ReCreate: Parks and Recreation Master Plan
After more than a year of extensive staff, community and stakeholder participation, City Council unanimously adopted an updated Parks & Recreation Master Plan on January 19, 2021.
The Master Plan, along with a robust Executive Summary, are available for review under the Document Library, or below as an interactive booklet.
Want more info on the planning process? Click on video library for additional details on level of service standards, classifications, and the policy framework.
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Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkView All Ideas5 months ago
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.
about 1 year ago
Outdoor Pickleball Courts
Love what we have and due to the growing numbers of players, would appreciate more available pickleball courts inside and out!
about 1 year ago
Large scale bike park
Look at Valmont, copy it, easy peasy
5 months ago
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.
9 months ago
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!!!
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Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkView All Ideasabout 1 year ago
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.
about 1 year ago
Feedback surveys
I think after a class has ended, a survey should be sent to participants so the instructor and management can see how participants felt about the course and instruction.
about 1 year ago
pickleball courts inside and outside
I moved here from Bend Oregon which has the idea setup. See http://www.bendpickleballclub.com/category/club-news/ It was a joint venture between a wealthy donor and the city of Bend. 16 lighted outdoor courts to be used by BPC members each morning and the public at all other times. The donor also built indoor courts later on. It's a great situation.
about 1 year ago
Connect southeast Foco to the trail system.
All the focus seems to be up north and to the east with trail connection. Let's get all of foco connected prior to connecting to Timnath and other communities. Connect via the poudre and get a connection to the power. Or at least get us some bike lanes on Trilby. Thank you.
about 1 year ago
Diversity-lack of people of color at public open houses.
At these events, where the City is asking for input and ideas for the future, there are almost always ONLY White people attending. There is an important need to reach out to our communities in a truly inclusive manner that will reach the people and encourage them to participate in these important sessions where departments and council can hear from EVERYONE. Maybe personal contacts by house to house visits in particular neighborhoods, or flyers on doors, or directed mailings. Clearly the current outreach efforts are not working. Prime example: the City Park Refresh presentations and the recent Parks Planning Updates, which I attended, had no, zero, none participants from our Hispanic residents. Yet our parks are very much used by these residents, and I feel certain that they would like to be involved as to what decisions are made about park improvements and opportunities of usage...
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Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkView All Ideasabout 1 year ago
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
about 1 year ago
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.
about 1 year ago
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.
11 months ago
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
about 1 year ago
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.
Videos
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Community Services' Interim Director, John Stokes, presented the final master plan for adoption by City Council at the meeting on January 5.
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Parks and Recreation Planning Team provides update to City Council
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Learn more about proposed Level of Service document which helps answer the question, “How many parks and recreational amenities do we need, and where should they go?”
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Master plan consultant, Andrew Dobshinsky, explains how classifications work as part of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, answering the question "What types of parks and rec facilities do we have now, and what types should we have in the future?”
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Learn more about policy framework which outlines Goals for an ideal future state, Actions that move the system towards that future, and specific Methods or steps that implement the goals and actions.
Who's listening
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Policy and Project Manager
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Communications Specialist
Email vvanryn@fcgov.com
