Rolland Moore Open House/Online Survey #1: Public Outreach Summary

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

Attendance – 41*

Comment Cards - 24

Online Surveys - 158

*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:

Bathroom updates

ADA access improvements

Additional seating

Covered gathering areas

Renovated courts, and additional courts

Better lighting

Cleaner sight lines between courts and facilities

Larger tennis pro-shop

Park amenities such as water fountains

Playground Results:

Feedback showed that improvements at the playground should prioritize:

Shade integrated into play areas as well as surrounding seating areas

Clear sight lines between play areas

Nature themes for play equipment

Picnic space closer to or within the playground

Keep a maze and bridge feature to continue the character of the playground

Spaces for older kids in addition to younger children

Move the bike path to go around the play area rather than through

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.

Strong support for removal: A large majority of responses supported removing the courts due to low usage, poor condition, safety concerns, and the potential for better use of the space.

Suggestions for Replacement:

Pickleball courts

Tennis courts – especially with a practice wall

Sand volleyball courts

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

Unique and sentimental amenity not commonly available

Used for activities beyond racquetball (wall games)

If refurbished, they might see more use

Special stories or memories about Rolland Moore Park

Many people mentioned playing in youth tennis tournaments, adult leagues, and summer lessons. Rolland Moore is remembered as a first place for tennis lessons, including for adults picking up the sport later in life.

Sand volleyball was the most frequently mentioned activity. People recall playing with friends, organizing tournaments, and bonding over matches.

Parents, children, and even grandparents have enjoyed the park through the decades, creating lasting family traditions.

The playground, maze, bridges, and shaded natural spaces were often mentioned as special, magical places for kids.

Visitors appreciate the natural vibe, trails, trees, and access to Spring Creek and adjacent natural areas.

Rolland Moore is a social hub for picnics, reunions, birthday parties, and spontaneous friend meetups