Building Community Through Sport
In the heart of Ridgway and the San Juan region, the Cimarron Athletic Field is a vibrant hub for sports and outdoor recreation. This facility at the Ridgway Secondary School features a synthetic turf soccer field, an all-weather eight-lane track, and spaces for field events, with plans for terraced benches, shaded tables, and a play/fitness area. The Cimarron Athletic Field is open to the public outside of school hours, practice times, and sporting events. We look forward to having students and the community enjoy this beautiful facility for decades to come.
Soccer Field
A synthetic turf soccer field conserves water and allows teams to hold practices and games on our own field, even in inclement spring and fall weather.
Eight Lane Track
The completed all-weather track now provides students with a safe, state-of-the-art facility for training and competition while also offering the community a place to gather for recreation and exercise. It is the first publicly available track in the surrounding five counties.
Field Event Spaces
The athletic field has dedicated spaces for long jump, high jump, triple jump, discus, shot put and pole vault.
Fitness and Play
A planned play/fitness area will facilitate exercise and outdoor enjoyment for visitors of all ages.
Community Gathering Space
A planned shaded area with benches and tables will accommodate students, sports teams, and other groups.
Built Together
Through the generosity and shared commitment of our community, this field reflects what is possible when we come together. We appreciate all who helped make it a reality.
Public Access
In general, the facility is open to the public at these times:
Before 7:45 AM every day;
After 6:00 PM Monday thru Friday during the Fall and Spring sports seasons
Boys' Soccer and XC Seasons are mid-August to late October;
Girls' Soccer and Track Seasons are March to the end of May.
After 3:15 PM Monday thru Friday in November, December, January, and February
All day during weekends, school holidays, and summer vacations (June, July, and the first part of August)
Please check the district calendar for school holidays, and please note that the field will be closed during home soccer games, according to this schedule.
To inquire about group access or special events, please contact RSS Principal Russell Randolph at rrandolph@ridgway.k12.co.us or RSS Athletic Director Shawnn Row at srow@ridgway.k12.co.us.
Track/Field Rules
Please take care of our facility by following these rules:
No wheels on the track (bikes, scooters, one-wheels, skateboards, skates, or strollers);
No motorized vehicles (unless emergency personnel);
No food, gum, seeds, or hulls;
No animals on the track, field, or anywhere within both perimeter fences;
No cleats on the track, unless 3/16-inch or less pyramid spikes;
When walking or running, please wear appropriate footwear (no heels or boots);
No throwing rocks or other items onto the track surface;
No alcohol, drugs, smoking/vaping/tobacco, or weapons allowed on the premises;
Use track crossing mats to enter the field;
All activities other than those for which the grounds were designed are strictly prohibited (for example loitering, picnicking, golfing, etc.)
The track and game surface will be closed to spectators during games and events. Only participants will be allowed to enter the track and game surface area. Spectators will need to be outside the track’s perimeter fence.
Please Help Us Keep the Cimarron Athletic Field in Top Shape!
We are seeking donations to support crucial maintenance and upkeep for our track and athletic field, ensuring safe, high-quality playing surfaces for the youth and residents of Ridgway and the surrounding communities for years and decades to come.
Your donation will go to the Cimarron Athletic Field facility maintenance fund set up by the Ridgway School District.
We appreciate your support!
Don’t want to make a donation online? You can also write a check to the Ridgway School District (note “Cimarron Athletic Field” in the memo line) and mail to:
Attn: Cimarron Athletic Field Donations
c/o District Office
1115 W. Clinton Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
Project
The Cimarron Athletic Field officially opened on September 15, 2025. We look forward to hosting soccer games, track meets, and other community sporting events at this beautiful facility in the heart of Ridgway and the San Juan region.
With Gratitude to the Donors
Over two years, the Cimarron Athletic Field Committee raised the funds needed to build the Cimarron Athletic Field. For that we thank our generous donors, whose enthusiasm and vision made this project possible.
