City Park
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
The blocks east of City Park hold Fort Collins housing from 1890 to 1940: Victorians, Craftsman bungalows, Tudor revivals, and brick cottages on lots of 0.10 to 0.25 acres, with cottages from about $350K and the largest Victorians reaching $2M. City Park itself, at 1500 W Mulberry Street, has anchored the west side for more than 100 years with Sheldon Lake, City Park Pool and its 30-foot waterslide, the nine-hole par-36 City Park Nine, four lighted pickleball courts, and a pottery studio. The restored Birney streetcar No. 21, listed on the National Register in 1984, still runs the W Mountain Avenue median between the park and downtown. Dunn Elementary sits on W Mulberry at the neighborhood's edge, Shields Street is a few blocks east, Old Town Square is about 1.5 miles by bike along Mountain Avenue, and the Gardens on Spring Creek are roughly 1.5 miles south on Centre Avenue.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- Old Town Fort Collins (100+ restaurants, shops, breweries, events)
- Colorado State University campus and events
- New Belgium Brewing, Odell Brewing, 20+ craft breweries
- Horsetooth Reservoir (boating, swimming, fishing, rock climbing)
- Horsetooth Mountain Open Space (29 miles of trails)
- Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area (trails and wildlife)
- Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area (1,400 acres, 180+ bird species)
- Spring Creek Trail (7-mile paved urban trail)
- Poudre River Trail
- Power Trail (north-south bike corridor)
- Gardens on Spring Creek (community botanic garden)
- Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
- Lincoln Center (performing arts)
- Edora Park and Rolland Moore Park (major rec centers)
- Collindale Golf Course and Southridge Golf Course
- City Park (pool, playgrounds, tennis)
- 960+ acres of developed parks, 45+ miles of paved trails
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Where it sits
Inside Fort Collins. Platted boundary.
Quick answersQuestions about City Park
Where is City Park?
City Park is in Fort Collins, about 1.0 miles southwest of the Fort Collins center. The map on this page shows its platted boundary from county records.
When was City Park built?
Homes in City Park were built between 1890 and 1940 (historic). Builders on record include various historic builders.
What amenities does City Park have?
City Park amenities include City Park (Shelby pool, playgrounds, tennis courts), historic architecture (Victorian, Craftsman, Tudor, bungalow), tree-lined streets with mature canopy, and walkable to Old Town.
How big are the lots in City Park?
Typical lots in City Park run 0.10–0.25 acres.
Which schools are near City Park?
Schools near City Park include Dunn Elementary, Lincoln Middle School, and Fort Collins High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
About how many homes are in City Park?
County parcel records show about 19 parcels in City Park.
How high is City Park?
City Park sits at about 5,040 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- City Park
- Spring Creek Trail
- Gardens on Spring Creek
- Dunn Elementary
- Lincoln Middle School
- Fort Collins High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 1 minMulberry St
- 3 minCollege Ave
- 3 minShields St
Transit in Fort Collins: Transfort MAX bus rapid transit (Mason Corridor, Downtown to South Transfer Center) · Transfort local bus routes throughout city · Bustang regional service to Denver (2+ hours) · Fort Collins bike share (FC Bikes) · 280+ miles of bike lanes and trails (Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community)
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About This Profile
This profile of City Park was researched in April 2026. It was last reviewed in September 2026. The price range comes from listed and recently sold homes in the neighborhood. Amenity coverage is strong, with several public sources confirming the list.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.