The best things to do in Mesa County

Chipeta Golf Course keeps golf fun with an 18-hole, par 60 executive layout that lets you use every club, snag a quick nine after work this week, or try a Glowball night. Pickleball courts and year-round events mean effortless hangouts when you want friendly competition without the drama.

From the Grand Junction newsletter, October 20, 2026

Looking for an easy win with the kids or a low-effort friend hangout, Bananas Fun Park packs mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats, laser tag, an inflatable playground, a water park, and an arcade, plus a cafe so you can caffeinate while they keep going. Also a clutch pick for birthdays and group events.

From the Grand Junction newsletter, October 12, 2026

Redlands Mesa Golf Course is Grand Junction’s home track for dramatic red-rock golf, a Jim Engh design with panoramic vistas, 11 elevated tees, and 37 bunkers that actually make practice fun. Tackle the Deadman’s Pass stretch and the soaring 17th, then brag about it over Ocotillo’s post-round bites.

From the Grand Junction newsletter, October 6, 2026

Lincoln Park Golf Course brings that classic mashies and niblicks vibe, but it still makes your driver earn it with smooth, subtle greens on a quick, walkable 9. Hit the 10-acre range, snag a PGA lesson, or roll out with the Family Tees for an easy local loop.

From the Grand Junction newsletter, September 22, 2026

Lincoln Park - Moyer Pool brings the goods with a 50-meter outdoor pool, a waterslide, splash pad for the littles, a separate shallow instructional pool and a deep diving well with real boards. Grab a snack from the concession, sprawl on the grass, instant after work reset.

From the Grand Junction newsletter, October 26, 2026

Bordered by the Colorado National Monument with Grand Mesa views, Tiara Rado Golf Course gives you that just-one-more-hole feeling with four teeing grounds, sneaky water trouble, and the infamous moat hole.

From the Grand Junction newsletter, September 29, 2026

Bookcliff Country Club packs in a challenging golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, a swimming complex, a fitness center, and a spa, then seals it with dining on decks overlooking the Bookcliff Mountains.

From the Grand Junction newsletter, September 26, 2026

Golf course with 36 holes, a pro shop, and a bar.

Skip the weather drama and tee it up at GolfTime, the local, climate-controlled studio built by golfers for golfers. Play Pebble Beach or St. Andrews with friends, join a league, or dial in your swing with real-time data on the range, then bring those gains to your next outdoor round.

From the Grand Junction newsletter, October 17, 2026