Update to Landings Park

Established in 1984, this neighborhood park of approximately eight acres provides shade from a canopy of mature trees, a variety of recreational opportunities, and a neighborhood gathering place.

Address: 4351 Boardwalk Drive

After decades of use, much of the infrastructure at Landings Park is at the end of its life expectancy, as identified in the 2022 Parks Infrastructure Replacement Program Plan.

The Parks and Recreation, Transit and Climate 2050 tax, approved by Fort Collins voters in 2023, allocates funds specifically to Parks, Recreation, Transit and climate initiatives.

Landings Park is the first neighborhood park update to be funded by the Parks and Recreation, Transit and Climate 2050 tax. The project scope will include the assessment and potential replacement of existing amenities within the park property.

A open house meeting was held for neighbors on Sept. 30, 2025 at Harmony Presbyterian Church, located near Landings Park. Attendees at this meeting learned about amenities and elements being considered for the park. A summary of information shared is available by request.

Landings Park Online Survey

Feb. 11, 2026

The second round of public outreach for the Landings Park renovation project included an online video presentation of two park concept design alternative plans/perspective renderings and an accompanying survey to gauge community preference.

Public feedback at this stage directly informs the design based on community preference. The link to the video and survey were listed on the project website, and the survey was open beginning on Jan. 22, 2026, through Feb. 5, 2026. Park users and stakeholders were also contacted directly through email to reach a larger audience. Park amenities are the same in both options, but the layout of the elements is different in the southern end of the park.

The southern portion of the park was the focus of public feedback. Results showed a preference for Option A: Gateway Through Play, over Option B: Sport Court Corridor. Participants indicated that Option A was favorable because it clustered high-use amenities together and prioritized safety and circulation. Overall, response to the park upgrade was largely positive and additional feedback emphasized preservation of key community features, viewsheds, access, environmental stewardship and transparent decision making.

Engagement Summary

Number of survey responses: 69

Concept Preference:

When asked which option respondents preferred:

• Option A received 60% of the total vote.
  • 22 of the 40 responders who voted for Option A mentioned the parkour location/proximity to adjacent uses in their written responses.
• Option B received 34.8% of the total vote.
  • 4 of the 24 responders who voted for Option B mentioned the parkour location/shade from existing trees in their written responses.
• 5.8% of participants liked both concepts equally.
• 1 participant disliked both concepts.

When asked why they preferred Option A, respondents indicated they liked:

• Proximity of bathrooms, picnic shelters, playgrounds, parkour and parking to each other
• Clear sight lines and reduced need to cross sport courts to access play
• Separation between the playground and fitness/parkour area to limit interactions between children and adults/teens
• Keeping parkour away from the sidewalks
• Central restrooms for accessibility and safety
• The dispersed and organic layout of court areas

When asked why they preferred Option B, respondents indicated they liked:

• The larger basketball court with two hoops
• Grouping the sport courts together and toward the back of the park for noise management and separation from play areas
• The playground further from the street
• Using existing trees for shade

Overall, comments from the community on both options indicate:

• Option A was seen as more park-focused and accessible, while Option B appealed more to people coming to the park for sports
• Excitement for parkour as a unique feature for the city
• Support for shade and preservation of existing trees
• Prioritizing family usability, safety and intuitive circulation
• Keeping high-use amenities together and away from sport and parkour area

The community had concerns about:

• Potentially losing existing features, such as the south parking lot and pavilion
• The playground or parkour being hidden or overlooked
• Potential pickleball noise and keeping courts away from nearby housing

Additional Comments and Feedback:

Respondents were asked to share additional comments or feedback about the Landings Park update.

Themes included:

• Support for Parkour and Active Recreation

• Overwhelming enthusiasm for including a dedicated parkour/fitness area
• Positive reactions to adding pickleball, basketball and other active sports rather than focusing only on playgrounds and picnic areas

• Pavilion and Gathering Space
  • Some opposition to removing or downsizing the existing pavilion, emphasizing its importance for community gatherings, events and regular use by local churches and other community organizations.

• Design and Layout Preferences
  • Keep the playground closer to parking and bathrooms and more central/visible
  • Courts should feel intentionally designed and cohesive, not “plopped” in
  • Support for loop paths and safety improvements like fencing near busy roads
• Planting Considerations

• Strong interest in preserving existing trees
• Desire for native plants, grasses and pollinator habitat to reduce water use
• Request for community involvement in planting to build ownership

• Additional Amenities
  • Retain iconic existing features (e.g., orange concrete climbing structure)
  • Interest in splash pads or water features
  • Desire for modern playground equipment similar to newer nearby parks
  • Noise mitigation near residences (e.g., dense wood walls)
  • Interest in celebrating artistic elements on-site to add character to the area
• Cost and Communication
  • Question on relative costs of the two options and projected usage data
  • Requests for clearer visuals, more detailed explanations and additional engagement opportunities such as open houses, which will be addressed by Park Planning staff

Anticipated construction date for Landings Park updates is still TBD.

The completion and opening date of Landings Park will be dependent on the start of construction and duration. Timeline is TBD.