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
- Three grills
- Electrical outlets & lights/skylights
Pavilion # 1 is for drop-in use only or reservable for large events. Please visit the Large Group Reservations page for more information.
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.
Visit the Park Reservations page for more information about reserving a pavilion.
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., Thursday through Sunday.
The spray park may be opened earlier in May, as part of the annual Kids to Park Day events (weather permitting).
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
