Top 6 Dog Parks in Fort Collins, Colorado

Need ideas for fun places to take your furry friend? Look no further! From grassy parks to hiking trails, we’ve found the best dog-friendly places in Fort Collins for your favorite tail-wagger to run, fetch, and meet new four-legged friends.

Click on the parks in the map below for more info on the parks, and scroll down for Instagram photos of each park.

Top 6 Dog Parks in Fort Collins

1. Spring Canyon/Horsetooth Dog Park
2. Soft Gold Dog Park
3. Fossil Creek Dog Park
4. Fort Collins City Park
5. Poudre Trail
6. Edora Park

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1. Spring Canyon/Horsetooth Dog Park

2626 W Horsetooth Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526

• Fun off-leash park with doggy play structures and a pond
• Picnic tables and benches for people
• Separate area for small or shy dogs
• Running water for dogs and people

Keeping an eye on a potential toy thief ???? . . . . #derp #derpsohard #dogsofinsta #dogs #dogsofinstaworld #instadog #adoptdontshop #mutt #muttsofinstagram #aussiemix #pitmix #rescue #rescuedog #mydog #dogsandpals #mydogiscutest #ilovemydog #pet #petstagram #petsofinstagram #dogsofig #pitmixagram

A post shared by Reya Pup (@derpypup) on Jun 28, 2017 at 3:17pm PDT

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2. Soft Gold Dog Park

520 Hickory St, Fort Collins, CO 80524

• Small and friendly off-leash area
• Grassy and shady places to run
• No running water, so bring some for your pet

vizsla + italian greyhound ???? #scoutemoutgreeneyes

A post shared by ✨✨?✨ (@ameliaofthecanyon) on Nov 30, 2016 at 1:14pm PST

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3. Fossil Creek Dog Park

5821 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525

• Grassy running field for off-leash play
• Plenty of shade and running water
• Separate area for small and shy dogs

A post shared by @huldontharp on Jun 4, 2017 at 6:14pm PDT

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4. Fort Collins City Park

1500 W Mulberry St, Fort Collins, CO 80521

• Large, beautiful park with opportunities for bird and wildlife sightings
• Lovely lake and mature shade trees
• Lots of walking paths for on-leash strolls with pup

Beautiful place to spend an afternoon or evening, enjoy run around the lake or a swinging bench or relax in the grass staring at the sky at Fort Collins city park #fortcollins #citypark #fortcollinscitypark #co #colorado #fortcollinscolorado #home #ehasert #canon100_400 #canonphotography #canon5dmarkiv #canoncamera #wintertime #beautifulpark

A post shared by Eric Hasert (@ehasert) on Jun 7, 2017 at 5:20pm PDT

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5. Poudre Trail

2400 S County Rd 9, Fort Collins, CO 80525

• 10 mile trail alongside the Poudre River
• Great place for an on-leash jog with your dog
• Beautiful views, wildlife sightings
• Runs from Bellevue Watson Fish Hatchery to Colorado State University’s Environmental Learning Center
• Access points along the trail at Lyons Park, Lee Martinez Park, and Udall Natural Area

Sometimes, you just have to put down the holiday cookies and go for a run in the beautiful Colorado sunshine! (Also, bonus altitude training for a sea-level runner like myself!) ☀️?❤️ . . #colorado #running #poudretrail #fortcollinsrunning #fortcollins

A post shared by Ana H (@cctropicana) on Dec 26, 2016 at 2:39pm PST

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6. Edora Park

1420 E Stuart St, Fort Collins, CO 80525

• Beautiful, well-maintained park
• Access to Spring Creek with opportunities for duck and geese sightings
• Nice jogging and walking trails
• Pet-friendly, but keep your pup on a leash

When the best down time is taking a stroll in the park and enjoying nature at it's finest hour! #Sundown #MyBubbies #PomAndPapAdventures #LatePost #dogsofinstgram #Colorado #EdoraPark #ilovemydogs

A post shared by Nancy Murillo (@nanbeatrice) on May 7, 2017 at 1:39pm PDT

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Have too many plans to exercise your dog properly while you’re in Fort Collins? Rest easy knowing that you can easily hire a local dog walker who will be happy to show your pup around.