A natural area just blocks from downtown Fort Collins along the Poudre River. Interpretive signs and benches help you enjoy this special spot. When you visit, look for birds — over 45 species of birds have been seen here including green-winged teal, great blue herons, owls, kestrels and Bullocks orioles. Bats, foxes and deer are also seen here from time to time. Gustav Swanson Natural Area was dedicated on July 31, 1988, as a "tribute to a man who, over many years, was instrumental in focusing community attention on the potential of the river corridor and the need to make this natural amenity more accessible."
Gustav Swanson Natural Area has 0.4 miles of paved (wheelchair accessible) trail.
View the Natural Areas Map(PDF, 25MB) for more information. This document is provided for printing purposes. For assistance viewing or reading this document, please contact the City's ADA Coordinator via email adacoordinator@fortcollins.gov or phone: 970-416-4254.
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445 Linden St., Fort Collins, CO 80524 View Map
445 Linden St. , Fort Collins, CO 80524
Open daily from 5 a.m.-11 p.m.