ReCreate: Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Residents cannot walk or bike safely between Crescent Park to Tavelli Elementary or to Greenbriar park or Old Town

Maple Hill is connected only to Richards' Lake and Lind by sidewalks and bike lanes. Attempting to go into Old Town by Lemay or Country Club Road or South on Timberline means single-lane roads with minimal shoulders and no sidewalks for the majority of the trip. Two of the three issues are not going to be resolved by Montava's construction. The far-future plan to connect Turnberry to Conifer is worthwhile, but puts the next decade of Tavelli students at active risk. Considering that Montava will be the main source for affordable housing for the near future and that these kids do not and will not have access to sidewalks to get to school, this is an equity issue that needs attention. We as a city *frequently* tout the amazing Fort Collins trail system, a way for residents to connect with nature and commute without using a car. North East Fort Collins can't do this, to a large degree. I cannot tell you how many times during COVID we've walked/biked the same exact route because it's one of 3 safe routes.

Outdoor Pickleball Courts

Love what we have and due to the growing numbers of players, would appreciate more available pickleball courts inside and out!

Large scale bike park

Look at Valmont, copy it, easy peasy

Bike Park

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.

Bigger dog parks

This may be more county than city but we all have dogs and 3 acre dog parks are dangerous. Dogs need room to roam. Cities up and down the Front Range have large areas where dogs can run free. We can even have membership areas where we pay an amount per year to keep it maintained. Dogs are better companions within a community when they can run and play n large areas....

Disc Golf facilities

More and improved disc golf facilities would be fantastic. This is a popular sport for all ages which is an easy way to stay active. It can also help deter vandalism and homeless activity in open spaces and parks.

More full size athletic fields

We desperately need more full sized athletic fields. Fort Collins ultimate is as amazing community of people, but we are struggling to exist due to the limited number of full size athletic fields and their limited availability.

There are no indoor public courts in Fort Collins for Handball, Racquetball, or Squash.

Players have to (and do) go to Chilson Athletic Center in Loveland to play. A facility for these racquet sports in our town.

Keep restrooms open year-round

If a park has more than one restroom, and only one is open, signage at the closed ones should indicate where the open one is located.

Clear the bike trails after snowfall so that the adjoining dirt path is also cleared

Or at least refrain from plowing the snow from the cement onto the dirt path.

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

Keep up the great work by the rangers; there are far fewer dogs off leash!

Dedicated Pickleball courts

16-20 new players come out of classes every month wanting to play and FOCOPB is there to help them with mentoring but courts are in short supply. Tournaments could be played if there were enough courts and that is good tax revenue.

Add more off-leash dog run areas or trails

dog parks are getting very crowded-would be nice to have some more options scattered around town, including large areas or trails to allow folks to spread out a bit