How to get to Fairgrounds Park in Loveland 

The address is 700 S. Railroad Avenue. Railroad Avenue also is called S. Roosevelt Avenue. Fairgrounds Park is located southwest of the Big Thompson River, south of First Street, and west of Highway 287. The park's playground and pavilions are located directly west and across the river from Barnes Park and the Barnes Softball Complex and Batting Cages.

Park Amenities

• Two large pavilions (seating for up to 200 each);
  Pavilions are reservable through WebTrac online or in person at the Parks & Recreation Administration Office.
  • Maximum capacity 250 per pavilion
  • Pavilion dimensions 60'w x 100' l
  • Pavilion 1 may be split into ½ pavilion areas (1A or 1B)
  • Pavilion 2 may be split into ½ pavilion areas or ¼ pavilion areas to accommodate smaller group reservations (2A, 2B, 2A1, 2A2, 2B1, or 2B2)
  • Picnic tables & handicap accessible tables (marked tables allotted for each area)
  • Three large grills at each pavilion
  • Electrical outlets
  • Skylights/lights
• One pavilion/tot lot play area
  NON-Reservable. Tables MUST be kept available for drop-in users at all times, and may not be blocked. This area is meant for parents to supervise their children in the Tot-Lot AND in the Spray Park area. Please make a reservation for a Pavilion area at the north end of the park if you are planning to have a group/gathering and need dedicated table spaces.
• One picnic shelter (near skate/basketball)
• Fitness Court
• Park areas
• Dog park (large and small/shy dog areas - off leash) 
• Basketball courts
• Skate park
• Splash park/playground (seasonal; usually Memorial Day - Labor Day) - 10:00A-6:00P 7 days/week 
• Playgrounds (two) 
• Fishing (Big Thompson River fishing access)
  View fishing reports
• River plaza
• Recreation trail/trailheads 
• Solar-powered air pump (on Recreation Trail) 
• Concessions/vending
• Batting cages & baseball/softball fields (Barnes Complex)  
• Sculptures 
• Historical buildings/bridges (including the Milner/Schwarz House)
• Drinking fountain
• Handicap accessible
• Restrooms (flush)

Pavilion Reservations

For information regarding Park amenities and shelter reservations click HERE.

 

• Special Events at Fairgrounds Park

• Farmers Market at Pavilion 1 (seasonal)
• Softball tournaments at Barnes Complex 

Outdoor Fitness Court®

Suggested Parking Addresses

• Pavilions 1 & 2 parking at 700 S. Railroad Ave.
• Dog Park parking at Fire Engine Red Rd. (off of S. Railroad Ave.)
• Barnes Complex Batting Cages & Fields 1-6 parking at 405 S. Cleveland Ave.
• Barnes Complex Ball Fields 7-10 parking at 405 S. Cleveland Ave.
  & at 195 Old Fairgrounds Dr.

Spray Park Schedule/Hours

The spray park is open Memorial Day through Labor Day (as weather permits). Hours are: 10:00A - 6:00P daily. The spray park may be opened earlier in May, as part of the annual Kids to Park Day events (weather permitting). Periodically, it may be turned off for maintenance purposes. When the spray park area at Fairgrounds Park is shut down for maintenance, you may choose to utilize the spray park area at Loveland Sports Park in the interim!

Rules & Regulations for Fairgrounds Park Areas

• Rules and Regulations
• Barnes Complex Fields 1-6 
• Barnes Complex Fields 7-10 
• Basketball Courts 
• Dog Park 
• River Plaza 
• Skate Park 
• Spray Park