Apex Pickleball Courts

Venue Overview

Simms Street Recreation Center is a versatile community recreation facility in Arvada, Colorado, operated by the Apex Park and Recreation District. Home to the Marquardt-Miles outdoor pickleball courts, gymnastics and dance studios, a multi-purpose gymnasium, and a pottery and arts studio, Simms Street serves players, families, and groups across a wide range of sports and activities. For organizers, it's a flexible, accessible venue — with outdoor pickleball courts, gym space, and rentable rooms suited to everything from a pickleball event to a youth sports program to a community gathering.

About the Center

Simms Street Recreation Center brings a broad mix of recreation under one roof in west Arvada, as part of the well-regarded Apex Park and Recreation District. The center pairs dedicated activity studios — gymnastics, dance, cheerleading, pottery, and arts and crafts — with a multi-purpose gymnasium and the Marquardt-Miles outdoor pickleball courts, making it a genuine community hub for youth and adult programming alike. With room rentals and a full slate of classes and leagues, it's built to serve the community year-round.

Facility features:

• Marquardt-Miles outdoor pickleball courts
• Multi-purpose gymnasium
• Gymnastics, dance, and cheerleading studios
• Janice G. Eckhardt pottery studio
• Arts and crafts studio
• Preschool gym
• Multi-purpose room
• Rentable rooms and spaces for parties and groups

Sports & Recreation

The center supports a wide range of sports and activities for all ages. The Marquardt-Miles outdoor pickleball courts anchor adult play, alongside adult cornhole, while a deep youth sports program runs flag football, basketball, volleyball, track and cross country, T-ball, multi-sport classes, and ninja. Combined with the gymnasium and studio spaces, Simms Street is a strong setting for youth leagues, pickleball play, and community recreation events.

Programs and offerings include:

• Outdoor pickleball and adult cornhole
• Youth sports: flag football, basketball, volleyball, track and cross country, T-ball, and more
• Gymnastics, dance, and cheerleading for toddlers through teens
• Adult and youth pottery, fused glass, and art workshops
• Youth art camps and multi-sport classes

Events & Facility Rentals

Simms Street Recreation Center is available for parties, group bookings, and room rentals, making it a flexible option for community events, youth programs, and gatherings. Between its gymnasium, multi-purpose room, studios, and outdoor pickleball courts, the center can support a variety of organized events. Upcoming events at this location are listed below.

Event types well suited to the center:

• Pickleball play and community events
• Youth sports programs, leagues, and camps
• Parties, group gatherings, and celebrations
• Arts, pottery, and class-based programming

For facility rental inquiries, contact the center directly.

Planning Your Event Here

As a community facility, Simms Street events and room rentals are coordinated through Apex Park and Recreation District's parties and rentals process, so early planning is recommended to secure space and dates. Contact the center at 303.467.7120 to discuss availability for pickleball, gym, studio, or room rentals.

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