Park & Recreation

Aim High Big Sky with Scheels Logo

In September of 2020, in conjunction with Malmstrom Air Force Base, the City of Great Falls was awarded a $10 million dollar Department of Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) grant to fund a new Recreation Center. The new facility will cost $20 million dollars.  The City will match the $10 million dollar grant by bonding to use a portion of the Park District Number 1 assessments.  Construction of the new facility will begin in September of 2021 and the construction timeline estimates completion of the facility by the Spring 2024.

Aim High Big Sky Exterior with Scheels Logo

In September of 2020, in conjunction with Malmstrom Air Force Base, the City of Great Falls was awarded a $10 million dollar Department of Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) grant to fund a new Recreation Center. The new facility will cost $20 million dollars.  The City will match the $10 million dollar grant by bonding to use a portion of the Park District Number 1 assessments.  Construction of the new facility will begin in September of 2021 and the construction timeline estimates completion of the facility by the Spring 2024.

Trail Work

Looking for a new and exciting job opportunity? Come work for the Department of Fun! Park and Recreation is hiring! We are looking for fun, self-motivated, individuals to come join our teams in Recreation, Aquatics, Parks, and Forestry.  We offer a wide variety of summer positions that ensure you will find just the right fit! 

2023 Summer Guide Cover Photo

Park and Recreation is offering summer camps that cover a wide range of interests including art, science, sports, dance and hiking through the Community Recreation Center. Learn to swim or sign up for golf or tennis lessons. The community has little league, ice skating, soccer and volleyball available!http://greatfallsmt.net

Work in progress Park District Projects

In May 2018 voters supported the creation of the Great Falls Park District Number 1 with an assessment amount of $1.5 million annually for the first three years to address over $12.6 million in deferred maintenance and other operational needs.

Check back here regularly to see current progress on Park District Projects

Completed Projects Image

Check back here regularly to see completed Park District Projects

Vinegar Jones House

During the May 8th election, voters were asked to consider the creation of the Great Falls Park District Number 1 with an assessment amount of $1.5 million annually for the first three years to address over $12.6 million in deferred maintenance and other operational needs. Great Falls voters supported the creation of the Park District. On June 5th the City Commission adopted Resolution 10238 to create Great Falls Park District Number 1.