Evergreen Park & Recreation District (EPRD)
Katherine Dekker is an experienced professional specializing in events and sponsorships, currently serving as the Events & Sponsorships Specialist at Evergreen Park & Recreation District since March 2024. Previously, Katherine held the position of Conservation Engagement Coordinator at the Denver Zoological Foundation from August 2021 to March 2024, where responsibilities included leading conservation tours and managing staff. Katherine's career also includes roles at Winter Park Resort as an Adventure Guide and Walt Disney World, where responsibilities ranged from coordinating educational programs to leading tours on marine conservation. Katherine began in the conservation field with the Reef Environmental Education Foundation as an Education Leader and Marine Conservation Intern, successfully managing grant projects and organizing fundraising events. Katherine holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Florida and an MBA in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University.
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Evergreen Park & Recreation District (EPRD)
Evergreen Park and Recreation District (EPRD) is a Special District, a form of local government authorized under state law and created to serve the park and recreation needs of its constituents. It is not part of Jefferson County, but a separate entity with its own taxing authority. The District was authorized in January 1969 with the stated purpose of the District was to provide recreational opportunities to its residents and construct a community center with a swimming pool. Today, EPRD serves approximately 23,000 people within the communities of Evergreen, Bergen Park, Indian Hills, Kittredge, and Marshdale, and many more without. The District is one of the largest in the state, covering 50,000 acres (78 square miles) in the foothills west of Denver. It is governed by a Board of Directors elected by residents of the District. EPRD boasts a vast array of programs, activities and attractions for the community and visitors to enjoy, all for a reasonable cost. They include: --Buchanan Park Recreation Center --Wulf Recreation Center --Evergreen Lake House --Evergreen Lake Skating Rink --a number of parks and athletic fields Special events include the Evergreen Summer Concert Series, Evergreen Trail Racing Series, Evergreen Kids Triathlon, Glow Run 5K, Evergreen Dawn to Dusk Trail Race, and others. We create three Recreation Guides and a Summer Camp Guide every year to highlight our programs and services.