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

Sponsored by

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

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

The new 2009 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.

Upcoming Events

Bozeman Recreation Department

Bozeman Swim Center Closure - The Bozeman Swim Center, 1211 W. Main, will be closed for annual pool maintenance until July 26th.  During this closure the air handling system and pool drains will be replaced.  Current Swim Center passes will be extended to compensate for the extended annual maintenance closure. For information call 582-2294.

Changes To Recreation Program & Aquatic Fees - The Bozeman Recreation Department will be increasing fees effective July 1, 2009 for all Recreation Classes, Little Explorer Tours, Backpack Trips, Swim Center Passes and birthday parties.  For information call 582-2910.

Running

The Big Sky Wind Drinkers sponsor many runs throughout the summer. The Wednesday Fun Runs go from late April through September. For schedule click here.

All runs are listed on the BSWD website: www.winddrinkers.org. For trail running information, click here. For trail maps visit GVLT or Rob Maher at MSU

Swimming

For the schedule of events at the Bozeman Swim Center, see the city website at bozeman.net/recreation/swim_center.aspx

Bogert Pool is scheduled to open June 20, click here.
Bogert Pool Schedule

Tennis -

Bozeman Summer Tennis Tournaments

June 17-21: JR Riverside Open
June 19-21: Riverside Open
July 15-17: 2009 JR Bozeman City Tournament
July 17-19: 2009 Bozeman City Tournament
July 30-August 2: Montana State Junior Open
September 5-7: ITA BG 14's Labor Day Circuit
September 11-13: Montana State Adult Open
November 6-8: Bozeman Gourmet Adult Open

 

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: (formerly Bozeman TYDE) offers these programs - Dial-up: an under 21 events hotline and event production team. Bridging the Gap: Bozeman's only teen talk radio show Sundays 4-6pm on 1450 AM KMMS. Web Club: a web design and computer skills mentorship program. Youth Squad: community activism and advocacy for youth issues in Bozeman. Office located at 109 S 8th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715. Contact: Marly Folger, Program Coordinator 585-0294 byi-program@ycsi.net

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

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 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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