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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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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