Policies
Accessibility & Inclusion
ERBM Recreation & Park District invites patrons with or without disabilities to join our programs, parks, and facilities. If you are in need of modifications because of a disability, contact Shelly Rogers, Accessibility Coordinator, at 970-878-7415.
Read our ADA Compliance Statement and Grievance Procedure
Activity/Program Cancellation
ERBM Recreation & Park District reserves the right to postpone, reschedule, or cancel any activity if, at any time, the weather conditions and/or field/facility are deemed unsafe. Activities postponed or cancelled may or may not be rescheduled. For current information call Guest Services at 970-878-3403 prior to the start of the program/activity.
Some activities/programs may have a minimum number of participants needed to run the activity/program. In the event the minimum has not been met, ERBM Recreation & Park District reserves the right to cancel the activity. Participants will be notified and a refund will be given.
Age/Grade Requirements
Programs/Activities:
• Participants must be the required age/grade on the first day of the program/activity.
• Programs for children ages 2–3 require the child to be at least 2 years old and under 4 years old on the first day of the program/activity.
• Pre K–K programs are for children at least 4 years old on the first day of the program through Kindergarten age. They do not need to be enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten.
Grade Requirements:
• For June through August programs/activities with grade requirements, refer to the grade the participant will enter in the fall.
• For programs/activities that occur during the school year, refer to the grade in which the participant is currently enrolled.
Special Program Exceptions:
• Age requirements for certain external sport league programs, such as Coach/Machine Pitch, are determined by the league. The age required by date may be something other than the first day of the program. Details will be in the pertinent Line-Up.
• National/state programs, such as the Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge, Colorado Rockies Skills Challenge, etc., have their own age-by date requirements. Details will be in the pertinent Line-Up.
• Programs containing curriculum and/or requirements imposed by other external organizations, such as American Red Cross, may have their own age requirements.
Child Supervision
For their own safety and in consideration of other patrons, children under the age of 8 must be supervised by someone that is at least 13 years of age while in the facility; this applies to children ages 6-7 that have passed a swim test. Those participating in an ERBM program, activity, or event are excluded from this policy because they are under ERBM supervision.
Code of Conduct
The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District ("District") strives to uphold the core value of respect in all areas of the District's programs, services, and facilities. Appropriate social behavior, treatment of others, and care for property is expected of all District employees, patrons, and participants. Any physical, mental, verbal, or emotional mistreatment of oneself or others, and/or any intentional damage, vandalism, theft, or other mistreatment of the District's or others' property, will not be accepted or tolerated from anyone using any District facility or park (a "patron"), or participating in any District activity or program (a "participant").
All District employees shall be authorized to enforce this Code of Conduct, along with any rules and regulations applicable to the facility, activity, park, or program. All District patrons and participants shall be required to know and comply with any and all physically or digitally posted, or verbally communicated, policies, procedures, regulations, and/or rules established for specific programs, activities, parks, and/or facilities (together called the "Rules").
Any person acting in violation of this Code of Conduct or the Rules may be warned to stop the behavior or to remove themselves from the premises; may receive a “suspension” from the District's facilities, programs, or activities of up to one week; or may be subject to a “revocation” of the privilege of using District facilities or participating in District activities or programs for longer than one week. The imposition of warnings, removal from the premises, suspension, and revocation of privileges are not progressive in nature, and no specific District action is required to precede any other District action. The District may impose any of these actions as appropriate based upon the circumstances of the specific incident or occurrence to preserve the safety of District employees or other District patrons and participants, or to protect the District's or others' property.
In the event a revocation (longer than one week) of privileges may be warranted, the Executive Director or his/her designee will issue a written notice of intent to revoke privileges to the individual. Such revocation may be for whatever period of time the District's Executive Director or his/her designee shall determine appropriate to preserve the safety of persons or protection of property, up to one year, unless a revocation of privileges of longer than one year has been approved in advance by the District's Board of Directors. The individual receiving the written notice of revocation will have three days to provide a response in writing to the Executive Director or his/her designee, which may be submitted by email or written letter. If the individual provides such a response, the Executive Director or his/her designee, or the Board of Directors if applicable, will review the response and provide a final decision on the revocation within four days. If the individual does not provide such a response, then the revocation shall become effective. No individual shall be permitted at District programs, activities, or facilities while they have a notice of revocation pending. Whenever possible, any Code of Conduct violation by a participant or patron 14 years of age or younger will be communicated at the time of the incident to an available adult, parent, or guardian.
Please note that in accordance with the requirements of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and all subsequent amendments (together called the "ADA"), the District advocates full public participation in its facilities, parks, programs, and activities, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. Qualified individuals should please contact the District's ADA Coordinator for more information on reasonable accommodations and the District's Inclusion Process.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping the District improve well-being and promote a vibrant community for the residents, visitors, and future generations of Eastern Rio Blanco County!
Drop Off/Pick Up Policies
Drop Off:
Doors to classrooms and gyms will open 15 minutes prior to class start time. We encourage parents/caregivers to honor the drop off time so participants are not standing outside in cold or rainy weather. Doors will not be opened earlier due to giving instructors and coaches time to properly prepare for the next class.
Pick Up:
Most instructors and coaches are teaching multiple classes in one day, in multiple locations. So to make sure they can get to their next class location and prepare for their class properly, please pick up participants within 5-10 minutes of their class ending. After 10 minutes, the parent/caregiver will receive a reminder phone call. After the 3rd late pick-up, there will be a $5.00 late pick up fee. After the 5th late pick-up your child’s participation may be terminated at the discretion of the Recreation Manager.
Membership Refunds
Annual memberships paid in full at the time of purchase may qualify for a prorated refund based on the month of expiration. Please speak with Administrative Services Supervisor for more information.
No refund will be issued for planned or unexpected closures.
When a refund is issued, the patron will have the option to put the refund amount on account or receive a check by mail. Refunding to credit/debit cards is NOT an option.
Photography Policy
The ERBM Recreation & Park District staff routinely photographs and videotapes guests enjoying our parks, facilities, programs, events, and equipment. These images may be used in print, visual presentations, and on the website or social media to promote the District. If you do not wish yourself and/or your children to be photographed, please inform Guest Services and complete the Media Release Refusal form.
Program/Activity Refunds
Programs/Activities Refunds
A full refund will be issued when:
• entire program/activity is cancelled by the ERBM Recreation & Park District.
• registrant withdraws from program/activity prior to registration deadline.
• a drop-in fee or birthday party fee or reservation has been paid and the pool or park has closed unexpectedly.
A partial refund will be issued when:
• there is a partial cancellation of a program/activity.
No refund will be issued:
• For withdrawals on or after first day of program/activity.
• for contracted service programs.
Refund Questions:
• See Guest Services for any other questions or to inquire about any refund.
*Exceptions to this refund policy may be approved by a supervisor or manager.
Service Animals
Individuals with disabilities use service animals to improve health, achieve independence, and otherwise facilitate full participation in everyday activities. Service animals are defined as animals that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.
ERBM Recreation & Park District welcomes service animals to accompany people with disabilities in all areas of the facility where the public is normally allowed to go.
Service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless these devices interfere with the service animal's work or the individual's disability prevents using these devices.
A person with a disability must maintain control of their animal in the facility and at ERBM activities or events. The service animal will only be excluded from the program if the animal is out of control and the handler cannot regain and maintain control of the animal or if the animal is not housebroken. If one of these situations arises and a service animal is requested to be removed, ERBM will invite the person with a disability to continue to participate in the program without the animal. If the person with a disability chooses to continue to participate, all other reasonable steps to create an equally effective experience will be implemented to satisfy the requirements for access.
Sexual Misconduct Policy & Reporting Process
The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District recognizes the increasing incidence of reported child sexual abuse throughout the nation. The District has a zero-tolerance policy for any instance of abuse, and is committed to protecting the children in its programs against sexual abuse and sexual misconduct. To protect children and the safety of its programming, the District has established policies and procedures for the prevention of, and response to, sexual misconduct.
Any District employee or volunteer who sees or learns of a violation of these policies and procedures must report it to the Executive Director, even if sexual misconduct is not suspected to have occurred as a result of the violation. If the Executive Director is the person who is alleged to have violated these policies and procedures, then the violation must be reported to any District Board member. Additional information regarding where to report sexual misconduct or a violation of policies and procedures is included below:
A. Where to Report
A report of known or suspected sexual misconduct may be made to the District and child protective authorities/law enforcement at the contact information below. Any violation of policies and procedures must also be made to the District, even if sexual misconduct is not suspected to have occurred as a result of the violation.
The District:
By contacting the Executive Director at:
970-878-7410
101 Ute Road, Meeker, CO 81641
If the report relates to the District's Executive Director, or if, for any reason, the reporter does not wish to make the report to the District's Executive Director, then the report may be made to the District's Board President at:
101 Ute Road, Meeker, CO 81641
County Child Protective Authority:
By calling the Rio Blanco County Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 970-878-5437
State Child Protective Authority:
By calling the Colorado Department of Human Services Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-844-CO-4-KIDS.
Law Enforcement:
By calling 911 or the Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office at 970-878-9600.
Volunteer Opportunities
To inquire about volunteering with the ERBM Recreation & Park District, contact Guest Services at 970-878-3403 or visit www.erbmrec.com/volunteer