Entry fees, passes and benefits:
Veterans, Reservists and Active Duty Military Personnel

Recreation Facility Pass Program for Veterans, Reservists and Active Duty Military Personnel

Program established, May 21 2012.

Program benefits

1. A one-time free 90-day pass to city of Boulder recreation facilities for Non-active post-9/11 veterans who are City of Boulder residents.  Call 303 413-7200 for more information.
2. A 25% discount on  adult and senior annual passes through the Group Discount Program, for all military personnel that reside in the City of Boulder or Boulder County, Colorado. The program is not retroactive for current pass holders.

Pass benefits

Qualifications

1.  Service in one of the following branches of service, identified by the Department of Defense:
   1. Army
   2. Navy
   3. Air Force
   4. Marines
   5. Coast Guard
   6. National Guard
   7. Merchant Marines
2. Residency:
   1. The one-time free 90-day pass is limited to City of Boulder residents.
   2. 25% discount program
      1. City residents – 25% discount on resident rate.
      2. Non-residents (Boulder County only) – 25% discount on resident rate if they work in Boulder; 25% discount on non-resident rate

How to receive your free 90-day pass

NON-Active military VETS should go to the Iris Center front desk between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and show a DD-214 form with separation date after 9/11/2001.

Iris Center
3198 N. Broadway
Boulder, CO 80304
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How to receive a 25% discount through the Group Discount Program

Please show one of the following at a recreation center front desk to qualify for the 25% discount:

1. DD-214 Form
2. Valid Veterans ID from the Veterans Affairs Office
3. Valid Active Duty or Reservist ID

Rates

Existing Services for Veterans

The Parks and Recreation Department's therapeutic recreation program, EXPAND (EXciting Programs, Adventures and New Dimensions), provides recreation programs and services to children, youth and adults with disabilities. People who have a disability, veterans included, are welcome to participate in any program offered through the Department's Recreation Division. If necessary, an EXPAND staff person will do an assessment of the person's skills and abilities, as it pertains to the program, and then provide program modifications, as needed, to allow the person to successfully participate in the program. This type of "inclusion" service is available to all persons with disabilities.

EXPAND staff also offer an array of programs that are "specialized" or specifically designed to serve the needs of people with physical disabilities. Through U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC), the Department has received funding for the past three years to support physical activity programs for veterans and members of the Armed Forces who have disabilities. Funds received in 2012 are from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Programs offered under this grant include a track program and preparation of individuals to participate in the Bolder Boulder race, a swim training program, a triathlon training program and a health/fitness weight training program. In February 2012, the Department partnered with Craig Hospital, Adaptive Adventures and the University of Colorado to host a "Paralympic Experience" that offered an introduction and a demonstration of 10 different, adapted sports. Although the event allowed other community members to participate, the focus was to attract and introduce sports to injured service men and women. Other programs that EXPAND offers to individuals with physical disabilities include quad rugby, hand cycling, waterskiing, kayaking, downhill mountain biking and a water fitness program.

The EXPAND program also addresses the needs of individuals who have mild traumatic brain injuries through the "Journeys Through EXPAND." These programs specifically address the needs of individuals struggling with the life changing events that occur due to a brain injury. Activities include yoga, fitness, pottery, stained glass, water color, golf, and community outings and events. The program welcomes any injured service member who has sustained a brain injury to participate.

Finally, EXPAND partners with and supports many other organizations that offer programs to individuals with physical disabilities, specifically veterans. A cooperative approach is necessary so no one program needs to try to serve all individuals. Some other organizations include Adaptive Adventures; the cities of Fort Collins, Denver and Colorado Springs; Craig Hospital; the USOC; SportsAbility; IGNITE (Eldora Special Needs Program); and Wounded Warriors.

More information on the EXPAND Program

Last Updated on Friday, 15 March 2013 11:39