South Suburban Parks & Recreation

Formed in 1959, South Suburban Park and Recreation District is a regional provider of parks and recreation services, and serves over 151,000 residents in the Town of Bow Mar, Town of Columbine Valley, City of Littleton, City of Sheridan, City of Centennial west of I-25, City of Lone Tree, and unincorporated portions of Douglas County, Jefferson County and Arapahoe County.

South Suburban is a special district, which is a local government, i.e., political subdivision of the state.

Boundaries
The District encompasses 46 square miles, including the City of Lone Tree in the southeast section of the district to the City of Sheridan in the northwest. Anyone who rents or owns property within the District boundaries is a District resident and enjoys resident benefits and pricing. South Suburban’s facilities, programs, and classes are open to those who live outside the district at nonresident pricing.

Amenities
District amenities include four recreation centers; one entertainment center with two sheets of ice; one community center; a sports complex with indoor turf fields, courts, and three sheet of ice; four golf courses; three 18-hole miniature golf courses; indoor and outdoor tennis courts; a BMX track; batting cages; athletic fields; 100+ parks; 64 playgrounds; more than 3,400 acres of parkland and greenways; and more than 125 miles of trails. South Suburban offers a wide variety of programs for tots to seniors to exercise their bodies and minds, make social connections and hone their talents in art, performing arts, martial arts and more.

Governance
A Board of Directors, comprised of five elected SSPRD residents, governs the district. Members serve staggered four-year terms, with a term limit of eight years. The board adopts policies, and the executive director is responsible for implementing those policies and overseeing all operations.