City Park Tomorrow
Engagement on City Park Tomorrow has concluded. For more information on City Park projects, visit fcgov.com/parkplanning/cityparktomorrow(External link).
For multiple generations, City Park has been a special place where a rich diversity of people gather, recreate, create memories, and connect with nature and others in meaningful ways. As the park has aged, it has adapted to meet changes in community needs over time. A voter-approved and funded ballot initiative to make improvements to aging community parks allows for improvements to City Park to be made.
A master plan for refreshing the park over time was developed based on significant input over the past four years from the community, City Council, and the Parks & Recreation Board. Using existing funds, the City Park Restroom project will include a new main restroom and sidewalk improvements. The City Park Restroom is the only improvement currently funded at City Park.
To view the approved October 2019 Master Plan click on the photo to the right under "Photo Gallery."
This site serves as a resource to the Fort Collins community to keep informed about City Park Tomorrow and to weigh in on its future.
For multiple generations, City Park has been a special place where a rich diversity of people gather, recreate, create memories, and connect with nature and others in meaningful ways. As the park has aged, it has adapted to meet changes in community needs over time. A voter-approved and funded ballot initiative to make improvements to aging community parks allows for improvements to City Park to be made.
A master plan for refreshing the park over time was developed based on significant input over the past four years from the community, City Council, and the Parks & Recreation Board. Using existing funds, the City Park Restroom project will include a new main restroom and sidewalk improvements. The City Park Restroom is the only improvement currently funded at City Park.
To view the approved October 2019 Master Plan click on the photo to the right under "Photo Gallery."
This site serves as a resource to the Fort Collins community to keep informed about City Park Tomorrow and to weigh in on its future.
Tell your story
Share your story.
City Park has been a special place to create memories for more than 100 years. Share with us a memorable experience you have had at City Park.
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A Place to Play Together
over 5 years ago“I love the idea of City Park as the place where Fort Collins plays together. In the summer, especially, I love there are baseball games, barbecues, picnickers, runners, and Tai Chi groups all sharing the space in our city together. It is also such a historical place in our city – with the trolley route and the lake, I hope that the future of the park can honor the past, while ushering in future use potential. I hope the park redesign remains accessible and safe for families, athletes, and people of all ages and abilities.”
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A Big Backyard
over 5 years ago“City Park is Fort Collins' shared backyard and it’s a place where we can all come together for recreation, food trucks, swimming, fishing, or just to relax under the decades old canopy of a cottonwood tree. City Park is as important to me as is Old Town or the Poudre Canyon to Fort Collins’ identify and one of the reasons I love living here.”
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A City Landmark
over 5 years ago“In my opinion, it is the most unique park our town has to offer. People feel connected to it. It is where people gather for fireworks, it has huge lawns where people can play, it has toddler and a young child playground, etc. It is a landmark in Fort Collins. I personally have so many beautiful memories there with my family and friends. Parks are an extremely important part of a community. Studies show that parks literally make a town healthier by reducing air pollution. They also have shown to reduce levels of stress and increase overall happiness for people.”
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Community Gathering Place
over 5 years ago“It’s a place where families and friends of all races and cultures can get together for social events and gatherings; unencumbered by too many restrictions and constructions. I like that it is a playground in general, with open spaces and open views, where many different activities can take place at the same time that involve children and adults, and that it is possible to view across the park and see what is going on.”
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A Sanctuary for All
over 5 years ago“It’s a spot for individual sanctuary and contemplation in a hectic world while also serving as a community gathering place for celebrations and recreation. Done properly it affords young families time to enjoy the beauty of exercise, fresh air, and each other. Older populations can profit from the beauty of the lake and walking paths. Community events bring all of us together in common celebrations and enjoyment of being a member of a most wonderful city. City Park is truly a centerpiece of pride for our city and deserves our best efforts to continue to be and to improve upon... Continue reading
Who's listening
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Phone 970-221-6303 Email jtorrey@fcgov.com (External link)
Photo Gallery
Timeline
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Building on Basics Ballot Initiative Passes
City Park Tomorrow has finished this stage2005
Voters approve a ballot initiative to make improvements to keep our parks useful, enjoyable, and attractive.
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Capital Improvement Ballot Initiative Passes
City Park Tomorrow has finished this stage2015
Voters approved a ballot initiative to bring back the City Park train in a new, expanded location in City Park.
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Community Outreach
City Park Tomorrow has finished this stageMarch, 2016
Community meetings and events were held to share the history of City Park, how the park is used, project goals, and preliminary improvement concepts and to collect community feedback.
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Work Session
City Park Tomorrow has finished this stageApril 26, 2016
At a work session, City Council’s discussion of park refresh included: reasons to update parks, a six-step park refresh process, preliminary budgets to refresh our four oldest community parks, and identification of City Park as a pilot for a park refresh.
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Master Plan Development
City Park Tomorrow has finished this stageOctober, 2017- March, 2018
City staff worked with technical advisors to evaluate various improvements ideas. A preliminary master plan was developed based on prior work and community feedback. Community input on the preliminary master plan was collected at several meetings and online.
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Community Outreach
City Park Tomorrow has finished this stageJune, 2018
Outreach efforts were conducted to refine the definition of and process for park refresh. Strategies included an online survey and in-person interviews throughout the community.
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Community Design Workshop
City Park Tomorrow has finished this stageMarch 7 & 8, 2019
Club Tico, City ParkTwenty-nine community members participated in a 2-day community engagement design workshop to learn more about the history of City Park and to work in small groups to develop park improvement plans.
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City Park Tomorrow Open House, Stage 1
City Park Tomorrow has finished this stageApril 10-13, 2019
Carnegie Center for CreativityAn exhibit showcased City Park's past, present, and future, including the park designs from the Community Engaged Design Workshop. Visitors were asked to share feedback on plans, as well as their City Park memories. -
Online Community Outreach
City Park Tomorrow has finished this stageApril 10-June 3, 2019
The City Park Tomorrow exhibit is now available on this site so that the community can provide additional feedback on the park concepts. Please share your story on the Stories tab and provide feedback on the concepts through the survey.
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City Park Tomorrow Open House, Stage 2
City Park Tomorrow has finished this stageMay 7-June 3, 2019
Fort Collins Senior CenterThe City Park Tomorrow exhibit traveled to the Senior Center so that the community could provide additional feedback on the park concepts.
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Design Workshop Follow-up
City Park Tomorrow has finished this stageAugust 26, 2019
Design workshop participants will have an opportunity to provide feedback on park plan and phasing options.
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Video Update
City Park Tomorrow has finished this stageSeptember 10, 2019
Watch a video update about City Park Tomorrow, from its history to the present, and learn more about next steps.
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Work Session
City Park Tomorrow has finished this stageOctober 22, 2019
The City will host a work session with City Council to share feedback collected from residents and to share the park master plan and phasing options.
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Design of Phase 1 Project
City Park Tomorrow has finished this stageWinter 2019-Summer 2020
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Construction of Phase 1 Project
City Park Tomorrow is currently at this stageFall 2020-Spring 2021