Welcome 

Welcome to Park School District R-3!  Whether you are new to Park Schools or a member of the Bobcat family we hope you will find this website to be informative, dynamic, and easy to navigate.  Our website represents our commitment to connect and engage with our schools and the community they serve.

Rocky Mountain National Park
The Gateway to the Rockies!  RMNP is a living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains, with elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259feet at the weather-ravaged top of Longs Peak providing visitors with opportunities for countless experiences and adventures.  Actvities include camping, hiking, climbing and mountaineering, scenic drives, fishing, camping, biking, picknicking, wildlife viewing, Ranger-led programs and more.

Rooftop Rodeo
 

PRCA Rodeo sanctioned events including Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping, Bareback Bronc Riding, Lady's Barrel Racing andBull Riding. 


  Also, Team Roping and Mutton Bustin'.  Be around for the parade down Elkhorn
  Avenue that will include bands, groups on horseback, floats, unique automobiles,
  rodeo royalty and more.

Fireworks over Lake Estes 

July 4 - The Fireworks in Estes Park are the 5th largest in Colorado! Activities start at dusk, usually between 9:30 and 9:45 on the North Shore of Estes Park Lake. Excellent viewing from anywhere around the lake. The Estes Park Firework display has become so popular with people from Denver to Fort Collins, that it can take from two to three time as long to get back to their homes in the front range.

Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival

Get ready for bagpipers, Scottish Highland and Irish Step Dancing in addition to the sport competitiions of caber toss (throwing a telephone pole sized log end to end), sheaf toss, hammer throw, and the stone put.  Traditional jousting competitiions with real weapons and competitors from all over the world!  When you tire of competition you can listen to folk singers, storytellers, and fiddle players.  Eat anything from hot dogs to traditional Cornish pasties.

Other things to do in Estes Park...

Estes Park Events Calendar

Estes Park Winter Festival - January

Rails in the Rockies - February

Jazz Fest & Art Walk - May

Annual Wool Market - June

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival - June

Heritage Festival - August

John Denver Tribute Concert - September

Autum Gold - A Festival of Brats & Bands - September

Elk Fest - September

Estes Park Film Festival - September

Catch the Glow Christmas Parade - November every year on the day after Thanksgiving.