Lake County Recreation Facilities
Lake County owns, operates and maintains numerous public recreation facilities. Some of these facilities are free to the public while others require user fees or reservations. We strive to provide facilities that are safe, well-maintained, and frequently utilized. Let us know how we are doing. For information about reserving or renting a facility, call 719-486-7484 or visit our Facility Rental page.
Lake County Swimming Pool Constructed with funds from Great Outdoors Colorado, the Department
of Local Affairs, and numerous other donors, the pool is an outstanding
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Mineral Belt Trail Completed in 2000, the Mineral Belt Trail is a 12-mile paved pathway that
circles historic Leadville. Walkers, joggers, cyclists and in-line skaters loop
the trail in summertime, while Nordic skiers and snowshoers enjoy the
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Lake County Community Park & Fairgrounds Located at W. 6th & McWethy Drive, this facility boasts a
rodeo arena, children’s playground, indoor restrooms, and the highest
synthetic turf sports field in the world! With the Mineral Belt Trail and pool
immediately adjacent, this facility has now become Recreation Central for
Sixth Street Gym Hear the ghosts of players past when you step through the doors of this
Lake County icon. Constructed in the 1920s, this gym with balcony seating
continues to serve a full schedule of weekly events. Major repairs carried
out by the Maintenance Department from 2006-2008 have now extended
the life of this gym for decades more to come. The gym is located at
124 East Sixth Street.
Softball/Baseball Fields Lake County maintains numerous softball and baseball fields for use by our
adult softball leagues and Skyline Little League. The largest facility, Leiter
Field, is located at the end of West Fifth Street. The outfield grass is
frequently used for additional sports and programs.
Wheelers Single Track Network Lake County is home to the newest and best singletrack in the state!
Mount Massive Golf Course Only one golf course can be highest in North America, and Lake County
about our scenic and challenging links. MMGC also hosts multiple wintertime
events—including dog joring, dogsledding, and groomed Nordic trails.
Leiter Ice Rink Located at the end of West Fifth Street, the ice rink is open from December to
March, weather permitting. At 30,000 square feet, this is one of the largest
manmade rinks in Colorado! The facility features skate rentals, a snack bar,
warming hut, and a great sound system. Now open 3:30-9pm Monday-Sunday!
Dutch Henri Sledding Hill Dutch Henri Sledding Hill is the highest, fastest sledding hill in all of Colorado -
and it’s just a one minute drive south of downtown on Highway 24! Tube rental
is available on Saturdays and Sundays during the winter. As always, if you bring
your own sled, the hill is completely free. Notice: Dutch Henri Hill is now open for tube rental on Saturday and Sundays from 11am - 5pm.
Ski Cooper last remaining ski areas to resist the trend of unbridled development and expansion.
The result is a high-quality, un-crowded, and friendly experience that has been
shared by generations of Colorado families.
Hayden Meadows Constructed in 2004 along the banks of the Arkansas River, this small reservoir
and network of nature paths is an excellent location for fishing and family picnics.
Take Highway 24 south of Leadville for eight miles, and look for signage on the
left side of the highway.
Community ParksThe Lake County Public Works Department maintains numerous parks
throughout Lake County. Among these are the Kiddie Corral (9th & Poplar), Ice Palace Park (Harrison & 11th), Huck Finn Park (6th & James), Kendrick Park (accessible via the golf course parking lot), and Lake County Community Park (McWethy & 6th).
Rocky Mtn. Bowmen Archery Range
The archery range is located south of Leadville at the end of County Road 23A.
Turn south off of Highway 24 at the airport exit, and follow the signs. The range is
operated and maintained by the Rocky Mountain Bowmen Archery Club.
Leadville Junction This large parking area at the junction of County Roads 9 and 9A provides an
exceptional gateway to the snowmobiling trails surrounding Turquoise Lake. Park
your trailer, unload your sled, and pull back the throttle!
Middle School Activity Center
Although owned by Lake County School District, the Middle School gymnasium
is frequently utilized for County-run drop-in community recreation. Activities range
from basketball to racquetball to use of the indoor running track. The school is
located at 1000 West 6th Street.
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