Yes, depending on your event, we require anywhere from a $50.00-$500.00, refundable deposit fee for all events. We do not hold dates without a deposit paid.  

No, you must go through our bar service, Black Tie Events. Renters may not bring in their own alcohol. Bars are required to be booked at least 30 days in advance.  

City of Fort Collins Recreation works with a contracted provider, Black Tie Events, LLC., to provide bar services at events. Black Tie Events is a licensed, bonded, and insured event specialist. Black Tie Events is the only vendor permitted to serve alcohol at events hosted at Recreation facilities. If you would like bar services as part of your event, please contact Black Tie Events to arrange for services. 

Phone: 1.855.970.4847
Email: foco.blacktieevents@gmail.com

Contact Black Tie Events

You can fill out our rental inquiry form online: Facility Rental Inquiry Form and our Rental Coordinator will be in touch with you regarding availability. Please allow at least two business days for a reply to your inquiry.  

For events less than 30 days out, we require full payment. For events more than 30 days out, we require the damage deposit fee. All payments can be made over the phone by calling 970-224-6113, or in person at any open recreation facility.

You can find pricing and a full list of spaces in our rental guide.

View the Rental Guide

You can email the rental coordinator at cblumenshine@fcgov.com. We look forward to working with you!

City Park Pool

• Party Area Rental - The birthday package includes ten admissions to the pool and two hours in the party area to enjoy lunch, cake, and opening presents. You may swim before, during, and/or after your time in the party area as open hours allow on the day of your rental.
• Entire Pool Rental - The entire pool is yours for up to 6oo guests for your two-hour rental.

Mulberry Pool

The birthday package includes ten admissions to the pool and one hour in the party room to enjoy lunch, cake, and opening presents. You may swim before, during, and/or after your time in the party room as our open hours allow on the day of your rental. The party room includes a small climbing wall, tables, and chairs and can hold approximately 25 guests. Birthdays at Mulberry Pool may be hosted on Saturdays or Sundays. Please note, there are no refrigerators or freezers on site.

Make a Reservation

Celebrate your birthday with us at EPIC! The birthday package includes ten admissions to the ice rink and two hours in the party room to enjoy lunch, cake, and opening presents. Please note, skate rental is not included with the party package; $3 per person.

Make a Reservation

City Park Pool Birthday Reservation FAQs

• Party times daily:
  • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • 1:30-3:30 p.m.
  • 4-6 p.m. 

• Two-hour rental rate of $114 includes 10 admissions
  • Umbrella, North Patio, and South Patio areas are available for rent
  • Rental space accommodates 15-20 people; both halves of patio can be reserved to accommodate 30-50 guests
  • Swimming is allowed before and/or after your rental; if facility hours allow
  • Additional guests (above the 10 included with the party) are paid for on the day of the event at the discounted group rate of 50 cents off normal admission; further discounts are available for large groups by purchasing a punch pass
  • Everyone attending parties at City Park Pool must pay admission whether they are swimming or not.

City Park Pool Private Rental FAQs

• Party times daily, except Tuesday & Thursday:
  
  • 6:15-8:15 p.m. 

• Two-hour rental rate of $600 includes 400 swim admissions
  
  • Lifeguards are included with your rental

• Additional Rules
  • Children under the age of 8 years need to be accompanied by adults in the water at a ratio of 1 adult for every 6 children. 
  • Accompanying adults must pay admission, wear a swimsuit, and be within arm's reach of the children in the water.
  • Must be 48 inches tall and pass a swim test to use large slides.
  • No confetti, pinatas, or alcohol are allowed.

• One-hour room rate of $60 includes 10 swim admissions 
  • Non-swimming guests do not need to pay swim admission. 
  • Additional swimmers (above the 10 included with the party) are paid for on the day of the event at the discounted group rate of 50 cents off normal admission.
• Open swim time for parties
  • Saturdays: 12:30-5:30 p.m.
  • Sundays: 12-3 p.m. 
  • Depending on the party time you select, you are welcome to swim before and/or after your time in the party room as our open swim hours allow.

• Additional Rules
  • Children under the age of 8 years need to be accompanied by adults in the water at a ratio of 1 adult for every 6 children. 
  • Accompanying adults must pay admission, wear a swimsuit, and be within arm's reach of the children in the water.
  • No confetti, pinatas, or alcohol are allowed in the party room.