Greeley Family Fun Plex Opens Their Doors

May, 2006

Greeley is located in Northern Weld County approximately 50 miles from Denver. The official town of Greeley was originally organized as the Union Colony in 1869 as an experimental utopian community of “high moral standards” by Nathan C. Meeker, a newspaper reporter from New York City. Meeker purchased a site at the confluence of the Cache la Poudre and South Platte Rivers, half-way between Cheyenne and Denver along the tracks of the Denver Pacific Railroad formerly known as the “Island Grove Ranch.” The name Union Colony was later changed to Greeley in honor of Horace Greeley (who was Meeker’s editor at the New York Tribune).

Greeley is located just west of the area previously occupied by the Overland Trail station of Latham (originally called the Cherokee City Station). The Latham station, also known as Fort Latham; was built in 1862 and named in honor of Milton S. Latham, one of California’s early senators. The City of Greeley is a rich, irrigated agricultural area that produces livestock, sugar beets, and potatoes. Other manufactures include photographic materials, fishing gear, and chemicals. The city is also home to The University of Northern Colorado (1889) and Aims Community College.

Upon approval of the 2A Bond Initiative, the Greeley City Council requested that the design team, headed by Sink Combs Dethlefs, design a fun, creative and cost effective facility that would minimize operational expenses and maximize revenues. Working with City staff, the project team developed a design that includes such features as:

Natatorium - 14,223 square feet (Pool 5689sq. ft/ Deck 8534 sq. ft.)
This new state of the art facility features a body water slide, a 30 foot speed slide and houses the vortex pool/lazy river with a 400 gallon water tip bucket. It also has such amenities as a zero depth entry pool with a water playground struture and geysers, an activity pool with lap lanes, basketball hoops, a drop slide and dive rock platform.

Fieldhouse - 18,163 square feet
The Fieldhouse features an in-line hockey and indoor soccer rink, three (3) cross court basketball/volleyball courts that can be divided by curtains, one (1) regulation size basketball court running east to west, and the ability to do pickleball and badminton. The floor surface is Sportcourt.

Running Track - 2,939 square feet
An elevated running track circles the fieldhouse. Ten (10) laps make one (1) mile. The two (2) lane track features is Mondo Flooring.

Fitness Area - 4,929 square feet
The foot fitness center provides users with equipment to promote cardio, circuit training, plate load and free weights. The cardio area provides ellipticals, steppers, rowers, treadmills, recumbent bikes and upright bikes from Star Trac. A cardio theater makes user workouts even more enjoyable. Occupancy Load (99)

Fitness Outdoor Balcony-854 square feet
Great place to unwind during and after your workout.

Fitness Studio - 1,470 square feet
To round out your fitness experience the Center offers fitness classes, dancing, martial art and much more.

Kid Kare Room - 578 square feet Babysitting is provided in the child play room.
It is free for members, there is a fee for non members. Two (2) hour time frame as long as the parent is in the building.

Fun Zone Room - 1,124 square feet
A special area has been designated for youth and teens that includes three TV’s, video games and redemption games and counter. This room has its own sound system. This is a great area for birthday parties.

Family Change Rooms - 107 square feet
Small change rooms for family members to use together.

Locker Rooms - 1,734 square feet
The facility has both men’s and women’s locker rooms. Multi-Purpose Room “A” - 822 square feet The multi-purpose A room is set up for parties, receptions, meetings, and arts and craft programs. The room can expanded into one large room with Hufcur Wall.

Multi-Purpose Room “B” - 794 square feet
The multi-purpose B room is set up for parties, receptions, programs and meetings. The room can be expanded into one large room with Hufcur Wall.

Senior Room - 420 square feet
A room designed for senior activities includes a sitting area, computer access, and game tables.

Catering Kitchen - 820 square feet
A catering kitchen that allows city approved caterers to use for different events such as weddings, receptions and like activities.

Office Area - 1547 square feet
Includes 8 offices, IT closet and common work area.

Food Court - 605 square feet
Features Orange Julius and Java Jake, a city run coffee shop.

Steam Room - 139 square feet
Located on perimeter of pool deck.

Adventure Golf - River Run
18 hole miniature golf course with a Poudre River Theme that capitalizes the important role of water in Greeley. All holes are ADA Accessible.

Soak City
Water balloon launching stations for children and families to enjoy during the hot summer months.