Prospect-Shields sits at the crossroads of campus energy and neighborhood calm, a few blocks from the heart of Fort Collins and an easy ride to Old Town. Tree-lined streets frame mid-century homes, updated bungalows, and low-maintenance condos, while everyday conveniences cluster along Prospect Road and Shields Street. With Campus West just up the way and classes in session at Colorado State University, weekday buzz gives way to quiet evenings on porches and pocket parks.
Outdoorsy routines come naturally here. Residents jog and cycle along the Spring Creek Trail, picnic at Avery Park, or spread out for league play at Rolland Moore Park. The blooming displays and family programs at the city’s Gardens on Spring Creek add four-season color, and the MAX bus rapid transit—via Transfort MAX—makes car-light living practical, with fast connections to downtown, CSU, and shopping corridors.
Families appreciate access to the well-regarded Poudre School District, plus the enrichment opportunities that spill over from CSU’s labs, galleries, and performances. Weekends bring farmers markets, campus events, and quick detours to coffee shops, bike tune-ups, and local eateries, all within a short walk or pedal.
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