Prairie Ridge Natural Area
Priority Area:
Fort Collins / Loveland Corridor Map
Size:
792 Acres
Description
This buffer area is not open to the public. Its purchase is an example of protecting a way of life as well as land. Agriculture has long been associated with Larimer County, and this purchase allows for the continuation of Prairie Ridge Natural Areaing under a lease agreement.
Property Information
| Type of Acquisition | #Acres |
Property Value |
Partnerships Bargain Sales Donations |
Date Acquired |
Public Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fee Simple | 792.0 | $ 3,139,000 |
Larimer Co. - $ 437,881 Loveland - $ 1,892,764 Fort Collins - $ 308,355 GOCO* - $ 500,000 |
2000 | Future Regional Trail |
* Great Outdoors Colorado
Management Plan
The Prairie Ridge Natural Area is managed by the City of Loveland and co-monitored by Larimer County and Legacy Land Trust. The property is currently leased for dryland farming, but would be re-seeded back to native prairie if farming should cease to continue. It is possible that part of a regional trail could run through part of this property, however public access is not currently allowed at the Prairie Ridge Natural Area.
