Most Coloradans love the outdoors. But some activities are more comfortable in summer than winter. Adams County has a bounty of businesses that bring the great outdoors indoors as the temperature drops. Whether you鈥檙e looking for a roofed playground to burn your family鈥檚 abundant energy or a specialized gym to continue your fitness routine , check out these must-try rec. centers.
础诲诲谤别蝉蝉:听13762 Colorado Blvd., No.聽112, Thornton
贬辞耻谤蝉:听9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday
Contact:听720-548-1268,听颈苍蹿辞蔼辫濒补测补迟蹿谤辞濒颈肠.肠辞尘
The Scoop:聽This minimalist, colorful, indoor playground is as enjoyable for families as it is adorable. Children younger than 7 will love the toys, play kitchen, jungle gym, ball pit and more at Frolic Play Space. All-day admission is $6-$9.50 depending on age. Punch passes and memberships make it more affordable for your kids to have fun all winter. Frolic also offers music and dance classes, as well as parties that include exclusive use of the space.
Address: 9499 Washington St., No. 100, Thornton
贬辞耻谤蝉:听1-6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Monday
Contact:听303-255-9477,听颈苍蹿辞蔼尘颈诲补颈谤蹿耻苍.肠辞尘
The Scoop: You’ve heard about indoor climbing gyms, but what about indoor zip lines? Mid Air Adventures packs giant swings, zip lines, a 20-foot-tall rock wall, rope bridges and slides into 18,000 square feet, ensuring your adrenaline-seeking kids can get their fix of fun in cold weather. Drop-in play costs $17 for 90 minutes. Toddlers can enjoy a special area for $5.
础诲诲谤别蝉蝉:听9499 Washington St., Suite C,聽Thornton
贬辞耻谤蝉:听11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
颁辞苍迟补肠迟:听303-254-4344,听谤箩1蔼肠濒颈尘产迟丑别产别蝉迟.肠辞尘
The Scoop: Indoor rock climbing and bouldering are great ways to stay fit and continue your favorite hobby when the real-deal mountains are covered in snow and ice. ROCK’n & JAM’n has two gyms in the Denver metro area. In addition to climbing walls, bouldering caves and classes for youths and adults, you can also take advantage of yoga and circuit training programs designed for climbers.
础诲诲谤别蝉蝉:听9499 N. Washington, No. 50, Thornton
Hours: Noon-8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; noon-7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday
颁辞苍迟补肠迟:听720-441-2112,听颈苍蹿辞蔼辫谤辞驳谤别蝉丑.肠辞尘
The Scoop:聽You don’t have to brave the extreme cold to enjoy extreme sports. Progresh brings the X Games under one roof for all ages and skill levels. Whether you want to start your preschooler on tumbling and trampoline classes or your tween dreams of shredding a half pipe on a scooter or skateboard, Progresh has expert classes to safely indulge their adventurous side. This gym even offers indoor skiing and snowboarding classes if you want the family to brush up on their skills before you spring for lift passes.