Occupy Fort Collins Protesters Move North to Occupy Creekside Park

Occupy Fort Collins protesters marched north along College Avenue to a new site on Tuesday. The local activists had previously occupied the corner of College and Jefferson/Maple streets in Old Town since October 10, 2011.

About 20 protesters marched two miles south from the original occupation site at Jefferson/Maple and College to the three-acre Creekside Park at 1817 S. College Ave.

They say the new location offers good visibility while also providing space to set up warming tents and information booths.

[ via coloradoan.com ]

Fort Collins officials had been suggesting the group move to another site that would make on-site cooking and shelter more accessible. Camping in the park, would still be illegal.