MetRec

2023 Updates

MetRec has a lot going on in 2023. Here are some near-term highlights: View the DRAFT Recreation Grant Program description and applications. Attend the 2023 Recreation Grant Program Public Work Session March 15, 5 pm – 6pm in person at the Town of Crested Butte Town Council Chambers to comment in person,

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At School, Recreation Rules

At School, Recreation Rules

It’s probably common knowledge that MetRec enhances community recreation in the Gunnison Valley through funding and partnerships. But if you weren’t aware that MetRec also boosts recreation opportunities for Gunnison schools, here’s a primer. MetRec’s support of recreation initiatives in the Gunnison Watershed School District has amounted

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Tech News: April 2022

Thanks for checking out our first Tech News! Tech News is intended to provide television viewers with information about the television service; from system upgrades to current issues that may affect your viewing experience. To start, a little background- In 2019, we began work to re-build the translator system. Much

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MetRec’s all in for river recreation

MetRec’s all in for river recreation

When the weather in Gunnison Valley springs into its balmy phase, residents are drawn to the area’s rivers like fish to water. It’s no wonder that valley-wide river access infrastructure has been a high priority for the Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District, or MetRec. In the last few years,

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MetRec making tracks in outdoor recreation

MetRec making tracks in outdoor recreation

Finding recreation opportunities in the Gunnison Valley is a no-brainer, given the area’s mountains, wildflower meadows, campgrounds, rivers and parks. But recreational amenities don’t maintain themselves, so it takes tax funds and public-private partnerships to keep recreation areas in peak condition. This is one of the key functions of the

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Shady Island Boat Launch and Park

Project Highlight: Shady Island River Park

It is a special time of year when the Gunnison River rises and the surrounding cottonwoods pop with green leaves. The lushness of the corridor pulls us in. Rafts bob down the river with smiling anglers. Friends convene on the shores where dogs race to fetch sticks.  The Gunnison River

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Gunnison Nordic Program

A Year in Review at MetRec

Despite the myriad challenges faced over the last year, MetRec, in collaboration with its many partners, has helped achieve a lot in 2020. One thing is clear, the Gunnison Valley is a resilient community home to incredible organizations and passionate people. Early in the year, we convened and re-convened

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