Estes Park Center Facility Hours

About the Pool 

The Dorsey Swimming Pool at YMCA of the Rockies is a year-round indoor pool offering space for lap swimming, open swim, and family recreation. It’s a great spot to stay active or relax after a day exploring Estes Park. Large windows provide natural light and mountain views, and the pool is open to both guests and members. 

Towels, flotation devices, and toys are provided. 

Capacity may be restricted due to staffing or facility restrictions. When lightning is in the area, pool will close. 

Swim Test Policy: All swimmers aged 12 or younger must take a safety swim test and will be assigned a color each time they visit the facility. Swimmers aged 12 or younger, who decline or are unable take a swim test will receive a default result of Red

• Green swimmers may swim independently in the deep end and use the slide without a life jacket or adult
• Yellow swimmers may swim independently in the shallow end without a life jacket or adult
• Red swimmers must:
    -  Have in water supervision by a person aged 15 or older
    -  Stay within arms reach of their supervisor or wear a life jacket 

Age Guidelines:

• All swimmers aged 7 and younger must have an adult in the water within arms reach at all times, regardless of swim
  test results
• All swimmers aged 12 and younger must have an adult at the pool with them at all times
• All swimmers aged 13 and older may use the pool independently

Call x1135 for more information. 

Step into classic family fun at the Bob Ecker Roller Rink. Open to guests and members, the rink offers a lively indoor space to skate, gather, and enjoy an evening of recreation together. Whether you're gliding with confidence or learning for the first time, it’s a great way to stay active and make lasting memories during your time at Estes Park Center. 

Visit the Dorsey Museum to learn about the history and culture of YMCA of the Rockies and the surrounding area. 

Call x1136 for more information. 

Located up the slope between the Administration Building and Hyde Chapel, this two-story library offers welcoming spaces for all ages. The lower level features the Children’s and Young Adult section, while the upper level houses the Adult Library, with fireplaces on both floors and a balcony with swings and sweeping mountain views. 

Guests may check out books, DVDs, and puzzles; enjoy newspapers and magazines; use games in-house; access a guest computer for printing; and enjoy complimentary coffee and tea. 

Call x1133 for more information. 

Massage services are provided through Homegrown Yoga. Visit www.homegrownyoga.com for more information and booking details. 

The Yoga Deck is located adjacent to the Outdoor Archery Range, behind the Boone Family Mountain Center. A privacy fence allows an immersive experience in the mountain forest.

Pickleball:

Our outdoor pickleball courts offer both open play and advance reservations for guests. Court 3 is always available on a first‑come, first‑served basis with a 60‑minute play limit. Courts 1 and 2 may be reserved in one‑hour blocks from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily, and reservations can be made up to 14 days in advance at no cost. Guests have a 10‑minute grace period to arrive for their reservation; after that, the court is released for open play for the remainder of the hour. Courts are intended for registered overnight guests and YMCA members, and reservation access may be limited for non‑members to ensure fair use.

Click here or call x1104 to book.

Enjoy the cool Colorado nights around a warm campfire at Estes Park Center. 

The campfire reservation fee is $30 for a two-hour reservation, which includes two bundles of firewood. You must have a lodging reservation at YMCA of the Rockies to book a fire ring. 

Campfires can accommodate from 4–200 people and can be booked up to 90 days in advance. 

Campfires are subject to current fire bans or weather conditions. 

Book fire rings online or call x8402 for more questions. 

Reservation Times 

Daily 
5p–7p 
7p–9p 
9p–11p 

Fire Ring Capacity 

Bishop’s Fellowship Fire Ring: 200 
Pearson Fire Ring: 100 
Legett Fire Ring: 80 
Jacques’ Place Fire Ring: 50 
GatheRing: 50 
Friendship Fire Ring: 50 

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