Community Recreation Center

The Community Recreation Center is excited to welcome some of the new full-time staff members:

Ali Little, Customer Service Supervisor

• Ali comes to the CRC team with an extensive background in the Parks and Recreation industry. She has worked for the City of Grand Junction Parks and Recreation department in various capacities for over 20 years. Ali was also previously involved in opening the recreation center in Durango.

Molly Bethe, Aquatics Coordinator

• Molly joins our team with over 10 years in the aquatics industry, beginning as a lifeguard in high school. She most recently served as the Aquatics Supervisor for the City of Fruita. Molly is excited to activate the five St. Mary's Pools at the CRC!

Liz Hays, Fitness & Adult Coordinator

• Liz brings over a decade of group fitness experience to the CRC, including five years spent owning and running her own studio. She holds four different certifications that allow her to teach a wide range of classes. Liz is passionate about providing fitness opportunities to all members of our community.

The City posted one additional full-time position in March: Recreation Services Representative.

The CRC is also posting part-time and seasonal positions this month, with work beginning late summer or early fall. These positions include:

• Manager on-Duty
• Guest Service Representative
• Lifeguard
• Learn to Swim Instructor
• Fitness Instructor
• Climbing Wall Attendants
• Child Watch Aide
• Custodian
• And More!

Construction crews are working hard to continue the progression of building the Community Recreation Center. Some updates from the past month include:

• Exterior metal panels are being installed
• Cabinetry for the facility has arrived and is being installed
• Gymnasium equipment is being installed
• Dirt work on the synthetic turf multipurpose field is underway
• Concrete work around the exterior of the facility is occurring
• Stucco work has started on the west side of the building

The construction crews continue to make steady progress on the Community Recreation Center. Below are some exciting updates from the past month:

• Exterior stucco application has begun. If you drive by the CRC on Patterson Road or 28 1/4 Road, you'll see the building's exterior color.
• Floor tile installation is now underway in the restrooms and locker rooms.
• Dirt work has begun for the outdoor turf field.
• Painters are actively working on the interior walls.

The construction crews continue to make significant progress on the Community Recreation Center (CRC). Below are some exciting updates from the past month:

• Interior wall framing and drywall installation are complete.
• Painting has begun in several areas!
• Installation of exterior windows is underway.
• The pool deck beneath the slab has been poured, and each pool has been formed.

The City's Art in Public Places program supports public art in our community by including it in select City construction and improvement projects. For the CRC, 1% of the project budget is designated to fund artwork that will be publicly visible and accessible throughout the facility. Planned art features in the CRC include:

• Artistic lighting in the natatorium and at the front desk.
• Acoustical sound clouds and river-themed flooring in the Kids Club.
• A vinyl-applied graphic and tile mosaic in the natatorium.

The City of Grand Junction City Council has approved the addition of outdoor amenities at the Community Recreation Center (CRC), thanks to generous grantors and donors. The outdoor amenities will feature:

• Synthetic turf field lined for soccer and lacrosse
• Spectator seating at the synthetic turf field
• Burkey Pavilion and event lawn space, adjacent to the CRC’s community rooms
• Additional parking spaces
• Synthetic fitness turf adjacent to group fitness rooms

CRC construction continues to progress. Major milestones in September included:

• Eldorado Climbing was selected as the installer of the CRC’s climbing walls. There are three wall styles – Rock realistic wall designed to simulate Independence Monument, standard panelized wall, and bouldering wall.
• The stair tower for the waterslide has begun.
• All interior walls are framed and, in some areas, the drywall is being hung.

Next month we will begin hiring for some fulltime positions at the CRC: Customer Service Supervisor and Aquatics Coordinator. Over the next several months, we will onboard eleven full time positions. Beginning in the spring of 2026, we will begin hiring part-time and seasonal staff. Positions include:

• Guest Service Representative
• Fitness Instructor
• Lifeguard
• Manager on Duty
• Child Watch Attendant
• Climbing Wall Attendant
• Custodian
• Recreation Leader
• Swim Lesson Instructor

All positions will be posted and can be applied for on the City Employment Website.

CRC construction continues to progress. Major milestones in September included:

• Eldorado Climbing was selected as the installer of the CRC’s climbing walls. There are three wall styles – Rock realistic wall designed to simulate Independence Monument, standard panelized wall, and bouldering wall.
• The stair tower for the waterslide has begun.
• All interior walls are framed and, in some areas, the drywall is being hung.

Next month we will begin hiring for some fulltime positions at the CRC: Customer Service Supervisor and Aquatics Coordinator. Over the next several months, we will onboard eleven full time positions. Beginning in the spring of 2026, we will begin hiring part-time and seasonal staff. Positions include:

• Guest Service Representative
• Fitness Instructor
• Lifeguard
• Manager on Duty
• Child Watch Attendant
• Climbing Wall Attendant
• Custodian
• Recreation Leader
• Swim Lesson Instructor

All positions will be posted and can be applied for on the City Employment Website.

On August 8, the final steel beam was hoisted into place at the Community Recreation Center at Matchett Park, marking a major milestone in the construction process. Covered in hundreds of signatures from community members, partners, and council, this beam is a symbol of the teamwork that brought this project to life. In order to complete the steel structure, the construction team has installed:

• 577 drilled piers
• Over 1.4 million pounds of steel
• 9,268 bolts
• 4,828 yards of concrete
• 881,000 pounds of rebar