City Park Nine Golf Course

Venue Overview

City Park Nine Golf Course is a public, 9-hole course in Fort Collins, Colorado, built in 1940 and owned and operated by the City of Fort Collins. Set beside historic City Park and Grandview Cemetery, the course is known for its tight, tree-lined fairways and small, well-defended greens — a classic, old-school design that has earned it repeated recognition as one of Colorado's best nine-hole courses.

About the Course

Now more than 80 years old, City Park Nine is one of the most historic golf venues in northern Colorado, predating the Fort Collins municipal golf system's later expansion to Collindale. Its mature trees and compact routing next to City Park give it a distinct character from the area's newer, longer layouts, and it remains a favorite for golfers who value shot-making and course management over sheer length. In recent years the course has added brand-new, state-of-the-art golf simulators, letting players keep their swings sharp and play a virtual round year-round regardless of weather. A round of nine holes on the simulator takes roughly 30 minutes per player, and simulator bookings are open to golfers 18 and older; each station includes access to two gender-neutral restrooms and accommodates groups of up to six players for a session lasting about three hours.

• Public, 9-hole course built in 1940
• Located next to historic City Park and Grandview Cemetery
• Repeatedly recognized as Colorado's "Best Nine-Hole Golf Course"
• Owned and operated by the City of Fort Collins
• Tight fairways, small greens, and mature tree cover

Practice Facilities, Dining and Amenities

• Driving range
• Chipping green with a greenside bunker
• Two practice putting greens
• State-of-the-art golf simulators, available for booking year-round
• Pro shop and snack bar
• ADA-accessible golf carts available by request

Lessons and Instruction

City Park Nine's instruction program is led by Matt Magley, PGA. Private lessons are $30 for 30 minutes and can include up to two players of any age; email mmagley@fortcollins.gov or call the pro shop at (970) 221-6650 to schedule. Matt also teaches Laid Back Lessons, a casual series of women-only adult group lessons for ages 21 and up held in four-week sessions each spring and summer for $135 per session, plus a lower-cost fall series priced per class. He also runs the City Park Nine Junior Golf Academy, a beginner program for ages 5 to 15 held over Monday-through-Thursday sessions each summer for $90 per week-long session, designed to introduce kids to the game through games and interactive obstacles in a fun, low-pressure setting.

Tournaments and Events

City Park Nine's historic character and compact nine-hole routing make it a distinctive, budget-friendly host for scrambles, charity outings, and junior golf events in central Fort Collins. Contact the pro shop at (970) 221-6650 to check availability and rates. The course's snack bar and pro shop can also accommodate smaller pre- or post-round gatherings for groups looking for a low-key setting.

Planning Your Event Here

City Park Nine's 1940s pedigree, tight tree-lined layout, and City Park setting make it a charming option for smaller group outings and events in central Fort Collins. Contact the golf shop to coordinate a booking. The course is located at 411 S Bryan Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970-221-6650).

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