ReCreate: Parks and Recreation Master Plan

More splash pads

Can we please get a few more splash pads. I only know of spring creek and old town. My kids love them and it is a great alternative to an actual swimming pool. It is great for small kids who can not yet swim. I would LOVE to see more options!!!

A new skatepark

A skatepark near twin silo would bring many people together from the schools and neighborhoods, the skatepark doesn’t have to be big kids in the area would be happy with even just one ramp to ride, if you live near twin silos the two closest skateparks are fossil creek and waters way which are still on the other side of town, kids built a DIY skatepark near fossil ridge high School because there is nothing to skate in the area but during construction a couple years ago it all got tore down now the kids in the area have nothing to skate again, zach elementary, bacon elementary, kindard middle school, Preston middle school and fossil high school are all within a couple miles from twin silo, kids from all the schools would love it, not just the skaters but also the scooters, bikers, rollerbladers etc

Pickleball

North East Fort Collins Connections

There are no connected sidewalks, trails, or bike lanes in North East Fort Collins to the rest of Fort Collins, and no public transit options North of Vine from College to I-25. Crescent Park is currently one of TWO total completed neighborhood parks (the other is Rabbit Brush Park) on this side of town - an area encompassing approximately 3-5K homes depending on where you draw the boundaries. Crescent Park is the only one with bathrooms, and residents cannot currently bike safely between the two parks. Richards' Lake park has no water connection and is not completed; it is only two play structures and a picnic shelter (there is no field or trees). Trail Head Park is delayed due to COVID. Iron Horse park and the future North East Community Park are all far-future considerations. The closest community-size park is City Park.

Crowd control at playgrounds/splash pads

Over the last few years more and more daycares from FOCO and surrounding towns flood into popular playgrounds by the bus loads at peak times during the summer. I hate to see kids missing out on playgrounds and needed splash pads this summer because of the necessity for social distancing. When pondering the new norm of playgrounds being closed, I wonder how the city could promote a smaller density of kids at the playground. My children have grown up playing at Inspiration playground and splash pad at spring canyon park (last 6 years). Over the last couple of years I avoid taking my kids to the playground after 11am due to ongoing safety concerns due capacity. I feel the city should consider legislation to restrict daycares bussing in large groups over a certain size. As an educator and parent I know how many tough choices are being made in regards to how to move forward for the betterment of all in our community. Please consider this approach.

Bike Skills Park

Fort Collins needs a large mountain bike skills park similar to Valmont Bike Park in Boulder. This is an opportunity to revitalize underutilized areas of a central park like Martinez and support cycling for all ages and abilities.

Better Pools

The indoor pool situation In Fort Collins is terrible. Mulberry has a play area, but it’s pretty small, no windows and the water temp is too cold for kids. We always to go Windsor, Loveland or Eaton to take our kids swimming, we would rather spend our money to drive and swim in better facilities. There are 5 high schools (FRHS, FCHS, RMHS, PHS & Liberty), club teams and the public all trying to share 2 pools.

Kids' Instructors Lacking Training

In recent classes we've taken, some children's instructors seem to lack experience and training in how to connect with and teach new skills to help them feel success.

Fix the tennis courts

We have many great tennis facilities. However, the surfaces at some of them are terrible. Fossil Creek Park is nearly unplayable. Rolland Moore is getting that way. Please preserve the investment we already have by fixing up these areas.

Allow electric scooters on bike trails

We should be supporting lower carbon transportation options in order to reach the city's climate goals, not creating barriers. Electric bikes are already allowed on paved trails so I don't see why e-scooter rentals are prohibited. Trails provide the safest, lowest stress option for scooter, bike, and pedestrian travel.

Parkour Park

I would love to see a parkour park be built. This would give kids and young adults an exciting place to be outside and move.

Apply an abrasion layer to all wooden bridges on bike trail to avoid slipping when wet or icy

A dedicated facility for 18-24 pickleball courts that would be used for all of Fort Collins and nation wide tournaments

this facility could be used in all seasons. Pickleball is the fastest growing court sport in America and is popular with all age groups.

Fitness Stair Step Trail or Course Near Hughes

I'd love to have fitness/scenic Stair/Steps near Hughes, something like Manitou Incline (CSprings), Lyon Steps (San Fran), or Baldwin Hills Overlook (L.A.). https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/612/files/bhso%20simple%20map.pdf

Designated parkour park

A parkour park would be such a cool park to add to the already rapidly growing and innovative city Fort Collins is becoming. Not only would it give the already growing parkour community in and around Fort Collins a place to gather and practice, but it could be a beautiful and entertaining sight as well. Interestingly shaped sculpters and geometry could be painted by local artists creating a very artistic and creative addition to the city.