Riverbend Ponds Natural Area — Attraction in Fort Collins

Really liked this natural area. So much water. Lakes, streams, the river. A lot of it felt very secluded as well even though you can encounter a neighborhood at the south end of the trail near Timberline. There are two gender neutral outhouse style bathrooms spaced along the trail. There are a lot of fishing spots and places to recycle used tackle. One of the lakes has beautifully clear water and you can find frogs, crawdads, and several varieties of fish. I highly recommend this place for all ages and many abilities. It seemed reasonably accessable for wheelchairs and large wheel strollers on the main trail but it would likely be a bit bumpy. The bikers I saw were all having a good time and dogs on leashes are welcome in the space. There are dog waste bag stations as well to enable...

OK. Honestly for the public good, and my personal opinion. This is WHAT NEEDS to take place ASAP. PLACE a simple hold/ no fishing allowed til further notice. Then, for min. Cost you place a solar powered (1)aeration fountain in center of each pond . Then, you wait for oxygenated process for healthy FISH and turtles and frogs. These ponds are dead ponds as they stand now. The remaining survivors now, are ONLY IN the deepest bowl picking each other off. Revive the eco system here is easy to do. Then, children can view in clean water, the big bass and pan fish species up close, without pressure from so many anglers in tiny educationally potential ponds that annually will be choked out and so not pleasant if YOU'RE A FISH HERE. JUST SAYING. IT COULD BE AN AQUARIUM...

I walk my dog here at least 2-3 times a week. Even more in the summer! Beautiful and lengthy natural area. You can go to this same area multiple times and find new routes to take. It can get muddy so wear appropriate shoes. Even so a great and beautiful walk! Only complaint is those who disrespect the area. Lot's of the fishers don't pick up their trash and like to plant themselves in the middle of path's. I have no problem with people fishing if they clean up after themselves, but don't block the walking path. Especially the bridge about five minutes near the...