Fort Collins Outdoor Attractions
Fort Collins sits at the base of the Rocky Mountains at 5000 feet above sea leve. The area enjoys a temperate, four season climate with an average of 300 days of sunshine and 14.5 inches of precipitation a year, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts who like to bike, hike, run, rollerblade, and climb. There are many outdoor activities to satisfy just about any athletic pursuit at any level.
600 N Sherwood St
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 336-4044
Running a 10.6-mile course along the Poudre River on northern side of Fort Collins, the Poudre Trail is a favorite local destination for a scenic bike ride along the Poudre River.
200 W Oak St (offices)
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 679-4570
Horsetooth Reservoir is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts that offers incredible scenery and fantastic activities for visitors of all ages including water skiing, scuba diving, swimming and fishing.
600 N Sherwood St
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 221-6665
One of Fort Collins’ newer community parks, Lee Martinez Park’s 89 acres have portions dedicated to numerous recreational and athletic activities. Well-maintained courts for tennis and basketball and two baseball diamonds comprise the major sports areas at the park.
1500 W Mulberry St
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 221-6660
At 85 acres in size and encompassing both open grass and a manmade lake, City Park offers abundant room for recreational activities of all types. The park was first opened for public use in 1912, after serving as both a sheep pasture and harness racetrack.
