Aspen Red Brick Recreation Center operates as a comprehensive recreational facility at 110 E Hallam Street in Aspen, Colorado, providing diverse programming including rock climbing, ice skating, hockey, swimming instruction, gymnastics, and fitness classes. The facility combines specialized indoor climbing with year-round ice arena operations and aquatic programming, serving both local residents and visitors seeking varied recreational opportunities.
The recreation center houses a well-maintained climbing wall that receives consistent praise from local climbers for route quality and variety. Staff members, including route setters like Jeremy, work diligently to keep climbing routes fresh and interesting, regularly updating challenges to maintain engagement for repeat visitors.
The facility offers both traditional climbing and bouldering opportunities. Despite operating in a relatively small space, the climbing area is designed to maximize utility, with careful planning ensuring that every inch contributes to the climbing experience.
Local climbers appreciate the time and effort invested in route setting, with staff maintaining high standards for route quality and variety. The climbing wall features diverse challenges suitable for different skill levels, from beginners to experienced climbers seeking technical challenges.
The Lewis Ice Arena operates year-round, 365 days annually, providing consistent ice programming including public skate sessions, stick and puck practice, drop-in hockey, and freestyle skating. The arena maintains continuous ice operations regardless of season, ensuring reliable access for hockey players and recreational skaters.
Hockey programming includes adult leagues with multiple skill levels. Adult hockey leagues are popular enough to warrant expansion, with the addition of a Fall Wednesday D League for beginners and skill development.
Adult hockey leagues accommodate various skill levels, from beginner D League through competitive C League divisions. The Fall D League operates Wednesday evenings from 8:00-9:05 p.m. at the Aspen Ice Garden, running from October 8th through December 17th for 10 weeks of games.
Hockey participation requires full protective gear including helmet with cage or bubble, shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey gloves, breezers, protective undergarments, shin pads, hockey socks, hockey skates, and hockey stick. Participants must be 18 years or older, able to skate across the rink without assistance, and maintain USA Hockey membership.
The Aspen Ice Garden converts to dry floor during summer season, accommodating rollerskating on Friday and Saturday nights. The facility is available for birthday parties and group rentals during off-ice periods.
Both ice facilities maintain active programming schedules with detailed calendars available for public viewing and advance planning.
Private swim lessons are available for both children and adults, with half-hour sessions bookable online. Swimming instruction serves various skill levels and age groups, providing personalized aquatic education in individual lesson formats.
The facility maintains aquatic programming as part of its comprehensive recreational offerings, supporting learn-to-swim initiatives and skill development for community members.
The recreation center features a large gymnastics area that accommodates various classes and programs throughout the week. The gymnastics space regularly hosts diverse programming that serves different age groups and skill levels.
Gymnastics facilities support both recreational and instructional activities, providing space for structured classes and open practice sessions. The gymnastics area maintains active programming with various classes and activities designed to serve community recreational needs.
The facility offers BodyPump and other fitness classes as part of its programming schedule. Group fitness activities complement climbing, hockey, and gymnastics offerings while serving community members seeking structured exercise opportunities.
Fitness class programming operates alongside other activities, providing diverse recreational options within the facility. Classes accommodate various fitness levels and interests.
Personal trainers are available at both the Aspen Recreation Center and Red Brick Recreation Center locations. Training services include single sessions and punch pass packages, supporting individual fitness goals and specialized instruction needs.
Personal training complements the facility’s group fitness programming while providing customized fitness guidance for members seeking individual attention.
The facility offers both SilverSneakers and United Health Care Renew Active programs effective January 1, 2023. These programs include facility use, though fitness classes and climbing wall access require additional fees of $5 per class or $50 for a 10-punch pass.
Youth soccer programming includes 1st/2nd grade coed soccer and 3rd/4th grade coed soccer, with sessions typically scheduled at 3:30 p.m. These programs serve elementary school-aged children through structured recreational sports activities.
Soccer programming provides organized athletic opportunities for young community members while supporting physical development and team sport participation.
The facility operates on seasonal schedules that reflect community needs and weather patterns. Winter hours extend weeknight access while providing weekend availability:
Winter schedule (November 5 – April 21) includes Monday and Wednesday hours from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (starting December 1st).
Some visitors express frustration with limited operating hours, particularly Friday closures at 3:00 p.m. The facility’s schedule may not accommodate all potential users, especially those seeking weekend access during certain periods.
The facility schedules annual maintenance closures, typically September 7-21, to address facility upkeep and improvements. During maintenance periods, all fitness classes, swimming lessons, gym facilities, and cardio equipment are temporarily unavailable. Maintenance includes parking lot resurfacing and court surface repairs.
The recreation center provides shower facilities for $7, accommodating visitors who need post-workout cleaning options. This service supports climbers, hockey players, swimmers, and gymnastics participants who require shower access after physical activities.
Iselin pickleball and tennis courts are available, though they may close on rotating basis for surface repairs during late summer periods (typically August 25 – September 7th).
The facility offers secure online registration for lessons, programs, and activities. Text and SMS alert services are available for activity cancellations, updates, registration information, membership pass sales, and event notifications.
The facility serves as a hub for diverse recreational activities in Aspen, accommodating local climbing community, hockey players, families with young children in gymnastics and soccer, and fitness enthusiasts. The combination of specialized facilities and broad programming creates a comprehensive recreational resource that serves varied community interests throughout the year.
Regular programming updates and seasonal schedule changes ensure that facilities remain available for different activities while maintaining quality standards across all recreational offerings.
