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Thanks to all who joined us at the project launch Open House on 1/19! We were joined by over 50 community members of all ages who shared their input on what amenities and programs they would like to see in the new Bozeman Community Center.
We heard support for pickleball courts, indoor and outdoor aquatics facilities, and programs for people to explore their interests from age 0-5, high school, and older adults. Check out the comments, dot exercises and notecard ideas shared in the documents section!
The next steps are to continue to engage underrepresented communities, compile input from the survey, open house, and these focused conversations to develop a concept design and estimated budget for the project.
Please help us hear from more voices by sharing the survey with your friends, family, and neighbors! It will close on February 17th.
In the meantime, find project updates and activities on this page!
A notecard expresses support for an "arts and crafts place where kids can become famous artists... a climbing walls... a place where kids and parents on fridays or weekends for fun with lots of activities"
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We hope to see you tomorrow at our first public event for the Bozeman Community Center. Join us any time between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the Bozeman Public Safety Center Community Room (901 N. Rouse Ave).
Can't make it? Not to worry! All of the display boards and prompts we're gathering input on are available here for you to check out and respond to in your own time.
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We presented at this week's City Commission meeting! You can check out a recording of the discussion on our website or find a writeup in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle.
City Parks and Recreation Director Mitch Overton and Library Director Susan Gregory said during this week’s meeting that as the city’s population has grown, so has demand for their services.
A west Bozeman branch will make recreation and library services more accessible to more city residents, the two said. Both mentioned that residents and staff members alike have identified the need for more services on the west side for years.
“Recreation centers are really about access, exposure and opportunity for health and wellness and recreational opportunities for everyone,” Overton said. “This is not a fitness club, this is about ease of access and low intimidation.”
Henderson said the city will solicit public input over the next few months, then come back to the commission with a better estimate of the design and price for the facility over the summer.
City Commission provided staff with feedback to ensure that people across the community have an opportunity to weigh in on what they'd like to see in this new community center. Online, in-person, and intentional outreach was highlighted as a top priority as plans take shape.
Check out the slides from the City Commission presentation in the documents on the right hand side of this page!
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Bozeman Community Center Open House
- Thursday 1/19 from 4:00 - 7:00PM
- 901 N. Rouse Ave. - Bozeman Public Safety Center Community Room
All are invited to attend the Bozeman Community Center Open House at the Bozeman Public Safety Center on Jan. 19 any time between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Drop by to learn about the project and provide your feedback. We'll use your input to develop concept designs and an overall budget estimate for the project. Bring the whole family and let us know what matters most to you in a new library branch, aquatics center, and recreation facility in Bozeman!
We look forward to hearing from you!

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This is the first step in our engagement process. We want to know how you use existing recreation, aquatics, and library facilities in Bozeman and what you value most in new facilities.
Help us create a space that reflects our community needs and values while balancing budgetary and space constraints. Check out the survey in English or Spanish, and share with your family, friends, and neighbors!
The survey will take 5-10 minutes and will close on February 12th.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BozemanRecAquaticsLibrary