Carla Madison Recreation Center

Exterior of Carla Madison Recreation Center

NOTICE 11.10.25-12.1.25 | Carla Madison Recreation Center's gymnasium, weight room, spin studio, rock wall, and fitness studio will be closed from Nov. 10-Dec. 1 for facility maintenance.


CLOSED | Tuesday, Nov. 11: All Denver Recreation Centers closed in observance of Veterans Day

Denver Recreation Centers are closed on city-observed holidays. Outdoor pools close during inclement weather when lightning is nearby or temperatures are forecasted to remain below 65 degrees. Emergency closures for unexpected maintenance, power outages, etc. may not be posted online unless they are expected to last for a significant portion of the day or longer. To verify center schedules and hours of operation, please call the facility directly.


NOTICE: Kid Watch Closing January 1, 2026

Effective January 1, 2026, Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) will no longer offer Kid Watch at Central Park and Carla Madison Recreation Centers.

All current Kid Watch memberships will remain active through 2025, and we will strive to maintain normal operations for the remainder of the year. Kid Watch memberships will no longer be sold as of October 1, 2025, however single visit passes will be available for purchase throughout the end of 2025. Any unused visit passes will be refunded back to the original method of payment beginning in January 2026.

We appreciate the trust that you have placed in our team to watch over your children. While we are no longer able to offer this service that patrons have come to value, we remain committed to providing a community space and programming that supports the health of our residents.  

We are incredibly grateful for the relationships we’ve built and the milestones we’ve shared.  Thank you for your understanding as DPR navigates these operational changes. 

Carla Madison is Denver's newest Regional Level Center located on Colfax and Josephine. This facility features an outdoor climbing wall and a rooftop event space with an exterior terrace and catering kitchen. There is an eight lane, 25-yard competition lap pool as well as a leisure pool with play features, a lazy river, and three 20-yard lap lanes. Other site amenities include slack lines, game tables, a climbing boulder, and dog park. Shallow Water Aerobics, Deep Water Aerobics, and Swim Lessons are offered at this center.

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Location

2401 E. Colfax Ave., Denver 80206  View Map

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