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

Bike Park

Walking and cycling

The trails are great! I use them.

Build a new large-scale bike park system in downtown

Refreshing unused/seldom used areas of 3 existing parks and acquiring a new property into the Parks system can easily be done to create a unique world-class bike park system. Specifically, these 4 areas include the northern section of Lee Martinez Park, all of Legacy Park, a portion of Soft Gold Park and the area behind/adjacent to Lincoln Middle School (known by some as Narnia). These 4 areas can then be connected with purpose-built singletrack trails along the river corridor incorporating numerous bike skills features, riding tips/techniques signage, extensive mapping signage and proper trail etiquette/stewardship signage. This would provide new and high-quality outdoor recreation access to many local neighborhoods that are currently underserved and lack access. It would provide a new learning environment that would make many trail users much more comfortable and knowledgeable before heading out onto other local trail systems. It would also take some pressure off of other high-traffic trail areas. Bike parks are flourishing throughout the country and become well-known community hubs. Progressive features are designed and built to be fun for all ages and abilities. A facility like this combined with our new whitewater park and the existing paved trail connectors would make the downtown area a new hub for outdoor recreation. This plan allows for other park features to be developed alongside and in conjunction with this park system as well.

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....

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.

Separate wide paved paths so that walkers don't have to worry about bicycles that are speeding from behind you.

One casual side step by you or your dog could result in a serious injury.

Clean the trash thrown in creeks more often than seasonally

Edora Disc Golf Course

The disc golf course at Edora is recognized as great but terrible in signage, navigation, and maintenance. Someone needs to take responsibility for it.

Parkour Park

Parkour Parks are beginning to emerge in some of the best cities for outdoor activities in the world. Cities as big as Vancouver, BC and even small cites like Boise, ID boast having the outdoor training spots as part of a rich city experience. Ideally in a spot with a mix of ages. There are actually very few places a parent is comfortable training with their kids. Or even spots where teens/adults can hang, swing, jump and run. There are now many cities who have done this. The resources for planning and safety are there. There are communities local and national that will support and promote cities that offer places to be active. Relative to larger scale ideas the cost for parkour parks are much less and the positive effect on a diverse community is high! Check out how fun the park in Vancouver is here: https://www.instagram.com/p/B5CVCw8Atmv/ Am I right?!?!? - Travis

More Pickelball Courts!!! Huge pickleball community in Ft. Collins, but not enough places to play! Indoors and outdoors!

Parkour / Alternative Sports Parks

A large percentage of children don't connect with traditional sports, but still enjoyment physical activity. Parkour parks are more inclusive to this demographic. Only one US city has a public parkour park; this would put Fort Collins in the upper echelon of progressive, family-friendly, fit communities. https://www.athleticbusiness.com/health-fitness/parkour-is-finding-a-foothold-in-united-states.html?Itemid=0&_escaped_fragment_= https://patch.com/idaho/boise/boise-parkour-course-opens-rhodes-park

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

Major Bike Park

Create a dirt jump park like Ruby Hill or Valmont, and watch people come to the area, just for biking! Both cities of Denver and Boulder will have the information needed to create dirt jump park.