Aspen Nightlife – Aspen Recreation Center

While the Aspen Recreation Center closes just 

before 9pm, there is quite a bit of enjoyment to be 

had here after a day on the slopes. If you get there 

right after leaving the slopes, and eat a late dinner 

– after the center closes – you will have plenty of 

time to enjoy what the ARC has to offer.


The climbing walls at the center are the biggest 

attraction. The ARC features approximately 3100 feet 

of climbing walls for your enjoyment. There is also a 

3-D climbing tower with more than 25 routes and four 

auto belays. 


Another nice feature at the Aspen Recreation Center 

is the pool area. The James E. Moore Pool area 

features two pools. One pool is 25 yards in length 

and features six lanes, while the other pool is for 

recreation and has a two story slide, a lazy river, and 

spray features. You will also find a dry sauna, a steam 

room, and hot tubs in the pool area.


The Lewis Ice Arena is also located at the Aspen 

Recreation Center. Completed in the Spring of 2003, 

the arena features an NHL regulation size skating 

surface, grandstand seating for 450, a skate shop, 

locker rooms, and shower rooms. Public skating, 

skating lessons, figure skating, youth and adult 

hockey, and skating shows are available. You can 

also host private parties at the arena. High altitude 

training is also offered here.


You will also find cardio and weight rooms at the 

center, and many fitness classes are also offered. 

The Aspen Recreation Center hosts many off-site 

activities in the Aspen area as well, such as golf, 

tennis, climbing, aquatics, sailing, skateboarding, 

ceramics classes, baseball, softball, soccer, 

hockey, and various camps. 


Babysitting services are available at the center as 

well. This place is a great way to wrap up a day of 

activity and wind down before your evening meal. 

Again, the Aspen Recreation Center closes just 

before 9pm, so make sure you head there right after 

leaving the slopes for the day.


Admission for guests is $13 for youths and $15 for 

adults. Admission includes access to the climbing 

towers, swimming pool area, ice skating rink, weight 

room, cardio room, adult fitness classes, water 

aerobics, climbing wall and playhouse, and tennis 

courts. The Aspen Recreation Center is a great place 

for every member of the family. Call ahead to find out 

about any planned events that are going on for even 

more entertainment options.

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