Cattail Creek Corridor & Anchor Route Park Master Plan

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The Parks, Recreation, and Active Transportation (PRAT) Plan, adopted in September 2023, outlined the goal to connect Bozeman through safe and enjoyable pedestrian and bicycle facilities called Anchor Routes. A key project of this master planning process is to design the Anchor Route along the Cattail Creek Corridor, from E. Valley Center Road to Gallatin Valley Mall and Huffine.

The park master plan will also outline concepts for both active and passive park activities and recommendations for improvements for natural resources, water conservation, and increasing the tree canopy. The Parks and Recreation Department aims to integrate themes of equity and balance along with recreation priorities such as nature play, adult fitness, and dog parks based on the PRAT Plan and community engagement.

As the first park master plan to be completed using the guidance of the PRAT Plan and the City’s first Parks Design Manual, new design standards will be established for pathway specifics, riparian planting protocols, and solutions for establishing and emphasizing the delineation between private lots and public land to avoid conflicts and ensure equitable access and enjoyment.


The Parks, Recreation, and Active Transportation (PRAT) Plan, adopted in September 2023, outlined the goal to connect Bozeman through safe and enjoyable pedestrian and bicycle facilities called Anchor Routes. A key project of this master planning process is to design the Anchor Route along the Cattail Creek Corridor, from E. Valley Center Road to Gallatin Valley Mall and Huffine.

The park master plan will also outline concepts for both active and passive park activities and recommendations for improvements for natural resources, water conservation, and increasing the tree canopy. The Parks and Recreation Department aims to integrate themes of equity and balance along with recreation priorities such as nature play, adult fitness, and dog parks based on the PRAT Plan and community engagement.

As the first park master plan to be completed using the guidance of the PRAT Plan and the City’s first Parks Design Manual, new design standards will be established for pathway specifics, riparian planting protocols, and solutions for establishing and emphasizing the delineation between private lots and public land to avoid conflicts and ensure equitable access and enjoyment.


  • Bike Your Park Day

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    On Saturday, September 28th Parks and Recreation, along with several community organizations, hosted Bozeman's second Bike Your Park Day. This first community event included fun activities for all ages including bike decorating, artwork commissioned by Mountain Time Arts, demonstrations by Ability Montana and Eagle Mount, and a bike hub hosted by Gallatin Valley Land Trust and the Bozeman Bike Kitchen. This event took place at the northern section of the study area to raise awareness about the important natural and cultural resources there, including a beautiful chain of parks along the creek. Though currently isolated from the rest of the park system, the Anchor Route designs will guide infill development on how to complete the path when they come forward.




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