Urban Forest Storm Response - March 2021
Over the weekend of March 12-14, 2021, Fort Collins received up to 27 inches of snow. Damage occurred to many trees during this storm. The Forestry Division has completed its assessment of damage and begun the 6-9 month clean-up process. Patience is appreciated as both City and private contract crews are working as quickly as possible.
Private vs public-owned trees, limb drop-off, and FAQs are outlined on the storm response webpage.
Your Parks. Our Passion.#
Our parks and trails help define the Fort Collins lifestyle. Fort Collins currently has over 966 acres of developed parks including 7 community parks and 43 neighborhood/pocket parks. Over 45 miles of paved trails connect our community.
We're passionate about providing you world-class parks and trails. The Parks Department maintains parks, cemeteries, trails, medians and other public grounds for the community. We aim to provide you with a clean, safe and attractive environment to enjoy.
Parks are open daily between the hours of 5 a.m.-11 p.m.
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Current use of shelters and sports fields is limited to the activities and capacities listed below:
Shelters
- 1-10 people: drop-in use allowed
- 11-50 people: Available for scheduled use only.
- A variance from Larimer County Health Department is required per the following guidelines: Public gatherings of no more than 10 people are allowed, unless the square footage of the facility and/or space allows for 6-foot distancing of all participants. If the event organizer and/or facility can demonstrate compliance via a written plan.
- Submit your plan to hold an event of attendees between 11 and 50 here.
- Once a variance is granted, please contact Parks (970-221-6660) to reserve the shelter; the variance must be presented in order to reserve the shelter.
Sports Fields
- Available for drop-in use only, groups of 10 or less. NO games.
For questions regarding parks use and rentals, please call 970-221-6660.
Hiring Fair
Parks and Recreation departments are hiring for a variety of summer positions! Join us Saturday April, 17 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at EPIC to learn more. Questions? Contact ngonzalez@fcgov.com or view current openings.
Parks Map
View an interactive aerial map of all parks and their amenities in Fort Collins.
Outdoor Pickleball Court Map
EAB Detected in Fort Collins
Local and state experts confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in north Fort Collins just outside of city limits. The City of Fort Collins Forestry Division maintains over 55,000 trees located on City property, 7,654 of which are ash trees.
Trail System Status
Keep updated with the status of Fort Collins trails with an updated listing of closures and detours.
Park & Shelter Reservations
Take a look at all the reservation options, guidelines, and applications online.
Hiring Fair
Parks and Recreation departments are hiring for a variety of summer positions! Join us Saturday April, 17 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at EPIC to learn more. Questions? Contact ngonzalez@fcgov.com or view current openings.
Parks Map
View an interactive aerial map of all parks and their amenities in Fort Collins.
Outdoor Pickleball Court Map
EAB Detected in Fort Collins
Local and state experts confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in north Fort Collins just outside of city limits. The City of Fort Collins Forestry Division maintains over 55,000 trees located on City property, 7,654 of which are ash trees.
Trail System Status
Keep updated with the status of Fort Collins trails with an updated listing of closures and detours.
Park & Shelter Reservations
Take a look at all the reservation options, guidelines, and applications online.