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Boys Recreational Baseball
Recreational baseball for youth in Lyons is offered through the Longmont Baseball League. This summer league is for families new to baseball, those transitioning from other sports, and for those looking to improve their game and have fun. The league emphasizes player development over a 12 game season. Teams are led by volunteer coaches and Lyons teams will need a local coach. If there are not enough Lyons kids and/or a coach for a given age group, kids may be placed on a Longmont team. All coaches are screened and trained by LBL to ensure a safe and developmental baseball experience. Please request a Lyons team at sign up and volunteer if you can. Lyons' teams will practice and play home games in Lyons.
Ages: 5 - 14
Dates: season runs from mid-May through mid-July
Location: Bohn Park ballfields, 199 2nd Ave
Fee: $140 - $225
Girls Recreational Softball
Recreational Softball will be offered at the 8 U, 10 U, and 12 U levels through Lyons Recreation for girls ages 7 - 12 this year. Practices will be on Lyons ballfields and games will be scheduled through the Indian Peaks Girls Softball Association with home games here in Lyons. The season runs from March 20 - June 19. Fees include a Tune Up Tournament, a uniform, and most equipment. Players need to provide their own glove. Youth programs depend on your support and parent and volunteer coaches are needed. If you would like to coach a team please email: recreation@townoflyons.com for more information. Training is provided.
Ages: 7 - 12
Dates: season runs from March 20 - June 19; practice and game times vary
Location: Bohn Park ballfields, 199 2nd Ave
Fee: $95 - $120; scholarships available: recreation@townoflyons.com
Learn to Play Girls Softball
In this program for ages 5 - 7, girls will learn the basics of softball with a focus on team play. Skills learned include throwing, catching, hitting, and the rules of the game, all with an emphasis on sportsmanship and FUN. This class is designed to mimic team practices for youth softball and will end the season with a game played on a local field. Players will need a glove. Play It Again Sports usually has a good selection of gently used gear. All other equipment and a softball jersey will be provided. This class is taught by Kim and Andy Doering who have many, many years of experience in coaching girls to love softball. All fees go to support youth softball in Lyons.
Ages: 5 - 7
Dates: TBD, will meet twice weekly from mid March - mid May
Location: Bohn Park ballfields, 199 2nd Ave
Fee: $60; scholarships available: recreation@townoflyons.com
Youth Recreational Soccer
Soccer is a great way to introduce children to team sports and keep them active. Most Lyons youth play recreational soccer through the REAL Colorado league based in Longmont. Registration happens through their website (link below) and teams are formed based on geographical area. If enough kids from Lyons register in a given age group and/or if the coach is based in Lyons, then practices can happen on a Lyons field. All games are played in Longmont. All teams have volunteer coaches, usually a parent of a child on the team. If you are interested in forming a Lyons team be sure to indicate that during registration and spread the word to friends and neighbors. Practice dates and times are set by the coach. Get out there and have some fun!
Ages: 4 - 14
Dates: season runs March 11 - May 13; practice dates and times vary
Location: Lyons teams practice on a local field; games are in Longmont
Fee: $100 - $160
Kids Mountain Biking Spring
Led by Boulder Jr Cycling head coach Lester Pardoe and his staff, this class is designed for beginner and intermediate riders. This class includes instruction on braking, shifting, cornering, balance, drops and step-up, pumping and jumping, challenges, and trail etiquette and riding on local trails. Class begins at the Dirt Bike Park and will move on to local trails. Please come on a ready-to-ride mountain bike, wear a helmet and appropriate footwear, and bring a water bottle. Please make sure your kid's bike is in excellent working order before the first class. Come join in the fun and learn some great skills too!
Ages: 8 - 14
Dates: Fridays, 4:00 - 5:30 pm, April 14 - May 19
Location: Dirt Jump Park at Bohn Park, 199 2nd Ave
Fee: $175
Summer Classes
Kids Mountain Biking Summer
Led by Boulder Jr Cycling head coach Lester Pardoe and his staff, this class is designed for beginner and intermediate riders. This class includes instruction on braking, shifting, cornering, balance, drops and step-up, pumping and jumping, challenges, and trail etiquette and riding on local trails. Class begins at the Dirt Bike Park and will move on to local trails. Please come on a ready-to-ride mountain bike, wear a helmet and appropriate footwear, and bring a water bottle. Please make sure your kid's bike is in excellent working order before the first class. Come join in the fun and learn some great skills too!
Ages: 8 - 14
Dates: Fridays, 8:30 - 10:00 am, June 16 - July 21
Location: Dirt Jump Park at Bohn Park, 199 2nd Ave
Fee: $175
Square State Skate Summer Lessons
Learn how to safely progress while having fun on your skateboard. We welcome skaters of all ages and skill levels to join us as we work on everything from learning how to stand and roll on your skateboard to challenging yourself with tricks. Build up to advanced park riding as we explore all the different features of the Lyons Skatepark. We will skate together, play some skate-related games, learn about skateboarding history, and enjoy the unique and active skateboarding community. Run by professional educators, SSS is dedicated to helping kids grow both on and off their skateboard. Anyone can learn tricks--we focus on the kids. Please bring a skateboard, helmet, pads (recommended), water bottle, and some good energy.
Ages: 5 - 15
Dates: Monday to Friday, June 26 - 30 AND/OR July 17 - 21, 8:30 am - 10 am
Location: Bohn Park Skatepark, 199 2nd Ave
Fee: $140 per week
Summer Camps
Square State Skate Summer Camps
Full Day Camps are designed for skaters with some experience on a board and familiarity with skateparks. Participants will work on everything from skatepark etiquette to navigating parks and learning new tricks. We are a mobile camp and will start and end at the Team Pain-built Lyons Skatepark and visit multiple other parks throughout the week. Come make new friends, have fun, and be a part of our active skateboard community. Please bring the following required gear each day: skateboard, helmet, pads (encouraged), water bottle, sunscreen, and a healthy lunch.
Ages: 8 - 14
Dates: Monday - Friday, May 29 - June 2 AND/OR July 31 - August 4, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Bohn Park Skatepark, 199 2nd Ave
Fee: $485 per week
Challenger Soccer Camp
Coached by our team of international and US based staff, our week long half day and full day soccer camps improve your child's skills while providing a unique cultural experience. Camps are designed for all ages and ability levels, from beginner to advanced players. We use age appropriate exercises to help players develop at their own pace, learn brand new skills, and become and all-around better player while emphasizing core values of responsibility, integrity, respect, sportsmanship, and leadership. Come join in on the fun!
Ages: 3 - 14
Dates: Monday - Friday, July 31 - August 4, time varies depending on camp
Location: Bohn Park multiuse field, 199 2nd Ave
Fee: $92 - $182
Adult Programs
Drop In Adult Basketball
Want to get a little time in on the court? Come to drop in basketball and keep those winter work outs going. Big kids (teens and adults) only please. All skill levels welcome.
Ages: adults and teens
Dates: Thursdays, January 12 - March 30, 8:00 - 9:30 pm; no session March 23
Location: Lyons Elementary School gym, 338 High St, entrance in back
Fee: $5 per date, pay fee to Pete
Drop In Pickleball
Come get in on the fun! The Multisport Court at Bohn Park is where the action is every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday all year long. Bring a racquet and a ball if you have one. Open to anyone old enough to play.
Ages: any
Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays through May, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, weather dependent
Location: Bohn Park Multisport Court, 199 2nd Ave
Fee: FREE
Drop In Soccer Games
Join us for some friendly rivalry and fun! These drop in games are strictly for the big kids (teens and adults) and are open to all skill levels. Drop by anytime during the open hours.
Ages: adults and teens
Dates: Sundays, 9 am, weather permitting
Location: Multi Use Field at Bohn Park, 199 2nd Ave
Fee: FREE
Drop In Yoga at the Library
Join Lyons locals Peter Heppner or Jen Booth for community yoga classes in the big room at Lyons Regional Library. Bring your own mat to this drop-in class. Peter has studied yoga for 35 years and is trained in Kundalini, Ashtanga, and Kriya yoga, and has taught in many studios around Boulder and Lyons. Jen has studied yoga for more than 10 years and has been teaching community and private classes for the last 2 years. She teaches all levels of vinyasa. Classes are for all skill levels.
Senior Activities
Bus Trip to Meow Wolf
You won't want to miss this one! Fun for all ages, Meow Wolf is an interactive art museum that transports you from planet earth straight to another galaxy. Imagine stepping through the pages of a Dr Suess book and you'll have some idea of what Meow Wolf is like. Sure to engage all your senses, Meow Wolf's mission is to inspire creativity through art, exploration, and play. HELLOFOOD is the onsite cafe and bar featuring rice bowls, salads, sandwiches, coffee, tea, beer, wine and even desserts. Please hop on the bus and join us for a fun filled day!
Ages: 55 and up
Date: Monday, May 1, 9:45 am - 3:30 pm
Location: bus leaves from Walt Self, 335 Railroad Ave
Fee: $30 plus money for lunch; scholarships available
TO REGISTER CONTACT LISA AT: lramsey@townoflyons.com or call 303-823-6622 ext 30
Spring Picnic
Please join us for what we hope will be a lovely spring day in the park. We'll get together to enjoy some good food and lively conversation, and maybe even play some cornhole or volleyball. We will celebrate any May birthdays too. Food and drink for this picnic is provided with grant funding from the Lyons Community Foundation. Thank you LCF! Date is subject to change due to weather. Parking is free for seniors during this event.
Ages: 55 and up
Date: Wednesday, May 10, noon - 1:30 pm
Location: Quarry Shelter at Walt Self, 600 Park Dr
Fee: FREE
TO REGISTER CONTACT LISA AT: lramsey@townoflyons.com or call 303-823-6622 ext 30
Senior Exercise Group
Come join our senior exercise group and have fun and improve your fitness while enjoying stimulating conversation. On Tuesdays we'll do some exercises involving hand weights and bands, along with some low impact aerobics. Chairs will be available for those who prefer to sit and exercise. On Thursdays we start off with a 30 minute walk. Walkers are encouraged to go at their own pace. All exercises can be modified to accommodate any fitness level. Both classes will end with some gentle stretching. Don't forget to bring a water bottle and you may bring your own hand weights and yoga mat if you prefer. This class is taught by Lisa Ramsey. For the colder season we will meet at the Walt Self basement but will head outside to exercise if the weather is nice (45 +) so be sure to wear layers. The stretching portion of the class will take place indoors.
Ages: 55 and up
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:30 am; NO CLASS MARCH 21 AND 23
Location: Walt Self basement, 335 Railroad Ave, entrance on alley
Fee: FREE, seniors only
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT LISA RAMSEY: lramsey@townoflyons.com or 303-823-6622 x30