Fort Collins regularly rates high on any list of towns that are populated by fit residents with excellent access to recreational facilities.
A quick glance at the the people enjoying the city’s 50 parks, 280+ miles of trails, including paved and unpaved walking and bike trails, four recreation centers and swimming pools, three public golf courses and a racquet sport complex, two sheets of ice for organized hockey games as well as free skating, even the skateboard and off-leash dog parks, and you’ll want to get out there with them.
Natural Areas are naturally yours! The City's Natural Areas Department manages 43 sites, 100 miles of trail and over 40,000 acres locally and regionally, so there is likely a natural area near you! You are welcome to explore and help care for these special places. Free educational activities are offered year-round too.
Northside Aztlan Community Center is home to a wide variety of activities, classes, programs, sports and events. The Northside Aztlan Center continues to provide the same beneficial community programs as well as new and exciting opportunities. The Northside Aztlan Center is a 50,000 square foot recreation center (more than three times its original size) offering various activities.
City Park Nine is a regulation length 9 hole municipal golf course that offers enjoyment and challenges for players of all ages and abilities. Built in 1940 and located next to historic City Park and Grandview Cemetery, the course features tight fairways, small greens, and mature trees. Consistently recognized as the "Best Nine Hole Golf Course" in Colorado, City Park Nine is a unique experience for the casual player or golf purist.
Southridge Golf Course is an 18 hole golf course situated on 128 acres in southeast Fort Collins. Offering scenic views and challenging tee shots from multiple tee boxes, Southridge is ideal for players of all levels and ages.
A free, bicycle lending service for residents, students, and visitors to Fort Collins. Members can borrow the bike for as short as an our or for as long as seven days.
Building Community Through Bicycling is our mission. Our programs include public tools and workspace to learn how to fix your own bike, bike safety education, earn-a-bike, bikes for Ghana, and bike valet service. We accept donations of anyting bike related. The sale of low-cost bikes and parts pays our rent.
Encourages safe and enjoyable cycling. Bike Fort Collins works to instill bicycling as a viable form of transportation and recreation. Their projects include, but are not limited to the FC Bike Library and the Vintage Bicycle Museum Without Walls.
Collindale Golf Course is a championship length, 18 hole golf course situated on 160 acres in southeast Fort Collins. Consistently recognized as having some of the best (and fastest) greens in the state, it is the home of local U.S. Open Qualifying and a perennial favorite for many State amateur events.
RV Park, Cabins, original cowboy bunkhouse, gift shop, restaurant and saloon. Guided horseback rides, motorized and train tours. Easy access off I-25 and I-80. Wi-Fi available.
Lodging, RV parking, restaurants, and fun things to do in Northern Colorado's most beautiful mountain recreation area; all within a short drive to Fort Collins.
Horsetooth Reservoir- Full service marina with overnight slips, buoys, gas & supplies, cold drinks and snacks. Visit our website at www.inletbaymarina.com or call 970-223-0140 for boat rentals and more information.
The City's tennis program is conducted by Lewis Tennis School at Rolland Moore Park. This facility includes 8 lighted tennis cours, 3 outdoor handball/raquetball courts, two platform tennis courts, sand volleyball, and full-service pro shop.
U.S. Forest Service Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests
Manages recreation such as camping in the Arapahoe and Roosevelt National Forests (including the Poudre Canyon), and the Pawnee National Grasslands. Call or visit the website for information.
Mulberry Pool, located near Downtown Fort Collins, is one of three indoor aquatic facilities operated by the City of Fort Collins Recreation Department. The pool is open year-round and includes a large "child friendly" interactive play area with slides and other fun water features. Mulberry Pool is a favorite for birthday parties and other celebrations. The pool is also popular with lap swimmers looking for an early morning or mid-day workout.
31 Fabulous Summers Of Whitewater Rafting The Poudre River near Fort Collins! We give you lifelong memories, more experience, more smiles and more fun on an exciting river with breathtaking scenery! Your vacation highlight!
Closest and best rafting to Denver & Rocky Mountain National Park. Full and half day trips. Family/child/group rates. Celebrating 27 years of fun on a National Wild & Scenic River"."
Whitewater rafting on Colorado's only Wild and Scenic" River. A spectacular river set among a gorgeous canyon ensures a fantastic wilderness trip. Remember
Fort Collins Tours provides guided hikes and walking tours in and around Fort Collins. To learn more about hikes and tour (including ghost, gourmet, and pub tours) please visit our website at www.fortcollinstours.com.
Scenic trail rides into the beautiful Roosevelt National Forest. 25 miles of trail starting at 8500ft and up. Overnight rides and dinner rides! Winter sleigh rides and horse back rides in the snow. Full service Resort Ranch with restaurant, lodge, fishing, tubing hill with lift, cross country skiing and more!
Enjoy a flight over beautiful Fort Collins followed by a champagne ceremony. Pilot has 30 years experience in Fort Collins air. A great way to start the day or vacation.
Full service fly fishing shop offering premium equipment, classes, guided trips, equipment rental, and destination travel. Located in a unique historic building in downtown Fort Collins.
View the spectacular Colorado scenery from a hot-air balloon, with a special champagne celebration. Over 25 years experience. Take your magical flight with the most experienced pilots! Credit cards accepted.
Do it right the first time. World class professional balloon service with first class accommodations and champagne celebration. Live the dream. FAA-CFI certified pilot. We're not the biggest... just the best!
Northern Colorado's full service fly shop. Guided trips, fishing lessons, fishing reports - and we carry a large selection of Winston, Sage, Galvan, and many other products.
Manages Horsetooth Reservoir, Carter Lake, Flatiron Reservoir, Pinewood Reservoir, Bingham Hill Park, Big Thompson Parks, Devils Backbone Open Space, Eagle's Nest Open Space, Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space, Hermit Park Open Space, Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, Lions Open Space, Ramsey-Shockey Open Space, Rimrock Open Space. Parks are open year-round, seven days a week.
Cheyenne Frontier Days, the world's largest outdoor rodeo and Western celebration, runs July 20-29, 2012. Experience the best of the West with daily rodeos, nightly concerts and much more!
Considered the fastest and most scenic course in America that is complemented with a luxury ride to start and a finish in historic Old Town, Fort Collins. Other events include half marathon, 10K, 5K, kids run.
Explore the riparian woodlands and signs of wildlife at the 200 acre Environmental Learning Center. Trails, raptor cages, garden and other attractions. Explore on your own or arrange a guided hike.
The Colorado Eagles play in the Central Hockey League and are entering their 7th season. They are considered one of the premier minor league franchises in the nation.
