Northside Aztlan Community Center: Visitor Guide

Quick Answer: What Should You Check Before Visiting?

Most visits require four simple checks: confirm the building hours, find the schedule for your activity, identify the correct admission category, and check whether registration is required.

Northside Aztlan Community Center Hours

Holiday and Special Closures

The City’s older facility schedule lists closures on New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. It also lists early closing at 5 PM on the evenings before Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Because holiday policies can be updated, confirm the exact holiday hours for your date instead of assuming the normal schedule applies.

2026 Admission Fees: Residents and Non-Residents

Fort Collins introduced updated recreation admission pricing for 2026. The published single-visit rates distinguish City residents from non-residents.

Who Qualifies as a Resident?

Fort Collins uses a residency distinction connected to the City’s Growth Management Area. Visitors outside the qualifying area pay higher general admission rates. If your address is near the city boundary, ask staff to confirm your residency classification before buying a pass.

Single Admission or Membership?

A day admission makes sense for an occasional visit. If you plan to use the fitness room or track regularly, compare monthly, six-month and annual pass options. The City’s 2026 system uses resident/non-resident pricing and offers reduced-fee and other qualifying pass programs.

Memberships and passes are generally non-refundable, so confirm which recreation facilities your selected pass covers before purchasing.

Facilities: Gym, Indoor Track, Fitness Rooms and Outdoor Areas

Northside Aztlan is approximately 50,000 square feet. Its main attractions focus on indoor sports, fitness, community programming and gathering spaces.

Fitness and Gym Age Rules

The City’s recreation guide has listed these safety restrictions:

• People aged 14 and older may use the Northside weight room.
• Children aged 10–13 require continuous adult supervision in the weight room.
• Children aged 9 and under are not allowed to remain in weight rooms.
• Children under age 8 need an accompanying parent or guardian meeting the City’s supervision requirement for open gym.
• Children aged 8 and older may use open gym without an adult under the published recreation guide’s general policy.

Staff may impose additional rules for particular activities. Review the current rules when checking in.

Basketball, Open Gym and Pickleball

The triple gymnasium is one of the center’s most-used spaces. Court availability can change during team practices, scheduled classes, youth programs, public events and private rentals.

How to Find an Available Gym Session

1. Start with the official center page. Open the Northside Aztlan listing and find “Schedules and Drop-in Programming.”
2. Select “Drop-in Gym Schedule.” Open the linked current schedule instead of using an old timetable found in search results.
3. Find your activity. Look for basketball, pickleball or another listed open-gym activity.
4. Check the date and time. Make sure the schedule applies to your planned day rather than a previous week.
5. Confirm before travelling. Call 970-221-6256 if the court is important to your visit.

Does Northside Aztlan Have Pickleball?

Yes. Fort Collins identifies Northside Aztlan Community Center as a location offering drop-in indoor pickleball without advance registration. Availability is still subject to the published activity schedule and facility operations.

Youth Programs, Preschool and Family Activities

Northside Aztlan serves families looking for structured youth programs, supervised activities, early learning and recreation.

Free Youth Nights

The City’s Northside Aztlan information has advertised free Thursday youth drop-in programming for ages 12–18, from 3 PM to 9 PM. Because the activity can be seasonal or revised, confirm that a Youth Night is scheduled on your intended Thursday before attending.

How to Register a Child for a Program

1. Open the City recreation guide. Choose the current seasonal Recreator guide rather than an old PDF.
2. Search for Northside Aztlan. Locate activities offered at this specific facility.
3. Review age and eligibility. Check dates, grade requirements, costs, supervision rules and any required materials.
4. Open official registration. Follow the City’s registration link and sign into or create a household account.
5. Select the program and complete checkout. Review fees, available places and cancellation terms before paying.
6. Save your confirmation. Retain the receipt, program code, start date and any instructions from staff.

The City’s recreation registration guidance also allows in-person registration at Northside Aztlan and telephone assistance at 970-221-6655.

Northside Aztlan Room Rentals: 2026 Rates

Northside Aztlan offers meeting rooms, gymnasium sections, fitness spaces and a kitchen for private gatherings, community events and approved commercial activities.

The City applies three pricing categories: commercial, community and qualifying nonprofit. The table below shows the published 2026 hourly rental rates.

Amounts are per hour in USD. Availability, minimum booking requirements, deposits and additional event charges are separate considerations.

How Many Guests Fit in the Eagle Rooms?

Equipment Included with Eagle Room Rentals

The City lists Wi-Fi, microphones, a podium, chairs, five-foot round tables, six-foot banquet tables and a projector screen among the included room amenities.

A projector with audio/visual cart is listed at an additional $50, and a portable stage is also listed at $50. Dinnerware, utensils, linens and chair covers are not supplied.

Kitchen Equipment

The kitchen amenities list includes a warming cabinet, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, ice machine and dishwasher. Serving utensils and napkins are not provided.

Rental Deposits, Extra Charges and Cancellation Rules

Rental Cancellation Refunds

• More than 90 days before the event: the City lists a refund of deposit and fees paid.
• 45–90 days before: 50% of fees paid may be refunded, but the damage deposit is forfeited.
• Less than 45 days before: the published policy states that deposits and fees are not refundable.

Rental contracts, applicable damage charges, staffing, setup, cleaning and special arrangements can affect your final amount.

Alcohol at Private Events

Northside Aztlan permits certain alcohol arrangements under the City’s recreation rental policy, but restrictions apply. The City requires at least 30 days’ advance notice for an alcohol-related rental. Alcohol generally cannot be sold without the appropriate permit. Additional conditions and staffing requirements may apply.

How to Rent a Room: Practical Booking Steps

1. Choose the event type. Identify whether your gathering is personal, community, nonprofit or commercial.
2. Calculate your guest count. Include guests, organizers and everyone who will occupy the rented space.
3. Select the room. For a small meeting, consider one Eagle Room. Larger receptions may need the combined Eagle Rooms.
4. Estimate the cost. Multiply your applicable hourly rate by the total rental hours, including setup and cleanup time. Add equipment or special-hours charges where relevant.
5. Submit the official rental inquiry. On the City venue webpage, locate “Submit an Event Rental Inquiry Form.” Enter the desired date, time, type of event, guest count and contact information.
6. Review staff’s response. The City asks renters to allow at least two business days for a Rental Coordinator to respond regarding availability.
7. Complete payment and paperwork. Follow the approved rental contract and payment instructions given by the City. Keep the written confirmation.

Parking, Directions and Nearby Recreation

Northside Aztlan Community Center is near Downtown Fort Collins, close to the Poudre River corridor. The City identifies convenient connections to the Poudre Trail and Poudre River Whitewater Park.

Driving to the Center

1. Enter 112 E. Willow Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524 into your navigation app.
2. Confirm that the destination says Northside Aztlan Community Center, not another Aztlan-named venue.
3. Follow on-site parking and event signs. For a large rental or special event, ask staff about event-specific parking instructions.
4. Use the entrance indicated for your program or rental.

Walking or Cycling

The center’s location near the Poudre Trail makes it relevant to visitors walking or cycling around downtown and the river corridor. Confirm the safest trail access and current conditions for your route.

Accessibility

For wheelchair access, specific entrance arrangements, accessible equipment, accommodations for a class, or assistance with registration, contact the recreation desk at 970-221-6256. Do not assume every individual activity has the same accessibility arrangements.

Common Visitor Mistakes to Avoid

Before You Leave: Visitor Checklist

• Confirm the correct building address and opening hours.
• Check the current gym, fitness or program schedule.
• Identify your adult, youth, senior or residency-based admission category.
• Bring appropriate athletic clothing, footwear, water and any needed personal items.
• Check age and supervision restrictions if bringing children.
• Verify registration and payment requirements for paid classes.
• For rentals, confirm capacity, deposit, total hours, equipment and refund terms.
• Call the center before travelling if one specific facility or activity is essential.

Related Recreation Center Guides

For more help comparing recreation centers, visitor fees and planning your activities, see these published resources on community-center.org:

• Community Recreation Center Guide — understand daily passes, memberships, activity schedules and facility selection.
• Monon Community Center Visitor Guide — compare the gym, indoor track, classes, fitness services and rental process at another public recreation complex.
• Southeast Community Center Guide — learn about municipal recreation access, activity schedules and renting public community rooms.

Official Sources and Useful Links

This is an independent visitor information guide, not an official City of Fort Collins service. Fees, schedules and space availability can change; final registration, payments and rental arrangements should be completed with the City.