With cooler weather and transition into fall, the City of Grand Junction closed two popular outdoor amenities for the season: the Dos Rios Splash Park and portions of the grass, off-leash dog park at Las Colonias.
The Dos Rios Splash Park closed at the end of September after a busy summer that welcomed hundreds of families, the city said in a news release. The facility will now undergo routine winterization and maintenance to ensure it is ready to reopen for the 2026 season.
“We’re grateful so many came out to enjoy the increasingly popular destination of Dos Rios,” Parks and Recreation Director Ken Sherbenou said. “The project is a reflection of the positive trajectory of the riverfront being a treasured community asset.”
At Las Colonias Dog Park, the east and middle grass sections also closed and will reopen in June.
- This seasonal closure allows the grass and soil to recover during the cooler months, maintaining their quality and longevity. The west section of the dog park remains open year-round, providing continued space for dogs to run and play.
Community members are reminded that, within city limits, dogs are only permitted off-leash in designated dog parks, including the west side of the Las Colonias Dog Park and the dog park at Canyon View Park. Grand Junction Animal Control enforces leash laws throughout the city.
For more information about City of Grand Junction parks, recreation programs and facilities, call 970-254-3866, visit gjcity.org or email gjparksandrec@gjcity.org.
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