South Suburban Park and Recreation District

Help shape the future of South Suburban. South Suburban Park and Recreation District is seeking community members to serve on a Bond Exploratory Subcommittee. If you're passionate about parks, trails, recreation, or golf, this is an opportunity to help evaluate future capital investment priorities and make recommendations that will help guide the District for years to come. Committee members will review the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, consider community feedback, explore funding options, and provide recommendations to the Board of Directors. Staff will provide facility tours, background information, and support throughout the process. Applicants must live or own property within the District and be able to commit approximately 2–4 hours per month from October 2026 through February 2027. Applications are open now through August 30, 2026. If you're ready to help shape the future of South Suburban, we'd love to hear from you! Learn more and apply today at https://bit.ly/4foIoJL

👋 Behind every park, program, trail, pool, class, and event is a team of dedicated people who make it all happen. Today we're celebrating Parks and Recreation Professionals Day and the incredible South Suburban employees who work every day to create places and experiences that help our community play, connect, and thrive. To every member of our team, thank you for everything you do. 💚 Leave a 👋 or a note of appreciation in the comments to help us celebrate! #ParkAndRecProfessionalsDay #ParkAndRecMonth #ThePowerOfParksAndRec National Recreation and Park Association

When Shawn Oakland was five years old, all he wanted to do was play baseball. Today, he's helping nearly 1,900 young athletes experience that same joy. As South Suburban's Athletics Coordinator, Shawn has spent the last nine years organizing our youth baseball, softball and flag football leagues. From registration and schedules to coaches, officials and field prep, he's the person working behind the scenes to make game day happen. His favorite part? Watching our youngest players take the field for the first time. "When you get stuck behind a computer, the kids are just names and numbers. But then you actually get outside and see them playing, and you realize why we do it." One thing Shawn never wants to do is turn away a child who wants to play. As our leagues have grown, he's worked hard to expand opportunities so more kids can get in the game. Quick Hits ⚾ 🥎 Favorite position: Pitcher 😂 Funniest recent sports moment: A player was told to run to first base... and just kept running for about 200 feet. ⛳ Favorite South Suburban amenity: Golf, of course! Thanks, Shawn, for helping create memorable seasons for thousands of young athletes and their families.

South Suburban's Wellness Committee really knows how to throw a picnic! From delicious lunches to raffle prizes, from pickleball to shuffleboard, there was a lot to enjoy at this well-loved annual event!

☀️ Employee Spotlight: Jordan Dupuy ☀️ As summer heats up at South Suburban, few people are busier than Day Camp Coordinator Jordan Dupuy! Jordan oversees our five licensed full-day summer camp locations alongside the rest of the Family Services team, helping create memorable experiences for hundreds of campers each year. Since joining South Suburban in January 2024, Jordan has brought a wealth of experience working with children as an elementary school PE teacher, after-school care provider, and nanny. As Jordan puts it, “You name the kid-centric role, and I've probably done it in some capacity!” While campers enjoy the fun of summer, Jordan spends months behind the scenes planning field trips, coordinating schedules, and creating engaging activities. This summer, she's especially excited about introducing new STEM challenges, including designing tin-foil boats and testing how much weight they can hold. Jordan's favorite part of the job is working directly with campers and finding new ways to make each summer even better than the last. A few quick facts about Jordan: 🦋 Most anticipated field trip: Butterfly Pavilion or Denver Museum of Nature & Science 😄 Campers would describe her as loud, goofy, fun, and someone they trust 🌳 Favorite South Suburban amenity: Hudson Gardens and our outdoor spaces (with a special shoutout to ice skating, too!) Thank you, Jordan, for helping make summer camp such a special experience for our community!

🎉 Big news for Cornerstone Park! South Suburban has been awarded a $900,000 grant from Great Outdoors Colorado - GOCO to help bring our first fully inclusive playground to life. The new 15,000-square-foot playground will create a welcoming space where children of all ages and abilities can play, explore, and connect together. Designed with input from community members and families of children with diverse sensory and physical needs, the nature-themed playground will feature accessible play structures, a multi-user swing, musical elements, quiet spaces, and more. This funding, combined with support from Arapahoe County Open Spaces and a private donor, helps ensure the project can be built to its full vision and serve families across the south metro area for years to come. Construction is expected to begin in October 2026. Follow the project and subscribe for updates on Game Plan https://lnkd.in/gg-yhwdx