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La Junta Colorado Parks and Recreation Information
The city of La Junta has a wide variety of outdoor recreation options with
 a number of parks, eleven tennis courts, five large baseball
fields, a public pool, a skate park and a roller hockey rink. Enthusiasts of any sport will find a field, a rink, or a court that is
just perfect to break out the gear and burn off some energy by visiting
any of the parks in La Junta.
Parks
La Junta City Park, located at 10th and Colorado Avenue, has plenty
of wide open spaces for relaxation or family fun. This park has lighted
tennis courts, basketball
courts, a stocked lake for youngsters to fish in, sand volleyball pit,
modern playground equipment with a special area for toddlers, several
picnic tables, the Sk8way skate park, horse shoe pits and room for a
family ball game or a game of Frisbee. There are three large covered
gazebos for family gatherings which can be used by the public any
day or may be reserved through the city for special events or private
parties.
 The park is open daily from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Tippy Martinez Park, located at 16th and San Juan Avenue, has 7 tennis
courts (4 with lights), basketball courts, Tippy Martinez baseball field,
several picnic tables, roller hockey rink, a gazebo and modern
playground equipment. The west side of the park has room to play Frisbee
or croquet. The park is open daily from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Potter Park, at Hwy 50 and Grant Avenue, features 2 baseball fields,
shaded picnic tables, and a competition-sized swimming pool with the
very fun Wipe Out slide.
It is also home to the annual Music at the Junction music festival held
each summer. The park is open daily from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sk8way Skate Park
The Sk8Way Park, located at the south end of La Junta City Park, is a
 16,646 square foot Tony Hawk design skateboard park.
The Skate Park features an in-ground concrete design with a steel rail around
the top for grinds, a snake run, 9
foot bowls, rails, jumps and an awesome street section. Ranked as one of
the top ten skateparks in Colorado by professional skateboarders, this park has plenty of room for BMX bikers, bladers
and skateboarders. Bring your gear and test your skills against locals and
enthusiasts from all over the state. Sk8-Way is open from 7 a.m. - 10
p.m. and admission is free.Public Pool
La Junta Municipal Swimming Pool, located in Potter Park, is sure to
provide you with hours of family fun. Splash around in the competition-sized pool, perfect your cannonball from one of the boards or for a
little excitement take a run down the Wipe Out slide. For the little
ones there is a separate wading pool and a beginners swim pool. There
are plenty of covered picnic tables and room to spread out your towel to
work on your tan. Several lifeguards are on duty and lockers are
available for your valuables. When you have worked up an appetite, stop
by the snack bar for a hot dog and a cool drink. The pool is open Daily
1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday evenings 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. and
Sundays - Family swim 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., admission is $2.00 for children
under 5 and $2.50 for ages over 5. Every Monday admission is $.92 and a
can food donation for the Associated Charities food bank.
For more information about La Junta Parks and Rec, please contact:
La Junta Parks and Recreation Department
Municipal Building
601 Colorado Ave.
La Junta, CO 81050
719.384.5991
Music at the Junction - Summer Music Festival
The Music at the Junction summer music festival is an annual event held
every summer at Potter Park. This is a great family event that is
co-sponsored by the City of La Junta and the La Junta Chamber of
Commerce to benefit the Arkansas Valley Hospice. Each year several bands
play live on the big stage beginning at noon and playing until 9 p.m.
The bands consist of several local groups as well as bands from Pueblo
and Colorado Springs. Each band plays a variety of music ranging from
blues, to country, classic and alternative rock.Admission is under $5,
with advance purchase ($7 at the gate) and
as an added bonus the City offers reduced prices at the swimming pool
for those who want to cool off and still enjoy the music. The grounds
are transformed from baseball diamond to event forum with large tents
and plenty of seating. Or, bring your own gear, pick a spot and spread
out in the outfield and get set to have a really good time. There are
always several food vendors on hand offering everything from barbecue to
funnel cakes. It's a great way to spend a summer afternoon with your
family and help raise money for a good cause. Plan to visit La Junta
when the Music at the Junction festival is on and you will find yourself
picking out your spot for next year.
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