Summer doesn’t need to mean staying indoors with the AC on all day. There are many options in Fort Collins to do something fun with the whole family other than going to the same indoor playground for the AC or to the local park to have some fresh air.
From pools with fun features to activities in the Wild & Scenic Cache la Poudre River, take a look at some cool ideas and places you can go to beat the summer heat in Fort Collins!
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1801 Riverside Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA
Edora Pool Ice Center (EPIC)
Edora Pool Ice Center is the region's premier ice and aquatics facility. Also known as EPIC, it serves the community with ice skating and aquatics programs, classes, events, and activities and is home to the CSU Hockey and Water Polo Teams as well as the Fort Collins Area Swim Team (FAST) and Fort Collins Figure Skating Club.2
419 E Stuart St, Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA
Mountains Kids
Mountain Kids offers gymnastics, Ninja Zone, dance, preschool, summer camp, swimming and acrobatics for children walking through age 18.3
1599 City Park Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA
City Park Pool
City Park Pool is a great option for summer fun! Located in City Park, it is surrounded by Sheldon Lake. Fort Collins' hot days won't be the same at City Park Pool!4
424 W Mulberry St, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA
Mulberry Pool
Mulberry Pool, situated near Downtown Fort Collins and run by the City of Fort Collins Recreation Department, offers year-round aquatic fun for the whole family.5
4120 W County Rd 54G, Laporte, CO 80535, USA
A Wanderlust Adventure
Offering two amazing Estes Park and Fort Collins whitewater rafting trips on Colorado's only "Wild & Scenic" river, the Cache La Poudre!6
2801 N Shields St, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA
A1 Wildwater
A1 Wildwater is proud to offer rafting and kayaking adventure trips on the Cache la Poudre River from early May through Labor Day.7
1117 N U.S. Hwy 287, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA
Rocky Mountain Adventures
Rocky Mountain Adventures offers guided rafting trips on the Wild and Scenic Cache La Poudre River in Northern Colorado.8
4200 W County Rd 38 E, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA
Horsetooth Reservoir
Surrounded by 1,900 acres of public lands, this reservoir has it all: fishing, boating, camping, picnicking, swimming, scuba diving, rock climbing, and water skiing.9
1515 Westfield Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA
Westfield Pool
Make a splash with your family this summer at Fort Collins’ premier private-membership pool.10
2555 S Shields St, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA
Raintree Athletic Club
Raintree Athletic Club is a well-regarded full-service gym in Fort Collins aiming to make wellness accessible. They provide a welcoming and clean environment with various equipment to suit your workout style. There are cardio machines and fitness classes like cycling or yoga, Raintree Athletic Club has everything! They even...11
Fort Collins, CO, USA
Aquamobile Swim School
AquaMobile Swim School in Fort Collins offers private swimming lessons in your own pool! No need to travel or fight for class times. Certified instructors create personalized lessons for all ages and abilities, from infants to adults training for triathlons. Learning in your familiar pool can be more comfortable,...12
Fort Collins, CO, USA
Northern Colorado Infant Swim
Worried about your little one around water? Northern Colorado Infant Swim (NOCO Infant Swim) in Fort Collins offers peace of mind for parents. This program specializes in teaching infants (as young as 6 months old) and young children (up to 6 years old) crucial self-rescue skills. NOCO Infant...13
Fort Collins, CO, USA
InstaSwim
InstaSwim in Fort Collins brings the swim lesson to you! They offer private instruction for all ages and abilities, from babies splashing for the first time to adults wanting to improve their stroke. Their certified instructors travel to your home pool or a public pool convenient for you....14
Fort Collins, CO, USA
TheraSWIM
TheraSWIM isn't just any swim school in Fort Collins. They specialize in aquatic therapy and adaptive swim lessons for kids with special needs. This means they use water exercises to help kids improve motor skills, strength, and confidence. Their therapists are trained to work with a variety of...15
115 W Harvard St, Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA
High Plains Scuba Center
Calling all diving enthusiasts in Fort Collins! High Plains Scuba Center is a diving place. No matter your experience level, they've got something for all ages. Beginners can take classes and get certified as scuba divers, learning everything they need to explore the underwater world safely. They have a...16
Fort Collins, CO, USA
