Transport

SoBo goes Electric

By Amanda Wember, Neighborhood Contributor

I've been walking by these interesting looking towers in front of the South Boulder Rec Center for weeks now. I would turn and glance back at them, but it wasn't until a few days ago that I stopped to investigate. They are electric car charging machines right here in… read more

Posted on 2.22.2012 / SoBo / 0 Comments

Tags: South Boulder Rec Center, electric cars, Car Charging Machines, Boulder Parks and Rec

Local Biz

New Solar Power at East Boulder Community Center

By Wendy Lucas, Neighborhood Contributor

Boulder's Parks and Recreation Department is taking full advantage of Colorado's abundance of sun. New solar panels at the East, South and North Boulder Recreation Centers are helping power these facilities.

You can see in real-time, how much power each center is currently using from the solar panels and how… read more

Posted on 11.3.2011 / Eisenhower / 0 Comments

Tags: South Boulder Rec Center, Boulder, Parks and Recreation, Solar energy, Solar, North Boulder Recreation Center, East Boulder Recreation Center, Solar Panels

Happenings

SPOOKTACULAR Halloween Carnival at SoBo Recreation Center

By Amanda Wember, Neighborhood Contributor

This year the Spooktacular Halloween carnival will be hosted at the South Boulder Recreation Center (1360 Gillaspie, Boulder, CO 80305). Bring your children, ages 3 to 8 years old, from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28 to enjoy a pirate bounce house, crafts, face painting, Halloween tattoos, haunted… read more

Posted on 10.21.2011 / SoBo / 0 Comments

Tags: Activities for kids, South Boulder Rec Center, Kid Friendly, Family events, Boulder, Halloween

Great Outdoors

Enjoy the Fleeting Fall Weather with Disc Golf at Harlow Platts

By B. Bolinger, 8z Contributing Editor

With warm fall weather and cool autumn evenings upon us, it’s time to get out and enjoy the last few remaining days of sunshine and play we have left before winter descends. What better way to enjoy the change in seasons than with a day at Harlow Platts Park picnicking… read more

Posted on 10.6.2011 / SoBo / 0 Comments

Tags: Boulder, disc golf, south boulder rec center, harlow platts park

Happenings

Keeping Practically Fit: South Boulder Rec Center

By Brigitte Furst, 8z Broker and Ben Corbett, 8z Contributing Editor

Boulder has made #1 on a lot of lists, including “America's Foodiest Town” and “America's Happiest Place.” But the most telling of all is “America's Healthiest City.” And it's no wonder why. With fitness and yoga centers speckled across town, and plenty of… read more

Posted on 3.22.2011 / SoBo / 0 Comments

Tags: Yoga, Fitness, Pilates, South Boulder Rec Center