You may find the fees for the Batting Cages listed here on the Batting Cages web page or listed in the latest copy of the Activity Guide.

The Barnes Complex Batting Cages are northern Colorado’s most complete outdoor batting cage facility. It features seven stations that house both slow pitch and fast pitch softball & baseball pitching machines.

Get more information about the Barnes Batting Cages

The Barnes Complex Batting Cages are located at the east side of Fairgrounds Park
405 S. Cleveland - Loveland, Colorado 80537
(entrance from South Cleveland for ball fields and Batting Cages) 
Program Supervisor: (970) 962-2417
Field Reservations: (970) 962-2445

•Barnes Complex at Fairgrounds Park Map [PDF]
•Barnes Complex Rules & Regulations [PDF]

Hours may vary, depending on staffing and weather. Please see the Activity Guide for the current schedule or view the Barnes Batting Cage page.

 

Simply call the course of your choice, and speak to the Golf representatives at that course for more information.

The Olde Course at Loveland: (970) 667-5256

Mariana Butte: (970) 667-8308

Cattail Creek: (970) 663-5310

You can also submit a Tournament Request online and someone can assist you!

 

All three Loveland golf courses offer various leagues at their specific locations. Reach out to the Pro Shops at each course for more information and league availability.

 

All lessons offered at Loveland courses go through Jax Jones Golf Academy.

JJGA has classes, lessons, and clinics available year round, from one-on-one private lessons to group programs for all levels of golfing ability. So if you are looking at getting into the game, or you just want to polish up a few skills, JJGA has you covered!

 

If you are just getting into the game, we recommend that you start out at Cattail Creek Golf Course. This 9-hole, Par 3 course is the perfect gateway between the range and a full-size golf course. While not easy, the course has shorter-length holes that can be friendlier to a beginner, and the course can be walked without too much effort.

Cattail Creek is also home to the Mini-Course, which is played with specialty equipment that encourages the same skills and rules that you use on the real course. To make the transition to real equipment even easier, Cattail Creek offers a 3-hole rate so you can get a taste of the real thing without having to commit to a full 9-hole round.

Still looking to just practice the basics? All three Loveland courses have a full-size driving range and practice putting green. Additionally, The Olde Course at Loveland offers two practice chipping greens to help polish up that short game.

 

The Loveland golf courses are here to assist you with your journey towards enjoying a lifetime of golf whether you’re a youngster or just a young at heart. You can find the following at all three of the golf courses: Mariana Butte, The Olde Course at Loveland and Cattail Creek.

• Group or private lesson instruction for various levels from the "I’ve never held a club before" to the "could you just help me with this one thing". 
• Practice areas that allow you to try out your skills before getting on the actual course. These areas can include putting greens, driving ranges and chipping areas.
• Set of clubs that you can rent for your golf round - saving you an upfront investment until you’re ready. Cattail Creek even offers free rentals, just ask the Pro Shop when you arrive.
• When you are ready to make your golf club purchase, our Pro Shops can help you find the best equipment for you!

 

All of the courses are set up with multiple colored courses or “teeing” areas.

As a beginner do not be afraid to play from the forward tees – usually colored yellow and red. Golf is way more enjoyable when you play from the tees that fit your current abilities instead of struggling through playing from the extended yardage tees. If you and your group are struggling to keep up with pace of play, you are always welcome to move up to a closer tee.

 

We ask that all golfers report to the pro shop at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled time. This allows plenty of time for check-in, perhaps a little warm up on the range, and then arrival at the 1^st tee.

You can register for the tee time system by going to our Online Booking Portal.

You don't need to have an account to view open tee times, but you will need to register to reserve one. The below videos can help guide you through the process of making a tee time reservation, and where to make an account, if you need assistance!

  

 

Normal Tee Times: Golfers are able to make a tee time 8 days in advance starting at 8:00 p.m. online or through the automated phone system; in addition, the Pro Shops will be happy to assist you with your tee time reservation within 7 days.

Pre-Reserved Tee Times: You can also pre-reserve tee times 21 days in advance by paying an additional nominal fee per player.  This service is perfect when you want to arrange a guaranteed tee time for those out of town guests, bachelor round, or work-holiday.

Pre-reserved tee times can only be made over the phone, and payment for the pre-reservation must be made at the time the reservation is made. 

Cancelling/Modifying Your Tee Time: If you need to cancel or modify your tee time, please do so an hour in advance of your reserved tee time. Failure to cancel or modify your tee time in time may result in your account being flagged with a no-show. Multiple no-shows may result in additional fees or other tee time restrictions. By canceling or modifying your time, you show respect to the golf course staff and your fellow golfers and help to keep golf fees down. For more information on Golf Loveland's No-Show Policy, see here.

 

There are two easy methods to make a tee time for any of the three Loveland courses:

1)Visit our online tee time portal here.

2) Call or visit the Pro Shops directly:

• Mariana Butte (970) 667-8308
• Cattail Creek (970) 663-5310
• The Olde Course at Loveland (970) 667-5256

 

All three courses have expected pace of play times.

Mariana Butte Golf Course: 4 Hours, 35 minutes for 18 holes.

The Olde Course at Loveland:  4 Hours, 20 minutes for 18 holes.

Cattail Creek Golf Course: 1 Hour, 45 minutes for 9 holes.

If you have any additional questions about pace of play, feel free to reach out to the appropriate Pro Shop for more information!

 

The Parks & Recreation Foundation works with the Parks & Recreation Department to allow Memorial Plaques, Memorial Benches, and Memorial Trees to be donated and placed in our Parks. Please follow the link to the proper information within our pages: Donations

The Scholarship Program is run by the Parks & Recreation Foundation. It is explained best by following this link: Scholarships

Yes. Credit cards, cash and checks are accepted as payment.

The Burial Park / Cemetery is open for visitors from sunrise to sunset.

Please contact the monument company that installed your foundation to see if warranty service is available. If the cemetery poured your foundation, the City will warrant the cement work for five years.

Yes, as noted in the Cemetery Rules and Regulations. Personal plantings are the responsibility of the lot owner.

Yes! We provide a chapel tent at all services unless high winds create a hazard.

At the Burial Park / Cemetery, perpetual care includes general care and preservation of the interment sites and landscapes, grounds, walks, roadways, and structures (so the grounds shall remain and be reasonably cared for as cemetery grounds forever).  Perpetual care does not include care of monuments, foundations, or personal plantings.

The cemetery is over 118 years old, and has been operated and maintained by the City since 1919.

Yes. You may select from a wide range of interment sites, ranging from traditional lots to cremains sites or above ground columbarium niches.

Tournament information may be found on our website HERE.  You may also wish to call the Adult Athletics Coordinator at (970) 962-2444.

The City of Loveland Parks & Recreation Department works with various athletics organizations in Loveland to optimize the recreation facility usage, and offer the community the best options!
You may find a listing of the other City affiliated organizations on our web site HERE.

The City of Loveland has weather cancellation lines which offer the latest on schedules/cancellations for athletics in the parks, etc.  The recordings on the weather cancellation line are updated a half-hour before your game is schdeduled to begin.

Please call the following numbers:
ADULT ATHLETICS  (970) 962-2388 and press option 3, then 1.
YOUTH ATHLETICS  (970) 962-2386 and press option 2, then 2.

 

Adjacent to the Osborn Park location, at 1615 4th Street SE.
Take Boise to 4th Street SE and turn west. The pool will be on your right hand side.
For further information about Winona Pool, please see the web page HERE.

No, there are not grills accessible to patrons at the pool.
However, there are concessions available during normal operating hours of the pool, and you are welcome to bring along your own coolers or snack items as well.
NO ALCOHOL will be permitted at the facility.
For more information about Winona Outdoor Pool, please visit the web page HERE.

Lake Loveland Swim Beach is open during the summer months when the water levels are at a safe capacity for swimming within the predetermined, roped off area.

The hours are 10:30A - 5:30P with guard staff on duty. No swimming will be allowed when the water level is not at a safe depth, or if there are no lifeguards on duty. During drought conditions, please observe the signs, and do not attempt to swim there when closures are posted.

Swimming is permitted at Lake Loveland Swim Beach within areas designated by ropes and buoys only. Individuals swimming or wading outside of designated areas are at risk of receiving a citation for trespassing. Children under 6 years of age must be directly supervised by an adult (16 years +). 

The City of Loveland Parks and Recreation Department offers an Environmental Education Program, and accepts volunteers to assist with the program. There are also volunteer opportunities with the Trail Host Program.  To learn more, visit the Volunteer Opportunities & Environmental Education web page HERE.

Please contact the Open Lands/Natural Areas division at: (970) 962-2726 or (970) 962-2725 and speak to one of our representatives.

The Open Lands and Natural Areas Division of the Parks & Recreation Department preserves open space and natural areas by working with willing landowners to acquire property through simple purchases, conservation easements, and donations.
Please follow this link for more information: Open Lands/Natural Areas

These areas are not handled by the City Parks & Recreation Department.

Below are the contact numbers for those areas:
Boyd Lake State Park can be reached at (970) 669-1739.
Carter Lake and Pinewood Reservoir are handled by Larimer County Parks and Open Lands at (970) 679-4570.
Lon Hagler, Lone Tree, and Boedecker are managed by the Division of Wildlife and the State of Colorado. For further information about State Wildlife areas, please call 472-4300.

Boat registrations are handled by the State of Colorado through the office at Boyd Lake State Park. More information can be obtained by calling their office at (970) 669-1739.

The Parks & Recreation Department can take reservations for the Norma & Lynn Hammond Amphitheater at North Lake Park.  Please come to the Parks and Recreation Administration Office to complete your reservation at 500 E. Third Street, Suite 200 - Loveland, CO

The Facilities Department can take a reservation for the Foote Lagoon Amphitheater, the Library rooms, and the Pulliam Community Building.  Please call to set up your reservation at (970) 962-2738.

Yes, under normal conditions, charcoal may be used in any grills at the park. 
You may also bring along your own propane grill, as long as you take it with you when you leave, and only use it on a paved/concrete surface. 

See below for further details in case of a fire ban:
A. Due to a STATE FIRE RESTRICTION or BAN:
ALL charcoal fires, or open fires of any kind may be banned in the public areas and park areas of Loveland if there is a State Fire Ban put in place by Governor's mandate. This includes use of the established park shelter grills. However, portable propane gas grills or electric grills are allowed to be used in this case. Tiki torches, Candles, or Log fires are banned at all times.
A. Due to a COUNTY FIRE RESTRICTION or BAN:
For further information about Larimer County Fire Restrictions or Bans, please visit their website here: http://www.co.larimer.co.us/

Yes, as long as it remains on the pavement/concrete surface.  You cannot drive it out to the shelter area. If there is a fire ban in effect, all roasters or barbecues must be propane or electric powered ONLY. You must also take the cooker with you at the end of your reservation, so please allow time for it to cool! 

Shelter reservations can be made up to one year in advance, and must be made at least seven days in advance of your reservation date. You may make reservations ONLINE, or in person at the Parks & Recreation Administration Office - 500 E. Third Street, Suite 200 - Loveland, Colorado.

We would suggest that you make your reservations as soon as possible, as the park shelter reservations fill up early in the year.

Please see: Park Gazebos/Shelters/Pavilions for more information about which park areas are reservable, etc.

Yes, you may purchase an Alcohol Permit for your special event at the Parks & Recreation Administrative Office - 500 E Third Street, Suite 200 - Loveland, CO. 

Alcohol Permits are only available in conjunction with a gazebo/shelter/pavilion reservation, and expire on the day of the reservation (upon completion of your event).  They are an added cost of $50 for the permit, plus a $50 deposit.

Yes, your dog is welcome at the park as long as it stays on a leash, and under human control at all times. You must also pick up after any messes made. No digging is allowed. Dogs are NOT allowed to swim in the lake or ponds at the parks, or to enter the Barnes Complex (softball fields or batting cages) at Fairgrounds Park.

There is also an off-leash Dog Park area now available at the Fairgrounds Park location for dogs of all sizes! There is even an area specific to smaller/shy dogs.  Please refer to further information regarding the Dog Park on the Fairgrounds Park web page HERE.

 

Reservations are not required, and gazebos/shelters/pavilions may be used on a first-come, first-served basis if they are not already reserved.  However, a reservation is suggested if you want to be assured a spot for your special event, and if you want access to electricity. If a reservation is made, the reservation will be posted in the area on the date of the reservation.  You may also call to check on availability (during regular office hours) at: (970)962-2727.

You may make a reservation at least seven days in advance of your event by using the ONLINE reservation system, or in person at the Parks & Recreation Administration Office - 500 E. Third Street, Suite 200 - Loveland, Colorado

Please visit the Parks Reservation Spaces page for more information.

No vehicles are permitted on the turf or sidewalks at any time.  Our park gazebos/shelters/pavilions are wheelchair accessible from the parking areas.

In the case of reservations at Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park Area #2, the dirt parking lot at the top of the park is your designated parking area.  It has a dirt path which leads down to the grassy reservation area, and it is not suggested for wheelchairs.  Instead, you may need to drive down into the main parking lot to let off anyone who needs wheelchair access on the sidewalks. Then, you must go back up and park in the dirt parking lot set aside for your reservation.

A large group is usually defined as over 200 people, which is the maximum allowance for a reservation area at the largest pavilions in Fairgrounds Park. Most other parks are limited to 50 people or less. There are a few that allow 70-150 people if there is ample parking and restrooms available during your desired reservation period. 

If you have over 200 people that you would like at your event, please visit the Large Group Reservations page for more information.

Additional approval/permits may be required from the Police Department, depending on your group size and planned uses.

You may also want to look into use of one of the amphitheater areas, which can accomodate up to 300 people with no added permit process/costs. These areas do not provide chairs & tables, but you are welcome to bring in your own for your event.

The two amphitheater areas are:

• Foote Lagoon Amphitheater
• Norma & Lynn Hammond Amphitheater at North Lake Park

 

The Chilson Recreation Center and Chilson Senior Center have rooms available for special event rentals. Availability and price vary for each event. Please contact the Facility Coordinator at (970)962-2503 or (970) 962-2383 for further information, or view more online HERE.

There are always many pieces of equipment and machines to utilize at the Chilson Recreation Center!  Check out the latest listing HERE.

The Chilson Recreation Center offers FREE one-time equipment orientations to show people how to use the equipment properly.

There are also Personal Training, and Personalized Exercise Programs (body fat, fitness profiles, and exercise plans) available for those that want to focus on specific areas of fitness.

For those with special/adaptive needs, please contact the Adaptive Recreation Coordinator at (970)962-2462.

For more information, please view the Chilson Recreation Center web pages HERE. 

The Chilson Recreation Center has the following payment options available:

• Daily Entry Fees
• 10-visit Punch Passes
• Extended Use Passes for Residents (EUP)
• Extended Use Passes for Non-Residents (EUP)
• Senior Activity Cards (SAC)

The rates for these payment options vary by age group, and are broken down for you on the Chilson Recreation Center Hours & Fees web page HERE.

The Chilson Recreation and Senior Centers have regular hours of operation listed on the Hours & Fees web page HERE.

There are also Holiday Hours which are observed during specific holidays annually. They are generally advertised on the Hours & Fees web page, and in the Leisure Times Activity Guide each season.  Please see the most recent Leisure Times Activity Guide HERE.

The online registration feature for the Parks & Recreation Department is called WebTrac.

You may use it to register for most classes or activities that are offered through the Chilson Recreation Center.  You may access WebTrac HERE.

Many of our classes or activities have age restrictions or limitations due to safety and class structure issues. Those age restrictions or limitations cannot be overridden in most cases.

However, if you would like to inquire about a specific class, or speak to a Coordinator for a specific area of interest, please visit the Chilson Recreation Center web pages for further contact information HERE.

You may view the Activity Guide for further information as to what is offered through the Chilson Recreation Center HERE.

To download an electronic version of the Activity Guide, or view all pickup locations, please visit the Activity Guide web page HERE.

The Activity Guide is distributed seasonally through the direct mail to households within the region which have participated in an activity in the past year. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, please call the Chilson Recreation Center at (970) 962-2383 or the Parks & Recreation Administration Office at (970) 962-2727.

The Activity Guide can also be picked up during normal hours of operation at the following locations:

• Chilson Recreation Center - 700 E. Fourth Street - Loveland 
• Parks & Recreation Administration Office - 500 E. Third Street Suite 200 - Loveland

The trail system completion is dependant on many factors.

Many trail sections are dependant upon new development, and are subject to completion of these subdivisions before the trail can be finished.

Please contact our Open Lands/Trails Manager, Marilyn Hilgenberg, at (970) 962-2443 for further information about Recreation Trail questions.

You may also view available information for the Recreational Trail on the web pages HERE.

The City receives funding from the Colorado State Lottery, which it uses for the construction of the recreation trail system. Capital Expansion Fees are also collected on new homes to supplement trail acquisition and development.

Please view the Parks & Recreation Department's Recreational Trail web pages HERE.

The City of Loveland Recreational Trail System is ever-changing and growing. There are many sections of the trail which are being built over long periods of time.  Those sections of trail are opened as quickly as possible, and are then added to the total distance calculations.  The trail will eventually complete a circle around Loveland of approximately 20 miles. 

Please call Marilyn Hilgenberg, Open Lands/Trails Manager, at (970) 962-2443 for further information about Recreational Trail.

You may also visit the Recreational Trail web pages HERE.

There are currently many miles of trail.  This number is constantly changing, as we new sections of trail are completed.  Please refer to the Recreational Trails web pages for more information HERE.

The markers along the trail denote each quarter-mile distance.

Please visit the Recreational Trail web pages for further information HERE.

The City of Loveland Recreational Trail System maps are currently printed and distributed through the Parks & Recreation Department and the Public Works/Traffic Department.

You may pick up a printed copy at the following locations:

• Parks & Recreation Administration Office - 500 E Third Street, Suite 200 - Loveland, CO 80537
• Loveland Bike & Pedestrian Facilities - 105 West Fifth Street - Loveland, CO 80537
• The Chilson Recreation Center - 700 East Fourth Street - Loveland, CO 80537

• Bicycle shops in Loveland

You may also visit the Parks & Recreation Recreational Trail web pages for further information, or view the Recreational Trail Map (PDF) ONLINE HERE.

Yes. We offer a team tennis program in the summer which provides children ages 8 – 18 an opportunity to compete in recreational, non-sanctioned matches against others of their same age and ability.

We partner with the Williams Tennis School to offer tennis programs. Please visit their website HERE.

We work with Williams Tennis School to offer a variety of classes for children ages 4-adult for all ability levels, beginner through intermediate.

Please visit the Williams Tennis School website for more about Youth Tennis opportunities in Loveland HERE.

Tennis courts are located at the following parks for public use:

• Dwayne Webster Veterans Park
• Edmondson Park
• McKee Park
• North Lake Park
• Osborn Park

The courts may be used at any time that they are not reserved for league play or a special event.

For more information about tennis courts in Loveland, please visit the Tennis & Pickleball page.

The VOA Meal Program serves lunch Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 12:00 noon.
There is a suggested donation of $2.50 per person, and is for people aged 60+ (and their spouses).
The menu is printed in the Saturday Reporter Herald newspaper, and reservations must be made in advance by calling (970)472-9630 by 1:00pm the previous day. Check-in time is 11:30-11:45am.

Please visit the Chilson Senior Center web pages for VOA Lunch location details HERE.

No, the Chilson Senior Center is a multi-purpose senior center which offers many activities to the senior community.

Please visit the Chilson Senior Center web pages HERE.

Seniors can purchase a Senior Activity Card (SAC) at the age of 62 or over.

The SAC will allow the senior who purchases it discounted rates, and priority registration to any of the activities at the Chilson Recreation/Senior Center. However, once the initial priority registration period for SAC holders has passed, ANYONE may register for senior classes or activities.

You do not need a SAC to participate in any of the activities at the Senior Center. If a fee is involved, you would pay the fee of a non-SAC holder to participate if you do not have an SAC.

Learn more by visiting the Chilson Senior Center web pages HERE.

There are numerous activities which are run through the Chilson Senior Center.

Please refer to the Activity Guide. Please download a copy HERE or call (970)962-2423 for further information.

Pickleball courts are located at the following parks for public use:

• Mehaffey Park
• Centennial Park
• Sunnyside Park
• Osborn Park

There are also indoor courts located inside the Chilson Recreation Center.

For more information about pickleball courts in Loveland, please visit the Tennis & Pickleball page.

Kayaks are currently not allowed on any of Loveland's open space or parks. However, kayaks are allowed at Boyd Lake State Park, Boedecker State Wildlife Area, Carter Lake and the Horsetooth Reservoir, and Pinewood Lake. Fees may apply.