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Fieldhouse – Pinnacle Climbing Wall
Pinnacle Climbing Wall at The Fieldhouse
This is form of climbing is essentially a race to see who can get to the top the fastest. Our Speed Climbing Competition is exciting for participants and spectators alike. Technical climbing skills are not as important as simply getting to the top of the wall as fast as possible, so climbers must be quick and smart in planning their next moves. The more efficient you are able to climb, the quicker you will be able to score.
Climbing Wall Resources and Information
This 25′ indoor rock climbing tower with an attached bouldering structure incorporates natural features for a realistic rock feel and, along with many hand and foot holds, presents a variety of challenges for novice and experienced climber alike. Benefits of climbing include a sense of self-awareness, a feeling of accomplishment and confidence-building in a safe, yet exciting activity. As you gain strength, flexibility and endurance you will begin to enjoy mastering more difficult routes. You need not be a super-athlete to enjoy climbing since solid technique trumps strength.
During Open Climbing our attendants are here to help. Novice climbers can be sure the harness is properly adjusted and they are tied onto the ropes correctly and safely before climbing. We offer encouragement and suggestions as we belay climbers as young as age 5 through adults. We also offer belay training for anyone 14 years of age or older.
For experienced climbers, the routes are changed often on our seven ropes and bouldering wall for a variety of challenges from 5.6 to 5.12 difficulty, or perhaps you are up to climbing “all naturals” on our seven top ropes.
We have a variety of climbing class offerings, including parent/child, teen and adult programs. For more information on these offerings please visit our registration page, select sports activities and type climbing in the keyword search.
Waiver of Liability
We must have a current Waiver of Liability (PDF) and release on file for everyone using the climbing wall. Please do not forget to read and sign the climbing wall rules portion on page 2.
Supervised Open Climb Schedule
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 4 to 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, Thursday: 5 to 8 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to Noon
- Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.
Climbing Equipment
Climbers may use their own equipment, provided it is in good condition or equipment may be rented for a modest fee.
- Harness: $3
- Shoes: $2
- Combo: $4
- Helmet: Free
- Punch card of 10 harness and shoe rentals: $20
Free Belay Training
Learn correct knots, proper safe use of belay devices and communication between climber and belayer. You will get enough practice to become comfortable with the techniques and receive a card certifying you on our wall. Harness rental and Fieldhouse admission are included for this training. You must be at least 14 years old to belay on our wall.
Facility Rentals
View Parker Fieldhouse facility rental information. Because of the need to provide accurate information to drop-in users, reservations must be scheduled before 3 p.m. the day prior to the requested rental date.
Drug Take Back day in Parker CO
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Prescription medications play an important role in the health of millions of Americans. However, expired medications or unused drugs often stay in the back of cabinets for months or even years. These expired drugs can pose significant health hazards to toddlers, teens and even family pets who may inadvertently consume medications. Some medications are so potent that even one dose could be fatal if accidentally ingested. Throwing away certain medications in trash cans or flushing them down the toilet can be a safety and health hazard, too.
Saturday, April 29
Times 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Parker Police Department Parking Lot
18600 E. Lincoln Meadows Parkway
We cannot accept needles and sharps, mercury (thermometers), oxygen containers, chemotherapy/radioactive substances, pressurized canisters and illicit drugs.
National Drug Take-Back Events
Siena Restaurant Castle Rock Colorado
What could be more romantic than Italy, and this restaurant serves up a little slice of Italy right here in the heart of downtown Castle Rock Colorado.
My husband and I noticed this garden patio area with the fountain and soft lights and I thought it very reminiscent of my visit to Italy, so he knew he just had to bring me back here to see if the food and service was as good as the ambiance we’d seen outside.
It definitely delivered!
We started with The Grilled Artichoke which was sliced in half grilled and served with a lemon-garlic aioli. YUM!
We also sampled the Tuna Carpaccio… thinly sliced ahi tuna, soy ginger vinaigrette, toasted sesame, avocado, and mango. This was just wonderful, fresh, with enticingly complex flavors.
They have several salads available including a Grilled Summer Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella, Mixed Baby Greens, Italian and Traditional Caesar. We chose to share the Fig and Spinach Salad. This salad featured a pistachio crusted goat cheese served over prosciutto carpaccio and tossed with a light chianti-honey vinaigrette. Take a LOOK!
One of my favorite Italian Foods is Pizza. I tend to like something other than pepperoni, so this pizza below attracted my attention. It has Roasted Chicken, Boursin cheese, artichoke hearts and of course brushed with extra virgin olive oil.
The Owner, Head Chef, and Marketing Director Maureen stopped by our table to check on us.
Our waitress was just fantastic and knew so much about the menu and the chef’s new world take on old world Italian Classics.
I am allergic to shrimp but she kept talking about this angel hair pasta in a puttanesca sauce… The chef was kind enough to make me a little taste of it being careful to not contaminate my dish with shrimp. You should always alert your server and the chef if you have any common food allergies but rarely will they go out of their way like this to give you a taste of something you expressed an interest in.
These flavor combination’s in the puttanesca sauce did not disappoint. A blend of all the classic Italian aromatics.. garlic, basil, parsley, olives, tomatoes… Soooo flavorful it’s hard to explain, and the owner and the server had different takes on the classic story of what a “puttanesca” sauce is. I’ll let you read what the Wiki has to say about Puttanesca Sauce This picture does not do the dish justice at all.
My husband is a more meat and potatoes guy so he ordered the Double Cut Pork Chop which is grilled and served in a ranch style Topping Italian Gigande Beans with roasted chilies and peppers and topped with pickled red onions and a chimichurri sauce. He enjoyed this huge hunk of pork immensely.
The other options for dinner were a nontraditional take on Spaghetti, Baked Penne, Smoked Chicken Raviolis, Lasagna, Linguini with Clam Sauce, Eggplant Rollatini, Chicken Parmagiana, Pan Roasted Scallops, Grilled Florentine Steak, and Veal Piccata. They also serve burgers and sandwiches and have an entire lunch menu as well.
Now for the most romantic and fun part of the meal… Dessert!
OH MY GOSH! The pastry chef here is simply amazing. Take a look at these scrumptious things we had to choose from.
Cannolis and Spumoni. Classic mini cannolis served with a scoop of spumoni ice cream and strawberries pizza. My date (husband) chose this dessert.. for one thing, it’s the biggest and who can go wrong with chocolate, cream and berries… all high on the romance factor and tastes exploding in your mouth.
Vanilla Creme Brulee with Caramelized Lemon Sugar – This didn’t look the prettiest but it was a perfect Brulee, crispy crunchy sugar topping with a killer creamy custard hiding underneath.
Flourless Chocolate Cake – espresso flavored chocolate cake with warm chocolate sauce and roasted banana gelato.
Coconut Panna Cotta with lime syrup, fruit garnish, and cookies.
Chocolate Tiramisu – Rum and Kahlua soaked chocolate cake, iced in coffee ganache and layered with mascarpone sabayon.
Sienna Restaurant, Castle Rock Colorado.
We also enjoyed 3 glasses of wine each chosen by our server and they were reasonably priced and melded perfectly with our selections.
This was simply a wonderful spot to choose for date night and one we will go back to again and again. Check it out and lets us know in the comments what you thought.
Check out the website for the Courtyard at Castle Rock Here.
Tamayo Restaurant Larimer Square
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Tamayo
on Larimer Square
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with modern Mexican cuisine and handcrafted margaritas at Tamayo on Friday, May 2nd – Monday, May 5th. Happy Hour will be available from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm in the bar and lounge areas everyday. A DJ will be spinning Latin tunes in the terrace lounge during brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Tamayo is located at 1400 Larimer Street on historic Larimer Square. Find more information at www.richardsandoval.com or via phone at 720-946-1433.
- Friday, 5/2 – Patron will be giving away shots and/or margaritas with Patron Reposado and Anejo to guests in the bar and lounge from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday, 5/3 – Cazadores Tequila will be hosting and giving away shots and/or margaritas of Cazadores to guests in the bar and lounge areas from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Sunday, 5/4 – Cazadores Tequila will be hosting and giving away shots and/or margaritas of Cazadores to guests in the bar and lounge areas from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Monday, 5/5 – Patron will be giving away shots and/or margaritas with Patron Reposado and Anejo to guests in the bar and lounge from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Guests can also enjoy $5 traditional margaritas all day or a Tecate with a shot of house tequila for $5
This video will give you an idea of the amazing food that comes out of the kitchens at Tamayo
Denver’s Top Picks for Restaurant Week
This year Denver Restaurant Week brings you something new, a tiered pricing system to check out, restaurants for those special occasions, and ones for your weekend regular nights out.
We’ve talked about HopDoddy several times because we are HUGE fans and they are once again at the top of the list for spots to go.
Want to Save at DRW? $25 for two at Hopdoddy
On a budget? In the $25 Tier, energize your Restaurant Week itinerary with some rock ’n’ roll flair at Union Station, stopping in to Hopdoddy Burger Bar at 1747 Wynkoop St. . During DRW you can enjoy lunch or dinner for two, including two delicious, hormone-free and humanely raised burgers (seasonal specials included), a side of hand-cut Kennebec fries, and two Maine Root sodas or craft canned or draft beers for 25 bucks. Did we mention that you get all that for two people? Rock and roll!
Want to Spend at DRW? Screaming Deal at Vesta:
If you find yourself in LoDo, settle into the sleek and sexy Vesta 1822 Blake St. and for the screaming $35 level, you can enjoy a 3-course menu boasting offerings unheard of at other times of the year. For starters, try the velvety smoked Colorado trout fillet, the Tuscan beef meatballs swimming in a spiced tomato broth or the delightfully delicious falafel plate with tzatziki, turmeric cucumbers, baba ganoush, curried tomato jam and infused oils. Entrees include the 7oz flat iron churrasco, a pan-roasted salmon that’s lightly cold smoked with a velvety taste and a butternut squash risotto with brown butter broth, sage, roasted mushrooms and mascarpone. Finish your meal with a tart key lime pie with gingersnap crust, a German chocolate torte with devils food cake, pecan praline ganache and coconut ice cream or a traditional cheese plate with marcona almonds, apple chips and quince paste.
Want to Splurge at DRW? Head South and dine in style:
Ready to splurge, DRW style? For $45 Tier, “steak” your claim at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House 8100 E. Orchard Road, where the steak savants plan to wine and dine guests with a mouth-watering menu. Guests will gussy up and savor a 3-course meal that includes a starter with your choice of the rotating featured soup or Del’s Signature Salad. Guests will then choose an entrée, either the tender Filet Mignon 8 oz., crisp and tender crab cakes, a delightful chicken Provençal or a Bay of Fundy Salmon before indulging in a dessert of either Del’s decadent chocolate mousse or a tartly sweet strawberry cheesecake. Reservations are strongly recommended; please call 303.796.0100.
Go Rogue – Avoid the Crowds
Did you forget to make reservations during the rush of Denver Restaurant Week? Head instead to Punch Bowl Social 65 Broadway in the Baker neighborhood. The “eatertainment” hot spot is ideal for small or large group outings. No need for a fixed menu with a balanced mix of scratch-kitchen menu items such as the Superfood Grain Bowl with quinoa, lightly fried crunchy farro, leafy kale, radishes, alfalfa sprouts, pickled chilies, roasted carrots, shitake mushrooms, and a perfectly poached egg in the center – as well as craft beverages including sharable punches, adult milkshakes, house-made fizzes and creative cocktails. Plus, private karaoke rooms, bowling lanes, ping pong, bocce, and vintage arcade and pinball games offer low-key activity choices for all.
LoHi
Looking for a sweet deal in the urban oasis of LoHi? Stop in for a visit to Postino WineCafé 2715 17th Street where the shrine to the vine always has a good deal on the menu. Shake off the frenzy of the week and choose from a menu of paninis, salads, soups, and the stars of the designed-for-sharing menu, Bruschetta Boards. Choose your 4 favorites from a menu of 12 country-Italian combinations, and you’ll get a beautifully arranged and precut array on a board, perfect for sampling and sharing. Think flavors like brie and fig spread with thin-sliced apple, or the tangy sweet & spicy pepper jam with goat cheese. Every day until 5 p.m., all glasses of wine and pitchers of draft beer are only $5, perfect for day drinking, and if you come in on Mondays and Tuesdays, you can take advantage of Board & Bottle nights, when a sharable bruschetta board and any house bottle of wine goes for just $20 after 8 p.m. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur, just looking for a great deal, or both, Postino makes wine approachable and affordable any time.
Cherry Creek
Just-opened Olive & Finch Cherry Creek 3390 E. 1st Ave. Chef/Owner Mary Nguyen’s newest all-day eatery and bakery is just the place for an affordable and delectable scratch-made, fresh and elegantly casual dinner. Choose from artisan sandwiches, hearty salads, creative flatbreads and flavorful plated entrees; we like the simple and sophisticated pan seared bistro filet steak, prepared sous vide for tenderness and finished with Chef/owner Mary Nguyen’s green chili & corn succotash, caramelized onion demi and chimichurri. Wash it down with the Cool as A Cucumber cocktail with gin, freshly juiced cucumbers and lime for a mere $6, or choose a carafe of red, white or rosé to round out your charming Cherry Creek dinner.
Denver is coming into it’s own in the foodie scene and the Denver Restaurant Week has helped bring the top restaurants to the average guy on the street. Each year we like to keep track of which restaurants are the top choices for the annual gastronomic extravaganza of DRW. Drumroll please….. The following 30 restaurants were Denver’s top choices the last 5 years of Denver Restaurant Week.
Denver’s Top 30 Restaurants
- Shanahan’s
- Elway’s Cherry Creek
- The Capital Grill
- The Melting Pot
- Fogo De Chao
- Oceanaire Seafood Restaurant
- Ocean Prime
- The Ship Tavern at the Brown Palace
- Brooks Steak House & Cellar
- Restaurant Kevin Taylor
- Sullivan’s Steakhouse
- Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
- McCormick’s Fish House & Bar
- Kevin Taylor’s at the Opera House
- The Fort Restaurant
- Prime Steakhouse
- Rodizio Grill
- The 9th Door
- McCormick & Schmick Seafood & Steaks
- Panzano
- La Fondue
- Gabriel’s Restaurant & Tuscan Bar
- Old Stone Church
- ChoLon Bistro
- Texas de Brazil
- Sugarmill
- Ya Ya’s Euro Bistro
- Cool River Cafe
- Opus Fine Dining
