A Place for Everyone

On April 2nd, residents of Grand Junction will finally get to vote on whether or not it’s time for a community center.  

The Community Center proposal on April’s ballot includes three main components:

• A 98,000 sq. ft. community center located at Matchett Park. This will include: warm-water, lap, and leisure pools; 2 pool-party rooms; a 3-court gymnasium; an indoor walking track; 3 multi-purpose meeting rooms; gathering spaces; a bouldering wall; fitness areas; child supervision services; tenant lease space.
• 75 acres of park development at Matchett including: 7 multi-purpose fields; walking paths; a plaza; playgrounds; restrooms/shelters; 4 basketball courts;12 pickleball courts; 8 tennis courts; a pond; a skatepark.
• Renovation of the existing Orchard Mesa pool, gymnasium, and adjoining facilities. Additions include: a new social zone with snack bar; family dressing areas; 2 multi-purpose rooms; a pool-party room; a new spa.

If approved, the community center, park development, and renovation/expansion at Orchard Mesa will be funded by a 0.39% city sales tax increase. That tax would not apply to unprepared food, gas, prescriptions, or services. The average household in Grand Junction would pay approximately $4.39 per month, and this will cover the cost of construction and ongoing operations and maintenance.

Advocates from the GJ Community Center Campaign (GJCCC) suggest that building a Grand Junction Community Center where everyone belongs will promote health and wellness, social connections, involvement in recreation, and activities for all ages - children through seniors.

For more information, visit www.gjcommunitycenter.org.