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The City of Loveland Parks & Recreation
Department maintains 32 parks/recreation areas containing 22 softball
fields, 8 baseball fields, 3 inline hockey rinks, 2 skate park areas, 21
outdoor tennis courts, 10 outdoor basketball courts, 26 playgrounds, 16 reservation
spaces with picnic shelters/pavilions, 2 gazebos, or an open grassy
area. There are also indoor recreation facilities at the Chilson Recreation Center,
amongst other community amenities. Loveland residents don't have to look
far for fun places to go in their City!
Park Hours:
Most parks are open from 6:00am-10:30pm daily, unless
otherwise specified on site.
However, the Viestenz-Smith
Mountain Park and the Loveland Sports Park hours vary, depending on the season. Please call for more
information.
Park Shelter/Pavilion/Gazebo
Reservation Fees:
Park Rules & Regulations:
Park Rules &
Regulations
1. All posted rules and regulations must be obeyed.
2. No glass containers or bottles in the parks.
3. No Open flames (such as candles, tiki torches, etc.) except in
park provided grills. No open flames are allowed if fire ban is in
effect. No gathering or cutting firewood.
4. No stakes are to be driven into the ground more than 6" for any
reason (irrigation lines are present).
5. No vehicles are to be driven or parked on turf or grass at
any time. Violators may have reservation deposits withheld, and additional
turf repair charges may
apply.
6. No Jump Castles, Dunk Tanks, Pony Rides, or other similar
set-ups at the parks.
7. Noise ordinance strictly enforced (amplifiers, stereos, etc.) by the
Loveland Police Department. Violators may be ticketed/fined, or removed
from premises at the discretion of the LPD.
8. ALCOHOL PERMITS: By City Ordinance, an Alcohol Permit must be
purchased to have alcohol in a City park. An Alcohol Beverage Permit
can be purchased ONLY in conjunction with a shelter/pavilion
reservation. Alcohol permits expire at 10:00pm on the day of the
reservation (or when the park closes, if earlier).
Litter left at the site, facility/resource
damage, or violation of park regulations may result in forfeiture of
part/all deposits.
9. Pets must be leashed and under human control at all times,
except in designated Dog Park enclosures where dogs may be off
leash. Dogs at the Dog Park enclosure must remain under voice
control. A leash is still required for arrival/departure at the dog
park, or if there are control issues in the dog park areas.
Please pick up after your pet. Some areas provide bags, but
bringing your own waste bag is suggested.
Pets are NOT Allowed:
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inside the Barnes Park
Softball Complex or Batting Cage Facilities at Fairgrounds Park;
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inside the Centennial Park
Baseball Complex or In-Line Hockey Rinks;
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inside the Winona Pool &
Bathhouse areas;
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at the Golf Courses or
Clubhouses;
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at Jr. Achievement Park
Skate area;
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at the Loveland Sports Park
In-Line Hockey Rinks, Skate Park area, Spray Park area, Basketball Courts, Volleyball
Courts, and Championship Field;
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at the Fairgrounds Park
Skate Park area, Spray Park area, or Basketball Court;
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within 100 feet of any other
athletic courts or fields while practices or games are being played in
the parks.
Exceptions:
Dogs trained to assist visually or hearing impaired
individuals are allowed in all park areas, but must be kept under direct supervision,
and cleaned up after as necessary.
10. Smoking is prohibited, except in designated areas.
11. No Overnight Camping.
12. No use of firearms or fireworks!
13. Failure to obey park closing times, allowing unruliness by intoxicated
members of the group, or harassment of park employees will warrant
forfeiture of all reservation deposits. Other measures may be taken,
depending on the severity of the infraction.
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Loveland’s parks have many different types of users.
Please be courteous to others at the park. |
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Administrative Offices:
500 East
Third Street
Loveland, CO 80537
Phone: (970)
962-2727
Fax: (970) 962-2903
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Reservations for
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Reservations are accepted
at
the Parks & Recreation Administration Office
500 E Third St., Suite 200
Loveland, CO 80537
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Reservations are
taken for the current year beginning the first working day of the
year (City offices are closed for New Year's Day)
Please reserve in person
Monday thru Friday
8:00am-12:30pm;
or
1:30-4:30pm
(except on Designated Holidays)
The reservation desk closes each day
for a one hour lunch period.
Reservations must be made at least three (3) business days
in advance for park shelters that
are within the City limits.
The Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park
areas must be reserved
at least seven (7) business days
in advance!
Reservation costs and deposits are dependant upon the
following:
- which area you are requesting/reserving
(fees vary by location)
- the total number of people you will be having at the
reservation/event.
Please specify your group size when making your
reservation.
Some areas are very limited to small groups of 50 people or less,
due to limited parking or support facilities.
Larger groups must use areas such as Centennial Park, North Lake
Park, Kroh Park, or Fairgrounds Park.
Please call (970) 962-2727 to confirm the size of your group will be
allowed for your event/reservation location.
(Large group site impact fees and/or
deposits may be added)
- if you will need to purchase an alcohol permit in conjunction
with your reservation area.
(alcohol is not permitted
in parks without a permit)
- if your group is a non-profit organization with current 501c3
status, whereby a lower
reservation rate applies.
Deposits remain the same for non-profit
groups.
Reservation Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be received by the Parks & Recreation
Department at least seven (7) days prior to the reservation date
(in writing or by calling 970-962-2727) by the
person/representative who made the original reservation, or all
rental & permit fees will be forfeited. All cancellations are
assessed a $10 cancellation fee. Inclement weather refunds can
be made by contacting the Parks & Recreation Administration
Office the next business day after the reservation date. ON-SITE
PARK STAFF WILL DETERMINE IF WEATHER HAS CAUSED THE RESERVATION
AREA TO BE UNUSABLE FOR THAT TIME PERIOD. All attempts will be
made to reschedule, or a refund of the fee and deposits (less
the $10 cancellation fee) will be issued within two (2) weeks by
mail. One (1) change to the original reservation can be made up
to one (1) week before the reservation date. A $10 service fee
(per change) will be charged after the first change. |
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