Fossil Creek Park (5821 S. Lemay Ave.)
Acres: 99.50
Section of Fort Collins: Southeast
Fossil Creek Park is located on South Lemay Avenue, between Harmony Road & Trilby Road. Map of Fossil Creek Park (jpg)
Park Information
Fossil Creek Park is designed to serve as an escape from the urban environment while still remaining close to the city. The park has sports fields and playgrounds, as well as areas for quiet and solitude. Fossil Creek Community Park has its origins from the 1996 Building Community Choices ballot measure. When "Choice City" voters approved the measure, funding for the 99-acre park was available.
Fossil Creek Park is a kid's paradise with its Tar Pits Play Area, Adventure Island, and interactive water feature. Adults and kids alike can enjoy the park amenities of:two lighted ball fields
- a roller-hockey rink
- a dog park
- lighted tennis and basketball courts
- multi-purpose fields
- urban obstacle skateboard park
Park Features
- Lake Pavilion
- Lighted Ball Diamonds
- The Knoll Cauldron
- Roller-Hockey Rink
- Skateboard Park
- Dog Park
- Tar Pits Play Area
- Dino Dig *
- Lighted Tennis Courts
- Oval Pavilion
- Walk Through Time
- Lighted Basket Ball Courts
- Recreation Center **
- Maintenance Facility
- Ice Age Water Park **
- The Oval Green Fields
- Interactive Water Feature
- Adventure Island
** to be developed in further expansions of the park
Park Photos
Signage for Main Entrance (off of Lemay)
View from top of knoll looking east toward Lemay.
Children's Playground
In-line hockey
East Ball Field (Looking west from outfield)
West Ball Field (View from above Concessions)
Lake Pavilion
Adventure Island