The big slide at Electric City Water Park is back up and running. The slides and pool opened at noon June 11. The slide was not available for use when the water park opened June 6 as staff repaired the fiberglass as a safety precaution. Jessica Compton, deputy Park and Recreation director, told The Electric that the slide has a
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The asphalt trail in Elks Riverside Park will be closed for maintenance on June 9. It’s the asphalt section that goes through the park from the horseshoe pit to the tennis courts, not the River’s Edge Trail. Park visitors are asked to avoid the workers and equipment. Park staff already sealed cracks on this portion of the trail and will
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Opening of the neighborhood pools and splash pads has been delayed to June 13 to allow staff more time to prepare for the summer season. The neighborhood pools and splash pads were initially scheduled to open June 6 with the Electric City Water Park. The water park is open daily from noon to 6 p.m., weather dependent. City pools open
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During their May 19 meeting, City Commissioners rescinded a previously awarded contract for sports court replacement in Charles Russell Park due to a typographical error. Earlier this month, commissioners awarded a $156,000 contract to United Materials for the project based on an error on the bid tab provided by TD&H Engineering to the city. City approves court replacement contract; USTA
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Updated May 15 with fee information The Electric City Water Park and neighborhood pools open for the season at noon on June 6. The Flow Rider and Lazy River will be closed this summer due to mechanical and structural issues, according to Great Falls Park and Recreation. Because of those issues, the facilities don’t meet city safety codes. City staff
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City Commissioners approved a $156,000 contract during their May 5 meeting for sports court replacements at Charles Russell Park. The contract with United Materials will be funded with park maintenance district funds. The court replacement is among the planned projects for the eighth year of the park maintenance district. The work includes the removal and replacement of about 1,440 square
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The Pacific Steele Dog Park will be temporarily closed beginning May 18 “to protect the health of the turf, ensure public safety, and maintain the long‑term quality of this popular community space,” according to Great Falls Park and Recreation. The dog park is scheduled to reopen June 15. This year’s unusually mild winter led to far more park use is
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City Commissioners approved a lease for the Montana Veterans Memorial, which is located on city parkland. The 20-year lease with the Montana Veterans Memorial Committee includes an option to renew for another 10 years at the city’s sole discretion. Both the city and committee have the option to terminate the lease with 60 days written notice. The memorial is located
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City Commissioners approved a $187,850 contract to WVH Enterprises during their May 5 meeting for the Kings Bridge deck replacement. The city-owned bridge is on the River’s Edge Trail about 360 feet east of Black Eagle Dam. The project includes removing and replacing about 165 feet of timber bridge decking from the former railroad bridge currently used as a pedestrian
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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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