center. If you missed the January order, the next order will be placed March 31. Order bricks here!
Learn how to safely water bath can your food to preserve them. Preserving food for your pantry is a great way to stock up for your family and extend the bounty of your garden harvest or save your bulk purchases from spoiling. Everyone will walk away with 1 preserved jar of goods. Date: Monday, February 10 @ 5 - 7pm. Ages: 16+. Fee: $30. Register by February 5.
Cook with our German - Waffles - Oma’s Waffeln
Calling all waffle lovers - these sweet German Waffles are great for a weekend breakfast, brunch or just dessert. Date: Tuesday, February 11 @ 5 - 7pm. Ages: 18+. Fee: $25. Register by February 4.
This adult painting class is for beginners and seasoned painters alike. You'll be taken step by step and learn how to paint a crocus growing through the snow. Participants will learn mixing techniques and layering effects, no previous knowledge is necessary. Our art instructor directs you through the painting process to help bring out your inner artist. Every student will walk away with a canvas painting. No need to bring anything with you, except your creativity!
Date: Wednesday, February 26 @ 6:30 - 8:30pm. Fee: $25. Ages: 16+. Register by February 24.
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, come make art that involves the heart! We’ll be making yarn hearts, paper hearts, and painted hearts. These crafts are perfect gifts on Valentines Day.
Date: Friday, February 7 @ 1 - 2:30pm. Fee: $25. Ages: 6-13. Register by February 3.
This Art class will focus on sand art. We will make art we can wear and art we can share. By pouring different color sand into layers, we will create sand necklaces. Then we will use glue to create sand art using basic color theory and symmetry, students will design their own unique layouts and designs. Date: Friday, March 7 @ 10 - 11:30am. Fee: $25. Ages: 6-13. Register by February 24.
Join our 2-day pickleball lessons for just $40! Sounds like a great dill! Choose from our beginner or intermediate lessons and take your skills to the next level. Visit our website’s pickleball page for the full list of session dates.
Adult Indoor Volleyball League
Ready to serve up some fun this Spring? Join our Adult Indoor Volleyball League for exciting games and friendly competition! Matches will take place on Tuesdays from March 25 to May 13, and it’s just $180 per team. Registration ends March 16! This is a COED recreational league with self-officiated games and is perfect for players of all skill levels.
Adult Spring Softball Leagues
Spring is the perfect time to get outside and play some softball! Get your team together and sign up for our Monday Coed League or our Tuesday Men’s League. Team registration fee is only $450 for 10 games. Deadline to register is March 23!
Time to sink some bags! Get your partner and register for our spring cornhole league! Matches are on Wednesdays from April 9 to May 21. Team registration fee is only $50. Register before March 30!
Youth Pickleball Lessons are now available at the WPR Recreation Center! Join us March 24 - 25 for a 2-day lesson to learn the fundamentals of the sport with our experienced instructors. This program is for 2nd to 5th graders, all necessary equipment will be provided. Limited spaces, register by March 16. Fee: $40.
Youth 3v3 Basketball Tournament
Get ready to ball out in our 3v3 Basketball Tournament for 6 - 8th graders. Separate divisions for boys and girls, all games will be on Saturday, March 29 and teams will have practice time Friday, March 28. Team registration fee is $75, teams must have an adult representative register by March 16!
Youth Volleyball Leagues
WPR’s COED Volleyball Leagues 4th & 5th Graders and for 6th - 8th graders are open for registration until March 9! The season begins on April 5, with practices and games held on Saturdays. Fee: $40 (5-game guarantee).
Youth Spring Outdoor Soccer
Join the fun this spring with Coed Soccer for ages 4 years through 8th grade. Enjoy a fun environment with an emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship, and skill development. Games will take place from April 5 to May 10. Register by March 9. Fee: $40 (5 games)
Youth Spring Cheerleading
Cheer on a soccer team this spring! Register now for our coed cheerleading teams for ages 4 through 5th grade. Games from April 5 to May 10. Register by March 9. Fee: $40 (5 games)
Tiny Tykes Soccer
A FUNdamental program that teaches basic soccer skills while focusing on motor skill development, balance, coordination, concentration, listening skills, and teamwork of players ages 2-5. Sessions run Saturdays April 5 - May 10. For details and to register online go to challengersports.com.
We have many fitness classes to choose from, check us out! View our current schedule here!
We also are now selling WPR Fitness shirts! Shirts are Under Armour and unisex sizing. Come in to purchase one today!
Now Hiring!
We are looking to hire for a few positions! If you are a certified Yoga instructor, Generation POUND instructor, or a Sports Psychologist, we encourage you to apply today! For any questions regarding these positions, please contact Jason Dandino at 719-391-3518.
Personal Training
Book our new one-on-one personalized Personal Training sessions (1-hour sessions). We have 5 different packages you can choose from starting at $188 for once a week sessions for one month. See our registration page for full pricing details.
We also offer a one-time, free 30-minute Personal Training session where you can meet one of our personal trainers, discuss training methods, your goals, previous experience and any questions you may have! Register online now!
We now offer a small group package (2-3 people) for a total of $260. This package allows a small group to workout together with one of our Personal Trainers, once a week for four weeks. Workout with friends and save money!
With martial arts as a foundation, participants have the opportunity to develop self-awareness and self-confidence. GOJU-RYU KARATE is a comprehensive martial art derived from the Okinawan system of self-defense. Participants of all skill levels can benefit from this program by relieving stress, help with weight loss, coordination, balance, flexibility, stamina, and assist in self-control. We do recommend you come in to observe a class prior to registering to make sure this style of class will fit your needs. Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays in March & April @ 6 - 7:30pm. Ages: 7 and older. Fee: $135. Location: Recreation Center Fitness Room 2.
High School Training Camp - March & April
High School Athlete Off-Season Training camp available for all high school students and athletes. The program is designed to develop and maximize the athletic abilities of all young students and athletes. We will be incorporating speed training (specifically explosive speed and ground force development), flexibility, agility training, and reactive training (both linear and lateral speed). We will also take time to discuss basic sport nutrition. Dates: Saturdays, March 1 - April 12 @ 10 - 11:30am. No class March 29. Fee: $45. Location: Meet at the Recreation Center Fitness Room 1.
