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The city of Aurora centers and facilities will be closed on Friday, April 10, for the second of four planned 2026 furlough days.

List of centers closed:
- Aurora and Quincy Reservoirs
- Recreation Centers (ACAA, Central, Moorhead and Southeast)
- Expo Community Center
- Nature Centers (Plains Conservation, Morrison and Senac)
Preschools

Golf Courses (Aurora Hills, Meadow Hills, Murphy Creek, Saddle Rock and Springhill) will be open on this day.

Important Info:

Park Hours: 
April - 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
May - 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

SCUBA
SCUBA beach is now open for diving for the season. The lap swim area for open water swim training is also open and available.

Shelter Reservations for Picnics and Events
The reservation system for the picnic shelters at the Reservoir is now open. Reservations for events scheduled between April 1 and September 30 can now be made.

Lake View, Longs Peak and Pikes Peak shelters are now available to be rented for large groups and events on weekends this summer. (In previous years they were not available to rent on summer weekends due to parking concerns.) Please arrive by 10 am to avoid a long line coming into the park or significant entry delays due to the park reaching capacity.  

Last updated: Wednesday, April 1 at 9 a.m.

The playground at Aurora Reservoir is closed for repairs and upgrades for this winter and spring. We hope to reopen by Memorial Day weekend in May. We'll keep you posted. 

Discover Aurora Reservoir, a quiet escape into nature boasting many amenities for an outdoor adventure. The eight-mile trail around the reservoir is open year-round for biking and walking. Aurora Reservoir offers opportunities for fishing, kayaking, boating, swimming, paddle boarding and more throughout the year.

Come explore Aurora’s best kept secret, with beautiful sunrises, sunsets and mountain views.

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