Parks, Recreation & Active Transportation Plan

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Consultation has concluded


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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 City Commission adopted the Parks, Recreation and Active Transportation with glowing comments at a public hearing on September 12, 2023 (Video Link)


“I think the great thing about this plan is it's about people, and all people, it’s about our natural areas and our wildlife, it’s about recreation and health, physical health, mental health it’s all these great things that make our community the community that it is. I really see this plan as improving upon the good things that we all love about Bozeman.”

 - City Commissioner, Jennifer Madgic


Public comment provided by the Gallatin Valley Land Trust endorsed the Plan as a guide for growth for the next 10 years and beyond:

"The plan recognizes the intersection of park infrastructure and trails with the broader transportation network and is the first step in creating a community with more equitable access to parks, trails, which in turn feeds into a more accessible transportation network that better connects our community."




Image of 3 park scenes: kids planting a tree; kids walking on a wooden balance structure; people walking on a trail under a row of trees with yellow leaves 

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 City Commission adopted the Parks, Recreation and Active Transportation with glowing comments at a public hearing on September 12, 2023 (Video Link)


“I think the great thing about this plan is it's about people, and all people, it’s about our natural areas and our wildlife, it’s about recreation and health, physical health, mental health it’s all these great things that make our community the community that it is. I really see this plan as improving upon the good things that we all love about Bozeman.”

 - City Commissioner, Jennifer Madgic


Public comment provided by the Gallatin Valley Land Trust endorsed the Plan as a guide for growth for the next 10 years and beyond:

"The plan recognizes the intersection of park infrastructure and trails with the broader transportation network and is the first step in creating a community with more equitable access to parks, trails, which in turn feeds into a more accessible transportation network that better connects our community."



Consultation has concluded

  • Parks and Rec attends MSU Rail Jam

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    The Parks, Recreation & Active Transportation project team set up a booth at the Rail Jam event held on campus at Montana State University. Students wearing winter coats look at images of city parks on a poster displayStudents wearing winter coats look at images of city parks on a poster display

    Students shared input on what they would most like to see if future parks by sticking a pin on images on our poster display. Students were also asked to register on Engage Bozeman to provide feedback on our Parks, Recreation, and Active Transportation plan. Over a hundred MSU students participated in this event!

    It's no surprise that the top features these extreme winter sport enthusiasts wanted in their parks were skateboard parks, ice skating rinks, and obstacle courses! Also favored were projects to harvest rainwater and incorporate native vegetation and spaces to grow food.

    Thanks to the MSU community who stopped by to say hi and learn about the Parks, Recreation & Active Transportation Plan!

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  • How Do You Spend Time Outside?

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    Let's play Mad Libs!

    Help us understand how you use the parks system today by filling in a story about a recent or favorite visit to a park. Write your story.


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  • Survey - Coming soon!

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    We're finalizing a Parks, Recreation and Active Transportation Survey that will be open to the community in 2022. Make sure to "follow" our project to receive direct emails when new engagement opportunities come up. Or check back in the new year!

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