Redwing Marsh Natural Area#
Trail Status
Natural Areas is Listening
Please share your input on how ten Urban Zone natural areas and local natural spaces are managed, including Fischer Natural Area.
Your feedback will inform the priorities and tactics that will appear in the draft Zone Update.
Everyone is also invited to share input at drop-in events on April 23 at Twin Silos Park, May 6 at Red Fox Meadows, and June 18 at Shields Street River Access.
Description#
This natural area provides relaxing recreation for all who visit. As its name suggests, red-winged blackbirds can often be seen and heard in the wetlands. The Larimer and Weld Canal flows on the north side of Redwing Marsh.
Photos#
Red Wing Marsh
Red Wing Marsh
Trails#
0.2 miles natural surface
Hours#
5:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m.
Directions#
Redwing Marsh is north and east of Greenbriar Park (Willox Lane) with walk-in access from surrounding neighborhoods. Nearest parking is at Greenbriar Park. Red Wing Marsh's approximate address is 657 Willox Lane, Fort Collins.
Activities and Events#
- Free educational activities and events in June-October are listed in the Natural Areas Explorer booklet guide.
- Last minute activity additions, trail recommendations and events offered between November-May are in our free monthly electronic newsletter- sign up on this page.
- Check out the Natural Areas Learning Library for some great self-guided activities.
Related Information#
- Know before you go safety and recreation information.
- Core Natural Areas Management Plan
- Special people have volunteered to take an active role in the stewardship of natural areas by doing monthly litter pick-ups. You can join the fun and adopt a natural area, too!