Southeast Community Center (SECC)

About the Southeast Community Center

In 2023, the City of Fort Collins and Poudre Libraries announced a joint commitment to open a new community center and library in southeast Fort Collins.

The community center, which was promised to voters in 2015 as part of the approved Community Capital Improvement Program, will feature multi-use spaces for recreation, fitness, creativity, innovation, intergenerational programs, a state-of-the-art public library and both indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities.

The center will be built on 10 acres of land in cooperation with Poudre School District, adjacent to Fossil Ridge High School and north of Twin Silo Community Park. The design and construction of the facility is a collaborative partnership between the City of Fort Collins and Poudre Libraries.

Overview image of future community center location in southeast Fort Collins

NEXT STEPS

Planning and design work are underway and will continue throughout 2025 and 2026. Construction is estimated to begin in late 2026 or early 2027. Construction will continue through 2027, and is anticipated to be completed by 2028. As the project timeline evolves, updates will be provided regularly.

STAY INFORMED & GET INVOLVED!

For additional project background, please reference the "Project Timeline" section on the side of this webpage.
To stay informed about the Southeast Community Center project, submit your email under the "Stay Informed" banner to receive periodic updates and information about public engagement opportunities.
Timely info regarding events, meetings, and other opportunities for engagement will be posted under the "Key Dates" section of this webpage.

Information regarding this project will be found under the drop down.

About the Southeast Community Center

In 2023, the City of Fort Collins and Poudre Libraries announced a joint commitment to open a new community center and library in southeast Fort Collins.

Overview image of future community center location in southeast Fort Collins

NEXT STEPS

STAY INFORMED & GET INVOLVED!

For additional project background, please reference the "Project Timeline" section on the side of this webpage.
To stay informed about the Southeast Community Center project, submit your email under the "Stay Informed" banner to receive periodic updates and information about public engagement opportunities.
Timely info regarding events, meetings, and other opportunities for engagement will be posted under the "Key Dates" section of this webpage.

Information regarding this project will be found under the drop down.

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Share Will there an event floor comparable to the size of the prairie sage Ballroom at the senior center? Will there be hardwood floor space for dancing? If not, I hope perhaps one of the spaces and the planning can be reconfigured. Prairie sage and Club Tico are the only two spaces in FC for dancing events with a stage suitable for dancing. If you need some data in regards to the number of dance clubs and participants and utilization might be happy to share what we have from the NoCo Dance Coalition Thanks Lisa Boesen President, Goodtimes Dance Club on Facebook Share Will there an event floor comparable to the size of the prairie sage Ballroom at the senior center? Will there be hardwood floor space for dancing? If not, I hope perhaps one of the spaces and the planning can be reconfigured. Prairie sage and Club Tico are the only two spaces in FC for dancing events with a stage suitable for dancing. If you need some data in regards to the number of dance clubs and participants and utilization might be happy to share what we have from the NoCo Dance Coalition Thanks Lisa Boesen President, Goodtimes Dance Club on Twitter Share Will there an event floor comparable to the size of the prairie sage Ballroom at the senior center? Will there be hardwood floor space for dancing? If not, I hope perhaps one of the spaces and the planning can be reconfigured. Prairie sage and Club Tico are the only two spaces in FC for dancing events with a stage suitable for dancing. If you need some data in regards to the number of dance clubs and participants and utilization might be happy to share what we have from the NoCo Dance Coalition Thanks Lisa Boesen President, Goodtimes Dance Club on Linkedin Email Will there an event floor comparable to the size of the prairie sage Ballroom at the senior center? Will there be hardwood floor space for dancing? If not, I hope perhaps one of the spaces and the planning can be reconfigured. Prairie sage and Club Tico are the only two spaces in FC for dancing events with a stage suitable for dancing. If you need some data in regards to the number of dance clubs and participants and utilization might be happy to share what we have from the NoCo Dance Coalition Thanks Lisa Boesen President, Goodtimes Dance Club link

Will there an event floor comparable to the size of the prairie sage Ballroom at the senior center? Will there be hardwood floor space for dancing? If not, I hope perhaps one of the spaces and the planning can be reconfigured. Prairie sage and Club Tico are the only two spaces in FC for dancing events with a stage suitable for dancing. If you need some data in regards to the number of dance clubs and participants and utilization might be happy to share what we have from the NoCo Dance Coalition Thanks Lisa Boesen President, Goodtimes Dance Club

lboesen asked 3 months ago

Hi, thank you for your question! The design team is currently looking at many options for the flexible-use spaces within the facility. Your interest in the dance/event rooms will be shared with the planning team. As decisions are finalized regarding the floor plans and layout, we will continue to share updates with the public. Thanks!
Share As South East residents we are thrilled with the project. What is being planned for the intersections surrounding the site? The main entrance to the high school (off Saber Cat Dr) is a nightmare during school days both in the morning and in the afternoon. on Facebook Share As South East residents we are thrilled with the project. What is being planned for the intersections surrounding the site? The main entrance to the high school (off Saber Cat Dr) is a nightmare during school days both in the morning and in the afternoon. on Twitter Share As South East residents we are thrilled with the project. What is being planned for the intersections surrounding the site? The main entrance to the high school (off Saber Cat Dr) is a nightmare during school days both in the morning and in the afternoon. on Linkedin Email As South East residents we are thrilled with the project. What is being planned for the intersections surrounding the site? The main entrance to the high school (off Saber Cat Dr) is a nightmare during school days both in the morning and in the afternoon. link

As South East residents we are thrilled with the project. What is being planned for the intersections surrounding the site? The main entrance to the high school (off Saber Cat Dr) is a nightmare during school days both in the morning and in the afternoon.

eliprand asked 3 months ago

Thank you for your question. A traffic study has been conducted, and the traffic patterns are being considered by the planning team as they develop the site. The current draft design has planned entrance/exit points for the facility located on Rock Creek Dr. and Ziegler Rd.
Share Northern Colorado and specifically Fort Collins is known across the country as a place that produces a lot of quality swimming, but we haven’t kept up with demand and we are short in places to swim laps and places to hold competitions. We can do better! Please tweak these plans to allow for competitions at this pool. Epic is not enough. We need to give kids opportunities to be active and healthy and this could support that. We need a viewing area, a time system, starting blocks and the pool should be deep. Our high schools all have swim teams, there are two competitive swim teams in town and a lot of masters swimmers that lack access to a great pool. on Facebook Share Northern Colorado and specifically Fort Collins is known across the country as a place that produces a lot of quality swimming, but we haven’t kept up with demand and we are short in places to swim laps and places to hold competitions. We can do better! Please tweak these plans to allow for competitions at this pool. Epic is not enough. We need to give kids opportunities to be active and healthy and this could support that. We need a viewing area, a time system, starting blocks and the pool should be deep. Our high schools all have swim teams, there are two competitive swim teams in town and a lot of masters swimmers that lack access to a great pool. on Twitter Share Northern Colorado and specifically Fort Collins is known across the country as a place that produces a lot of quality swimming, but we haven’t kept up with demand and we are short in places to swim laps and places to hold competitions. We can do better! Please tweak these plans to allow for competitions at this pool. Epic is not enough. We need to give kids opportunities to be active and healthy and this could support that. We need a viewing area, a time system, starting blocks and the pool should be deep. Our high schools all have swim teams, there are two competitive swim teams in town and a lot of masters swimmers that lack access to a great pool. on Linkedin Email Northern Colorado and specifically Fort Collins is known across the country as a place that produces a lot of quality swimming, but we haven’t kept up with demand and we are short in places to swim laps and places to hold competitions. We can do better! Please tweak these plans to allow for competitions at this pool. Epic is not enough. We need to give kids opportunities to be active and healthy and this could support that. We need a viewing area, a time system, starting blocks and the pool should be deep. Our high schools all have swim teams, there are two competitive swim teams in town and a lot of masters swimmers that lack access to a great pool. link

Northern Colorado and specifically Fort Collins is known across the country as a place that produces a lot of quality swimming, but we haven’t kept up with demand and we are short in places to swim laps and places to hold competitions. We can do better! Please tweak these plans to allow for competitions at this pool. Epic is not enough. We need to give kids opportunities to be active and healthy and this could support that. We need a viewing area, a time system, starting blocks and the pool should be deep. Our high schools all have swim teams, there are two competitive swim teams in town and a lot of masters swimmers that lack access to a great pool.

JohnDoebb asked 3 months ago

Thank you for your comments and questions. Initial plans for the pool include the option for a water depth of 6-7 feet throughout the lap lanes, starting blocks, a timing system and on deck viewing. The final design and scope of the indoor lap lanes is still being determined and priced, though, with final designs dependent upon total cost and budget available. We will continue to provide updates as the plans are finalized.
Share As a parent, my biggest barrier to using current city facilities is that none provide drop in childcare to use while working out. (I am aware that some have preschool programs and programs where the parent stays with the child.) I would love to see a drop in childcare option similar to what Loveland and Windsor offer their citizens. A drop in fee or separate subscription fee for the childcare would be completely welcome. Private gyms in the area generally offer options for 1.5 to 2 hours. I would really like to see something similar offered at the new community center. Are there any plans for this? on Facebook Share As a parent, my biggest barrier to using current city facilities is that none provide drop in childcare to use while working out. (I am aware that some have preschool programs and programs where the parent stays with the child.) I would love to see a drop in childcare option similar to what Loveland and Windsor offer their citizens. A drop in fee or separate subscription fee for the childcare would be completely welcome. Private gyms in the area generally offer options for 1.5 to 2 hours. I would really like to see something similar offered at the new community center. Are there any plans for this? on Twitter Share As a parent, my biggest barrier to using current city facilities is that none provide drop in childcare to use while working out. (I am aware that some have preschool programs and programs where the parent stays with the child.) I would love to see a drop in childcare option similar to what Loveland and Windsor offer their citizens. A drop in fee or separate subscription fee for the childcare would be completely welcome. Private gyms in the area generally offer options for 1.5 to 2 hours. I would really like to see something similar offered at the new community center. Are there any plans for this? on Linkedin Email As a parent, my biggest barrier to using current city facilities is that none provide drop in childcare to use while working out. (I am aware that some have preschool programs and programs where the parent stays with the child.) I would love to see a drop in childcare option similar to what Loveland and Windsor offer their citizens. A drop in fee or separate subscription fee for the childcare would be completely welcome. Private gyms in the area generally offer options for 1.5 to 2 hours. I would really like to see something similar offered at the new community center. Are there any plans for this? link

As a parent, my biggest barrier to using current city facilities is that none provide drop in childcare to use while working out. (I am aware that some have preschool programs and programs where the parent stays with the child.) I would love to see a drop in childcare option similar to what Loveland and Windsor offer their citizens. A drop in fee or separate subscription fee for the childcare would be completely welcome. Private gyms in the area generally offer options for 1.5 to 2 hours. I would really like to see something similar offered at the new community center. Are there any plans for this?

Camilley asked 3 months ago

Thank you for your question! Final program decisions for this facility are still being determined, but your suggestion for drop-in childcare options will be shared with the planning team. As the project progresses, we will continue to post updates on the plans for the facility and specific programming.
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Will there be child care at the facility?

sip8485 asked 3 months ago

Thank you for your question. While the final programming decisions for this facility are still being determined, we do plan to include spaces for expanding our licensed childcare programs.
Share Any chance the indoor pool will have more than lap lanes? Waterslides and a lazy river would be amazing for families to use during the winter. A wave pool would be amazing but I’m sure that’s asking a bit much. Something more than just lap lanes would be great. on Facebook Share Any chance the indoor pool will have more than lap lanes? Waterslides and a lazy river would be amazing for families to use during the winter. A wave pool would be amazing but I’m sure that’s asking a bit much. Something more than just lap lanes would be great. on Twitter Share Any chance the indoor pool will have more than lap lanes? Waterslides and a lazy river would be amazing for families to use during the winter. A wave pool would be amazing but I’m sure that’s asking a bit much. Something more than just lap lanes would be great. on Linkedin Email Any chance the indoor pool will have more than lap lanes? Waterslides and a lazy river would be amazing for families to use during the winter. A wave pool would be amazing but I’m sure that’s asking a bit much. Something more than just lap lanes would be great. link

Any chance the indoor pool will have more than lap lanes? Waterslides and a lazy river would be amazing for families to use during the winter. A wave pool would be amazing but I’m sure that’s asking a bit much. Something more than just lap lanes would be great.

ColoradoMom asked 5 months ago

Thank you for your interest in the Southeast Community Center project! The current design includes an indoor 10-lane lap pool, and the project team is exploring the possibility of incorporating features like diving boards and a ninja course. The budget does not support additional leisure water amenities at this time. Leisure-focused elements like waterslides and a lazy river are included in the plans for the outdoor pool as outlined in the 2015 voter-approved ballot language. The approved ballot specifically requires those types of amenities to be located outdoors. We appreciate your feedback and invite you to stay involved as the project continues to take shape.
Share Any chance of one sheet of ice at this facility, seems like all the new ice arenas are going outside of Fort Collins. on Facebook Share Any chance of one sheet of ice at this facility, seems like all the new ice arenas are going outside of Fort Collins. on Twitter Share Any chance of one sheet of ice at this facility, seems like all the new ice arenas are going outside of Fort Collins. on Linkedin Email Any chance of one sheet of ice at this facility, seems like all the new ice arenas are going outside of Fort Collins. link

Any chance of one sheet of ice at this facility, seems like all the new ice arenas are going outside of Fort Collins.

Rdarling18 asked 5 months ago

Thank you for your question! At this time, there are no plans to include an ice rink as part of the Southeast Community Center. Ice facilities were not included in the 2015 ballot language that guides this project, and the current funding does not support adding that type of amenity. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to stay involved as this project moves forward.
Share Regarding the recreation facilities, will there be badminton courts to support the over 200 members of the Fort Collins Badminton Club whose numbers primarily live in SE Fort Collins? on Facebook Share Regarding the recreation facilities, will there be badminton courts to support the over 200 members of the Fort Collins Badminton Club whose numbers primarily live in SE Fort Collins? on Twitter Share Regarding the recreation facilities, will there be badminton courts to support the over 200 members of the Fort Collins Badminton Club whose numbers primarily live in SE Fort Collins? on Linkedin Email Regarding the recreation facilities, will there be badminton courts to support the over 200 members of the Fort Collins Badminton Club whose numbers primarily live in SE Fort Collins? link

Regarding the recreation facilities, will there be badminton courts to support the over 200 members of the Fort Collins Badminton Club whose numbers primarily live in SE Fort Collins?

RuthB asked 4 months ago

Hello, thank you for your question. The planned gymnasium will support badminton, pickleball, volleyball, basketball and other court sports. The gymnasium will be available for both drop-in and scheduled programmed use throughout the week. The planning team is working to develop a site plan that will best address the desires of the community and the activities they would like to do in a new center. Thank you!
Share I extremely concerned that this project will close part of, or all of the disc golf course at Fossil Ridge High School, particularly the holes on the west side of the building along Ziegler. Can you please share how this project will affect the course, either temporarily or permanently? on Facebook Share I extremely concerned that this project will close part of, or all of the disc golf course at Fossil Ridge High School, particularly the holes on the west side of the building along Ziegler. Can you please share how this project will affect the course, either temporarily or permanently? on Twitter Share I extremely concerned that this project will close part of, or all of the disc golf course at Fossil Ridge High School, particularly the holes on the west side of the building along Ziegler. Can you please share how this project will affect the course, either temporarily or permanently? on Linkedin Email I extremely concerned that this project will close part of, or all of the disc golf course at Fossil Ridge High School, particularly the holes on the west side of the building along Ziegler. Can you please share how this project will affect the course, either temporarily or permanently? link

I extremely concerned that this project will close part of, or all of the disc golf course at Fossil Ridge High School, particularly the holes on the west side of the building along Ziegler. Can you please share how this project will affect the course, either temporarily or permanently?

Username asked 6 months ago

Thank you for your question! The project team is working closely with staff at Poudre School District on the planning and development of the project. Currently, the majority of the existing disc golf course next to Fossil Ridge High School is not located within the community center property. That being said, there will be impacts to the course, in some capacity, as the planning continues and construction begins. We will share information with the community as those plans become finalized.
Share What kind of facilities is this going to be ? on Facebook Share What kind of facilities is this going to be ? on Twitter Share What kind of facilities is this going to be ? on Linkedin Email What kind of facilities is this going to be ? link

What kind of facilities is this going to be ?

sambukabodhi asked 7 months ago

The ballot language guiding the development of this project specified the community center will be focused on innovation, technology, art, recreation and the creative process. The center will also have a large outdoor leisure pool with water slides, sprays and jets, decks, a lazy river and an open swimming area. Additionally, the community center will include a full-service library, recreational spaces like gymnasiums, fitness, weights, community spaces and indoor lap lanes.