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Recreation
Colorado is a hotspot for outdoor pursuits and the Greeleyarea is no exception. It may not have any 14ers to tackle, but Greeley’s recreational activities offer something for everyone.
With more than 300 acres of public parks, Greeley and Evans’ parks offer everything from picnic shelters and playgrounds to soccer fields and ball diamonds.
You can walk, run or bike along two rivers — the Poudre River Trail north of Greeley covers 21-miles with breathtaking scenery while Evan’s Riverside Park along the South Platte River offers trails, playgrounds, basketball and pickleball courts and a sevenacre fishing lake.
No two parks in Greeley and Evans are equal, with features ranging from skate parks, disc golf courses, climbing walls, ropes courses and native equipment — not to mention parks and trails systems are another place to view outstanding local artwork. In addition to walking trails, Greeley boasts 85 miles of designated bike lanes. Greeley is home to two public golf courses and one membership course. The Boomerang and Highland Hills 18-hole courses host more than 80 tournaments annually. If you prefer to watch the action, Greeley is home to the semi-professional football team Northern Colorado Nightmare and roller derby Slaughterhouse Derby Girls. Plus, the Colorado Eagles hockey team, Denver Broncos football team and Colorado Rockies baseball team stadiums are just a short commute to cheer for our Colorado teams.
G reel ey Famil y FunPl ex Located within T win Rivers Community Park that boast trails and a sports complex for outdoor recreation, the Family FunPlex, 1501 65th Ave., is a community fitness, recreation and entertainment center. With a multi-court gymnasium, lap pool, indoor waterpark and a wide variety of fitness classes, the center has something to get you moving. It also features a miniature golf course and is available for parties. More info: G reeleyR ec.com.
G reel ey Ic e H aus Ice skating might seem like a winter sport, but at the Greeley Ice H aus, 900 8th Ave., you can take lessons or free skate all year long. T he Ice H aus offers classes and clubs for youth and adult ice skating, youth and adult ice hockey, curling, broomball. Y ou can also see the U niversity of N orthern Colorado Bears H ockey Club matches through the winter. More info: G reeleyR ec.com.
Poudre R iver T rail T he Poudre T rail is a 21-mile, paved and well-maintained trail that traverses central Weld County, from Island Grove Regional Park to Colo. 392 in Windsor, where it connects with another paved trail in Larimer County’s River Bluffs O pen S pace. T he trail is open to the public for walking, cycling, running, roller-blading and more. Included along the trail are informational signs that highlight many of the historical sites and educational opportunities to visit along the trail. More info: PoudreT rail.org.
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AT GREELEY SUBARU, CHARITABLE GIVING COMES ‘FROM THE HEART’
The dealership supports the community as often as possible, keeping in line with the global Subaru brand’s commitment to giving back
By Lauren Glendenning Brought to you by Greeley Subaru Subaru might be a global brand, but its “Love Promise” is felt locally thanks to Greeley Subaru’s commitment to giving back to local charities and nonprofits. Greeley Subaru’s philanthropic giving includes a wide variety of local organizations that are dedicated to improving the community. “They really walk the talk,” General Manager David Slone said of Greeley Subaru’s ownership. “It’s not just a slogan or an ad — it’s really from the heart.” Slone referenced one recent example of giving back on a smaller scale, which is something Subaru does in addition to sponsoring larger-scale events, that proves the business’s philanthropy is genuine and isn’t just about finding new customers. A local assisted living facility was seeking support for an event to honor mothers and asked Greeley Subaru if they’d be interested in helping. “We brought them all roses,” Slone said. “Not every sponsorship or event we do is a big investment, but we do anything we can because we believe in it.”
Greeley Subaru charitable giving
Annual giving A large amount of Greeley Subaru’s marketing budget goes toward supporting charitable causes, often in the form of sponsoring events. Slone said sometimes this also results in individual employees donating to specific causes. “It ties our employees back into the community,” Slone said. There are national organizations that Subaru supports that trickles down to the local dealership and community level, such as Meals on Wheels and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Greeley Subaru has partnered with North Colorado Medical Center in recent years to provide blankets for cancer patients as part of that national LLS relationship, Slone said. And of course there’s the annual support for local youth sports, which Slone said is a popular cause that auto dealerships support.
Sharing the love Slone loves working for owners who are so committed to the community, and he said the Subaru brand’s philanthropic goals just happen to align perfectly with Greeley Subaru’s focus on giving. “It makes it easy for me as a general manager. I can do just about anything community-oriented and our owners get excited about it,” Slone said. “I’ve worked at places where you don’t have the freedom to do that, where the owners are going to be mad that you spent money on something that wasn’t directly related to bringing in more business. …Our owners, Warren and Julie, really do desire to give back to the community. Their belief is that when we do the right things — serving customers and giving back to the community — sales and profit will naturally follow. Sharing, caring and loving always win out over chasing the almighty dollar.”
Greeley Subaru is committed to giving back to the community. Here are some of the causes it has supported in recent years: Greeley Subaru has partnered with local elementary school, Monfort Elementary, to provide their students with a safe trickor-treating experience for three years. Greeley Subaru provides aid during the Ride and Revel race, an annual bike ride in Weld County that supports Senior Resource Services, by setting up and manning service stations, providing vehicles, and setting up and tearing down of the event itself. Greeley Subaru was the major sponsor for the Greeley Kennel Club All-Breed Show. Subaru Loves Learning, a collaboration with the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Greeley Subaru provides financial support through the Share the Love program for The Greeley Transitional House. Greeley Subaru has partnered with Habitat for Humanity through furniture donations. Greeley Subaru partners each year with the Weld County Humane Society by sponsoring events and hosting pet adoptions.
Subaru’s Love Promise
The Subaru Love Promise is the company’s vision to show love and respect to all people at every interaction with Subaru.
Together with retailers, Subaru is dedicated to making the world a better place.
From Subaru: “We believe in being a positive force in the communities where we live and work, not just with donations from initiatives like the Subaru Share the Love® Event, but with actions that set an example for others to follow.
