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Parks, Recreation & Culture
Parks, Recreation
& Culture
With a steadily growing population of over 30,000, residents of Windsor can select from a variety of recreational activities in many locations throughout nearly 400 acres of land in the community. In addition to picturesque Windsor Lake, residents have access to more than 40 miles of trails, 26 parks, open space and recreational facilities. These include an outdoor swimming pool; 6 outdoor pickleball courts; a skate park; two dog parks, a variety of playgrounds as well as sports facilities. The Windsor Community Recreation Center offers 85,000 square feet of amenities that include an indoor aquatics center featuring lap lanes, a lazy river, slide, hot tub and children’s play area. Other amenities included multiple meeting or gathering rooms, two gymnasiums, a walk/jog track; an aerobics/dance/yoga studio; fitness studio; a child watch area and numerous classes.
The department is divided into three divisions. The Parks Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of 26 parks, our urban forest, and the Lakeview Cemetery. The Open Space & Trails Division promotes quality of life in Windsor by maintaining a diversified trail system and open spaces while emphasizing best management practices that support safety and environmental stewardship. managed our extensive trail system as well as and open spaces throughout Town. Combined, these two division are responsible for 395 acres of developed and undeveloped lands comprised of 26 parks, three open space and natural areas, two athletic complexes, and portions of the Poudre River and Windsor Lake Trails. The Recreation Division provides a wide variety of activities, community programs, cultural opportunities and special events designed to promote a healthy lifestyle for all ages and abilities. These include youth and adult athletics, instructional programs, drop-in activities, arts, fitness classes, aquatics group excursions and historic preservation activities of the Town. The division oversees the following facilities Community Recreation Center, Windsor Lake, Chimney Park Pool, Arts & Heritage Center, and the Boardwalk Park Museum.
During the summer, Boardwalk Park is the place to be for the best in culture and entertainment. The park is home to the free Summer Concert Series, which features local and regional bands playing everything from jazz and ’40s big band sounds to country and classic rock. Enjoy this entertainment every Thursday night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. throughout the summer months. On Saturday’s be sure to swing by and check out our very own Farmers Market!
The Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture Department mission is to impact lives and build community pride. This is accomplished by providing the highest quality recreational experiences while simultaneously preserving the resources, wildlife and history in the area. Our active and dynamic park and recreation program, an abundance of modern facilities and the variety of activities available keep Windsor residents active year-round.
POUDRE RIVER TRAIL
The 21-mile long Poudre River Trail is a big hit with Windsor residents. With connections to Greeley and future connections to Timnath and Fort Collins, the trail offers walking, biking, running, rollerblading as well as other non-motorized travel. Recreational enthusiasts will also enjoy historical sites, educational opportunities and some of the most beautiful scenery available in Northern Colorado. The Poudre River Trail is 21 miles of a well maintained paved pathway for walking, cycling, running, roller-blading and more. The trail extends from Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley to Colorado Highway 392 in Windsor where it connects to the paved trail in Larimer County's River Bluff's Open Space. The trail is open to the public and includes informational signs that highlight many of the historical sites and educational opportunities to visit along our trail.
Visit www.poudretrail.org for a listing of trailheads where you can park your car and set out on the trail on foot or bike. Many of the trailheads have restroom facilities and a few have running water. Be prepared when you take the trail and have fun!!
Visit the Town of Windsor website at windsorgov. com for any and all information related to Parks, Recreation & Culture.
