Skateboarding: SkateStart Level 1

This camp is for beginner skateboarders or those who have never tried the sport and want to test it out. With the unique patented SkateStart skateboard (provided for use during the camp) kids between the ages of 5 and 12 learn how to push and roll the skateboard through proper technique and foot placement. Camp will be held on September 29 from 9 – 10:30 a.m. at Railbender Skate & Tennis Park. Cost is $55 per Parker resident and $60 for non-residents.

Please bring a helmet, athletic shoes (no open toed), water and a snack. Pads are encouraged. Be ready to take home some free stuff, too! A make-up date will be provided if inclement weather becomes an issue.

For more information or to register, visit www.ParkerRec.com/YouthSports or contact Ryan Morken at rmorken@parkeronline.org or 303.805.6328.

Tennis Lessons

Parker Parks and Recreation offers tennis for all ages and all levels. Kids ages 10 and under can join the fun with Quickstart Classes and Camps and the 10 and Under Tennis Tournament.

Kids ages 11 to 18 will learn tennis basics and work on advanced skills with Beginner and Intermediate Development Classes and Camps and High School Prep Classes. All sessions will work on everything from the fundamentals to developing forehand, backhand, serve, volley and overhead skills, as well as learning doubles and singles strategies in game-play situations.

Adults will enjoy the Beginner and Intermediate Adult Camps and Classes. For more of a challenge, join one of our specialty tennis classes. Relax and meet new players and tennis friends at the monthly Saturday Socials.

For more information, visit www.ParkerRec.com/Tennis or contact Barry Riddle, Tennis Director, at parkertennis@gmail.com or 720.979.6880.

SkateCamp

SkateStart/7Twenty Boardshop SkateCamp for ages 5 to 14 welcomes more advanced skaters to master drop-ins, carve the bowls, perfect the ollie, skate to Parker’s 7Twenty Boardshop, win awesome prizes, go home with a SkateStart gift bag and more! StateStart’s instructors bring over 25 years of experience teaching skateboarding. They have taught Tony Hawk’s son Riley, instructed at the X Games and have a proven track record focusing on safety and success. Young skaters will get amazing instruction in a safe and fun atmosphere. Check the website for current dates.

Register online at www.ParkerRec.com/Sports. For more information, contact Bob Bullock at 303.805.6311 or email bbullock@parkeronline.org.

For schedules, more details or to register, visit www.ParkerRec.com/Sports or contact Errin Koon at ekoon@parkeronline.org or 303.805.6308.

All skateboarding camps and clinics are held at Railbender Park, 10543 Twenty Mile Rd. For more information, visit us online at www.ParkerRec.com/Sports or contact Errin Koon at 303.805.6308 or ekoon@parkeronline.org.

Railbender Skate and Tennis Park

Location
10543 Twenty Mile Road
View Map Directions
Railbender Skate and Tennis Park is located on the west side of Twenty Mile Road between East Plaza Drive and Longs Way. From Parker Road and Mainstreet, travel west on Mainstreet to Twenty Mile Road. Turn north on Twenty Mile Road. Continue 0.5 miles. Railbender Park will be on the west side of the road.

Hours
6 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily

Railbender Skatepark Amenities include a 36,000 square foot lighted skate park, which features street/plaza and bowl/transition features, plus 2 beginner bowls.

Overview
In addition to both a 36,000 square foot lighted skate park and six lighted tennis courts, Railbender Skate and Tennis Park also feature a children’s playground, three shade structures, seasonal restrooms, a trailhead for the Cherry Creek Regional Trail and approximately 68 on-site parking spaces. Electricity is available in the pavilion areas.