The Aurora Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department recently launched the “She Plays Aurora” campaign to encourage more girls to participate in youth sports.
Maxime Lantz, a Cherokee Trail student who wrestles for Eaglecrest High School, is AuroraTV's Athlete of the Month from Cherry Creek Schools for March 2026.
She Plays Aurora. It's the name of a new campaign created by the city's Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department with the goal of getting more girls to take part in youth sports.
Aurora Sparks is a new, youth-driven, licensed after-school program provided by the city's Parks and Rec Department that puts creativity and choice at the center of all activities.
Two new eSports hubs are now open at Southeast and the Central recreation centers. That means in addition to the lounge at Expo Community Center, which opened in 2021, there are now three total locations to play.
Tylen Haller is the Cherry Creek School District Athlete of the Month for December. He earned First-Team All-Conference honors, was named Honorable Mention All-State, and received Academic All-State recognition.
AuroraTV recognizes Aurora West College Preparatory Academy's Maria Benitez from Aurora Public Schools, and Cherokee Trail High School's Brayden Forte from the Cherry Creek School District as athletes of the month.
AuroraTV recognizes Gateway High School's Lyric Wynn from Aurora Public Schools, and Overland High School's Sahniya Vaughn from Cherry Creek School District as athletes of the month.
Work is underway on a unique new place to play in Aurora. It's taking shape by our Morrison Nature Center and will encourage people of all ages and abilities to interact with and enjoy nature
Julian Martinez has officially been selected as a catcher in the elite USSSA-Baseball 11U All-American Games! He will represent the West Region July 21-27 in Florida, competing alongside the nation's top youth talent.
