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Fort Collins - Fridays
Paint out leader - Laura G. Young
(970) 215-0506
Happy New Year, everyone!
Here's the FC-PAAC schedule for January.
*** ADVISORY: due to Colorado’s unpredictable weather, some paint-outs might be moved to a new location and/or cancelled. Always check the weekly email reminder and weather reports before heading out.Friday, January 2 -- Edora Park, Fort Collins
10:00 am —1:00 pm
1420 E. Stuart St., Fort Collins, CO 80525
Come paint the first plein air of 2026 with us! We'll be meeting at Edora Park, the largest park on the northeast side of Fort Collins (and home to the Edora Pool Ice Center recreation facility, a.k.a. EPIC). Spring Creek trail meanders through the lowest point in the park, providing tree-lined views in several directions.
We will be meeting in the north-east parking lot next to Spring Creek (by the trail and community garden.)
Restrooms available by the softball fields.
Friday, January 9 -- The Lincoln Center (and Lucile's), Fort Collins
10:00 am —1:00 pm
417 West Magnolia St. Fort Collins, CO 80521
Paint the neighborhood surrounding The Lincoln Center. Sculptures, trees and more. Nearby Lucile's Creole Cafe is always a cheerful subject -- and a great place to warm up over some coffee afterwards.
Public parking is available in The Lincoln Center parking lot at the corner of Mulberry and Meldrum as well as the Mulberry Pool lot. Please note that signed lots east of The Lincoln Center that are posted as NO PARKING are strongly enforced and those in violation will be towed.
That being said, there are 462 on-street parking spots available north of Mulberry Street within a two-block walk of The Lincoln Center.
Restrooms available in the Center
Friday, January 16 — Red Fox Meadows Natural Area, Fort Collins
10:00 am —1:00 pm1810 S Taft Hill Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526
Just south of Prospect Road on Taft Avenue, Red Fox Meadows is a peaceful urban haven for birds and wildlife alike, with over 80 recorded species. We will meet in the parking lot off of Taft.
Restrooms available by the parking lot; no entrance fee or parking fee
Friday, January 23 — Boyd Lake State Park, Loveland*
10:00 am —1:00 pm
Permit or Fee Required.
3720 N County Road 11-C
Loveland, CO 80538-2307
Come enjoy the quiet winter beauty of Boyd Lake! Normally mobbed by boaters and other recreators, this is the best time to have the place all to ourselves.
We will meet in the visitor center parking lot (see map).
*Please note: A state park permit is required, or else a $10 vehicle day fee. If the entrance gate is unattended, you must use the self-service kiosk, which is located just past the entrance on the right, or come to the Visitor Center/Park Headquarters to purchase passes and permits.
Restrooms available in the visitor center and near the marin
10:00 am — 1:00 pm
2400 S County Rd 9, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Note: circumstances have kept us from meeting here the last two times it's been scheduled(!) Hopefully, third time's a charm...
Explore the riparian woodlands that flank the southern side of the Cache la Poudre river. Eagles, turkeys and waterfowl are often sighted. If there's frost or snow, this location is even more stunning. We will be meeting in the parking lot.
Restrooms are available; no entrance fee or parking fee