New Passes & Fees Starting Jan. 1
New City of Fort Collins recreation passes and drop-in rates will go into effect on January 1, 2026. With streamlined options and new benefits, staying active is even easier and more affordable with the Recreation Department. Here's what's new:
- Simplified pass structure: Choose from one-month, six-month or annual passes
- Unlimited access to all recreation facilities, including The Farm and City Park Pool.
- Resident and non-resident rates for better community value
- New Barnyard Buddy Pass for year-round fun at The Farm
Recreation Admission and Pass Fees#
City of Fort Collins-Recreation offers a variety of options for you when choosing your recreation facility membership. If you have questions about facility admission rates and would like to speak with someone to figure out what option is best for you, call 970.221.6655.
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Daily Admission Pass rates for Edora Pool Ice Center (EPIC), Foothills Activity Center, Mulberry Pool, Northside Aztlan Community Center, and Fort Collins Senior Center.
One-time Drop-in Rates per Facility
Current Rates Effective May 1, 2024 Youth $1 at Northside Aztlan Community Center & Foothills Activity Center
$6 at all other facilitiesAdult $7 60 years & up $6 -
Admission rates for use at all of the following recreation facilities: EPIC, The Farm, Foothills Activity Center, Mulberry Pool, Northside Aztlan Community Center, and the Senior Center.
25 Admission Pass: 25 admissions to use at any of the facilities listed above. Expires one year from the date of purchase. Youth $100 Adult $120 60 years & up $100 1 Month Pass* Youth $28 Adult $39 60 years & up $28 Family/Couple $67 6 Month Pass* Youth $140 Adult $195 60 years & up $140 Family/Couple $335 Annual Pass* Youth $252 Adult $350 60 years & up $252 Family/Couple $600 Platinum Pass 85 years & up Free * Pass holders receive 70% discount on registrations for designated fitness programs. Health & Wellness programs and those using a 25 Admission Pass are not eligible for the discount.
* Facility passes do not include admission to City Park Pool.
* Group rates are available at City Park Pool, EPIC, and Mulberry Pool. A group must consist of at least 10 participants and a 48-hour notice is required for reservations. Groups over 50 people must provide one week notice.
* Multi-facility and single admission pass holders also have access to the following: open gym, lap and open swim, walking/jogging track, weight/cardio area, billiards room, library media center, and locker rooms.
* No refunds on passes.
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Age Single Admission Under 2 years No Fee 2 years & up $5 Barnyard Buddy Pass/Family Pass $95 per year Unlimited visits, up to 4 people per visit (additional guests pay half admission). -
Public Skate Admission Youth $6 Adult $7 60+ $6 Skate rental $3 Public Skate Group Admission Youth $5.50 Adult $6.50 60+ $5.50 Skate rental $3 *Discounted rate available for groups of 10 or more; 2-week advanced notice required. 30-day notice required for groups of 100 or more. Group rates do not include skate rental.
*EPIC pass holders receive $1 off ice skating single admission.Other Drop-in Ice Activities Drop-in Hockey $8 Stick & Puck $8 Fitness Skate $8
2026 Recreation Passes & Fees#
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Resident Drop-in Rates
Youth (ages 2-18) $8 Adult (ages 19-59) $10 Senior (ages 60-84) $8 Non-Resident Drop-in Rates
Youth (ages 2-18) $10 Adult (ages 19-59) $12 Senior (ages 60-84) $10 -
Fort Collins Resident Recreation Pass Options
One Month Pass Six Month Pass Annual Pass Youth (ages 2-18) $40 $200 $360 Adult (ages 19-59) $50 $250 $450 Senior (ages 60-84) $40 $200 $360 Family (two adults and unlimited children up to the age of 26) $80 $400 $720 Fort Collins Non-Resident Recreation Pass Options
One Month Pass Six Month Pass Annual Pass Youth (ages 2-18) $50 $250 $450 Adult (ages 19-59) $60 $300 $540 Senior (ages 60-84) $50 $250 $450 Family (two adults and unlimited children up to the age of 26) $96 $480 $864
2026 Passes & Fees FAQs#
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The new pass fees are all based on a formula that provides greater benefit to the community.
- A one-month pass costs the same as five drop-in visits.
- A six-month pass costs the same as five monthly passes.
- An annual pass costs about the same as nine monthly passes.
Most passes are also rounded to the nearest $10 increment.
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Recreation is subsidized by City taxes so non-residents pay a 20% premium due to a lower expected tax revenue from those living outside the Fort Collins Growth Management Area.
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Reduced Fee Passes now reflect 90% discounts on annual passes, which aligns with many of the program discounts this pass receives.
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Discounts on personal training packages, fitness classes and access to The Farm at Lee Martinez Park and City Park Pool is now included.
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After reviewing recreation pass participation reports, it was determined that the Senior Social Pass had very low participation and the benefits did not align with other recreation pass offerings.
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No. Renew Active and Silver Sneakers passes only include access to EPIC, Foothills Activity Center, the Fort Collins Senior Center, Mulberry Pool and Northside Aztlan Community Center.