Recreator

Mascot Waddles reading the Recreator publication.

The Recreator is your go-to source for information about City of Fort Collins Recreation facilities, programs, events and activities.

Produced three times per year (Spring, Summer, and Fall/Winter) to correspond with seasonal program registration, the Recreator is available to the community online with limited print copies available at Recreation centers.

For Digital Accessibility concerns, please contact the City's ADA Coordinator via email adacoordinator@fortcollins.gov or phone: 970-416-4254.


Register for Recreation Programs

When to Register | 2026 Program Registration Dates

Program Area Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall/Winter 2026
ARO, Adult & 60+ Programs

Jan. 6 at 7 a.m.

April 7 at 7 a.m.

Aug. 4 at 7 a.m.

Youth & Family Programs

Jan. 8 at 7 a.m.

April 9 at 7 a.m.

Aug. 6 at 7 a.m.

Summer Day Camps

Feb. 5 at 6 p.m.

N/A

N/A

Winter Pottery Programs

N/A

N/A

Oct. 27 at 7 a.m.

How to Register

Registering for recreation programs is easy! You can register online through our WebTrac platform, in person at a Recreation center, or over the phone. For the fastest service, online registration is highly recommended.

Learn more and decide which option is best for you below.  

Online

Online registration is the best and easiest way to enroll in your preferred classes on registration day. To register online, follow the steps below:

  1. Navigate to WebTrac.
  2. Create an account or sign in using your Household ID number or username.*
  3. Find your desired programs, add to your cart and check out.

*If you created an account online instead of in person, your username is likely different from your Household ID number. If you need help logging in to your account, call 970-221-6655 or visit us in person before registration day to confirm your account details.

In person

Visit one of the following Recreation facilities to register in person:

Please note: In person registration may experience long wait times on registration day. Registering online is the fastest and most efficient way to enroll in your preferred programs.

Over the Phone

Call 970-221-6655 to speak with any facility front desk representative to register over the phone.

Please note: Phone coverage is limited on registration day. Callers should expect at least 24 hours before messages will be returned.

Online Registration Tips

Create or review your WebTrac account before registration days

Are you a WebTrac user? Log in to your household account before registration and review your household members. Pro tip: ensure birth dates are listed accurately for ease of registration. Need help adding household members? Call 970-221-6655 to speak with any front desk representative to update your account.

Find a program using the activity number

Do you know the activity number of the program(s) you are interested in? Type the activity number into the activity search bar at the top of the WebTrac homepage.

Search for programs using keywords

When using the Activity Search function, type in the Keyword Search box in the sidebar to look up programs using search terms like "clay" to find pottery-related programs or "cooking" for culinary classes. To further narrow down your search, use the Subtype filter to only see programs geared toward a specific demographic.

Make a program Wishlist

Add programs to your Wishlist for easy selection when registration opens. View your Wishlist in the top right corner of WebTrac under "My Account."

Don't lose your place in line

Due to the high volume of traffic online during registration, users often experience delays or long wait times online. If you are experiencing a long processing time, do not refresh your browser or use the back button until the transaction goes through. This will ensure you don’t lose your place in line or restart the registration process.

Have your credit card payment information ready to enter

Don't leave programs hanging in your cart! Check out with ease by having your credit card nearby and ready to go.

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View Previous Recreators

Looking for the previous version of the Recreator? View the 2025 Fall/Winter issue here.