Carla Madison Recreation Center

Exterior of Carla Madison Recreation Center

Denver Recreation Centers are closed on city-observed holidays. Centers and pools can also close unexpectedly due to power outages or other unforeseen maintenance issues. Outdoor pools close during inclement weather when lightning is nearby or temperatures are forecasted to remain below 65 degrees. Unexpected closures typically last several hours or less and may not be posted online. To verify center schedules and hours of operation, please call the facility directly.

Swim Lesson Registration Dates, Fall 2023:

  • Session 1: July 25 at noon
  • Session 2: Sept. 26 at noon
  • Session 3: October 31 at noon

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POOL CLOSURE NOTICE | Carla Madison Recreation Center’s pool will be closed for scheduled maintenance from Oct. 21st to Oct. 29th

Carla Madison is Denver's newest Regional Level Center located on Colfax and Josephine. This facility features an outdoor climbing wall and a rooftop event space with an exterior terrace and catering kitchen. There is an eight lane, 25-yard competition lap pool as well as a leisure pool with play features, a lazy river, and three 20-yard lap lanes. Other site amenities include slack lines, game tables, a climbing boulder, and dog park. Shallow Water Aerobics, Deep Water Aerobics, and Swim Lessons are offered at this center.

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Carla Madison Gym Schedule

 Gym Schedule
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Pick-up Basketball 18+
 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.		 Open Gym
 5:30 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.		 Pick-up Basketball 18+
 5:30 - 7:00 a.m.		 Open Gym
 5:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.		 Pick-up Basketball 18+
 5:30 - 7:00 a.m.		 Open Gym
 5:30 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.		 Pick-up Basketball 18+
 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Open Gym
 10:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.		   Open Gym
 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.		 CWS
 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.		 Open Gym
 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.		   Open Gym
 10:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
    CWS
 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.		   CWS
 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.		    

Carla Madison Pool Schedules

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Carla Madison Lap Pool

"Lanes" indicates number of lanes available for lap swimming.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
 5:30 - 9:00 a.m.
 Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
 5:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
 5:30 - 9:00 a.m.
 Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
 5:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.		 Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
 5:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
 Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Shallow Water Aerobics
(4 Lanes)
 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.		 EHS Swim Team/Swim Lessons
(1 Lane)
 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.		 Shallow Water Aerobics
(4 Lanes)
 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.		 EHS Swim Team/Swim Lessons
(1 Lane)
 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.		 EHS Swim Team
(2 Lanes)
 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Key Log Roll/Diving Board/Lap Swim
(4 Lanes)
 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Deep Water Aerobics
(4 Lanes)
 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
 Swim Lessons/Lap Swim
(7 Lanes)
 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.		 Deep Water Aerobics
(4 Lanes)
 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.		 Swim Lessons/Lap Swim
(7 Lanes)
 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.		 Lifeguard Prep/Lap Swim
(5 Lanes)
 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.		    
Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.		 Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.		 Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.		 Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.		      
EHS Swim Team
(2 Lanes)
 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
EHS Swim Team
(8 Lanes)
 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
     
Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.		   Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 		        

Carla Madison Leisure Pool 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Quiet Swim
 8:00 - 10:30 a.m.		 Quiet Swim
 8:00 - 9:15 a.m.		 Quiet Swim
 8:00 - 10:30 a.m.		 Quiet Swim
 8:00 - 9:15 a.m.		 Quiet Swim
 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.		 Quiet Swim
 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.		 Quiet Swim
 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Swim Lessons
 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.		 Current Channel Aerobics
 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.		 Swim Lessons
 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.		 Current Channel Aerobics
 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.		 Open Swim
 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.		 Open Swim
 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.		 Open Swim
 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Open Swim
 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.		 Open Swim
 10:15 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.		 Open Swim
 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.		 Open Swim
 10:15 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.		 Pool Closed
 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.		    
Pool Closed
 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.		 Swim Lessons
 4:00 - 5:45 p.m.		 Pool Closed
 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.		 Swim Lessons
 4:00 - 5:45 p.m.		 Open Swim
 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.		    
Adaptive Swim Lessons
 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.		 Open Swim
 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.		 Open Swim
 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.		 Open Swim
 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.		      
Open Swim
 4:45 - 8:00 p.m.		            

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Location

2401 E. Colfax Ave., Denver 80206  View Map

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Features

  • Projector
  • Function Tables and Chairs
  • Kid watch
  • Cycle studio
  • Group fitness studio
  • Leisure pool
  • Lap pool
  • Gymnasium
  • Cardio room
  • Weight room
  • Multipurpose room
  • Locker rooms
  • Catering kitchen

Hours

Mon - Thurs:
5:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

Fri:
5:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Sat - Sun:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Pool Hours

Mon - Thurs:
5:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Fri:
5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sat - Sun:
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  

Climbing Wall Hours

Open Climb:

Tuesday:
3:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday:
3:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday:
2:30 - 7:00 p.m.

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