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- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (M-F, except for holidays)
Outdoor Skating at City Park
Outdoor skating is open at Sheldon Lake in City Park. The Parks Department monitors the ice depth as well as the conditions of surfacing for safety. Please note, skate guards and equipment are not provided.
Open/closed signs are posted between the skating area and the parking spots to the south along Mulberry St. Adhere to all signage and skate at your own risk.
Your Parks. Our Passion.
Our parks and trails help define the Fort Collins lifestyle. Fort Collins currently has over 925 acres of developed park land including 7 community parks and 43 neighborhood/pocket parks. Over 35 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.
ReCreate: Parks and Recreation Master Plan
The City of Fort Collins is updating its plan for parks and recreation in the city for the first time in over ten years! Join us in the process to share your thoughts, values and vision for how Parks and Recreation could look in the future.
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.
Job Opportunities
Do you enjoy working outdoors? The Parks Department is currently seeking Seasonal Parks Utility Workers to join a highly-motivated, talented team of innovators to help strengthen the future world-class stewardship of parks in our community.
Park Notices
To learn more about current updates on park closures and notices click the link below. For questions or concerns, call 970.221.6660.