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

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

Recreation Department 582-2290
Swim Center 582-2294
Bogert Pool (Summer only) 582-0806
Beall Center, Lindley Center, Story Mansion reservations 582-2290

Office Hours - Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The 2011-2012 Fall Winter & Spring 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 view it online at the Bozeman Chronicle website.

Bozeman Parks Division:

The City of Bozeman, Parks Division 582-3200
City Parks
Park Reservations 582-3203
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.

Information and Upcoming Events

Bozeman Recreation Department

Swim Lessons - The Bozeman Swim Center, 1211 W. Main, is offering swim lessons for youth ages 5 to 14, Level 1 or Level 2 on Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 14 to March 1 from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. or on Saturdays, February 11 to March 3 from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. An adult stroke technique class is scheduled on Saturdays, February 11 to March 3 from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Fee for Tuesday/Thursday class is $30 City of Bozeman resident/$42 non-resident and fee for Saturday class is $20 City of Bozeman resident/$28 non-resident. Call 582-2294 for more information. Register at the Bozeman Swim Center or by phone with a Visa, Master or Discover Charge Card. Enrollment limited.

New February Morning Preschool Class Added - Looking for a place to have fun and burn off some energy during the month of February. This class is for you! Preschoolers will be introduced to basic soccer, basketball and other indoor activities that involve balls and movement. A Have a Ball class will be offered by the Bozeman Recreation Department on Monday & Wednesday, February 6 to 29 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 and from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. for ages 2 & 3. Fee is $30 City of Bozeman resident/$42 non-resident. Space is limited so call today to get signed up. Pre-registration is required at Beall Park Recreation Center, 415 N. Bozeman, or over the phone with a Visa, Master or Discover Card by calling 582-2290.

Ice Skating Lessons - Ice skating lessons will be offered by the Bozeman Recreation Department for ages 7 - 16 at Southside Park, College & 5th. Lessons will be held on Tuesdays, February 7 – 28 from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. Lessons will teach the basics of ice skating including skating in a straight line, gliding forward and backwards, stopping, falling and getting back up, etc. Register and pay fee of $15 City of Bozeman resident/$20 non city at the Beall Park Recreation Center, 415 N. Bozeman, or over the phone with a Visa, Master or Discover card. For more information call 582-2290.

Open Boating - Open Boating will begin on Sunday, January 29th from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Bozeman Swim Center, 1211 W. Main. Recreation swim times will be held from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. and lap swim from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Because of safety reasons swimming is not allowed during open boating and youth 14 and under must be with an adult. Bring your own canoe or kayak and practice boating in the pool. Fee is $3 youth (ages 3 to 14) or senior (ages 60 and up) or $4 adult. For information call 582-2294.

Father & Daughter Dinner & Dance - The Bozeman Recreation Department is offering a new opportunity for daughters and dads (or grandpa, uncle, brother) to spend some quality time together. Girls of all ages are invited to bring their dad or favorite male companion for an evening of dancing and fun at the Lindley Center on Monday, February 13th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Dinner will be provided and each young lady will receive a flower. Fee is $16 per couple ($5 each additional child) for City of Bozeman residents and $22 per couple ($7 each additional child) for non-city residents. Call 582-2290 and register with a Visa, Master or Discover card or stop by the Beall Recreation Center, 415 N. Bozeman, to secure your spot in the first annual Father/Daughter Dance. For information call 582-2290.

Running

Big Sky Wind Drinkers - Visit the BSWD website: www.winddrinkers.org for information, locations, and directions. For trail running information, click here. For trail maps visit GVLT or Rob Maher at MSU

Swimming

Swim Center Hours, February 12th - The Bozeman Swim Center, 1211 W. Main, will be closed on Sunday, February 12th for short course swimming time trials from noon to 5:00 p.m. Open boating will not be held, however lap and masters swimming will be from 10:00 a.m. to noon as scheduled. The pool will re-open on Monday, February 13th with regular hours. For information call 582-2294.

Swim Center Winter Hours - The Bozeman Swim Center, 1211 W. Main, will switch to winter hours on Sunday, January 29. Recreation swims are Friday from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Lap swims are Monday through Friday from 5:30 – 11:45 a.m., 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., and 6:15 – 8:00 p.m.; Saturday from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.; and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Water fitness classes will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:00, a.m.; Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 a.m.; Monday through Thursday at 5:30 p.m.; and Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Open Boating on Sundays from 3:00 to 4:30. Fees are $3 youth/senior, $4 adult or free with a Swim Center Pass. For information call 582-2294.

Bogert Pool is Closed For the Seaosn – see you next summer.

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 and Organizations

American Computer Museum: Experience the Information Age from its earliest beginnings through the Internet. 2023 Staduim Drive, 582-1288, www.compustory.com

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 the ages of 7 and 18 through a year-round program. Boy Scouts also serves both boys and girls between the ages of 14 and 21 through a high adventure program called Venturing. For more information please contact Aaron Lyles 624-0272, 3701 Trakker Trail, Suite 2E, 59718 www.montanabsa.org.

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 John Halko 563-4293.

Bozeman Folklore Society www.bozemanfolklore.org/ Concerts, contra dancing, and more. Contact Oshi Simsarian 586-0321

Bozeman Public Library: 626 East Main Street, 582-2400 www.bozemanlibrary.org

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: BYI connects high school youth to their community through youth-driven programs, supported by adult mentors. Youth Productions: an event production team show that showcases local young talent. Bike Club: Young riders organize bike tours to promote sustainability. Greenhouse Bus: Youth are converting a school bus into a greenhouse and will mentor elementary school kids, teaching them about local food systems. Contact: Greg Owens, Executive Director greg@bozemanyouth.org

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. Contact Patty Steinmiller 763-4145, or click bwags.home.bresnan.net

Child Care Connection: Offers FREE referrals to help parents find child care. www.childcareconnections.info/, 587-7786.

Children's Museum of Bozeman: 202 South Willson, 522-9087 www.cmbozeman.org/

Clean Up Bozeman: Contact Allison Bristor 582-2274 to sign up for an area.

Dinosaur Playground: Corner of Oak Street and Davis Lane. Mike Harris 582-3178

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 in kindergarten through 12th grade with a variety of programs during the school year. Fees. Contact: gsmw.org or Kelli Stanley, Membership Director South-Central Montana Region, Girls Scout of Montana and Wyoming kelli@gsnw.org or call 1-800-736-5243 ext 2305.

Hopa Mountain's Youth Leadership Program: Offers teens weekly opportunities to strengthen their leadership skills through activities such as adventure-based experiential challenges, outdoor problem solving games, inquiry-based science education, local art projects, self-awareness exercises, and community service learning initiatives. Visit www.hopamountain.org or call (406) 586-2455.

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 Fish Technology Center at 4056 Bridger Canyon Road 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/

Mountain Belles is a Bozeman area women’s recreational group that promotes healthy, active and adventurous lifestyles by hosting local clinics, outings and events such as fly fishing clinics, introduction to zumba, winter animal track identification, wilderness first aid and guest speakers on subjects such as herbal medicine, triathalon training, and the healthful benefits of beer. mountainbelles.com

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

Pioneer Museum: 317 West Main Street, 522-8122, Since 1982, the Pioneer Museum has offered a variety of changing exhibits portraying earlier days in the Gallatin Valley. www.pioneermuseum.org

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. Andrea Stevenson, Interim Director 994-9622

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:
Allyson Bristor is the Neighborhood Coordinator for the City of Bozeman. Her role is to act as the liaison between the InterNeighborhood Council and the City. She 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 her at 582-2274 or by e-mail at abristor@bozeman.net.

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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