City of Loveland
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700 S. Railroad Avenue, Loveland, CO
Located at the old Larimer County Fairgrounds location, south of First Street, and west of US Highway 287.
Fairgrounds Park Brochure (PDF)
Park Amenities
- Pavilions
- Two playgrounds & spray park
- Drinking fountain & concessions
- Dog park & skate park
- Basketball court & Outdoor Fitness Court®
- Fishing (Big Thompson River fishing access)
- Recreation trail access & picnic area
- Batting cages & baseball/softball fields (Barnes Complex)
Pavilion Amenities
Per pavilion:
- Maximum seating: 204; Maximum capacity: 250
- Twelve 6' tables
- Eight 8' tables
- Twelve 8' accessible tables
- Electrical outlets & lights/skylights
- There are no longer grills at the pavilions, but visitors are welcome to bring their own. Both gas and charcoal are allowed, but please make sure everything is cleaned up after use.
Pavilion # 2 is reservable as a whole pavilion, half pavilion area or quarter pavilion area to accommodate smaller group reservations
The pavilion near the tot lot is non-reservable. Tables must be kept available for drop-in users at all times and may not be blocked. This area is meant for parents to supervise their children in the tot lot and in the spray park area.
Restroom Hours
Restrooms are closed for the winter season, except the ADA accessible portable restroom at the dog park.
Spray Park Hours
The spray park is typically open Memorial Day through Labor Day (weather permitting). Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The spray park will be opened May 15 - May 17 as part of the annual Kids to Park Day events (weather permitting), then resume operations Memorial Day weekend.
Periodically, the spray park may be turned off for maintenance purposes, which will be listed on the Detours & Closures page. Alternative water features include the spray park area at Loveland Sports Park and the water feature at Mehaffey Park.
Special Events at Fairgrounds Park
- Farmers Market
- Softball tournaments at Barnes Complex
Suggested Parking Addresses
- Pavilions #1 & #2 parking at 700 S. Railroad Avenue
- Dog Park parking at Fire Engine Red Rd. (off of S. Railroad Avenue)
- Barnes Complex Batting Cages & Fields # 1-6 parking at 405 S. Cleveland Avenue
- Barnes Complex Ball Fields # 7-10 parking at 405 S. Cleveland Avenue
& 195 Old Fairgrounds Drive
Rules & Regulations for Fairgrounds Park Areas
- Rules and Regulations
- Barnes Complex Fields #1-6
- Barnes Complex Fields # 7-10
- Basketball Courts
- Dog Park
- River Plaza
- Skate Park
- Spray Park
