Parks Department

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General Information

Rifle Parks Department maintains Rifle’s parks, playgrounds, and facilities, Rifle Mountain Park, Trails, and open space.

The Parks Department has responsibility for City Grounds and Facilities Department and Rose Hill Cemetery.


Safety

Our number one priority is the safety of our park visitors. If you visit any of our parks and observe a hazard, please contact Parks and Recreation immediately at 970-665-6480.


A goal of the Park Maintenance Department is to have well-maintained parks and facilities. A quality level of maintenance isn’t possible without a dedicated full-time staff and community support. 


Staff

Parks

  • Austin Rickstrew, Interim Parks and Recreation Director.
  • Angie Wilkins, Administrative Assistant 
  • VACANT Position, Parks Manager
  • Ronnie Chick, Work Crew  
  • Rian Wright, Work Crew
  • James Magnuson, Work Crew
  • Bill Leigh, Work Crew 
  • Jose Gutierrez, Irrigation Technician


Rose Hill Cemetery and City Hall Maintenance

David Lowery, Cemetery Supervisor

The Parks Department thanks you for your support of Parks and Recreation in Rifle. Without your support and commitment to Parks and Recreation, we wouldn’t have the resources to maintain your parks.