For General Information:

  • Have a general question, concern, or problem regarding parks and open spaces?  
    Email for general information or call 970-619-4570   
     
  • Camping Reservation questions?    
    Visit Reserve America or call the hotline at 1-800-397-7795.

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Contact us for general info about Parks and Open Spaces

AddressEmailPhoneOffice Hours
Administrative Offices (Carter Lake district)    
1800 S. County Road 31    
Loveland, CO 80537
parksoffice@larimer.org970-619-4570    
 

March - October: 9 AM - 4 PM, 7 days a week    
November - February: 9 AM - 4 PM, Monday-Friday

Closed for Lunch: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Horsetooth Area Information Center    
4200 W. CR. 38E    
Fort Collins, CO 80526
parksoffice@larimer.org970-498-5610

March - October: 9 AM - 4 PM, 7 days a week    
November - February: 9 AM - 4 PM, Monday-Friday 

Closed for Lunch: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Hermit Park Open Space Office    
17 Hermit Park Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517
parksoffice@larimer.org970-577-2090Office hours change seasonally    
Park closures may be in effect December 20-March 1 
(call 970-619-4570 for updates)

Holidays

  • Offices Open
    • Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Labor Day
  • Closed
    • New Year's Day
    • Martin Luther King Day
    • President's Day, Veteran's Day
    • Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving
    • Christmas Day
  • Hermit Park Open Space Office is open day after Thanksgiving and Veteran's Day

For Questions About

General customer inquiries about our open spaces or parks, permits, hours, or other questionsEmail for general information
Media InquiriesEmail Korrie Johnston    
Communications Supervisor
Short-term concessions permit requests (such as tour groups, on-site vendors, etc.) that require a license to utilize Larimer County parks and open spaces for business operationsEmail Carolyn Rasmus    
Administrative Supervisor
To pay a ticket or to contest a parking citation within 14 business days of the issuance date please visit this website. Questions about a ticket? Call 970-619-4570 x5Email for tickets
Department DirectorEmail Daylan Figgs    
Director
Visitor Services and general operations (Rangers, maintenance, and gatehouse staff)Email Christine Fleming    
Visitor Services Division Manager
Operations at Horsetooth Reservoir, Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, Lions Open Space, Eagle's Nest Open Space, Red Mountain Open Space and Bingham Hill ParkEmail Stephen Gibson    
Visitor Services Manager - Horsetooth District
Operations at Carter Lake, Flatiron and Pinewood Reservoirs and Ramsay-Shockey Open SpaceEmail Cindy Claggett    
Visitor Services Manager - Carter Lake District
Operations at Big Thompson Parks, Devil's Backbone Open Space, River Bluffs Open Space and Hermit Park Open SpaceEmail Zach Cook    
Visitor Services Manager - Big Thompson District
Open Lands planning, development, land stewardship, trail development, conservation easements and land acquisitionsEmail Meegan Flenniken    
Land Conservation, Planning & Resource Program Manager
Volunteering or volunteer projects; school field trips, and education opportunitiesEmail Julie Enderby    
Education and Volunteer Supervisor
Ranger questions, comments, or get information on how to file a complaintSend an email    
Phone: 970-619-4570 x9

Weed District

Physical addressMailing addressEmailPhoneOffice hours

Land Stewardship/Noxious Weed Management Office

5450 Arena Circle, Suite 110, Loveland, CO 80538

5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO 80538dnr_weeddistrict@larimer.org970-498-5768    
 

Office hours change seasonally   

April - September: 8:30 AM - 4 PM, Wednesday - Friday (except all holidays), Closed for Lunch: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM   Herbicide Sales: Please call ahead for an appointment. 


October- March: Call for an appointment