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Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Master Plan: Get Involved

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Our Engagement Philosophy

Parks and Recreation welcomes community engagement throughout the planning process. We'll offer engagement opportunities during each project phase, ranging from small focus groups to large community-wide events, surveys, listening sessions, and more.

Attend an Event

Mark your calendar for the upcoming events below, and join us to make your voice heard. See what's coming up and what events have happened below. If anyone attending a meeting needs special assistance, please provide 48 hours advance notice by calling the Open Space and Ecosystem Services Program Specialist Haley Erickson at 406-552-6238. We strive to create a supportive and accessible environment, and it is crucial to understand and address any potential barriers that might affect participation. Please share anything that may impact your continued involvement, including, but not limited to, childcare, transportation, parking, accessibility, language, or other circumstances.

Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Community Working Group

The Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Community Working Group is composed of 17 members who were selected by project staff and the Public Engagement Committee. Representatives were selected on criteria approved by the Missoula Parks and Recreation Board.

The Community Working Group will make recommendations on the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Plan to help inform the planning process, provide input on public engagement strategies, review and provide feedback on various plan elements, and make general recommendations to the Project Management Team. This working group should be a broad representation of the greater Missoula community.

Group Roles

  1. Represent the perspectives and needs of PROST system users and those impacted by parks, recreation, trails and open space in the community.

  1. Guide the Plan’s development and ensure it is representative of community needs and desires.

  1. Identify existing gaps, barriers, and opportunities in the PROST system.

  1. Help engage stakeholders and garner public input.

  1. Review and synthesize supporting information from the Technical Working Group, Public Engagement Committee, project management staff, and the planning consultant team.

  1. Review and provide comments on draft documents.

  1. Recommend plan adoption to the Parks and Recreation Board and City Council.

ADA Compliance and Non-Discrimination

The City of Missoula does not discriminate against or exclude anyone from participation in any programs or services based on his, her or their actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, age, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or economic status. Please make ADA accommodation requests at least 48 hours in advance.



Our Engagement Philosophy

Parks and Recreation welcomes community engagement throughout the planning process. We'll offer engagement opportunities during each project phase, ranging from small focus groups to large community-wide events, surveys, listening sessions, and more.

Attend an Event

Mark your calendar for the upcoming events below, and join us to make your voice heard. See what's coming up and what events have happened below. If anyone attending a meeting needs special assistance, please provide 48 hours advance notice by calling the Open Space and Ecosystem Services Program Specialist Haley Erickson at 406-552-6238. We strive to create a supportive and accessible environment, and it is crucial to understand and address any potential barriers that might affect participation. Please share anything that may impact your continued involvement, including, but not limited to, childcare, transportation, parking, accessibility, language, or other circumstances.

Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Community Working Group

The Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Community Working Group is composed of 17 members who were selected by project staff and the Public Engagement Committee. Representatives were selected on criteria approved by the Missoula Parks and Recreation Board.

The Community Working Group will make recommendations on the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Plan to help inform the planning process, provide input on public engagement strategies, review and provide feedback on various plan elements, and make general recommendations to the Project Management Team. This working group should be a broad representation of the greater Missoula community.

Group Roles

  1. Represent the perspectives and needs of PROST system users and those impacted by parks, recreation, trails and open space in the community.

  1. Guide the Plan’s development and ensure it is representative of community needs and desires.

  1. Identify existing gaps, barriers, and opportunities in the PROST system.

  1. Help engage stakeholders and garner public input.

  1. Review and synthesize supporting information from the Technical Working Group, Public Engagement Committee, project management staff, and the planning consultant team.

  1. Review and provide comments on draft documents.

  1. Recommend plan adoption to the Parks and Recreation Board and City Council.

ADA Compliance and Non-Discrimination

The City of Missoula does not discriminate against or exclude anyone from participation in any programs or services based on his, her or their actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, age, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or economic status. Please make ADA accommodation requests at least 48 hours in advance.



  • June 25, 2024: Summit Independent Living ADA Picnic Mobile Listening Session

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    Tuesday, June 25, 2024

    Fort Missoula Regional Park Meadowlark shelter: 3025 South Ave W

    11:00 am-1:00 pm

    Meeting people where they are at is the goal and purpose of this mobile listening sessions. The PROST Community Working Group and Missoula Parks and Recreation staff is gaining feedback on parks, trails, open space, and recreation programming. Staff will be available with information, resources, and to answer to your questions. You'll have the opportunity to dive into the plan's details and share your invaluable ideas for the future. Let's come together and shape the future of parks and recreation in Missoula – your input matters!

  • June 20, 2024: City Chats in the Park Garland Mobile Listening Session

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    Thursday, June 20, 2024

    Garland Park: 23rd Ave, 59803

    5:00-7:00 pm

    Meeting people where they are at is the goal and purpose of this mobile listening sessions. The PROST Community Working Group and Missoula Parks and Recreation staff is gaining feedback on parks, trails, open space, and recreation programming. Staff will be available with information, resources, and to answer to your questions. You'll have the opportunity to dive into the plan's details and share your invaluable ideas for the future. Let's come together and shape the future of parks and recreation in Missoula – your input matters!

  • June 5, 2024: Missoula Parks and Recreation Summer Camps Kickoff Party Mobile Listening Session

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    Wednesday, June 5, 2024

    McCormick Park: 600 Cregg Lane

    5:00-7:00 pm

    Meeting people where they are at is the goal and purpose of this mobile listening sessions. The PROST Community Working Group and Missoula Parks and Recreation staff is gaining feedback on parks, trails, open space, and recreation programming. Staff will be available with information, resources, and to answer to your questions. You'll have the opportunity to dive into the plan's details and share your invaluable ideas for the future. Let's come together and shape the future of parks and recreation in Missoula – your input matters!

  • June 4, 2024: City Chats in the Park Redfern Mobile Listening Session

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    Tuesday, June 4, 2024

    Redfern Park: Chesapeake Way, 59808

    5:00-7:00 pm

    Meeting people where they are at is the goal and purpose of this mobile listening sessions. The PROST Community Working Group and Missoula Parks and Recreation staff is gaining feedback on parks, trails, open space, and recreation programming. Staff will be available with information, resources, and to answer to your questions. You'll have the opportunity to dive into the plan's details and share your invaluable ideas for the future. Let's come together and shape the future of parks and recreation in Missoula – your input matters!

  • May 21, 2024: All Nations Health Center End of Year Celebration Mobile Listening Session

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    Tuesday, May 21, 2024

    FMRP Meadowlark shelter (3025 South Ave W)

    5:00-7:00 pm

    Meeting people where they are at is the goal and purpose of this mobile listening sessions. The PROST Community Working Group and Missoula Parks and Recreation staff is gaining feedback on parks, trails, open space, and recreation programming. Staff will be available with information, resources, and to answer to your questions. You'll have the opportunity to dive into the plan's details and share your invaluable ideas for the future. Let's come together and shape the future of parks and recreation in Missoula – your input matters!

  • May 15, 2024: City Chats in the Park (44 Ranch) Mobile Listening Session

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    Wednesday, May 15, 2024

    44 Ranch: 2503 Riata Rd

    5:00-7:00 pm

    Meeting people where they are at is the goal and purpose of this mobile listening sessions. The PROST Community Working Group and Missoula Parks and Recreation staff is gaining feedback on parks, trails, open space, and recreation programming. Staff will be available with information, resources, and to answer to your questions. You'll have the opportunity to dive into the plan's details and share your invaluable ideas for the future. Let's come together and shape the future of parks and recreation in Missoula – your input matters!

  • May 5, 2024: Hmong Community Event Mobile Listening Session

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    Sunday, May 5, 2024

    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Meeting people where they are at is the goal and purpose of this mobile listening sessions. The PROST Community Working Group and Missoula Parks and Recreation staff is gaining feedback on parks, trails, open space, and recreation programming. Staff will be available with information, resources, and to answer to your questions. You'll have the opportunity to dive into the plan's details and share your invaluable ideas for the future. Let's come together and shape the future of parks and recreation in Missoula – your input matters!

  • May 1, 2024: Community Working Group #3

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    Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

    5:00 p.m.-.7:45 p.m.

    Missoula Public Library Cooper Room A (4th floor), 455 E. Main St.

    City of Missoula Parks and Recreation Staff will facilitate the first Community Working Group meeting where they covered what is a Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Plan, what is the process, what will be included in the plan, and an interactive activity where members were asked what the greatest challenges and opportunities are facing Missoula Parks and Recreation.

  • Indigenize Parks and Recreation Workshops

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    Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Master Plan Community Workshops

    April 3 or April 10, 6 - 7:30 pm, All Nations Youth Center, 1519 S. Russell.

    Join local Indigenous Creative Dre Castillo in a conversation with Indigenous community members to help the City shape policies and priorities for parks, recreation, open space and trails. Missoula Parks and Recreation is planning its future—let's ensure Indigenous voices are centered in that plan. Open to all ages, dinner provided! Pre-register online to be entered into a drawing for Missoula Downtown Association gift cards or Currents swim passes! Or, just show up.

    In addition to the workshop, remember to take the PROST Community Survey through May 31 for a chance to win one of four $50 Missoula Downtown Association gift cards. Learn more about the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Master Plan at www.missoulaparks.org/prost.


  • April 27, 2024: University Neighborhood Clean-Up Day Mobile Listening Session

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    Saturday, April 27, 2024

    Bonner Park: 1600 Ronald Ave

    1:00-3:30 pm

    Meeting people where they are at is the goal and purpose of this mobile listening sessions. The PROST Community Working Group and Missoula Parks and Recreation staff is gaining feedback on parks, trails, open space, and recreation programming. Staff will be available with information, resources, and to answer to your questions. You'll have the opportunity to dive into the plan's details and share your invaluable ideas for the future. Let's come together and shape the future of parks and recreation in Missoula – your input matters!

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