Fees for the city’s two municipal golf courses are increasing this season. City Commissioners unanimously approved the increases during their March 17 meeting. The city annually reviews the fees, in coordination with CourseCo, to maintain operations, anticipate future demands, and promote the golfing community. The city has contracted with CourseCo since December 2018 for golf course management, with a second
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City Commissioners approved a five-year lease with the Electric City Archers for a portion of Wadsworth Park during their March 17 meeting. The lease is for about four acres of the park with an option to renew for another five years at the city’s sole discretion. Both the archery club and the city have the option to terminate the lease
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On April 6, domestic birds will check out of their winter quarters at the Honker Hilton into Gibson Park. It’s a longstanding annual tradition, as well as the waterfowl roundup in the fall. “Stopping by to watch or feed them has become a tradition in Great Falls. It’s one of those small but enjoyable community things that I think Great
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Updated at 10:30 a.m. April 2 with salary information Toby Hazelbaker has been hired as the new Great Falls Park and Recreation director. He’ll start around April 20, according to the city. Hazelbaker “brings an impressive depth of parks and recreation experience from larger communities, along with valuable private-sector insight. That combination positions him well to strengthen our programs, enhance
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The city has rescheduled the annual waterfowl release at Gibson Pond to April 6 at 10:30 a.m. due to the forecasted spring snow. The Public Library will be hosting story time at 9:30 a.m. before the duck release. Great Falls Park and Recreation staff takes care of the waterfowl over the winter at the Honker Hilton, their indoor location at
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The annual waterfowl release at Gibson Pond is 10:30 a.m. April 3. Great Falls Park and Recreation staff takes care of the waterfowl over the winter at the Honker Hilton, their indoor location at the north end of Gibson Park, where they have an indoor pond and are fed daily. Park and Rec staff also feed the birds daily once
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The consultants hired by the city to conduct a comprehensive fee study, cost allocation plan and operational efficiency review of Great Falls Park and Recreation reviewed their findings so far during the Feb. 9 Park and Rec advisory board meeting. In October, City Commissioners approved a $94,792 contract with Matrix Consulting for the study. Final Park and Rec mini-poll open
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Get Fit Great Falls, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service; Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks; and the City of Great Falls, is hosting Winter Trails Day on Feb. 7 at the Silver Crest Winter Recreation Area. This free, family-friendly event offers guided snowshoe hikes and cross-country skiing sessions for all ages and experience levels. Whether you’re brand new to winter recreation or looking
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Great Falls Park and Recreation’s fifth and final mini-poll is open, this one focused on fees and cost allocation. The poll is available here with options to provide additional comments. Fourth Park and Rec mini-poll open on Aim High Big Sky recreation center The poll includes an option to provide an email address to receive project updates but won’t be shared or
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Great Falls Park and Recreation’s fourth mini-poll is open, this one focused on the Aim High Big Sky recreation center. The poll is available here with options to provide additional comments. It’s the fourth of five mini-polls that are being released through January. Third Park and Rec mini-poll open on facility conditions, future needs The poll includes an option to
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