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Broomfield Gets New Rec Center

BROOMFIELD, CO-The recreation center has been designed to meet the needs of the community, but it also incorporates many water features that channel and conserve water.

By John Rebchook | Updated on November 19, 2003

BROOMFIELD, CO-The City and County of Broomfield opened its $17.6 million Paul Derda Community Recreation Center Saturday. Located at 13201 Lowell Ave. in the 338-acre Broomfield County Commons, the 85,000 sf complex was designed by Denver-based Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture and built by Saunders Construction of Centennial.

“The center was designed with the needs of our community in mind,” says Bob Prince, Broomfield’s director of Recreation Services. “The warmth of the building and its bright colors encourage visitors to come in and have fun.”

The building was named after former longtime director of Broomfield Parks and Recreation, Paul Derda. Known as the “Director of Fun” for his promotion of Broomfield Days and other community events, Derda retired in 2001 after serving 21 years as director.

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