Indoor Activities in Denver

Denver's best indoor activities include Movement Climbing + Fitness RiNo ($25 day pass), Carla Madison Recreation Center ($7 drop-in with pools and fitness), Washington Park Recreation Center, and Gates Tennis Center indoor courts.

12 places · 1 free · Updated Oct 2026

Carla Madison Recreation Center

Opened 2018. 8-lane lap pool, leisure pool with lazy river, gym with basketball and volleyball courts, weight room, fitness studios, outdoor climbing wall. Monthly membership $31. Drop-in available.

2401 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206Tue-Fri 5:30am-9pm, Sat-Sun 8am-4pm, closed Mon
$7
Movement Climbing + Fitness RiNo

40,000-square-foot climbing gym in RiNo with nearly 200 boulder problems, lead and top-rope walls, fitness area, yoga. Same building as Improper City (cafe, food trucks, beer garden). Day pass $29, 7-visit pass $182. Shoe rental extra.

3201 Walnut St, Suite 107, Denver, CO 80205Mon-Fri 6am-11pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-6pm
$29
Congress Park Outdoor Pool

Public outdoor pool with an Olympic-sized swimming area, regular swim area, and kids splash area. Open June through early August. $3.50 drop-in for adults, free under 3. Gets busy.

850 Josephine St, Denver, CO 80206Summer season: Daily 11:15am-6:30pm (Jun-Aug)
$3.50
Gates Tennis Center

Public tennis and pickleball facility with indoor and outdoor courts. Pay-as-you-play, no residency requirements. League play, clinics, private lessons. Court fees start at $6.

3300 E Bayaud Ave, Denver, CO 80209Mon-Fri 6:45am-10:15pm, Sat-Sun 6:45am-9:15pm
$6
Washington Park Recreation Center

Rec center in Washington Park with indoor pool, gym, weight room, fitness classes. $7 drop-in, $31/month membership. Park around it has a 2.6-mile gravel jogging loop, two lakes, and open fields for pickup sports.

701 S Franklin St, Denver, CO 80209Mon-Thu 6am-9pm, Fri 6am-8pm, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm
$7
The Spot Bouldering Gym Denver

19,000-square-foot bouldering gym in the Golden Triangle. Bouldering only (no ropes), so beginners can just show up. All skill levels, fitness area, yoga, and beer on tap. Day pass $22, shoe rental $5.

1235 Delaware St, Denver, CO 80204Mon-Fri 6am-11pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-6pm
$22
Movement Climbing + Fitness Englewood

53,000+ square feet of climbable terrain with 65-foot walls. Lead, top rope, bouldering, fitness center, yoga. Formerly Earth Treks. Day pass $29. Kids programs available. 10-minute drive from downtown.

1050 W Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO 80110Mon/Fri 6am-10pm, Tue-Thu 6am-11pm, Sat-Sun 8am-8pm
$29
Denver Parks & Recreation Indoor Pickleball

66 indoor pickleball courts across 7 rec centers (Ashland, College View, Green Valley Ranch, La Alma, Rude, St. Charles, Swansea). $7 day pass or $31 monthly. Permanent pickleball lines and nets.

Various locations, Denver, COHours vary by location, check Denver Parks schedule
$7
Volo Sports Denver

Denver's largest recreational social sports league offering kickball, sand volleyball, soccer, flag football, softball, dodgeball, bowling, cornhole, and more. Leagues run year-round across parks and indoor facilities. Season typically 6-8 weeks plus playoffs. Individual registration available if you do not have a team. Prices vary by sport, typically $50-80 per player per season. Post-game bar sponsors included.

Various locations, Denver, COGames typically evenings and weekends
$50-80/season
Denver CityWide Sports - Softball

Denver's official adult slowpitch softball program, 1,000+ teams registered annually. All skill levels. Spring, summer, fall seasons. Also indoor volleyball at rec centers. Team registration required but some leagues have free agent signup.

Various Denver parks, Denver, COGames typically evenings and weekends, Apr-Oct
Varies by league
Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center

Rec center with leisure pool and water slide, lap pool, gym, weight room, indoor track, fitness studios, and indoor pickleball. $7 drop-in, $31/month membership.

4890 Argonne Way, Denver, CO 80249Mon-Fri 5:30am-9pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 8am-5pm
$7
Lowry Sports Complex

Lighted outdoor basketball courts at the former Lowry Air Force Base, well-maintained. Free, first-come first-served. Also has tennis courts, playground, open fields, and a rec center. Less crowded than City Park. Free parking.

1000 Yosemite St, Denver, CO 80230Daily 5am-11pm
Free