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Parks & Open Spaces in Fort Collins

Parks & Open Spaces

The citizens of Fort Collins have been enjoying the city park system for over 100 years. Fort Collins currently has 820 acres of developed park land including 6 community parks and 44 neighborhood/pocket parks. We also have 29 miles of recreational trails that flow through our City.

Audubon Rockies
105 W. Mountain Avenue
(970) 416-6931
(970) 416-5944
http://rockies.audubon.org/
Mission: To conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the Earth’s biological diversity. Audubon- Connecting people with Nature.
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Audubon- Rocky Mountain Regional Office
105 W. Mountain Avenue
(970) 416-6931
(970) 416-5944
http://rockies.audubon.org
Mission: To conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the Earth’s biological diversity. Audubon- Connecting people with Nature.
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Colorado Division of Wildlife, Northeast Region
317 W. Prospect Rd
970-472-4300
Information on hunting, fishing, wildlife and outdoor recreation.
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CSU Environmental Learning Center
2400 South County Road 9
970-491-1661
csuelc.org

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.

 

 

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Fort Collins Natural Areas
PO Box 580
(970) 416-2815
http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas
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.
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Larimer County Natural Resources
1800 South CR 31
970-679-4570
(970) 679-4574
http://www.larimer.org/naturalresources
Manages recreation at Carter Lake; Flatiron, Horsetooth, and Pinewood reservoirs; Estes Park Campgrounds at Mary’s Lake and East Portal; Big Thompson parks; Devil’s Backbone, Eagle’s Nest, Hermit Park, Horsetooth Mountain, Red Mountain, River Bluffs, and Soderberg open spaces; and others.
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U.S. Forest Service Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests
2150 Centre Ave, Building E Pawnee National Grassland
970-295-6700
http://www.fs.usda.gov/arp
Manages recreation such as camping in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (including the Poudre Canyon), and the Pawnee National Grasslands. Call or visit the website for information.
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