Public outreach for the Rolland Moore Redesign Concepts included three pop-up events (Bike to Work Day - June 25th, Kids in the Park – July 25th and a Pop-up at the Park – August 1st), a conversation with the Fort Collins Disability Advisory Board, and an online survey open from July 28th to August 15th. The online survey included nine questions regarding concept design preferences for the tennis complex and playground. The online survey feedback was collected and analyzed with in-person feedback to identify common themes, preferences, and priorities among respondents.

Engagement Summary

Tennis Results:

In the second round of engagement, a draft site plan for the updated tennis complex layout was presented in addition to two options for the tennis pro-shop building and restroom. The images presented can be found in the Documents Section on the right-hand side of the page.

Engagement results show a community preference for the Grove option at the tennis complex. Comments support trees being part of the main entrance and gathering space and suggested that the Grove design best aligned with the Rolland Moore park character. Frequent themes from comments included:

Playground Results:

Two playground concepts were available for public review and comment. One option called Fort Bumble Branch is a nature fort adventure theme where kids can explore, climb, and imagine in a world inspired by local wildlife and habitat! At the heart of the play area is a tree fort with lookout spots and educational signage. The other concept is called Skipping Stones. This playground is designed to feel like a journey through nature—from a creek all the way to the forest. At the bottom, you can be at the “waters edge” with pebble climbers, habitat hideaways and colorful ground cover. As you move uphill, you’ll climb over rocks and through a shrub mazes up to the riverbank, at the top is a forest zone. There was an overall positive reception to the concepts and appreciation for the creative, nature-based play features. Community Feedback on playground preferences between the two design concepts was closely split mainly favoring featured elements from both. The playground design concepts can be found in the Documents Section on the right-hand side of the page.

Comments highlighted a desire for

Initial public outreach included a drop-in open house and an online survey. The open house was held at the Fort Collins Senior Center on April 24, 2025 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.  An online survey was also made available on the project website to reach a broader audience and accommodate those who could not attend in person.  The survey remained open from April 24 to May 9, 2025.  Community feedback plays an important role in creating a thoughtful and balanced park design.  However, the final design is also shaped by the project’s budget and site constraints. 

Feedback showed that improvements at the playground should prioritize shade, sight lines, nature themes for play equipment, shade integrated into play areas, and picnic space closer to or within the playground.

Engagement Summary

*This number is extrapolated from the number of community members who signed in and the number of votes that were cast.

Tennis Results:

Overall, the outreach efforts show the community would like to see improvements at the Tennis Complex including:

Playground Results:

Feedback showed that improvements at the playground should prioritize:

Existing amenity feedback

Community responses to a question about the possibility of removing the racquetball courts due to safety concerns, deteriorating condition, low usage, and cost to rebuild.

Suggestions for Replacement:

Opposed to removal (minority); Some expressed concerns for removing racquetball, including:

Special stories or memories about Rolland Moore Park