Fun Activities for Kids in Fort Collins

We have done so many fun things as a family here in Fort Collins the last few weeks. Getting outside has been such a special treat.

Hiking at Poudre Canyon- We have a family tradition of going hiking in Poudre Canyon. We always stop on the way and eat breakfast at Vern’s in Laporte. This year we found the best hiking trail for kids call Hewlett Gulch. It is a rather easy trail with very little elevation increase and it crosses a creek a few times. Brennan really enjoyed splashing around and also looking for the old home sites.

Info on LOTS of Hiking Trails: http://www.coloradohikingtrails.net/wiki/Category:Hiking_Trails

 

Water Fun at Spring Canyon Park- This park has an amazing splash area with fountains that are motion activated. It also has 2 larger playgrounds for kids of all ages. In my opinion it is the coolest park we’ve ever been to!
To get there drive down Taft or Shields and turn right on Horsetooth. It dead-ends and the park is on your right.

Info here: http://www.fcgov.com/parks/finder/spring-canyon

 

Indoor Pool at CSU REC Center on campus- This place is like a mini water park. It has a lazy river, small splash fountains, a climbing wall, lap lanes, and a 30-person hot tub. We went there last week on a rainy afternoon and it was a blast! One tip for you… they do not allow you to use any of your own flotation devices, but they do provide tubes, life jackets, and noodles. Hours are also limited and sometimes they have to limit the number of people in the pool if they do not have enough life-guards.

See pics here: http://campusrec.colostate.edu/Home.cfm

 

Outdoor Activities at the Children’s Garden- Last weekend we were looking for something low key to do Saturday morning. We ended up at this garden off of Spring Creek Trail. The Children’s Garden was designed as an interactive place for kids to learn about plants and nature. There are lots of fun activities to do from pumping water to fill your water pitcher to playing in the Dr. Seuss Playhouse to petting fish in the pond. The garden is divided into a few different sections and each section has a sign with directions for a short activity.

The address is: 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80526
Info can be found here: http://www.fcgov.com/horticulture/children-garden.php

Have you been to Discovery Science Museum, Cool Beans, a Farm, a Zoo, or other fun places for kids? PLEASE share some ideas here!