The goal of the Douglas Recreation Center is to offer an opportunity for individuals to pursue quality leisure time activities. The DRC also focuses on providing the community and the youth with opportunities to engage in athletic programs and activities at a minimum cost or free throughout the year. ENTRY TO THE DOUGLAS RECREATION CENTER:
A Photo ID is required for patrons over the age of 16 and ALL participants must sign in at the front desk. ACTIVITY AREAS:
GYMNASIUMS:
A photo I.D. is required to use the gyms or check out any recreational equipment. NO HANGING ON RIMS. Participants must wear non-marking sole shoes. WEIGHT AND CARDIO ROOM
Anyone using the weight or cardio rooms must sign in at the front desk. A photo I.D. is required. 8th Grade & below must be accompanied by an adult 18 yrs or older at all times. The cardio room is for adults 18 years and older. POOL
Swimming will not be permitted by persons having open sores, infections, and or any infectious disease. (plantar warts, athletes foot, pinkeye, ring worm, etc.) No running, dunking, splashing, or other harmful acts of horseplay will be tolerated in the pool area. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult in the pool. The pool is closed during athletic events. Please, call ahead on availability. RACQUETBALL AND WALLEYBALL COURTS
There is one racquetball court. The court may be used to play Walleyball. is required to use the courts or equipment. Eye protection is required. Reservations can be made on a daily basis in one-hour increments. You cannot reserve days in advance. If you have the court reserved, and do not show up after fifteen minutes of the reserved time, the court may be reserved by someone else. TENNIS COURTS
Recreation Center: Available when the building is open. Middle School: Available anytime
Keith Rider Park: Available anytime
LOCKER ROOMS
Both men’s and women’s locker rooms are available to participants with photo I.D’s. Participants must provide their own lock and take it with them when they leave. Do not leave articles unattended. Locker rooms will be closed during athletic events. Please call ahead on availability. BUILDING RULES:
SHOE POLICY
In order to keep the floors looking nice, and to keep equipment in good working order
1) All shoes worn by participants must be non-marking soles.
2) No shoes with heals allowed on the gym floor
ANIMAL POLICY
No pets are allowed with the exception of service animals. HACKEY SACS
Hackey sacs may be played in the gym, racquetball courts, or outside only. MUSIC AND SPEAKERS
Personal music and speakers are allowed but will be strictly monitored. If music is found to be offensive by any staff member or patron, the person responsible will be asked to turn off the player or replace the music. We are not responsible for lost, broken, or stolen items. SMOKING/VAPING/ALCOHOL
The following rule is in accordance with CCSD #1. Tobacco use/vaping/alcohol in any form is NOT allowed on school district property at any time. ROLLERBLADING/BICYCLES/SKATEBOARDS/SCOOTERS
Absolutely no rollerblading, Heelys, or bicycles are allowed in any school district building. POOL RULES
All non-swimmers and children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (18 & older) in the water at all times. No running, dunking, or horseplay is allowed. For safety sake, masks, water wings, and flotation devices are not allowed during open swim. Children will be allowed to wear lifejackets with adults in the shallow water. (1 adult to 3 children)
No street shoes on deck. Shower before entering the pool area
Persons suffering from a communicable disease or under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed to use the facility. Directions from lifeguards are to be followed at all times. No jumping or diving into the shallow end of the pool. No cell phone usage in the locker rooms. No food or drink on the deck or locker rooms. DIVING BOARD RULES
As a safety precaution, before diving, divers must pass a swim test. One person on the diving board at a time. No floatation devices or toys are allowed on the diving board. Dive or jump off the board and swim to the side with a ladder. Parents may not accompany children on the board or catch children from in the water. Maximum of one bounce on the board. BUILDING USAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES:
To reserve any school facility, you must call the Recreation Center office at (307)358-4231. All functions must have a sufficient number of sponsors or supervisors on duty to supervise their group. There is a fee to reserve facilities and a $200 damage deposit. RECREATION CENTER STAFF
Nick DeWitt-Recreation Director
Danielle Weiss-Pool Director
Christine Sanderson-Recreation Director Secretary
Jaylynn Boe - Youth Program Supervisor
CUSTODIANS
David Garrett
Austin Shields
BUILDING MONITORS
Abi Laney
Faythe Medina
Sharyl Norman
OTHER CITY AND COUNTY RECREATIONAL AREAS:
CITY PARKS:
Keith Rider Park - walking trails, tennis courts
Heritage Trail Park - walking/bike trails
Bob Williamson Park - outdoor workout area
Riverside Park - overnight camping
Irwin Park - playground
Jackalope Square and Bolln Memorial Park
Locomotive Park
Washington Park - playground
Douglas Municipal Water Park - swimming pool, splash park, two water slides
Monty Clutter Park - playground
Clearfield Park - playground
Bartling Park - two baseball diamonds, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, BMX track, Chad Garl's Memorial Skate Park
The walking and bike trails can be accessed through Heritage Trail Park, Bob Williamson Park, and the Douglas Business Park
For more information on Douglas city parks visit:
http://www.cityofdouglaswy.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={E59791BB-A8FD-46CC-8BC1-80C0662404C8}
COUNTY/STATE PARKS AND PLACES:
Ayres Natural Bridge - Open April through October
Esterbrook - hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, skiing, and camping
Glendo State Park - boating, fishing, skiing, and swimming
Laramie Peak - hiking, backpacking, camping, climbing, fishing, and hunting
Medicine Bow National Forest - camping, fishing, hiking, and backpacking
For more information on county and state parks visit:
http://conversecounty.org/community/recreation/activities
GOLF COURSE:
Douglas Community Club - 18 hole course
Glenrock Golf Course - 9 hole course
For more information on the Glenrock Golf Course visit:
http://www.glenrock.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7B04115CAD-90A4-4ADF-AD23-0D65FA75C024%7D
