Clark Centennial Community Park
Longmont, CO 80501 United States Get Directions
Venue Overview
Clark Centennial Community Park is a 48.5-acre City of Longmont park on Lashley Street in Longmont, crossed by the Oligarchy Ditch and Primary greenway. Its headline is pickleball: 10 netted outdoor pickleball courts plus four more striped without nets, paired with an indoor year-round pool, ball fields, soccer fields, a track, sand volleyball and a disc golf course. That mix suits leagues, tournaments, fun runs and community sports days.
About the Park
- 48.5 acres, owned and operated by the City of Longmont
- Pickleball: 10 courts with nets and 4 courts without nets
- Basketball courts and a roller hockey rink
- Ball fields and multi-use and soccer fields
- Sand volleyball courts
- Track and paved trails
- Disc golf course
- Centennial Swimming Pool: indoor, year-round, accessible, with a weight room
- Youth Center and Lashley Street Station activity rooms
- Accessible playground, picnic areas and a seasonal concession stand
History
Helen Noble Clark donated the land to the City of Longmont in 1971 in memory of her father-in-law, George Clark, an English immigrant who farmed on East 9th Avenue. The park was built in 1974. The “Dance Steps” mural on the Youth Center wall was installed in 1996 through Longmont’s Art in Public Places program.
Pickleball Courts in Longmont: Play and Programs
Pickleball is the headline sport. Clark Centennial has 10 netted outdoor pickleball courts plus four unnetted courts, and the city allows court reservations during set midday hours seven days a week, with reservations opening each Wednesday. League play is booked through the city’s sports staff rather than the general reservation line.
Events Held Here
- Pickleball: reserved play, league play booked through Longmont sports staff, and open play
- Swimming: year-round indoor swimming at Centennial Swimming Pool
- Baseball and softball: games on the park’s ball fields
- Soccer: games and practices on the multi-use and soccer fields
- Running and disc golf: the track, paved trails and disc golf course
The city lists community events on its citywide events calendar rather than the park page. Upcoming events at this venue are listed below.
Lessons, Coaching & Programs
Youth programs are run from the Youth Center, home of Longmont’s Children, Youth and Families division, and Centennial Swimming Pool offers year-round pool access with a weight room. The city does not publish named coaches for programs at this park.
Food, Drink & Amenities
- Seasonal concession stand
- Picnic areas
- Restrooms (winterized each fall)
- Parking lots and an accessible playground
Private Events & Groups
Pickleball courts can be reserved by phone through the city, and league organizers work directly with the sports staff. Picnic areas and athletic fields are reserved through Longmont’s park reservations and athletic facility rentals process. With 10 netted courts, a pickleball event can run 40 players at once.
Membership or Access
Clark Centennial Community Park is a free public park. Court reservations and pool entry follow the city’s posted rates.
Contact & Links
- Clark Centennial Community Park on the City of Longmont website
- Longmont pickleball courts and reservations
- Longmont outdoor athletic facility rentals
- City of Longmont events calendar
Questions About Clark Centennial Community Park
How many pickleball courts are at Clark Centennial Community Park?
Clark Centennial Community Park has 10 pickleball courts with nets and four more without nets. They are outdoor courts run by the City of Longmont.
Can I reserve pickleball courts at Clark Centennial Community Park?
Yes, Clark Centennial Community Park courts can be reserved during set midday hours seven days a week. Reservations open each Wednesday through the city.
Are there pickleball leagues in Longmont?
Yes, Longmont pickleball league play is booked through the city’s sports staff. League reservations are handled separately from one-time court bookings.
Does Clark Centennial Community Park have a pool?
Yes, Clark Centennial Community Park is home to Centennial Swimming Pool, an indoor year-round pool. It also has a weight room.
What other sports can I play at Clark Centennial Community Park?
Clark Centennial Community Park has ball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, sand volleyball, a track and a disc golf course.
Can I host an event at Clark Centennial Community Park?
Yes, events at Clark Centennial Community Park are arranged through Longmont’s court reservations, athletic facility rentals and park permits. Larger events may need a city permit.
How do I list my event?
List your Clark Centennial Community Park event free on Colorado Under Par at coloradounderpar.com/submit-event. It takes less than five minutes.
Planning Your Event Here
Ten netted courts fit a 40-player round robin at once, and the four unnetted courts can hold portable nets for overflow. Book courts the Wednesday reservations open, and check the city calendar so your event does not collide with league play. Contact the venue for current pricing and availability.
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If you’re organizing a pickleball tournament, league night, fun run or community sports day at Clark Centennial Community Park, once you have your reservation or permit from the City of Longmont you can list your event for free on Colorado Under Par, Colorado’s dedicated platform for discovering and promoting golf, pickleball, and sporting events. Getting your event in front of Colorado’s active sports community takes less than five minutes.
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