VALLEY WIDE

Parks & Pools

Parks & Playgrounds

In the Vail Valley, we love to be outside, and that’s true even for the littlest locals. Playgrounds are abundant throughout the valley and include:

  • Pirate Ship Park in Vail
  • Donovan Park in Vail
  • Red Sandstone Park in Vail
  • Lionshead’s Birds Nest in Vail
  • Nottingham Park in Avon
  • Pavilion Park in Eagle Vail
  • Brush Creek Park in Eagle
  • Freedom Park & Skatepark in Edwards.

Public Pools

Outdoor Public Swimming Pools:

  • Eagle Vail Pool: The Eagle Vail Pool is open mid May through early September and is open to both EagleVail residents and non-residents.  This salt-water pool includes a smaller kiddy pool with beach entry as well as a 25 meter lap pool with a water slide.
  • Eagle Pool: The outdoor pool has a zero depth entry pool with a toddler slide. Big kids will love the monster slide and diving board.. Also on these grounds, try your skills on the mini-golf course or rally on the tennis courts. The BMX course is two acres in size and features an assortment of jumps.
  • Gypsum Creek Pool: This outdoor pool overlooks the beautiful Gypsum Creek Gold Course. There is always one lap lane available and is first come first serve.

Indoor Public Swimming Pools

  • Avon Rec Center: This indoor pool offers a 5-lane lap pool, a lazy river, zero-depth entry kids pool, 140-foot water slide, water climbing wall, diving board, hot tub, sauna and steam room.
  • Gypsum Rec Center: The Gypsum Pool has everything from a lap pool, to a play pool containing a water playground for smaller children, a water slide, a lazy river and even a sauna and hot tub.