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Spring Canyon Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,850 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Collins, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Spring Canyon Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Big, grassy park with athletic facilities, a unique ADA playground, a mountain biking course & more.
What runners say about Spring Canyon Park
“Lots of man made boulders for climbing, plenty of parking space and clean restrooms, although not sure if they are open year round.”
“The 360° panoramic views from anywhere you are in the park is absolutely stunning.”
“Awesome park with so many ways to play for all ages.”
This park is wonderful. Huge dog park, complete with a pond for them to swim in. I take my dogs to the dog park almost every day. There are several playgrounds for kids, a skate park, a number of pavilions and picnic tables, a veteran's memorial, walking paths, courts for basketball and volleyball and fields for other…
Spring canyon Park is a great outdoor area in Fort Collins! This park has a little bit of everything; basketball courts, tennis courts, multiple playgrounds, bathrooms, water, fountains, open grass area, soccer fields, and tennis courts. That's s just the name what I saw today.
Great large park. Has slides for little toddlers and bigger kids. Different age playgrounds. Lot of running space. Has a splash pad in the summer. Water is pretty cold. Has a simple nice trail that you can take kid on stroller before going to playground if you wanted to get in a walk for yourself first.
This park is awesome and the view is even better! My son loves to come here often. There is lots to do there, including a sandbox,play equipment cool rock slide & lots of trails. .They also have good bathrooms.
Trail conditions & character
“This park has a little bit of everything; basketball courts, tennis courts, multiple playgrounds, bathrooms, water, fountains, open grass area, soccer fields, and tennis courts.”
“The park is nestled up against horsetooth reservoir, so you get a nice view of horse tooth while you're there.”
“I go to the dog park 🐾 area of Spring Canyon Park often, and I absolutely love it!”
“👀 If you have a flag that you would like to donate or is no longer servicable- there is a drop box there under the flag display in the parking lot by the big cottonwoods.”
“Has a simple nice trail that you can take kid on stroller before going to playground if you wanted to get in a walk for yourself first.”
Plan your run at Spring Canyon Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitefcgov.com
- Phone(970) 221-6660
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–11 PM |
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