Larimer County has seasonal and full time rangers. Full time rangers have attended a law enforcement academy, are P.O.S.T. certified in the State of Colorado, and are deputized by the Larimer County Sheriff's Department. Seasonal rangers are usually limited commissioned rangers who enforce Department of Natural Resource Regulations within Larimer County.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
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Growing up on the outskirts of Fort Collins, I had the opportunity to spend countless hours recreating in the Larimer County parks that I find myself patrolling today. It feels great to know that I am doing my part to protect and manage the same properties that got me hooked on the outdoors for others to enjoy. I started my dream job as a Park Ranger in 2011 as a seasonal boat ranger at Horsetooth Reservoir. Since then, I have worked in a variety of roles in our park system and am currently the Senior Ranger at Horsetooth Reservoir.
Mission Statement: To ensure a safe and enjoyable outdoor recreational experience by providing the highest degree of protection for the visiting public, our ranger staff, and our natural resources.
We are able to accomplish this goal by having highly trained, professional rangers who are skilled in a variety of disciplines which reflect the diverse needs of the people we serve. Our rangers perform many functions that may include being firefighters, emergency medical technicians, wildlife biologists, interpretive guides, teachers, and law enforcement officers.
The Small Gra
Update May 12, 2026
This 4.4-mile, multi-use concrete, multi-use, non-motorized trail opened on August 18, 2018, with a ribbon cutting by elected officials and staff from Larimer County, City of Loveland and City of Fort Collins.
The 2-mile, multi-use Colorado Front Range Trail - Loveland to Fort Collins Connection opened on November 14, 2017. The trail connects Loveland's Recreation Trail with Fort Collins' Fossil Creek Trail, between Lemay Avenue and Timberline Road.
