Old Town Square
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No trip to Downtown Fort Collins is complete without a visit to Old Town Square!
Originally constructed in 1983/1984, Old Town Square was realized through a public-private partnership between local businessman, developer, and visionary Gene Mitchell and the Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The project consisted of a combination of historic building rehabilitation and new construction infill. Those private improvements generated tax increment that funded the plaza and a 400 space parking structure at Mountain Avenue and Remington Street.
Old Town Square plaza was reimagined in 2015 through a meticulous renovation project by the DDA that earned international recognition. The enhanced space incorporates interactive elements, including state-of-the-art performance stage, kid and dog-friendly splash pad*, communal fireplace, kids' play area, Little Free Library, and locations for rotating public art installations.
Before Old Town Square was constructed as a pedestrian friendly hub, the 100 block of Linden Street functioned as a through street for vehicle traffic that continued all the way to Mountain Avenue. Now, it is owned and operated by the DDA as a beloved public gathering space. The City of Fort Collins Parks Department is hired to conduct general daily cleaning/maintenance as well as installing and caring for the annual flower displays.
*The splash pad pop jets are on daily from 8 am – midnight from May – September, weather dependent. In the evening, enjoy the splash pad light show from 8 pm - midnight.
Location
Nearby Dine
- Rec Room23 Old Town Square (47 feet S)
- The Yeti Bar & Grill23 Old Town Square (47 feet S)
- Lucky Joe's Sidewalk Saloon25 Old Town Square (47 feet S)
- Ben & Jerry's1 Old Town Square (49 feet SE)
- CooperSmith's Pub & Brewing5 Old Town Square (68 feet SW)
Nearby Shop
- Rocky Mountain Goldworks23 Old Town Square (47 feet S)
- Thamel Import Gift Shop19 Old Town Square (51 feet S)
- CIRA LTD.21 Old Town Square (58 feet NW)
- burn. Candle Bar1 Old Town Square (72 feet SW)
- Harms Sound Labs120 S College Avenue (72 feet SW)
Nearby Play
- Fort Collins Tours19 Old Town Square (62 feet NW)
- South Broadway Country Club17 Old Town Square (139 feet NE)
- Trimble Court Artisans118 Trimble Court (139 feet W)
- Pinball Jones107 Linden Street (203 feet SW)
- Clothes Pony & Dandelion Toys111 N College Avenue (424 feet W)
Nearby Parking
- Old Town Parking Structure100 Remington Street (478 feet SE)
- Firehouse Alley Parking Structure165 Chestnut Street (626 feet E)
- Walrus Parking Lot - Private125 W Mountain Avenue (668 feet SW)
- Civic Center Parking Structure120 N Mason Street (744 feet W)
- Mason Street Lot Mountain Ave & Oak St (879 feet SW)