Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Recreation programs strive to be a community leader in providing access to our area’s variety of outdoor opportunities. To do so, we offer three unique program buckets – knowledge, skills, and leisure. Within these buckets, we have teen, adult, and family programs that are designed to educate and inspire participants to connect with themselves, one another, and the outdoors.
Locations and dates are highly dependent on weather conditions. Please see below for updated 2024 session information.
Questions? Contact us at OutdoorRec@MountainRec.org
Explore rock climbing programs and opportunities by visiting our Rock Climbing for Adults and Rock Climbing For Youth pages.
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2025 Programs
- Outdoor Gear Library: How-to SeriesPaddleboards, River Tubes & More
Learn how to use our Outdoor Gear Library to recreate on the water! Join us at Avon’s Nottingham Lake for an afternoon of Stand-Up Paddleboarding, River Tubes, and more. We’ll go over proper use and care, along with the most important: fun! This event is family-friendly, no experience required. Open to everyone, library members and non-members alike. There is no charge, but space is limited.
Date: Sunday, July 13
Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
Location: Nottingham Lake, Avon
Ages: 14+
Price: $0.00 - Outdoor Gear Library: How-to SeriesCamp Cooking Class
Learn how to make delicious camping meals with our Outdoor Gear Library’s next entry in our “How-To” series. We will walk you through the library’s inventory of camp cookery gear and then use it all for a cooking class focusing on both backcountry camping and frontcountry, “car” camping styles. This is a great way to demo a large portion of the Gear Library’s inventory, and pick up some tried and tested cooking skills. No experience required. The event is open to everyone, library members and non-members alike. There is no charge, but space is limited.
Date: Saturday, August 23
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location: Edwards Field House
Ages: 14+
Price: $0.00 - Outdoor Gear Library: How-to SeriesSeason-to-Season Turnover Tips, Tricks & Demos
Fall is around the corner! It’s time to learn how to properly take care of your gear as the summer adventures are dwindling. From sleeping bag cleaning to tent maintenance to water proofing, this free learning event has it all! Bring your own gear and questions and we’ll provide the experts. Together, we’ll share memories, recommendations, and ideas for how to enjoy the remaining weeks of summer.
Date: Saturday, August 30
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location: Edwards Field House
Ages: 14+
Price: $0.00