Leuck and Glassman Win Bergen Peak Half Marathon

Nick Leuck dominated the grueling Bergen Peak Half Marathon on Saturday, Aug. 25, running the 13.1-mile trail race to the top of Bergen Peak in 1 hour, 56 minutes and 45 seconds. Leuck finished almost seven minutes ahead of second-place finisher Andrew Fields, who ran the race in 2:03:30. Kendra Glassman ran away from the women's field, completing the course in 2:09:49, well ahead of second-place woman Amanda Martin's 2:13:11 effort. Ninety-seven people competed in the race, which was the fourth event in the 2018 Evergreen Trail Racing Series, five races on challenging mountainous terrain in and around Evergreen put on by Evergreen Park & Recreation District (EPRD).   Results Find complete results here. Races Only one race remains in the 2018 Evergreen Trail Racing Series, the Fall EverGold 10-Miler on Oct. 6. The Fall EverGold is an out-and-back race in Lair O' the Bear Open Space Park in Idledale that takes runners along Bear Creek and up the mountain toward Pence Park before descending to the finish.   Learn More Register and get race details, start locations and course maps here.  For more information, contact Race Director Kendra Lind, klind@eprd.co or 720-880-1226.

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EPRD Women's Wellness Series

EPRD's Women's Wellness Series

This fall, Evergreen Park & Rec is offering several classes to help women in the mountain community stay healthy from the inside out! Classes include:

• Empower Your Health: Gut Health - Uncover the connection between disease and the gut, and learn how to nurture and support it. (Class begins Aug. 28)
• Chronic Inflammation - Chronic Inflammation is arguably one of our biggest health risks. Learn how to cool the inflammation for optimal wellness. (Class begins Oct. 2)
• All Stressed Out - Understand how stress works in the body and what action you can take to reduce your body’s stress response and build resiliency. (Class begins Nov. 1)

Classes will be held at Buchanan Park Rec Center.

Learn more and register for classes here!

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Healthy Living from EPRD for Aug-Sept 2018

Healthy Living from EPRD for Aug-Sept 2018 

Women's Wellness Series

This fall, Evergreen Park & Rec is offering several classes to help help women in the mountain community stay healthy from the inside out! Classes include:

• Empower Your Health: Gut Health - Uncover the connection between disease and the gut, and learn how to nurture and support it.
• Chronic Inflammation - Chronic Inflammation is arguably one of our biggest health risks. Learn how to cool the inflammation for optimal wellness.
• All Stressed Out - Understand how stress works in the body and what action you can take to reduce your body’s stress response and build resiliency.

Adult Adventures

EPRD's Fall Outdoor Adventure and Cultural Excursions programs for adults are starting soon. Ride the EPRD bus to a new experience, whether it's cross country skiing or visiting a museum!

Healthy Giving

Give for a Good Marriage

Want a happy marriage? Science says couples should do these 7 things for each other often.

(Source: Inc.com)

Healthy Family

Evergreen Kids Tri Sunday

The Evergreen Kids Triathlon is this Sunday, Aug. 19. Bring the kids (5-13) and cheer them on!

(Source: EPRD) 

Healthy Mind

Your Brain on Exercise

Exercise is as good for your brain as it is for your body, and researchers are just beginning to discover why.

(Source: Outside Online)

Healthy Aging

Live Well Over 50

This guitar is helping him live better. Enjoy these tips to eat healthy, stay fit and live well as you age.

(Source: WebMD.com) 

Healthy Eating

Keys to a Healthy Diet

Developing healthy eating habits isn’t as hard as you think. Here are guidelines!

(Source: Berkeleywellness.com)

Healthy Body

Practical Weight Loss

How do you lose weight quickly and safely, and then keep it off?

(Source: Healthline.com)

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EPRD Healthy Living Newsletter / January 2018

2018 Brings New Fitness Opportunities

Winter is a big season for EPRD this year, with lots of new classes for you to take advantage of! Here are our Winter Superstars! 

POUND is a full-body cardio jam session inspired by drumming, offered Tuesdays at 8 AM at BPRC. This incredibly fun class uses weighted drumsticks called "ripstix" and taps to the beat of great, motivational music while improving strength and flexibility.

Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson's classes launch Thu., Feb. 1, running Tues/Thu/Sat. at BPRC. Rock Steady Boxing empowers people with Parkinson's Disease to fight back, improving quality of life through a non-contact boxing-based fitness curriculum proven to reverse, reduce and delay symptoms.

Other New EPRD classes:

Strong by Zumba, a fat-burning, muscle-toning plyometric workout set to music.

New Yoga Classes, including Yin Yoga (gentle, restorative class), Yoga Nidra (deep meditation and emotional cleansing), and no-cost Yoga for Veterans (free, especially helpful for those suffering from PTSD).

A wide variety of SilverSneakers classes and outdoor excursions.

See the complete class list.

Go365

EPRD is also part of Humana Health Care's Go365 Program. Patrons use an app to track their activity and earn points based on what they accomplish - then get gift cards for their work! 

Healthy Women

Head in Sand

Women - don't ignore your symptoms! Your health concerns are important.

Healthy Family

Your Child's Health

With a bad flu season upon us, here are 9 easy things you can do to boost your child's health.

Healthy Eating Is Breakfast Important? Everything you ever wanted to know about the first meal of the day. Healthy Mind EPRD's New Yoga Classes Stay serene with Yin Yoga (gentle, restorative), Yoga Nidra (deep meditation), and Yoga for Veterans. Healthy Body Failed Resolutions? What should you do if you've already failed at your New Year's resolutions? Don't give up. Healthy Aging Don't be Lonely Loneliness isn't healthy - make friends through EPRD's SilverSneakers program. Winter is a big season for EPRD this year, with lots of new classes for you to take advantage of! Here are our Winter Superstars! POUND is a full-body cardio jam session inspired by drumming, offered Tuesdays at 8 AM at BPRC. This incredibly fun class uses weighted drumsticks called "ripstix" and taps to the beat of great, motivational music while improving strength and flexibility. Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson's classes launch Thu., Feb. 1, running Tues/Thu/Sat. at BPRC. Rock Steady Boxing empowers people with Parkinson's Disease to fight back, improving quality of life through a non-contact boxing-based fitness curriculum proven to reverse, reduce and delay symptoms. Other new EPRD classes: Strong by Zumba, a fat-burning, muscle-toning plyometric workout set to music. New Yoga Classes, including Yin Yoga (gentle, restorative class), Yoga Nidra (deep meditation and emotional cleansing), and no-cost Yoga for Veterans (free, especially helpful for those suffering from PTSD). A wide variety of SilverSneakers classes and outdoor excursions. See the complete class list. Go365 EPRD is also part of Humana Health Care's Go365 Program. Patrons use an app to track their activity and earn points based on what they accomplish - then get gift cards for their work! Healthy Women Head in Sand Women - don't ignore your symptoms! Your health concerns are important. Healthy Family Your Child's Health With a bad flu season upon us, here are 9 easy things you can do to boost your child's health. Healthy Eating Is Breakfast Important? Everything you ever wanted to know about the first meal of the day. Healthy Mind EPRD's New Yoga Classes Stay serene with Yin Yoga (gentle, restorative), Yoga Nidra (deep meditation), and Yoga for Veterans. Healthy Body Failed Resolutions? What should you do if you've already failed at your New Year's resolutions? Don't give up. Healthy Aging Don't be Lonely Loneliness isn't healthy - make friends through EPRD's SilverSneakers program.

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Help EPRD Envision the Future of the Evergreen Lake North Trail

Evergreen Park & Recreation District (EPRD) invites you to attend a 

Public Meeting Thursday, Jan. 11

to discuss our vision for the future of the Evergreen Lake North Trail. 

The meeting will be held from 5-7 PM at Buchanan Park Recreation Center (Bergen Peak Room), 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen, CO 80439.

The District will discuss its vision for the trail's future, present long-term alternatives and solicit community input. EPRD will also provide background about the trail, including:

• what happened to force its closure, 
• what has been going on since then, 
• what the District has done to improve the trail, 
• plans for the future. 

 A follow-up public meeting is planned for March.

First, a little background ...

Short-Term Fix

As you probably know, the trail section between Upper Bear Creek Road and the Evergreen Dam along Highway 74 was reopened Nov. 30 after being closed for more than a year and a half due to instability. 

So yes, you can use the trail ... for now. This short-term fix is not expected to last beyond five years.

Long-Term Solutions

What's next? EPRD is looking for alternatives that will last long-termand meet the needs of the trail's diverse users and our growing community. At the public meeting, we will show you some conceptual alternative solutions and you will have an opportunity to provide feedback.

About the Trail Project

The District is working with OV Consulting, a trail project consultant, on the Evergreen Lake North Trail Project. We launched the project in response to the spring 2016 closure of 1,200 feet of the trail, which is located on property owned by the City and County of Denver and managed, through intergovernmental agreements, by EPRD. Details and trail updates can be found here.

Planning Phases I and II have been funded by Great Outdoors Colorado's Connect Initiative Trail Planning Grant Program. GOCO's Connect Initiative increases access to the outdoors in communities across Colorado and fills gaps in important trail systems.

About GOCO

Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) invests a portion of Colorado Lottery proceeds to help preserve and enhance the state's parks, trails, wildlife, rivers and open spaces. GOCO's independent board awards competitive grants to local governments and land trusts, and makes investments through Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Created when voters approved a Constitutional Amendment in 1992, GOCO has since funded more than 4,500 projects in urban and rural areas in all 64 counties without any tax dollar support. Visit GOCO.org for more information. 

We'll see you on Jan. 11! Please tell your friends!

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Evergreen Lake Skating Opens Friday, Dec. 29

The Ice Rink on Evergreen Lake opens Friday, Dec. 29! Opening day hours are 8 AM-8 PM.  It's school break, so bring the kids to the lake to enjoy these winter days on the ice.

The ice is 12 inches thick, so Evergreen Park & Recreation District's (EPRD) ice maestros can flood the rink with water to get a smooth frozen surface. They can't start using the Zamboni until the ice depth reaches 16 inches, so expect a few bumps.

An Incredible Rink

Skating on Evergreen Lake is an unforgettable experience. EPRD operates the world's largest Zamboni-groomed outdoor ice rink, a stunning 8.5-acre stretch of ice with 11 pond hockey rinks and a huge public skating rink,  just a half hour from downtown Denver. This magnificent field of ice is spectacularly situated amid ponderosa pine-covered mountains and Evergreen Golf Course, and a short walk to downtown Evergreen on the Evergreen Lake Trail. 

Admission and skate rental prices are reasonable, and participants can escape the wintery weather inside breathtaking Evergreen Lake House, enjoying hot chocolate and snacks from the concession area near the giant stone fireplace. Apparel from Evergreen Clothing Company and hockey equipment are also available for purchase. Ice sharpening is available for $8.

CNN declares that Evergreen Lake is one of the 10 beautiful ice rinks in the world and Sunset Magazine rates Evergreen Lake as one of the top 10 ice skating rinks!

Evergreen Lake Winter Events

• On the morning of Sat., Dec. 31, 2017, DriveSmart Evergreen hosts a Youth Pond Hockey Tournament on the ice rink. 
• Starting at 6 PM New Year's Eve, it throws the party of the year with Skate the Lake, its annual New Year's Eve celebration, with live music, warming fires and fireworks. 
• On Monday, Jan. 1, Drive Smart and Evergreen Park and Rec District's annual Evergreen Lake Plunge will attract scores of people to the lake to take an exhilarating plunge into the frigid waters to raise funds for DRIVE SMART and EPRD’s Special Populations Programs.
• On Sat. and Sun., Jan. 6 and 7, EPRD hosts the annual Evergreen Pond Hockey Championship, attracting teams from across the United States and beyond seeking to win a $1,500 cash prize.  

Evergreen Lake Info

For information about hours the rink is open, admission fees and ice skate rental rates, please visit the Evergreen Park & Recreation District website. 

Evergreen Lake House is located at 29612 Upper Bear Creek Rd, Evergreen, CO 80439.

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