Douglas H. Buck Community Recreation Center: Hours & Fees

Douglas H. Buck Recreation Center Hours

Gym courts and group fitness classes also have scheduled availability. Before visiting for a specific activity, use the gym, pool or fitness schedule links on the official Buck facility page.

Daily Admission Fees: Residents vs. Nonresidents

The admission prices depend on age and whether your South Suburban resident status is verified.

Household admission covers up to two adults and three children age 17 or younger living in the same household. Additional children may require an extra fee.

Membership and Multi-Visit Pass Prices

If you plan to visit regularly, compare a 20-visit punch pass, monthly membership and annual pass.

Resident Pass Rates

Nonresident Pass Rates

Which Pass Is Worth Buying?

District passes may also be used at participating Goodson, Lone Tree and Sheridan recreation centers, subject to pass conditions and each facility’s amenities.

What’s Included With General Admission?

Daily admission and applicable recreation passes normally provide access to the following facilities, subject to scheduled availability:

Indoor Pool, Lazy River, Hot Tub & Swimming Rules

Buck Recreation Center offers more than a basic lap pool. The aquatic area is particularly useful for families, recreational swimmers and adults seeking low-impact exercise.

Children’s Swimming Supervision Rules

• Ages 5 and younger: A guardian age 16 or older must be in the water with the child at all times.
• Ages 6–9: A guardian age 16 or older must actively observe the child.
• Non-swimmers ages 6–9: The guardian must accompany the child in the water.
• Follow all posted lifeguard instructions and facility-specific slide or play-feature restrictions.
• Pool activities can be unavailable during lessons, classes, maintenance or scheduled programs.

Classes, Youth Programs & Adaptive Recreation

South Suburban offers rotating programs for children, adults and older residents. Current registration dates and fees are published through its official program system.

How to Register for a Class

1. Open South Suburban Parks and Recreation.
2. Choose activities, classes or registration from the official menu.
3. Search for your preferred activity, such as swimming lessons, pickleball, pottery or fitness.
4. Filter by Buck Recreation Center if the registration system provides a location filter.
5. Check participant age, course dates, availability and resident/nonresident pricing.
6. Sign in or create your South Suburban account.
7. Complete enrollment and keep your official confirmation.

If you’re unsure which class is appropriate, call the center before enrolling.

Room and Gym Rentals at Buck Recreation Center

The official South Suburban Recreation Center Rental Information PDF identifies multipurpose meeting rooms and a gymnasium available for reservation.

Multipurpose Room Rates

The four-room block combines Atchison, Pacific, Santa Fe and Topeka. It requires a minimum three-hour booking.

Meeting Room Capacities

Gym Rental Pricing

The South Suburban rental guide lists the following Buck gym options:

The facility rental sheet lists room and gym rates; confirm the billing interval and full quotation with staff before booking. Tables, chairs and trash management are included in the rental information. Optional audiovisual equipment is listed at an additional $25.

Rental Booking, Deposits & Cancellation Rules

These rules come from the district’s published recreation center rental guide.

• Online rental requests can be made up to six months in advance.
• Rentals are first-come, first-served and require staff approval.
• The general minimum rental duration is one hour; additional time may be reserved in half-hour increments.
• Room setup and cleanup must occur during the reserved period.
• No food or drinks are allowed in gymnasiums.
• Alcohol, confetti and glitter are prohibited under the published rental rules.
• Rental fees must be paid before use, generally at booking or upon approval.
• Cancellation requests must be submitted by email to the Facility Supervisor.

How to Reserve a Room

1. Choose the meeting room, gym space or room block based on your guest count.
2. Check the room’s seating capacity and rental charges above.
3. Open the official Buck Recreation Center webpage and select the rental request option.
4. Submit your preferred date, time, contact information and event details.
5. Wait for staff approval before treating the reservation as confirmed.
6. Pay the approved rental charge and save your confirmation.

Rental contact: Nancy Petkus, npetkus@ssprd.org. For general assistance, call 303-797-8787.

Address, Directions & Location Map

Douglas H. Buck Community Recreation Center
2004 W Powers Avenue
Littleton, Colorado 80120

The center is close to downtown Littleton and the Littleton Community Trail. It is convenient for recreation users in Littleton and surrounding South Suburban communities.

Practical First-Visit Checklist

• Check whether you qualify for verified resident admission rates.
• Choose daily admission or compare monthly and punch-pass costs.
• Confirm that the pool, gym or class you want is available.
• Bring appropriate swimwear, training clothes and any required personal equipment.
• Families should review the swimming supervision rules before entering the pool.
• Specialized lessons and paid classes may require separate registration.
• For rentals, reserve in advance and include setup and cleanup time.
• Call the center if you need to confirm an accessibility accommodation or facility-specific rule.

Official Information Sources

• South Suburban — Buck Recreation Center, hours, amenities and current fees
• South Suburban — Recreation Center Membership Passes
• South Suburban — Official Room and Gym Rental PDF
• South Suburban Parks and Recreation — Programs and Registration

Information checked October 23, 2026. Published rates and schedules are subject to change. Confirm final charges and booking availability with South Suburban Parks and Recreation.