Dear Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) Friends and Customers,

It may be a challenge to keep your mind and body active during this unprecedented time. Though our recreation centers are currently closed, DPR still wants to be a resource for your family's recreational needs. Denver Parks and Recreation @ Home provides free online programming with diverse options for all ages and abilities to enjoy.

Beginning Monday, April 20, you will find fitness classes, games, art projects and more on DPR's Facebook , Instagram and YouTube pages, along with interactive Zoom classes. The familiar, friendly faces of DPR Instructors will be walking you through workouts and activities to keep your mind and body active. Keep reading to find details on schedules and how to join!

How to join classes:

Our full schedule of activities can be found online and on the Denver Parks and Recreation App (IOS Only). Double-check which day or week you're viewing if current or upcoming schedules are not immediately visible.

Facebook Live

Instagram Live

Zoom

Active Older Adults

Zoom Tutorial

Mondays & Tuesdays, 2:00 - 2:30 pm | Facebook Live & Zoom

Learn how to use Zoom: A Web based video conferencing app so you can participate in Active Older Adult meet ups. Spread the word to your friends. More fun meet ups in the coming weeks. Come on zoom to see us!

Functional Fit

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:15 am | Zoom

Join us each week for this 50+ approved class adaptable to all fitness levels. Build strength for daily living through exercises designed to increase range of motion and strength.

Equipment needed : A chair for seated exercises. Optional: dumbbells (canned soup), bands or towel.

Arts & Culture

Parent & Me: Music and Movement

Mondays, 9:00 - 9:30 am | Facebook Live

Parent and Child can follow along singing songs, finger play, dance games, story time, art projects and more! Check the description every week to see what supplies at home you need to follow the craft, no supplies? No problem! For Ages 0-4, parent participation highly recommended.

This week's craft: No mess finger paint. Supplies needed: 1-2 colors of any paint, gallon ziplock bag, a piece of paper.

Dance Class: Ballet Basics

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 2:00 pm | Facebook Live

Join us every week for virtual dance class where youth can learn proper dance vocabulary, movement, rhythm, showmanship and more. A great way to stay active while at home! Child can follow along without parents. Ages 3-7

Supplies needed: None

Follow Along Art: Step by Step (Ages 13+)

Thursdays 5:30 - 7:00 pm | Facebook Live

Join us for a step by step art project every week. Acrylic, water color, crayons, color pencils, it doesn't matter; you choose the medium! Whether you buy supplies or use what you have at home anyone can participate in this class. Simply check the class description to find out what colors you'll need each week. From working on a piece of paper or canvas this class is sure to bring out your inner artist. Ages 13+.

This week's project: Island Paradise. Supplies needed: Colors red, orange, yellow, light orange, brick red, light blue, royal blue, teal, gray, brown, blue, forest green, green, light green, white, brown, peach, pink, apricot, tan, black, lavender.

Follow Along Art: Step by Step (Ages 50+)

Fridays, 9:00 - 10:30 am | Facebook Live

Join us for a step by step art project every week. Acrylic, water color, crayons, color pencils it doesn't matter; you choose the medium! Whether you buy supplies or use what you have at home anyone can participate in this class. Simply check the class description to find out what colors you'll need for each week. From working on a piece of paper or canvas this class is sure to bring out your inner artist. Ages 50+

This week's project: Island Paradise. Supplies needed : Colors red, orange, yellow, light orange, brick red, light blue, royal blue, teal, gray, brown, blue, forest green, green, light green, white, brown, peach, pink, apricot, tan, black, lavender.

Family Fun in the Home: Crafts for Everyone

Saturdays, 10:00 - 10:30 am | Facebook Live

Start the weekend right! Join us every Saturday morning for a fun craft that everyone in the family can do. This is a great way to engage your little ones, spark creativity, and bond as a family. All ages

This week's project: Stain glass windows. Supplies needed: Painters tape, kid's washable paint, dish soap, paint brushes.

Fitness

Household Fitness Equipment Substitutes

Available now on YouTube

There are many items around your house that can be used as equipment when performing workouts at home. Denver Parks and Recreation Fitness Instructor Natalie goes over different household items that can be substituted for commonly used pieces of equipment in our fitness classes while participating virtually.

Barre Express

Mondays, 9:30 - 10:15 am & Fridays, 1:00 - 1:45 pm | Zoom

This workout combines mat Pilates and resistance training to target all major and minor muscle groups in the body. Utilizing various props and light dumbbells, the class moves to the beat of the music to flow quickly between exercises.

Class may utilize the following equipment:

1. Light dumbbells (cans of beans, peanut butter jars)

2. Small pilates ball (small stuffed animal, pillow, playground ball)

3. Glider disc (paper plate, towel)

4. Barre (sturdy chair, wall)

5. Reistance band (no band)

6. Mat (carpeted floor)

HIIT Cardio

Mondays, 10:30 - 11:00 am & Thursdays, 4:00 - 4:30 pm | Zoom

This 30-minute cardio class alternates between intervals of high intensity cardiovascular exercises and body-weight resistance movements to achieve maximum performance in minimal time.

Equipment needed: None

Cardio Kickboxing

Tuesdays, 4:00 - 4:30 pm & Fridays 12:00 - 12:45pm | Zoom

This high-intensity, boxing-inspired, cardio workout combines athletic drills, combos, plyometrics, agility training, and resistance training. Choreographed to the beat of the music, it works every major and minor muscle group in the body.

Equipment needed: None

Lower Body & Abs

Tuesdays, 4:30 - 5:00 pm | Zoom

This 30-minute class will blast your legs and core! We will target quads, glutes, hamstrings, inner/outer thighs, calves and abs through a variety of resistance training exercises.

Classes may utilize the following equipment:

1. Dumbbells (cans of beans, peanut butter jars)

2. Kettlebell (laundry detergent jug, heavy box)

3. Glider disc (paper plate, towel)

4. Plyo Box (sturdy chair, bench)

5. Reistance band (no band)

6. Mat (carpeted floor)

7. Sandbag (backpack)

8. Barbell (suitcase, box)

Zumba

Wednesdays, 9:00 - 10:00 am, Saturdays, 9:30 - 10:30 am | Zoom

This energetic dance fitness class incorporates a variety of international choreography and music genres for a workout suitable for all fitness levels.

Equipment needed: None

Upper Body & Abs

Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:00 pm | Zoom

This 30-minute class will crush your arms and core! We will target chest, back, biceps, triceps, shoulders, and abs through a variety of resistance training exercises.

Classes may utilize the following equipment:

1. Dumbbells (cans of beans, peanut butter jars)

2. Kettlebell (laundry detergent jug, heavy box)

3. Glider disc (paper plate, towel)

4. Plyo Box (sturdy chair, bench)

5. Reistance band (no band)

6. Mat (carpeted floor)

7. Sandbag (backpack)

8. Barbell (suitcase, box)

Total Body & Abs

Sundays, 12:00 - 12:45 pm | Zoom

This 45-minute class will blast your entire body through a variety of resistance training exercises!

Classes may utilize the following equipment:

1. Dumbbells (cans of beans, peanut butter jars)

2. Kettlebell (laundry detergent jug, heavy box)

3. Glider disc (paper plate, towel)

4. Plyo Box (sturdy chair, bench)

5. Reistance band (no band)

6. Mat (carpeted floor)

7. Sandbag (backpack)

8. Barbell (suitcase, box)

Vinyassa Yoga

Sundays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Zoom

This practice is based on foundational yoga poses performed in a dynamic, flowing style to create a balance of physical action, internal focus, and conscious breathing. Poses are accessible for all levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners.

Equipment needed: This class utilizes a mat or carpeted floor.

MY Denver

Weekly Sunday Trivia

Sundays, 4:00 - 4:30 pm | Instagram Live

MY Denver is challenging all our viewers to the weekly Sunday Trivia Challenge. During this event, we will ask themed Trivia questions and check the incoming answers Live. Ages 8+ recommended.

Equipment needed: None

Minute to Win It Challenges

Mondays, 4:00 - 4:30 pm | Facebook Live

MY Denver Coordinators will teach viewers various "Minute to Win it" games using basic household items. MYD will then challenge viewers to play along and compete in our Minute to Win it Challenge, to see who can beat the clock!

Equipment needed: Balloons, Cups (Red Solo if Possible) Rubber Bands Paper

Tape Games

Wednesdays, 4:00 - 4:30 pm | Facebook Live

Tape is one of the greatest inventions of all time. During this video, we will teach our participants all the games and activities we can play using tape.

Equipment needed: Roll of Tape (Masking or Painters Tape preferably)

Egg Drop Challenge

Fridays, 4:00 - 4:30 pm | Facebook Live

MY Denver and our viewers will attempt to tackle the infamous "Egg Drop Challenge". Using materials from around the house, we'll see if who can create the safest (and coolest) Egg Protection Device. The Egg Drop challenge is a highly-versatile activity that can be used to introduce students to physics.

Equipment needed: 1+ Egg(s) Anything you want to use to build your device: Paper, Tape, Cardboard, Plastic Bags, Markers, etc.

SINK or FLOAT!

Fridays, 4:30 - 4:30 pm | Instagram Live

During this activity, we will challenging our viewers to guess whether they believe the random object will SINK or FLOAT.

Equipment needed: If you want to try at home: Bucket/Bath-Tub/Sink, etc - Filled with water and random objects.

Youth Sports

Sports Experience: Home Edition

Tuesdays, 12:00 - 12:30 pm | Facebook Live

Introduction to youth sports programs and basic fundamental skills of t-ball, basketball, soccer, flag football, and volleyball.

Equipment needed: Sports balls, cones, toys, stuffed animals, batting tee, bat, balloons, basket, trash can, at home items that can substitute for sports equipment.

Basketball: Home Edition

Tuesdays, 2:00 - 2:30 pm | Facebook Live

Basketball Drills and Conditioning that you can do at home!

Equipment needed: Basketball, jump rope, cones (or cones equivalent such as plastic cups.)

Football Skills: Running Back

Thursdays, 1:30 - 2:00 pm | Facebook Live

During this activity, we will be going over all fundamental skills associated with the running back position. This includes, ball handling, footwork, speed drills.

Equipment needed: Football and cones (or cones equivalent such as plastic cups.)

Baseball skills: Throwing & Catching

Thursdays, 2:00 - 2:30 pm | Facebook Live

Basic fundamentals of baseball skills; This five week series will teach all the basic skills to playing baseball and drills to be done solo to improve the skills. Week one is baseball warm-up, gripping the ball, throwing the ball and catching the ball.

Equipment needed: Baseball glove and baseball.

Volleyball Skills & Drills

Fridays, 2:00 - 2:30 pm | Facebook Live

Basic fundamentals of volleyball skills and drills; This five week series will teach all the basic skills in playing volleyball and drills that can be done at home solo or with family. Each week will have warm ups/stretches and one focus point, with some intro to what we will do the following week.

Equipment needed: Volleyball and cones (or cones equivalent such as plastic cups.)

Soccer Training Drills

Saturdays, 10:30 - 11:00 am and Thursdays | 5:00 - 5:30 pm, Facebook Live

Basic fundamentals of soccer skills and drills; This class will teach all the basic skills in playing soccer and drills that can be done at home solo or with family. Each week will have warm ups/stretches and touch on one focus point.

Equipment needed: Soccer ball, cones (or cones equivalent such as plastic cups.)

CityWide Sports

Intro to Sports & Performance Psychology

Tuesdays, 6:00 - 6:30 pm | Instagram Live

Join CityWide Sports as we discuss the benefits of Mental Skills Training for athletes and performers in this multi-session course.

Equipment needed: None

Sports Trivia!

Fridays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm | Zoom

Test your sports knowledge in this all ages virtual competition.

Equipment needed: None

Outdoor Recreation

10 Essentials

Wednesdays, 5:00 - 5:30 pm | Facebook Live

Sometimes weather changes, trails disappear, you bite off more than you can chew! Learn what you should bring on your outdoor adventures to deal with the unexpected!

The essentials: 1. Compass and map (navigation) 2. Extra layers 3. Extra food 4. Extra water (container) 5. Sun protection (sunglasses, sunblock) 6. Knife/Multi-tool and repair kit 7. Matches/Firestarter 8. First Aid 9. Kit Headlamp (plus batteries) 10. Shelter

5 Useful Knots for the Outdoors

Thursdays, 10:00 - 10:30 am | Instagram Live

We'll demonstrate knots and explore different applications for outdoors activities.

Equipment needed: 2-3 feet of rope or paracord (p-cord). Same length of nylon webbing if you have it.

Backyard Camping Basics

Saturdays, 2:00 - 2:30 pm | Facebook Live

Feeling stuck at home? We'll explore the endless options of how to create a fun “camping trip” in the backyard. Topics include shelter building, the best camp snack, and the importance of howling at 8pm!

Equipment needed: Tent, shelter supplies (blankets, pillows, etc.) S'mores Misc. camping gear

Adaptive Recreation

At Home Arts

Mondays, 12:30 - 1:30 pm | Zoom

Join us each week as we create arts and crafts from home. We will explore many different mediums such as paint, drawing, crafting and more. We will be using supplies found around the house.

This week’s project: S hadow art. Supplies needed: Paper, markers or crayons, flash light.

Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/97595925463?pwd=VzdPVFFpMjJuOWJBSlVZVzNLOGVEZz09

Meeting ID: 975-9592-5463

Dance & Drums

Tuesdays, 10:00 - 10:45 am | Zoom

Get up and moving as we dance and drum to fun music!

Supplies needed : 2 drumsticks (wooden spoons, paint brushes, sticks, or just your hands can be substituted) and a drum (exercise ball, pillow, furniture, buckets)

Zoom Meeting Lin k : https://zoom.us/j/96326066154?pwd=TDB3Q0dld21ieTRRTXRKRGVMT1lpQT09

Meeting ID: 963-2606-6154

Recreational Fitness

Wednesdays, 11:00 - 11:45 am | Zoom

Join us as we perform exercise routines that can be adapted to all ability levels

Supplies needed : All exercises will be done using body weight. You will only need adequate space for movement and a comfortable place to get on the floor for exercise.

Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/99983718288?pwd=UmNIdEpoVDdXN05xRGUxN1FWV1VsZz09

Meeting ID: 999-8371-8288

Online Game Hangout

Thursdays, 11:00 - 11:30 am | Zoom

Each week we will play a different game while catching up with each other and having fun.

This week's game is : Disney Music Bingo. Listen to the songs and match them to your card to win. Instructions: You will be sent a link via text, email or zoom chat that will give you access to your Bingo card. Having one device for video chat and another device for your bingo card is not necessary but will provide the best experience

Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/98502220716?pwd=bFdUQk9YQUIyZXRhYUZnNVhRVEZvUT09

Meeting ID: 985-0222-0716

Lego Play

Fridays, 10:00 - 11:00 am | Zoom

Join us each week as we explore the world of Lego and test our building skills and creativity.

This week’s project is: Mini Figure Me. We will be creating mini figures in our image. Supplies needed: paper, pencil, markers or crayons, and other decorative items such as stickers. Lego can be used but is not needed for this project.

Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/97156922387?pwd=cmVBTGh6bmxmdk1LUXorQ2R1UnM5QT09

Meeting ID: 971-5692-2387

Food Services

Denver is also partnering with Denver Public Schools to ensure youth 18 and under continue to receive food assistance while schools are closed. DPS will offer free, grab-and-go-style breakfast and lunch to students at 11 school locations throughout the city. For times and locations, visit the DPS website:  www.dpsk12.org  . Anyone in need of food assistance benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can apply through  colorado.gov/peak . 

Donations

Businesses and residents that would like to donate items can drop off donations at the location below. Donations can be Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) which includes surgical mask, N-95 masks, hospital gowns, gloves, goggles, and homemade masks and hand sanitizer. Cleaning supplies such as disinfect wipes are also greatly appreciated. 

 

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Denver Parks and Maintenance Building 4495 Jason Street Denver, Colorado 80211

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