Chilson Recreation Center

Overview

• Facility type: Municipal recreation center (Hatfield Chilson Recreation & Senior Center) — a full-service community fitness, aquatics, sports and events facility operated by the City of Loveland Parks & Recreation.
• Atmosphere & experience: Family-friendly, community-focused environment with a wide range of programmed classes and drop-in options. The center emphasizes wellness, recreation and accessibility, offering a mix of modern fitness equipment, dedicated sports spaces, extensive aquatics features (lap pool, leisure pool, lazy river), childcare and event rental capabilities.

Features & Amenities

• Aquatics: 8-lane lap pool, leisure pool with kids play area and lazy river, water slide, hot tubs & steam room
• Fitness & Strength: State-of-the-art cardio machines, complete circuit equipment, free-weight area, free-motion fitness systems, indoor group cycling bikes with integrated software
• Sports courts & gymnasiums: 2 gymnasiums (drop-in basketball, volleyball, pickleball), 3 racquetball courts (also used for handball/wallyball)
• Track: Indoor walking & running track (14 laps ≈ 1 mile)
• Classes & programming: Daily group exercise classes, aqua aerobics, fitness & wellness programs
• Childcare: Drop-in childcare during specified hours (with age and sign-in requirements)
• Specialty training & certifications: Lifeguard training (American Red Cross), recertification and instructor certification courses
• Event & rental spaces: Multi-purpose room, party room, conference rooms and full event services with AV options and kitchen availability
• Additional amenities: Personal training & nutrition counseling, gymnastics center, indoor family cabanas (locker room option)

Services

• Drop-in fitness and scheduled classes (cardio, strength, aqua fitness, cycling)
• Personal training and nutrition counseling
• Childcare (drop-in; age-limited, reservation rules for infants)
• Lap swim lanes available by reservation
• Swim lessons: group lessons (6 months to adult) and private lessons
• Lifeguard classes, recertification and instructor training
• Court reservations for racquetball/pickleball and gym use
• Event and birthday party packages (swim parties, gymnastics parties, eSports parties)
• Facility rentals for meetings, receptions, banquets, weddings and community events
• Adaptive Recreation programs and inclusion support

Pricing

• Childcare: $3.75 per child/per visit; $33.75 for a 10-visit pass
• Racquet rental: $1.50 per person/per hour; eye guards available for checkout at no charge
• Party packages:
  • Swim party: 1–15 guests $105, 16–25 guests $130 (includes pool admission + 1 hour party room)
  • Gymnastics party: 1–8 guests $140, 9–16 guests $155 (1 hour instructed activities + 1 hour party room)
  • eSports party: 1–8 guests $140, 9–16 guests $155
• Event room rentals: Multi-purpose and event rooms have tiered rates (example first two hours vary by room size; deposits required). Sample capacities & first-two-hour rates listed on-site range from approximately $160–$500 depending on space and prime-time fees; deposits vary by room ($100–$300).
• Refund policy: Refunds and cancellations follow set windows (e.g., refunds for class registration subject to service charges and timing; rental refunds up to specific days depending on prime/non-prime status).

(Exact admission daily rates, membership pass costs and complete rental pricing are available on the facility’s Hours & Fees page.)

Location & Hours

• Address / location: Chilson Recreation Center — conveniently located near downtown Loveland on 4th Street (700 E 4th St referenced for aquatic facility info)
• Front Desk / Contacts: Front Desk: 970.962.2FUN (2386); Registration: 970.962.2409; Facility Coordinator: 970.962.2468 / 970.962.2503
• General Recreation Center Hours:
  • Monday–Friday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Senior Center Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (weekend closed)
• Childcare hours (examples): Weekday mornings 8:45 AM – 1:30 PM; weekday evenings 4:00 – 7:00 PM; seasonal variations on Saturdays
• Reservations: Racquetball courts and lap swim lanes require reservations (can be made up to 3 days in advance via WebTrac or by phone). Some areas remain drop-in depending on availability.

Notes

• What makes Chilson special: Municipal, CAPRA-accredited Parks & Recreation facility offering a very broad mix of aquatics, fitness, sports and community event services under one roof — from lap lanes and a lazy river to specialized training (lifeguard certifications) and adaptive recreation services.
• Family-friendly & community focus: Strong emphasis on family programming, childcare while using the facility, youth athletics and inclusive adaptive recreation options.
• Event flexibility: Multiple rental s…