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Round Mountain National Recreation Trail - Scheduled Closures
Maintenance and projects set to close portions of the popular trail near Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park in the Big Thompson Canyon.
09/12/2016
Mariana Butte Trail to the Top Completed
Volunteers from the Colorado Addicted Trailbuilders Society (CATS) have completed a new natural-surface trail which allows public access to the top of Mariana Butte.
09/02/2016 9:00 a.m.
New Pedestrian Access Now Open to River’s Edge Natural Area
The City of Loveland Open Lands Program and community volunteers have completed a new soft-surface trail and pedestrian entry-point to River’s Edge Natural Area from Carlisle Drive.
08/31/2016 9:00 a.m.
Loveland Residents Get New Close-to-Home Nature
78-Acre Open Space Purchase Offers New Opportunities to Connect to the Outdoors
08/31/2016 8:00 a.m.
Rio Blanco road construction will affect access
Rio Blanco road construction project to close 29th Street until September 16th, and Rec Trail access to north Mehaffey Park until the end of September. Detours are in place.
08/25/2016 4:00 p.m.
Public to Weigh In on Plans for New Disc Golf Course
The public is invited to a workshop to view and discuss proposed design plans for a new 9-hole disc golf course to be built in Mehaffey Park.
08/24/2016 2:45 p.m.
Fall Leisure Times Activity Guide
Get your Parks & Recreation information for upcoming fall activities, and register online beginning August 1st, at 6:00 p.m.
07/22/2016 4:00 p.m.
Dog Day Afternoon
Join us for this special event at River’s Edge Natural Area (960 W. 1st Street) on Saturday, June 18th, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
06/01/2016 8:00 a.m.
Community Trail Building Event for National Trails Day
Come help on Saturday, June 4 by volunteering from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Morey Wildlife Reserve to build a soft-surface trail loop along the Big Thompson River!
05/23/2016 10:00 a.m.
Loveland Opens Five Open Land Areas for Public Access
Open Lands has opened five additional areas for public access, including Morey Wildlife Reserve, Oxbow Natural Area, Mariana Butte Trail, Kings Crossing Natural Area and Old St. Louis Natural Area.
05/13/2016 8:00 a.m.
Summer Leisure Times Activity Guide
Get your Parks & Recreation information for upcoming summer activities, and register online now through July 31st.
04/22/2016 8:00 a.m.
Arbor Day Tree Plantings Announced
TWO tree plantings will occur for 2016 at River's Edge Natural Area and at Mehaffey Park. Join us on April 15th or 16th to celebrate!
04/07/2016 8:00 a.m.
2016 "Tee Off for Kids" Golf Tournament
Join us for this annual benefit golf tournament, and support local youth recreation scholarships! Please REGISTER BY JUNE 1st.
03/15/2016 8:00 a.m.
Downtown trees to help Viestenz-Smith Park project
Cut to make way for redevelopment, the trees will find use at Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park.
03/15/2016 8:00 a.m.
Parks & Recreation 2015 Annual Report Released
The 2015 Parks & Recreation Annual Report to the Community is now online. Read about the accomplishments and see the year in pictures!
03/07/2016 8:00 a.m.
Spring Leisure Times Activity Guide
Get your Parks & Recreation information for upcoming spring activities, and register online from February 1, 2016 through May 1, 2016.
01/22/2016 12:00 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Wants YOU!
We are looking for a few great people to fill various positions within the Parks & Recreation Department. Get more info HERE!
01/04/2016 10:00 a.m.
Reserve Your Picnic Area for 2016
Reservations for 2016 events are being taken for park gazebos, pavilions and shelters beginning on January 4th, at 8:00 a.m.
12/30/2015 10:00 a.m.
Hilgenberg Chosen to Manage City's Trails, Open Lands
Marilyn Hilgenberg, a 26-year Parks & Recreation Dept. employee, has been chosen to lead the City's trails and open lands holdings.
12/28/2015 3:45 p.m.
Community Invited to Name New Natural Area
The City is asking the community to help name a recently-acquired natural area, including the ridge where the Winter Holiday Council’s Namaqua Star is located.
12/11/2015 8:00 a.m.