Activities for Toddlers in Fort Collins, CO

Indoor Play

• If you happen to run across some rare bad weather, Fort Collins offers indoor fun for little ones. Pump It Up (pumpitupparty.com) is an indoor space filled with bounce houses and slides galore. Toddlers get to jump, bounce, slide and of course burn off some energy during open play. Birthday parties and special events including "Parents Night Out" are available. Cool Beans Playhouse (coolbeansplayhouse.com) offers over 2500 square feet of indoor fun. A tree house, gymnastics mats, pretend jungle, books, and puzzles are available for little ones to play with. A cafe offers tasty treats that big and little people will both enjoy.

Outdoor Fun

• The Gardens on Spring Creek (fcgov.com/gardens) is a lovely garden area with special features that were created just for small children to enjoy. Your toddler will enjoy strolling through the Garden of Eatin', Rock Garden and Community Garden, but will flip for the Children's Garden. There is a water table feature made from a giant rock he can splash in, a creek with stepping stones and fish, a fairy garden and a Dr. Seuss playhouse. Inspiration Playground (fcgov.com/aro/inspirationplayground.php) was designed to be a handicap-accessible playground, but it's safe and fun for all children. A sandbox, slide built into the side of a cliff, climbing rocks and tons of play equipment are available.

Amusement and Water Parks

• Fort Fun (fortfun.biz) is a full amusement park that has plenty to keep little ones entertained. Activities include kiddie rides, mini bowling, an arcade, inflatables, an adventure train, mini golf and ice skating. A restaurant is onsite and birthday packages are available. If your family is looking for wet fun, head to City Park Pool (fcgov.com/recreation/cityparkpool.php). You can splash around in the large outdoor pool and float down the lazy river. There is plenty of shallow water for cautious tots, or more adventurous little ones might want to head down the water slide with a grown up. There is also a large play structure and picnic area onsite.

Classes

• Fort Collins offers toddler classes and lessons in a fun and stress-free environment. Clothes Pony & Dandelion Toys (clothespony.com/events.html) holds a Friday Morning Club where kids sing, dance and have tons of fun playing. The class is held every Monday from 11 to 11:30 am and reservations are recommended. The cost is only $2, and the entire amount is donated to a local nonprofit. Mountain Kids Fort Collins (mountain-kids.com/fort_collins/gymnastics/) offers gymnastics and dance classes for all ages and abilities. Moonbeamers, for up to age 3, is a parent/toddler class with games, music, and movement activities. Rainbow Riders, for ages 3 to 5, focuses on strength and balance with age-appropriate gymnastics activities. Rainbow Riders & Creative Ballet Combo for ages 3 to 5 combines gymnastics with basic ballet moves and vocabulary.