Adding Value to the Community
Grand Lake Center is committed to providing service and adding value to our community. We bring the Grand Lake community closer together, creating connections and finding shared interests and goals through common space, continuing education, wellness and art.
Fitness and Wellness
Our focus on wellness is highlighted by our wide range of cardio and strength training equipment, variety of flexible fitness membership/class options and partnerships with Middle Park Health and Silver Sneakers/Renew Active senior fitness programs.
The Grand Lake branch of Middle Park Health is available for appointments for checkups, x-rays and blood work from 8 a.m. -5 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday via the West entrance of the Grand Lake Center. Walk-ins are also accepted. Contact Middle Park Health directly at (970) 557-6044.
The Grand Lake Center hosts this fun, family-friendly annual event during the annual Buffalo Days festival weekend in August. Open to participants of all ages, this timed 5k race will take you on a scenic tour along the shores of Grand Lake, the largest natural lake in Colorado, and on a portion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT), a 3,100-mile hiking trail that stretches from Mexico to Canada through the Rocky Mountain region. Learn more and register for this year’s race at buffalorun.itsyourrace.com!
Family and Youth Activities
Grand Lake Center offers year-round activities and programs for families and kids to enjoy, including a play room, outdoor playground, free after-school programs, and summer day camps with Colorado AeroLab.
The Center is also a great place to host a child’s birthday party! Learn more about our room rentals and see the reservation calendar on our Events page.
This room is free to use and stocked with toys and books for toddlers, plus a pool table and lounge area for teens. Families can dig into a board game, puzzle or play cards. This is the perfect place to keep kids occupied on a rainy day! Open during regular business hours.
Children in grades K-8 are invited to come play, have a free snack and unwind after school on Tuesday afternoons from 5- 6 p.m. Supervised activities include games, sports, crafts and homework help, provided by Colorado AeroLab.
Come shoot hoops or play a game of dodgeball in our gymnasium, fully stocked with sports equipment. Free for kids and $5 for adults. Call us at (970) 627-2415 to reserve the gymnasium and sports courts.
Grand Lake Center has a wonderful outdoor play ground with tons of fun equipment. Bring a picnic, sit at one of our tables and enjoy!
The Grand Lake Center is excited to partner with Colorado AeroLab to offer fun activities and field trips for school-aged children throughout the summer! Learn more at coloradoaerolab.org.
Arts, Culture & Community
Our commitment to the arts is a key component in how we support the Grand Lake community. We have provided meeting space for numerous creative community organization including Grand Lake Heart & Soul, Colorful Creatives, Rocky Mountain Folk School, and a variety of local art clubs and classes. Check out our events calendar to see a schedule of upcoming classes, activities, meetings and events!
In 2018, Grand Lake was state-certified as an official Creative District by Colorado Creative Industries (CCI). This designation brings state-wide recognition to the town of Grand Lake as a community dedicated to supporting creative and artistic pursuits, as well as honoring a historic and cultural heritage.
For more information, visit the Grand Lake Creative District website.
Based in Grand Lake, CO, the Rocky Mountain Folk School (RMFS) provides year-round learning experiences of traditional arts and crafts that engage the hands, warm the heart and stimulate the mind, in an inspiring and inclusive mountain lake community. Classes are held at the Grand Lake Center, the Pitkin Building in Town Park, and various other community venues. Learn more at rockymountainfolkschool.org
The Rotary Club holds regular meetings at the Grand Lake Center and is always looking for new members to help support their many community initiatives from fundraising and scholarships to events and activities, including Bingo in the Park and July 4th Pancake Breakfast. Learn more on the Grand Lake Rotary facebook page.