Contact Us

City of Fort Collins Recreation Office

214 N. Howes St.
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Ph:(970) 221-6640
Fax: (970) 416-2100
TDD: (970) 224-6002
E-mail:

Service Area Contact Info:

RECREATION DIVISION MANAGEMENT

• Marty Heffernan, Director of Cultural, Library & Recreational Services, Phone: 970-224-6064, Fax: 970-221-6586, E-mail:
• J.R. Schnelzer, Director of Parks, Phone: 970-221-6301, Fax: 970-221-6849, E-mail:
• Jean Helburg, Recreation Manager, Phone: 970-221-6354, Fax: 970-416-2100, E-mail:

ADAPTIVE RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES

• Renee Lee, CTRS, Phone: 970-224-6027, Fax: 970-416-2100, E-mail:
  Coordinates recreation accommodation support and specialized programs for people with disabilities.
• Staff:
  Jenna VanFossan

ADULT PROGRAMMING

• Peggy Bowers, Recreation Administrator, Phone: 970-221-6357, Fax: 970-224-6072, E-mail:
  *Includes programs for individuals with disabilities and therapeutic recreation.
• Facilities:
  City Park Center, Pottery Studio, Fort Collins Senior Center
• Staff:
  Bill Borland, Karen Bryner, Steve Dietemann, Renee Lee, Kelly Meyer, Pat Moore, John Pfeiffenberger, Barbara Schoenberger, Katie Stieber.

ICE/AQUATICS PROGRAMMING

• Mike McDonnell, Recreation Administrator, Phone: 970-221-6337, Fax: 970-221-6237, E-mail:
• Facilities:
  City Park Pool, Edora Pool Ice Center, Mulberry Pool, Senior Center Pool
• Staff:
  Suzy Danford, Donna Groves, Tammie Larson, Paul Thibert, Tim Weisman, Christine West, Bill Wilson, Brant Dobson, Krista Hobbs

SPORTS PROGRAMMING

• Marc Rademacher, Recreation Administrator, Phone: 970-221-6309, Fax: 970-221-6849, E-mail:
• Facilities:
  Rolland Moore Park Racquet Complex
• Staff:
  Tom Zimdahl

YOUTH PROGRAMMING

• Steve Budner, Recreation Administrator, Phone: 970-221-6861, Fax: 970-416-2100, E-mail:
• Facilities:
  The Farm at Lee Martinez Park, Northside Aztlan Community Center, Youth Activity Center, City Park Train
• Staff:
  Kristie Blackmon, Bridget Brownell, Debra Bueno, Ralph Mirelez, Marc Rademacher.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

• Carol Fahring, Administrative Support Supervisor, Phone: 970-221-6643, Fax: 970-416-2100, E-mail:
  Registration, Records Management, Clerical Assistance, Quality Control
• Staff:
  Dorothy Sandoval.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE

• John Litel, Public Relations, Phone: 970-221-6875, Fax: 970-416-2100, E-mail:
  Public Information, Marketing, Corporate Relations, Recreator, Creative Communications
• Staff:
  Marketing and Public Relations Specialist: Jill Walusis.

RECREATION BUDGET SUPPORT

• Kim Kita, Budget Coordinator, Phone: 970-221-6368, Fax: 970-416-2100, E-mail:
  Finance, annual budget recommendations and consultations