Daytime warming centers are activated for Friday, Jan. 23 and Saturday, Jan. 24. Denver Parks and Recreation will open all currently operating recreation centers as daytime warming centers during regular business hours.Denver's cold weather shelters will open at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16 and will remain open as long as cold weather conditions continue.
Rude is a Regional Level recreation center located at Federal Boulevard and Decatur Street. The center offers a free meal program for youth, along with free membership for youth and adults age 60+ through the MY Denver Card and My Denver Prime programs.
Closure Information Find unplanned maintenance closures and service interruptions. February 16, 2026: In observance of the Presidents Day holiday, all Denver Recreation Centers will be closed on 2/16/2026. Denver Recreation Centers are closed on city-observed holidays. Outdoor pools close during inclement weather when lightning is nearby or temperatures are forecasted to remain below 65 degrees. Emergency closures for unexpected maintenance, power outages, etc. may not be posted online unless they are expected to last for a significant portion of the day. When possible, such service interruptions will be posted here. To verify center schedules and hours of operation, please call the facility directly.
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February 16, 2026: In observance of the Presidents Day holiday, all Denver Recreation Centers will be closed on 2/16/2026.
Denver Recreation Centers are closed on city-observed holidays. Outdoor pools close during inclement weather when lightning is nearby or temperatures are forecasted to remain below 65 degrees. Emergency closures for unexpected maintenance, power outages, etc. may not be posted online unless they are expected to last for a significant portion of the day. When possible, such service interruptions will be posted here. To verify center schedules and hours of operation, please call the facility directly.
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2855 W. Holden Pl., Denver 80204 View Map
2855 W. Holden Pl. , Denver 80204
Monday - Friday:6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday:8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.