The Future of Recreation in Montrose

This week on WKRP Montrose, Dennis and Joey sit down with Justin Mashburn, Executive Director of the Montrose Recreation District, to talk about the past, present, and future of recreation in Montrose.With 21 years inside the Recreation District, Justin shares how a small community recreation program has grown into a major community hub—with more than 8,200 active members and programs serving people across the region.Dennis and Rob also talk with Justin about:* How the Montrose Recreation District serves a 500-square-mile area.* How smart financial planning is helping fund the new **Montrose Fieldhouse at Secret Creek** without increasing costs to taxpayers.* The district’s growing focus on **fee assistance, adaptive recreation, and Special Olympics**.* Why the beloved 40-year-old outdoor pool is reaching the end of its operational life.* How community feedback will help shape future recreation spaces.* New programs including middle school dance nights and **Generation Wild**.* Upcoming opportunities for the community to get involved, including the bilingual Fieldhouse open house and Youth Appreciation Day.From fitness and sports to family programs and adaptive recreation, the Montrose Recreation District has become an important part of what makes this community a great place to live.🎙️ *Watch the full conversation with Justin Mashburn on WKRP Montrose.*Get Montrose stories, events & local news in your inbox — free.⁠ https://wkrpmontrose.com/subscribe⁠Thank you to our Underwriters for Making WKRP Montrose Possible:Clearnetworx -⁠ https://linkly.link/2akEO⁠NuVista Credit Union -⁠ https://linkly.link/2akEV⁠Flower Motor -⁠ https://linkly.link/2eIUO⁠Atlasta Solar Center -⁠ https://linkly.link/2hsWS⁠Colorado Outdoors - https://coloradooutdoors.co/rivers-edge/#WKRPMontrose #MontroseCO #MontroseColorado #MontroseRecreationDistrict #Community #MontroseFieldhouse #WesternSlope