Lee Martinez Park (600 N. Sherwood St.)
Acres: 89.56
Section of Fort Collins: Northwest
FACILITIES
- Playground
- Picnic Shelter
(drop-in only) - Basketball Courts
- Tennis Courts
- Restrooms
- West Ballfield
- East Ballfield
- Trailhead Parking
- The Farm
- Poudre Trail
HISTORY
- 1973 - Martinez Park land purchased
- 1978 - First phase of construction completed
- 1979 - Ballfields completed
- 1981 - Poudre Trail built along the Poudre River
- 1985 - Lee Martinez Park and The Farm officially dedicated
The park was named by the Fort Collins City Council after Librado (Lee) Martinez, a long time resident and community leader. Mr. Martinez served on the Fort Collins Human Relations Commission and was active in many other capacities for several organizations.