Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District

06/23/2022

It’s probably common knowledge that Met Rec enhances community recreation in the Gunnison Valley through funding and partnerships. But if you weren’t aware that Met Rec also boosts recreation opportunities for Gunnison schools, here’s a primer:

https://gcmetrec.com/at-school-recreation-rules/

06/16/2022

The Slate River Boat Launch had its Grand Opening this month! If you haven't checked it out yet, be sure to swing - or float - by! Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District helped the Town of Crested Butte, Colorado make this amenity a reality by providing a $24,400 grant award.

The project builds on collaborative efforts involving the Crested Butte Land Trust, who convened partners to balance recreation and wildlife needs in the Upper Slate River Valley.

Spreading out the impacts of more use in a small space [ By Mark Reaman ] Crested Butte’s new Slat

06/13/2022

Great news!

Last month Met Rec awarded $30,000 in funding for recreation projects and programs throughout the area. Funding supported senior-friendly trail development, school sports teams and community access to recreation.

One exciting project is the Gunnison County-Library's new Loop Trail, which will connect the newly constructed public library, an early childhood outdoor adventure play area, a park and tennis courts, and an existing recreational path way!

To learn more about funded projects and programs, visit our Past Funded Projects page.

https://gcmetrec.com/past-funded-projects/

05/04/2022

Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District recognizes the valley's shared appreciation for trails, which is why we work to thoughtfully support their stewardship. We're grateful for our partners at the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association C.B.M.B.A., Gunnison Trails and the National Forest Foundation.

To learn more about these partnerships, check-out our latest News & Insights Post.

https://gcmetrec.com/community-trail-blazing/

04/15/2022

New this year is our Tech News! It is intended to provide television viewers with information about the television service; from system upgrades to current issues that may affect your viewing experience.

If you use Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District's television service, be sure to check out the recent post on our News & Insights page.

https://gcmetrec.com/tech-news-april-2022/

04/11/2022

When the weather in Gunnison Valley springs into its balmy phase, residents are drawn to the area’s rivers like fish to water. It’s no wonder that valley-wide river access infrastructure has been a high priority for the Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District.

Read about recent river recreation projects we've helped catalyze on our News & Insights page.

03/22/2022

Have you been thinking of testing your Nordic skills? As part of this winter's Outdoor Winter Recreation Initiative, Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District is proud to support Crested Butte Nordic's Free Demo Days! March 22nd and 29th at the Town Ranch trailhead.

FREE DEMO DAYS! Interested in trying nordic skiing with no pressure and no expense? Join CB Nordic at the Town Ranch trailhead on March 22 or March 29 to try out a variety of skis from our rental fleet at no charge. Drop by any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Please bring a credit card or driver's license to leave with a CB Nordic associate while you're skiing. Thanks to for making these Demo Days possible so more people can Get More Out of Winter, and More out Of Life.

03/18/2022

We enjoyed participating in the Town of Crested Butte, Colorado's Community Compass Workshop earlier this month. Along side partners, including West Elk Hockey Association and West Elk Soccer Association, we discussed some of the challenges that we face as a community and opportunities for addressing them.

To learn more about the Town of Crested Butte, Colorado Community Compass planning effort take a peek at their great website.

https://crestedbutte.mysocialpinpoint.com/crestedbuttecompass

02/25/2022

02/25/2022

To most Gunnison Valley residents, winter outdoor recreation means one thing: skiing. But skiing itself takes as many different forms as there are individuals who engage in it.

In 2019, Met Rec and its recreation partners convened to brainstorm how best to connect more residents to safe, outdoor winter recreation opportunities. Together, ideas for new and enhanced winter recreation programs were devised and put into action.

To most Gunnison Valley residents, winter outdoor recreation means one thing: skiing. But skiing itself takes as many different forms as there are individuals who engage in it. Making activities like skiing and other winter recreation easier to access is a key priority of the Gunnison County Metropo...

02/15/2022

Miniature Nordic skiers! Does it get any cuter? We're happy to have supported another successful winter of youth Nordic programming in Gunnison.