Parks, Recreation & Active Transportation Plan

The PRAT Plan is At Play!

Parks, Recreation and Active Transportation Plan

Appendix 1.1-Survey Report

Appendix 1.2-Survey Crosstabs

Appendix 2-Design Manual

Appendix 3-Engagement

Appendix 4-Marketing Assessment

Appendix 5-Parks Inventory

Appendix 6-Recreation Assessment

Appendix 7-Triangle Trails Plan

The Urban Parks and Forestry Board and the Community Development Board have forwarded their recommendation of approval of the PRAT Plan to the City Commission. The final plan is now available for review in advance of the Commission hearing scheduled for September 12, 2023:

• PRAT Plan
• Design Manual (Appendix 2)
• See right margin for links to all appendices (updated 9/1//2023)
  

PRAT Adoption meetings and hearings:

1. The Urban Parks and Forestry Board began their review and final recommendation on the final plan draft at their June 22nd meeting; their discussion was continued to a special meeting on July 6th; resumed at their regular meeting on July 27, 2023; and continued again to a special meeting on August 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the City Commission Conference Room at City Hall.

2. The Community Development Board reviewed and recommended approval at a public hearing on July 3rd, 2023.

3. City Commission Adoption: Tuesday, September 12, 2023

• City Commission Memo and Adoption Materials
• Meeting Agenda

To submit written public comment on the PRAT Plan please email the City Clerk's office at agenda@bozeman.net . Oral testimony during public meetings will be also be taken as described on the agendas.

The following elements of the PRAT Plan focus on Active Transportation (AT). These are either newly released or updates to previously released chapters or appendices. The Transportation Board and the Urban Parks and Forestry Board will discuss these drafts at their meetings in January.

• Chapter 3: Connect (January Update)
• Design Manual (January Update)
• Implementation Chapter (January Update)
• Proposed AT Network Map (New)

• PRAT - UPFB Work Session DRAFT (see revised Connect and Implementation Chapters in January release)
• Design Manual Appendix (see revised Design Manual in January release)
• Marketing Assessment Appendix
• Recreation Assessment Appendix
• Engagement Appendix
• Parks Inventory Appendix

Thank you for your participation in our implementation pop-up activities throughout the City from August 23rd to August 25th. Over 60 residents shared their proirities for the plan! If you missed us, you still have time to weigh in on the PRAT plan's strategies and actions, by taking a short poll, here.

Stay tuned for more updates as the City completes the draft plan this Fall!

Swing by your local park from August 23rd to August 25th and share your priorities for the Parks Recreation and Active Transportation Plan (PRAT). There will be games and treats for residents of all ages!

We will be hanging out at each of the following locations. We hope to see you there!

Tuesday, August 23

@ Bozeman Farmers Market Tabling

Lindley Park

5:00pm to 7:30pm

Wednesday, August 24

@ Bozeman Pond Park

8:30am to 10:00am

@ Peet's Hill at the Gallagator Trail

5:30 to 7:00pm

Thursday, August 25

@ Glen Lake Park

11:30am to 1:00pm

@ Oak Street between Westlake Park and Walmart

1:30pm to 3:00pm

@ Gran Cielo Park

4:30pm to 6:00pm

Thanks to all who have participated so far in visioning sessions, focus groups, and outreach events across the city!

Info on the next steps in the engagement process will be coming soon - we're excited to share what we've heard with you and talk about the goals, strategies, and implementation of the plan in the next phase of engagement in late August!

In the meantime, find us at SLAM fest the weekend of August 6th! We'll be there to share information about the project and hear from you about your priorities around parks, recreation, and active transportation.

Register for Virtual Community Workshops
April 5th at noon or April 6th at 6:00 pm
(register and watch your email for a Zoom link)

If you are unable to attend the workshop, please note that the presentation will be available online or by mail with opportunities for you to share your feedback. Please register on this website (Enage.bozeman.net/pratplan) to ensure you receive future correspondence.

Also, all community members are now invited to participate in the survey advertised below.

Parks, Recreation and (External link)Active Transportation Plan Survey(External link)
Español: Encuesta Sobre Parques y Actividades Recreativas

The Department strives to meet the needs of our community. We want to hear from you to prioritize our services and guide the growth of our system and programming.

Parks, Recreation and Active Transportation Plan Survey
Español: Encuesta Sobre Parques y Actividades Recreativas

This survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete and each question is important.

We have selected ETC Institute, an independent consulting company, as our partner to administer this survey. They will compile the data received and present the results to the City.

After overwhelming response from over 100 people, 6 names have been chosen for the Blackwood Groves Park-naming Competition:

• McGill Park submitted by Michelle Gollehon
  "Caroline McGill was the founder of the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana, the first pathologist for state of Montana and the first successful female doctor in Butte, Montana". Because the main park system in the subdivision will eventually be linked to the Museum of the Rockies via the Gallagator Trail, this name seemed too good to pass up!
• Willow Woods Park submitted by Hampton Uzzelle
  Willow Woods Park will be used for the park preserving the large willow stand with treehouse play features.
• Bitterroot Parkway submitted by Thomas Cuezze
  "I propose naming the new park after Montana's state flower, the bitterroot. The bitterroot thrives on the harsh slopes of the Rocky Mountains, and its Latin name, Lewisia rediviva ("reborn"), refers to its ability to regrow even after frigid winters and severe droughts. This mirrors the pluck of all those who have come to Bozeman to make a home in this difficult landscape."
• Best Friend Dog Park inspired by Rosalie, a 2nd grader at Morning Star Elementary
• Spring Snow Park submitted by Julie Hunter
  This chain of parks will be planted with spring snow crab apple trees. Julie provided us with the most suggestions after poring over the landscaping plans and hours imagining herself enjoying these new parks. She deserved a win!
• The Cat's Walk submitted by Sage, a 3rd grader at Morning Star Elementary

Cartoon showing community members and the many different types of park name suggestions

Honorable Mention: Thank you to everyone who participated for their sincere, sweet, funny and visionary ideas. All of the names will be saved for future naming opportunities and projects as we engage with new communities to shape our parks and trails. We hope you enjoy the artwork by local artist, Sharon Glick, showing you hard at work!!