Neighborhood Park Hours:1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset

This 9-acre park includes a small skate area, basketball court, sand volleyball court, bocce ball and horseshoe courts, multi-use play field, walking labyrinth, crawdad exploration area, an off-leash dog exercise area, and two play areas with traditional swings and other non-traditional play equipment.

An irrigation pond hosts a beautiful art piece titled Bird Bath by Fort Collins artist Tim Upham.

The park’s design was based on a natural, passive theme with representations of that theme found throughout the design. The eastern portion of the park was dedicated to passive recreation, with the labyrinth and bocce ball and horseshoe courts grouped together. Soft-surface walking paths and native grass areas border the eastern and western edges of the park. The pond is shaped like a bird and the sculpture in the pond incorporates bird-like shapes and moving water.

The large shelter features four tables and a grill, while the small shelter includes 2 tables and a grill.

Visit the Plans, Maps & Reports webpage and click Map of Parks in Longmont to see all parks displayed on an interactive map. Choose from the Amenities dropdown menu to find parks with the amenity you are seeking, such as playground, pool, or picnic area.

For more information or to reserve a shelter at this park, contact Parks, Open Space & Trails.

History

This 9-acre neighborhood park is located along (and named for) the historic Rough and Ready Ditch, one of Longmont’s oldest irrigation ditches. The ditch was appropriated on March 13, 1869. It formed the Pleasant Valley Reservoir (later renamed Terry Lake) in June 1871. The Rough and Ready Primary Greenway provides a pleasant trail access to the park. Located adjacent to Alpine Elementary School, the park was designed by Play Environments and built by ECI Site Construction Management. The park was opened to the public in 2006.