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| From paddleboarding to outdoor fitness classes, Nottingham Park is ready for Summer 2025! The Town of Avon is excited to announce the opening of Nottingham Lake and Beach for the 2025 summer season! Harry A. Nottingham Park is always a prominent gathering place for both everyday enjoyment and outdoor recreation opportunities. Nottingham Lake opened for swimming on Saturday, May 24 with SUP and pedal boat rentals available through Stand Up Paddle Colorado on the north shore of Nottingham Beach. Guests are welcome to bring their own boats or paddleboards. Non-motorized vessels less than 16 feet are allowed, and PFDs are required for all passengers. Please launch in the designated areas adjacent to the docks on the north and south sides of the lake. This summer will be filled with our signature recreation programs! Drop-In Open Water Swims begin on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. starting June 12 and our Dunk-N-Dash duathlon race series will return on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. beginning June 16. Our family Father’s Day Hook & Scoop fishing event, is scheduled for Saturday, June 14. The Co-Ed Sand Volleyball League and Co-Ed Kickball League will also return this summer! The Recreation Department is happy to announce an expanded ‘Yoga in the Park’ series with several different types of classes for all ages and ability levels. Outdoor yoga will be held in the park on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays beginning June 3. Check the Group Fitness Schedule at AvonRec.org for all offerings! The various park features provide the perfect venue for a wide variety of activities. Guests can enjoy a sandy beach, paved paths, a playground, two sand volleyball courts, six pickleball courts, two tennis courts and two basketball courts. The Recreation Department continues to offer tennis and pickleball programming at the outdoor courts throughout the summer. The Harry A. Nottingham Park restrooms are open for the season during park operating hours. Picnic reservations are available online for groups of 50 people or less, and the barbecue grills and picnic shelters are ready and available for public use. The public is reminded that personal grills are not permitted to be used in the park and that Nottingham Park grills may not be used during Stage 2 fire restrictions or a Red Flag Warning. All multi-use recreation paths in Harry A. Nottingham Park have been designated as a year-round, Slow Zone. Please navigate safely through the park by sharing the path with other users, ‘walk your wheels’ when necessary and in general, ‘slow your roll’ and enjoy the park scenery! Commuter through-traffic is encouraged to use the south park path, the Eagle Valley Trail or the bike lane on West Beaver Creek Boulevard. For more information regarding Harry A. Nottingham Park or a list of all Recreation Department activities and offerings visit AvonRec.org! |
Salute to the USA | July 3 The 39th annual Salute to the USA is set to light up Harry A. Nottingham Park on Thursday, July 3rd, with an unforgettable celebration! Grammy® Award-nominated, genre-defying musical collective, Lettuce, will be headlining Avon’s signature event. Salute to the USA is the community’s most anticipated tradition of the year. We enthusiastically welcome Lettuce to the Avon Pavilion. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. for this free annual Independence Day celebration, with live music kicking off at 6:00 p.m. and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Enjoy a free illuminated fun zone, enhanced seating area, mouthwatering food, and refreshing beverages. Please review new event policies surrounding chair height and food and drink before entering the event. |
AvonLIVE! After a winter hiatus, Avon’s award winning and beloved weekly summer concert series is back with a bang, showcasing an array of award-winning nationally touring, regional, and local talent. The return of AvonLIVE! concert series at the Avon Pavilion, located in Harry A Nottingham Park, every Wednesday throughout the summer. AvonLIVE! remains free to enjoy and promises entertainment for every generation. Attendees can indulge in delicious food offerings and a selection of Eagle County’s finest craft brews, chilled wines, refreshing cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase at the Hahnewald Bar. The excitement commences on Wednesday, June 11th, with the second annual Battle of the Bands electrifying on June 11th starting at 5:30pm. Date: Wednesdays, June 11 – August 27, 2025 Time: 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. Location: Avon Pavilion at Nottingham Park Art Walk in Avon  Get ready to be captivated by the vibrant energy of Avon’s artistic core. This free event, hosted by the talented Art Guild at Avon, offers an immersive experience like no other. Wander through the heart of Avon and discover stunning sculptures, each with its own unique story. Learn about the brilliant artists and the inspiration behind their masterpieces. Do not miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with art in a whole new way! New art is being installed in the first week of June. Dates: June 13 & 27; July 11 & 25; August 8 & 22 and September 5 Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Location: Begins at the Art Guild in Avon Pride in the Park The seventh annual Pride in the Park is a festivity for ALL with a day-long celebration drawing visitors from throughout the mountains of Colorado. Saturday’s celebration is packed with activities designed to keep everyone interested, engaged, and having fun. Celebrate visibility, equity, and inclusion in the Mountains of Colorado! Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Harry A. Nottingham Park SunsetLIVE! Celebrating 6-years of legendary local musicians as well as newcomers to the music scene in Eagle County, SunsetLIVE! kicks off Memorial weekend. Join us every Sunday through August on The Terrace at the Avon Pavilion for https://www.avon.org/2233/SunsetLIVE between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. Gather your friends and family, grab your lawn chairs, and picnic baskets, and prepare to bask in the beauty of a Rocky Mountain sunset over Nottingham Lake. Date: Sundays, May 25 – August 31, 2025 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Location: The Terrace at the Avon Pavilion Art Guild at Avon The Art Guild at Avon has several programs to offer this summer. Programs include full-day workshops, mini workshops, and Public Library Exhibits throughout the County. All Artist Workshops are open for registration and space is limited! You are not going to want to miss the opportunity to gain experience from renowned artist from around the country. Joan Fullerton Workshop: Paint Yourself Free – Abstract | June 10 – 12 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Don Sahli Workshop: The Landscape Deconstructed – Colorful Landscapes in a Fusion of Color | June 27 – June 29 | 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Christian Dore Workshop: Introduction to Abstract | July 14 | 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lorenzo Chavez Workshop: From Concept to Completion | July 20 – July 22 | 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Kim Casebeer Workshop: Color for Strong Landscapes | August 4 – August 6 | 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Vail Valley Art Guild is dedicated to enriching lives by fostering and promotions artistic growth and building awareness of the visual arts in Eagle County. Join today! |
Avon Police and Eagle County Police Agencies Seeking Participants for the 13th Latino Police Academy The Avon Police Department will be hosting its 13th annual Latino Police Academy, with the goal of educating and informing citizens about the roles and capabilities of the Avon Police Department, Vail Police Department, Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, and Eagle Police Department. The Academy will take place every Monday, starting July 7th through August 25th. Classes will be held from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Join us for an inside look at what it’s like to work as a police officer in Eagle County. The academy will consist of a total of eight classes, all taught in Spanish. The following topics will be presented:July 7: State of the Police Department, crime in Avon, community policing, Avon Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau, and crime scene investigations; including fingerprinting, latent prints, dusting, and black lights.July 14: Drug Recognition Experts and DUI enforcement. Participants will learn how to evaluate the sobriety of an individual and perform tests on an intoxicated person. July 21: S.W.A.T. participants will learn about the Eagle County Special Operations Unit and will also be taught basic self-defense techniques.July 28: Defensive driving training. Participants will have the opportunity to drive a marked patrol vehicle equipped with lights and sirens through a driving course set up by the driving instructor. August 4: Firearms Training Simulator (FATS), participants will be given a computer simulation of shoot or don’t shoot situations and be required to react as a police officer in compliance with the use of force policy.August 11: Vail Public Safety Communications Center (VPSCC) presentation.August 18: Participants will visit the Eagle County Victims Advocates and Courtroom for a presentation as well as a tour of the Eagle County Detention Facility.August 25: An evening with firearms instructors at the firing range. The Avon Latino Police Academy is open to a maximum of 25 students, all subject to a background check. Due to the subject matter, we require participants to be at least eighteen years of age, have no felony convictions, and have no significant or recent misdemeanor convictions. Participants must also be willing to complete a waiver of liability. Fill out an application today at the Avon Police Department or online at http://avon.org/2043/Latino-Citizens-Academy. You can also email your registration form to Detective Alan Hernandez at ahernandez@avon.org. For more information in Spanish, please contact APD Community Outreach Coordinator Brenda Torres at btorres@avon.org or call 970-748-4022. |
Avon to Re-Stripe Roads in June  Avon Public Works will be restriping all roads within town limits in the month of June, weather permitting. Drivers are reminded to use caution when driving near work crews and to avoid driving over fresh paint. Avon typically restripes roads to maintain safety and visibility on town streets. Electronic message boards will be placed around town to notify the public of the upcoming striping project. For additional information, please contact: Gary Padilla, Avon Public Works, 970-748-4118. |
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Shift your Ride!Experience getting there on a Shift electric bike The Shift electric bike share is back! With 155 bikes and 35 hubs from Vail to Edwards, getting around the valley has never been easier. Get out of your vehicle and use our electric bikes for quick errands, short commutes, and connecting to local transit. Shift offers flexible local membership options and 9 convenient hub locations around Avon all summer long. The season begins May 1 and will continue on until the end of October, weather permitting. Early bird season passes are on sale at a 25% discount for a limited time. Check out the website for more information and get ready to ride! |
Avon Launches First Municipal Polystyrene Recycling Program in Colorado The Town of Avon is proud to announce the launch of its new polystyrene recycling program, making Avon the first municipality in Colorado to offer this service. Commonly known as Styrofoam™ recycling, this initiative is made possible by a polystyrene densifier funded through a Colorado Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The innovative program is expected to significantly divert the volume of hard-to-recycle polystyrene waste from the Eagle County Landfill.The program accepts clean and white packaging foam from: • Televisions • Appliances • Computers (electronics) • Furniture • Foam coolers Only clean and dry foam is accepted—no dirt, labels, or tape. When in doubt, throw it out! Items not accepted include: • Packing peanuts • Egg cartons • Foam food trays and other containers (already banned in Colorado) • Colored foam (important—white only!) • Insulation foam panels • Flexible or film foam This is the first municipal polystyrene recycling program in Colorado, distinguishing it from existing private, paid programs. “Avon continues to prioritize sustainability initiatives and is proud to be leading the efforts towards polystyrene recycling in Colorado,” said Avon Mayor Tamra Nottingham Underwood. Recycling foam is an excellent example of a circular economy, with the recycled foam being turned into picture frames and building insulation materials. The Town of Avon is committed to making recycling comprehensive and accessible for all residents, while further strengthening our commitment to Avon’s Recycling Ordinance. The Town wants to remind users to review the signage in place to ensure proper recycling protocols are used. For questions regarding recycling, please contact Sustainability Manager Charlotte Lin at 970-748-4083 or clin@avon.org. |
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| Join the Avon Recycling Challenge, a fun and rewarding program designed to encourage sustainable habits while giving participants a chance to win exciting prizes! Simply bring your recyclable materials to the Avon Recycling Center, where they will be weighed and recorded. The program will run June 11 – August 13, with weekly weigh-ins held on Wednesdays between 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Recyclable materials include cardboard boxes, paper, hard #6 styrofoam, aluminum cans, plastic, and glass bottles. Participants will compete as teams, earning points based on the total weight of their recycled materials. The more you recycle, the higher your chances of winning! Leaderboards will be updated weekly, and top teams will be eligible for prizes. This program is made possible through a partnership with Avon Recreation, Avon Sustainability, and Walking Mountains! |
Harrington’s Penstemon Hike As residents and visitors to Eagle County flip the calendar from May to June, many start to feel the excitement of a particular season: Colorado wildflower season! Town of Avon not only celebrates outstanding trails and locales to view wildflowers, but our region’s ecosystem offers individuals a chance to see several types of flowers that only grow in Colorado, including the Harrington’s Penstemon. Penstemons, also known as beardtongues, represent a common plant genus found across North America. These tall, bright perennials grow well in sun-exposed areas, attract pollinators like bees and hummingbirds, and stabilize soils. Penstemon are lauded for their ability to grow with minimal water, making them a wise choice to include in water-conscious landscapes. Colorado claims sixty-two native species of penstemon however, one in particular can only be found locally. The Harrington’s Penstemon is an elusive bloom with a distinct, bluish color, but if you’re not sure how to spot one, please join ethnobotanist and local historian Lynn Albers, with the Eagle Valley Land Trust (ELVT), and the Town of Avon for the 2025 Harrington’s Penstemon Guided Hike at the West Avon Preserve. The hike will provide opportunities to share knowledge about wildflowers and the sagebrush environment on our south-facing slopes, and highlight the beauty and value of our local wildflower species. When: Monday, June 23, 2025 from 9:00 to 11:00am Where: West Avon Preserve in Avon, CO – O’Neal Spur Park, near the Wildridge Dog Park The hike is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Those interested can REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE. The link also includes a map to the meeting location. If you have any questions about the Harrington’s Penstemon Guided Hike event, or water-wise landscapes in general, please contact Max Morgan (mmorgan@avon.org) in the Town’s Community Development Department. We hope to see you there! For more information on events with EVLT: https://evlt.org/join-us/events/ |
West Avon Preserve Trails Open Town officials announced the seasonal opening of the entire West Avon Preserve (WAP) trail system on Wednesday, April 16. While the trails system is officially open, muddy trails are always closed.Those who use the trail system are asked to respect others and abide by the following trail etiquette: • Downhill travelers yield to uphill travelers • Alert others when passing from behind • Bikers yield to joggers and walkers; joggers yield to walkers • Don’t create new trails or walk around obstacles; stay on the trail • Leave no trace • No camping • No smoking • No alcohol • No hunting • No fires or fireworks • No motorized vehicles, including E-bikes • No launching, landing or operating drones from Town property without permission of the Town. Four-legged best friends are allowed off-leash in the WAP but must be under voice control and the owner must have a leash in his or her possession. Dog owners must promptly remove fecal waste and deposit it in a proper trash container. To enjoy this beautiful open space, parking is available at Nottingham Road, Beaver Creek Point, and the O’Neal Spur Pocket Parks. Restroom facilities are available at the O’Neal Spur Pocket Park, which is also ADA Accessible. The water fountain at the O’Neal Spur Pocket Park will be operational once freeze cycles cease. A water filling station is also available on the side of the Mountain Center building near the Nottingham Road cul-de-sac and trailhead. For more information on the WAP trail system, please contact Town of Avon Planning Director Matt Pielsticker at mpielsticker@avon.org or Recreation Director Michael Labagh at mlabagh@avon.org. To report violations, contact Vail Dispatch at (970) 479-2200. |
Bears are Awake! Bears are a BIG part of the Avon community and seen regularly in and around town. While they are exciting and interesting animals, bears need humans to be good neighbors in the spaces we share so that everyone stays safe. Residents, visitors, businesses, and property owners should know that bears belong here, but not in your trash can or dumpster, and there are several steps and best practices that ensure bears and people have minimal, negative interactions. This includes: • Proper food and trash disposal • Keeping outdoor dining areas and your driveway clean • Landscaping and gardening to reduce bear attractants • Supervising pets • And never approach a bear These tips are a few of many included in the new NeighBEARhood Ambassador campaign provided by our partners at Eagle County. Anyone can be a NeighBEARhood Ambassador if they take the pledge and commit to a few easy practices and habits that help protect people and bears. Bears need our help, but not our food. Take the pledge today! The Avon Police Department should be contacted if the animal is in a trash can, is in close proximity to a house, is near children, or appears to be a threat to domestic animals. For more information, contact the Avon Police Department at 970-748-4040. |
| Avon is Hiring! Local government is responsible for much of what goes on in this one-of-a-kind town. Whether it’s fixing a pothole, hosting an event in picturesque Nottingham Park, teaching swim lessons in our 40,000 sq. ft, full service Recreation Center, or providing police services, our team is behind it.Whether you’re looking for a full-time career, or a seasonal part-time job, the Town of Avon is a great place to work and grow. We offer a wide variety of positions, a fantastic location, supportive leadership and excellent benefits. Current openings include: Senior Engineer Accountant II – Payroll Facilities Supervisor Parks Maintenance Worker Lifeguard Swim Coaches & Instructors  |
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