Company Profile
South Suburban Parks and Recreation
Company Overview
We are a community-driven organization that provides both indoor and outdoor recreation amenities to six communities and three counties in the southern metropolitan area of Denver, Colorado. Our amenities include four recreation centers; one entertainment center with two sheets of ice; one community center; a sports complex with indoor turf fields, courts, and three sheet of ice; four golf courses; three 18-hole miniature golf courses; indoor and outdoor tennis courts; a BMX track; batting cages; athletic fields; 100+ parks; 64 playgrounds; more than 3,400 acres of parkland and greenways; and more than 125 miles of trails. South Suburban offers a wide variety of programs for tots to seniors to exercise their bodies and minds, make social connections and hone their talents in art, performing arts, martial arts and more.
Company History
Formed in 1959, South Suburban Park and Recreation District is a regional provider of parks and recreation services, and serves over 151,000 residents in the Town of Bow Mar, Town of Columbine Valley, City of Littleton, City of Sheridan, City of Centennial west of I-25, City of Lone Tree, and unincorporated portions of Douglas County, Jefferson County and Arapahoe County.
South Suburban is a special district, which is a local government, i.e., political subdivision of the State of Colorado.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
South Suburban achieved CAPRA Accreditation in 2024. CAPRA is the only national accreditation of park and recreation agencies and is a valuable measure of an agency’s overall quality of operation, management, and service to the community. Having first achieved accreditation in 2019, South Suburban is proud to be among only 222 accredited park and recreation agencies in the U.S. and one of just 12 in Colorado. The AAPRA and NRPA awarded South Suburban the Grand Gold Medal four times (1980, 1988, 1996 and 2024) for demonstrated excellence in long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development and agency recognition.
Benefits
South Suburban Offers:
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans
Disability and life insurance
Flexible spending accounts (FSA’s)
Happy Employees Are the Best Employees:
South Suburban provides an employee assistance program at no cost that includes: counseling, financial planning, legal assistance, and much more!
Our Employee Wellness Program gives covered staff the ability to reduce their medical premium by $360 annually
Take Time Away to Do What You Enjoy:
10 paid holidays per year
4 personal days per year
Earn 11.5 paid vacation days per year
Paid sick leave to rest, recover, and take care of yourself
We’ve Got Your Back:
Up to 9% 401(a) Employer contribution/match that vest after 3 years of service
Trainings to grow your professional and personal skill set
Tuition Reimbursement Program that covers up to $2,500 per year
Play Where You Work:
Employee engagement is a priority at South Suburban. Staff gatherings have included: pictures with the Stanley Cup, Chili Cook-Off, Ice Cream Social, Shuffleboard Tournament, Employee Appreciation Luncheon, just to name a few
Monthly wellness challenge opportunities and staff recognition honors
We LOVE Our Facilities and So Will You:
Free daily admission to recreation centers, tennis courts, ice rinks and swimming pools
50% off food at South Suburban restaurants
$5 to $10 for nine holes of golf at four different courses
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