Activities and Opportunities in Bozeman, Montana A catalogue of recreation groups and events in the Bozeman area provided by the Bozeman Recreation and Parks Advisory Board

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Bozeman Recreation Department, 415 N. Bozeman, (Beall Park Recreation Center)

Recreation Department 582-2290
Swim Center 587-4724
Bogert Pool (Summer only) 582-0806

New Office Hours - The Bozeman Recreation Department office located at the Beall Recreation Center, 415 N. Bozeman, has changed office hours to Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For information call 582-2290.

The new 2010 Summer Program Guide is now available. Pick up a copy at the Swim Center - 1211 W. Main Street, or at the Beall Park Recreation Center - 415 N. Bozeman Ave. Or get it online at the Bozeman Daily Chronicle.

Bozeman Parks Division:

The City of Bozeman, Parks Division 582-3200
City Parks
Park Reservations 582-3200
Map of Bozeman Parks

Parks are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. Dogs must be on leash in all Parks, with the exception of Burke Park, the Canine Beach (located on the west side of the Bozeman Pond), the Dog Park on the south end of the Softball Complex and the Snowfill Park on McIlhattan Road. Owners must also pick up after their pets. Doggie bags are provided at most trails heads and Parks.

Information and Upcoming Events

Bozeman Recreation Department

Sweet Pea Children’s Run - The Bozeman Recreation Department Sweet Pea Children’s Run will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 7th. All runners must be pre-registered. Mail in registration will be accepted until July 31st. Register in person at First Security Bank West, 670 South 19th, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., August 4 & 5 (fee $2.00) or August 6 (fee $4.00). Children ages 0 -12 will run the parade route from 8th Street to Church Street. For additional information call the Recreation Department at 582-2290.

Coed Backpack Trip - The Bozeman Recreation Department is offering a two day backpacking trip for boys and girls ages 9 – 14 who want to spend one night in the backcountry, meet new people and learn camping skills. This trip is scheduled August 20th & 21st with a pre-hike meeting on August 12th at 6:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required at the Beall Park Recreation Center, 415 N. Bozeman, or by calling 582-2290. Fee is $95 City of Bozeman resident/$133 non-resident. For information call 582-2290.

Little Explorer Tour To KBZK - The Bozeman Recreation Department’s Little Explorers, ages 2 – 6, will be touring KBZK “Montana’s News Station” on Friday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. Pre-registration (enrollment limited) fee of $5 City of Bozeman resident/$7 non-resident is required. Registration is available at the Beall Park Recreation Center, 415 N. Bozeman, between 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday. This tour will explore the world of news making and allow youth to meet the KBZK news and weather people. For information call 582-2290.

Tennis

Bozeman Summer Tennis Tournaments -

• USTA league mixed doubles - May 28 - 31.
• JR Riverside Open - June 16 - 20 results
• Riverside Open - June 18 - 20 results
• Bozeman JR City Tournament - July 14 - July 16. Entries close July 9 results
• Bozeman Adult City Tournament - July 16 - July 18. Entries close July 9 results
• Montana State Junior Open, Presented by Bridger Feeds - July 29 - August 1. Entries close July 25 link
• Bobcat Tennis Center Shoot Out #1 - August 21. Entries close August 13. link
• Montana State Adult Open - September 10-12. Entries close September 5. link
• Bobcat Tennis Center Shoot Out #2 - September 18. Entries close September 11. link
• Bobcat Tennis Center Shoot Out #3 - October 9. Entries close October 2. link
• Bozeman Gourmet Adult Open - November 5 - 7. Entries open August 5. link
• Herb Kirk Junior Open - November 12. Entries open August 12. link

Running

The Big Sky Wind Drinkers sponsors weekly fun runs from April through September (schedule) and Saturday trail runs (schedule). More information at the BSWD website: www.winddrinkers.org. For trail running information, click here. For trail maps visit GVLT or Rob Maher at MSU

Bicycling

Kids' Rides - The Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club and GAS/Intrinsik Architecture Bicycle Team has organized bike aimed at families with kids up to 10 years old to be held on July 26th at 4pm, August 30 at 4pm, and September 18th at 10am. details

Flag Football

Think you still have what it takes to play flag football? The YMCA is pleased to announce Men’s 7 v.7 Flag Football League. League play starts August 21 and goes till October 31st. Teams will play 6 games and have the chance to play in a tournament. The fee per team is $315 and there is limited availability, so register early! Registration is due by Friday August 13th. For more details check out www.gallatinvalleyymca.org.

Swimming

New Swim Center Schedule - Due to change in staff status the Bozeman Swim Center, 1211 W. Main, has the following change in schedule until further notice. The pool will be open for lap swim only on Monday – Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Recreation swim at the Swim Center will only be held on Saturdays from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Recreation swim times at Bogert Pool, 325 S. Church, are Monday – Friday from 1:00 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Water fitness classes will be held as scheduled. For information call 582-2910. For more detailed swim center information, see the city website at bozeman.net/recreation/swim_center.aspx

Bozeman Swim Center Closure - The Bozeman Swim Center, 1211 W. Main, will be closed on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 30, 31 & August 1st for the Bozeman Swim Team swim meet. The pool will re-open with regular hours on Monday, August 2nd. For information call 582-2294.

Bogert Pool located at 325 S. Church is now open for the summer.  For information call 582-0806.

Index:
Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Board Games, Canine, Climbing, Cycling, Disc Golf (Folf), Frisbee (Ultimate), Football, Horseback Riding, Ice Hockey, Ice Skating, Kayak, Lacrosse, Motor Cycle, Mountaineering, Rugby, Running, Senior Olympics, Scuba, Shooting, Skateboard, Skiing, Skiing (Backcountry), Skiing (Cross Country - XC, Soccer, Softball, Snowshoe, Special Olympics, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Triathlon, Volleyball, Wrestling

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Other Groups

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin County is a proven prevention program for youth.  Gallatin County BBBS serves children through a community based program and five school based programs.  If you are interested in being a Big Brother, Big Sister, or Big Family, or want to learn more about these programs, see the website at http://www.bigbrotherssisters.org

Boy Scouts: Serves boys between five and eighteen years of age with a variety of programs during the school year. Fees. Contact: Mike Koosman 388-2721.

Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Montana: Youth development programs for boys and girls. The program has Camps and programs from 7:30 am until 10:00 pm during the summer. During the School year there are programs during the day for home schoolers and after school for until 10:00 pm for others. A new facility opened in April of 2005 at 600 Bridger Canyon Rd. Fees: $12/yr. Contact: http://www.bgcswmt.org/ or Jean Bucher, 587-8442 or bgswmt@aol.com.

Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB) The Board operates in an advisory capacity to the City Commission in matters relating to enhanced bicycle circulation, community-wide bicycle education and safety programs, and other matters relating to bicycling in the Bozeman area. Click here. The board has also developed an interactive trail map outlining bike routes throughout the Bozeman Area.

Bozeman Bike Kitchen Community members come to the Bozeman Bike Kitchen (BBK), 415 E Aspen St, to learn to repair bikes, "cook" up new bikes from broken ones, and enjoy a culture of bicycles as transportation and fun. BBK collects donated bikes and provides the tools and volunteer mechanics to help anyone interested in learning. Bikes are then distributed to Bozeman citizens that couldn't otherwise afford a bike. Work nights every Tuesday from 6 - 8.

Bozeman City Band Open to adult, university and high school musicians. Members are paid and the band performs eight concerts in the summer. Contact Ron Schimpf 587-4761 or Ralph Challender 586-6248.

Bozeman Folklore Society www.bozemanfolklore.org/ Concerts, contra dancing, and more. Contact Oshi Simsarian 586-0321

Bozeman Senior Center: Located at 807 N. Tracy, the Senior Center offers a wide range of activities and services for adults 50 and older, including travel, recreation and legal services. There is also a wellness center offering fitness classes and some medical services. Meals are served at midday Monday through Friday at a suggested cost of $2.75. Annual membership is $12 per year. For more information, phone 586 2421, e-mail bozsrctr@montanadsl.net, or check www.montanaseniorcenter.org

Bozeman Youth Initiative: BYI connects high school youth to their community through youth-driven programs, supported by adult mentors. Youth Productions: an event production team show that showcases local young talent. Bike Club: Young riders organize bike tours to promote sustainability. Greenhouse Bus: Youth are converting a school bus into a greenhouse and will mentor elementary school kids, teaching them about local food systems. Contact: Greg Owens, Executive Director greg@bozemanyouth.org

BWAGS: the Bozeman Women’s Activity Group offers a variety of activities for women of all ages. Specializes in outdoor, backcountry hiking and X country skiing throughout the year. Several different levels are available. bwags.home.bresnan.net

Child Care Connection: Offers FREE referrals to help parents find child care. www.childcareconnections.info/, 587-7786.

Eagle Mount: Provides therapeutic recreational activities for mentally and or physically handicapped children and adults. Sponsors swimming year-round, skiing and skating in winter, and horseback riding in summer. Contact: www.eaglemount.org or 586-1781 or eaglemount@prodigy.net.

4-H: For 6-12th graders, this organization includes the traditional agriculture and homemaking projects but also sponsors skateboarding, computers and many other activities. Fees: $15/yr. Contact: gallatin.mt.gov/Public_Documents/gallatincomt_extension/4-H/4H, Todd Kesner, Gallatin County Extension services 582-3280.

Gallatin County Interconnect - Gallatin County is undertaking a comprehensive parks and trails planning process in order to maintain the quality of life we enjoy in this area and keep up with the demands of population growth. The mission of this effort is: "To link our communities and recreation areas through a network of trails for the use and enjoyment of Gallatin County's residents and visitors." To view the County's new interactive Parks And Trails Mapper, click here

Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center offers both Basic and Advanced workshops, as well as seminars in avalanche awareness for specific groups such as students and snowmobilers. Contact www.mtavalanche.com/.

Gallatin Valley Land Trust: A non-profit that helps build and maintain community trails around the Bozeman area. We can use help on work projects, and have a variety of activities for all ages on National Trails Day, the first Saturday in June. Trail maps and information about the land trust are available. For more information call Gary Vodehnal at 587-8404. www.gvlt.org

Gallatin Valley Newcomers: www.gallatinvalleynewcomers.org Contact Susan O'Hara 586-8254 or Cathy Woody 556-8723

GallEP: The Gallatin Equestrian Partnership's vision is to help safeguard our western heritage by restoring our vanishing equestrian landscape. Their mission is to serve as advocates to educate and unite equestrians and the community to enhance opportunities in the Gallatin Valley for equestrian activities: To establish equestrian trails through cooperative efforts with government agencies, other non-profits, and landowners; To create an equestrian park serving diverse equestrian needs in the Gallatin Valley and the larger region. For more information, visit www.gallepmt.org or email Marianne Amsden at gallepmt@yahoo.com.

Girl Scouts: Serves girls between five and eighteen years of age with a variety of programs during the school year. Fees. Contact: http://gsmw.org/ or Kelli Stanley, Community Membership Specialist, South-Central Montana Region, Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming kelli@gsmw.org 1.800.823.4475 x.29

Hopa Mountain's Youth Leadership Program: Offers teens weekly opportunities to strengthen their leadership skills through activities such as adventure-based experiential challenges, outdoor problem solving games, inquiry-based science education, local art projects, self-awareness exercises, and community service learning initiatives. Visit www.hopamountain.org or call (406) 586-2455.

Human Resource Development Council: Offers various youth development programs such as work training, life skills, and community involvement incentives. Contact: www.thehrdc.org or 587-4486 or info@hrdc9.org

Intermountain Therapy Animals: Pets helping people. "Enhancing quality of life through the human/animal bond." Contact Nancy Rosen, Bozeman ITA Coordinator, 522-7220 www.therapyanimals.org

Lions Club: Provides vision and hearing help. Also sponsors youth football and basketball. Scholarships are provided for the sports teams. Contact: Stuart Whitehair: 587-4200(w), 586-6752(h)

Montana Conservation Corps: Equipping young people with the skills and values to make a positive difference in the community. We are looking for people to work on projects to conserve our public lands and improve our communities. For more information please visit our website www.mtcorps.org, or call 406 587-4475.

Montana Outdoor Science School (MOSS): Since 1994 the Montana Outdoor Science School has offered interactive natural science programs in Southwest Montana. MOSS promotes an appreciation and understanding of the natural world by providing quality education experiences. MOSS offerings range from free festivals to summer courses, year-round outdoor adventures for all ages, and school programs. For more information visit our website www.outdoorscience.org or call 582-0526, visit us at the Emerson Center room 219 and 222B, or write us at P. O. Box 502, Bozeman, MT 59771.

Montana Wilderness Association offers programs such as Wilderness Walks, one of the most enduring and popular outdoor education programs in the country and “Wilderness and…” a series of lectures recommended for area newcomers, families, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone with a passion for wild places and protecting Montana’s wildlands. Wilderness Walks provides a great opportunity to learn about nature and Montana’s wild heritage by exploring the landscape with a knowledgeable walk leader and fellow hikers. The free guidebook features 119 walks this year, in wildlands all across Montana. There’s a walk for everyone from a mile stroll to multiple-day backpack trips. All walks are led by volunteers donating their time, energy and knowledge—and their passion for Montana’s wild landscapes. The "Wilderness and..." program is free and open to the public. For more information call the Madison-Gallatin Chapter of the Montana Wilderness Association at 582-8600. http://wildmontana.org/

Museum of the Rockies: MOR 4 Kids Club is a program at the museum for first through fifth graders. The museum also offers a long list of activities for children and adults. Fees may be waived or reduced for holders of an annual membership. For more information call: 994-2251 or go to: www.museumoftherockies.org.

Optimists: Sponsors various youth activities such as Little Bobcat Track. Currently sponsors this website (Thank You!). Contact: Brian Stoppel 587-0566

Team LUNA Chix: local affiliate of the national Team LUNA Chix, bringing together women interested in learning new sports, staying active and inspiring others to do the same. Contact: Team LUNA Chix | Bozeman Mountain Bike or email: mtlunachix@hotmail.com

Team WinS: Women in Sports supports both competitive athletes and non-competitive women who enjoy the companionship of other women in running, road cycling, mountain biking, Nordic skiing, and triathlon training. The team, open to woman age 16 and up, offers $400 scholarships to women athletes each year. Any woman may apply for the awards, which are not solely based on athletic ability. Contact: co- presidents: Kama Alasker, krae12@aol.com 582-4432 and Shelly Wunch, dogsinbozeman@msn.com 586-1469

Wonderlust provides educational courses for adults on areas as diverse as global warming and modern poetry.  For more information contact the Burns Telecom Center, 994-6683 or visit btc.montana.edu/about/wonderlust/index.htm.

Y.M.C.A. President Bratton DuBose 522-934

Sources of used sports equipment at reduced prices:
Play it Again Sports 1707 W Oak St Ste C, Bozeman 587-7427 - playitagainsportsbozeman.com
Second Wind Sports 15 West Olive, Bozeman 586-7441
Bridger Ski Foundation Ski Swap. Held in early November. Ski equipment and clothing available at reduced prices. Call 587-2445.
Bike swap. Held in April or May. Call Martin Rollefson 585-5632
Sacks 138 W Mendenhall, Bozeman. Limited sports equipment.
Salvation Army 425 E. Babcock, Bozeman. Limited sports equipment.
Pawnshops have some sports equipment.

Neighborhood Involvement:
Brit Fontenot is the Assistant to the City Manager and Neighborhood Coordinator for the City of Bozeman. His role is to act as the liaison between the InterNeighborhood Council and the City. He can advise those interested in starting a neighborhood organization and is a resource for Bozeman residents for City related policies, procedures, news and information. The Neighborhoods Program aids in organizing citizen focus groups, volunteer events, informational charettes and neighborhood and inter-neighborhood meetings in an effort to keep the residents of Bozeman informed and active in their community and local government. You can contact him at 582-2258 or by e-mail at bfontenot@bozeman.net. For more information click here.

The Neighborhood News is a quarterly publication to help Bozeman residents stay informed about community events, meetings and neighborhood happenings. To view the current issue: click here

This site is made possible by a generous contribution from
The Bozeman Noon Optimists' Club
	The Optimist's Club is a service organization dedicated to serving the youth of the Bozeman community
Join our friendly group for lunch any Thursday at the Elks Club on Haggerty Lane		(It's on us.)

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