North Shields Ponds Natural Area

Welcome to North Shields Ponds Natural Area in Fort Collins, Colorado. Come out and explore the 1.5 mile multipurpose trail and see a nice view of the mountains. Anglers come to the pond in hopes of catching black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and hybrid sunfish. Bird-watchers come here to look for one of the 30 species of birds that have been sighted here.

To contact the park office please call 970-221-6660.

Fort Collins Colorado Park Ordinances

*Unless otherwise posted or unless one has obtained special permits, all parks open at 5:00 a.m. and close at 11:00 p.m.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; bicycles, fires, golfing, motor vehicles, skating.

*The following are prohibited; alcoholic beverages (except at certain special events), defacing public property, glass objects, harming of wildlife, littering.

*The following require special pemits; bonfires, campfires, camping, conducting group events, feeding of wildlife, operation of motorized watercrafts, planting new plants,

Please respect these rules, the parks, and all local, State of Colorado, and United States Statutes.