Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Trails Master Plan: About the Project

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Dec. 2024: Engagement Update

View our public engagement findings and statistically valid survey results.

2024 PROST Plan Project Overview

Missoula Parks and Recreation is collaborating with residents to draft a new master Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails (PROST) plan for the greater Missoula Valley, with a focus on the city.

This new, integrated plan will replace the 2004 Master Parks and Recreation Plan for the Greater Missoula Area. It will stand as a blueprint for the next 10-15 years of parks, trails, open space, and recreation services to residents. The City and County adopted the Open Space Chapter of the PROST Plan in 2019.

The 2019 Open Space Chapter of the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Master Plan

The City and County updated and adopted the Open Space Chapter of the PROST Plan in 2019 as a joint City-County Plan. 2019 Missoula Urban Area Open Space Plan     

2019 Missoula Urban Area Open Space Plan Appendices

The Plan builds upon the 1995 Open Space Plan and 2006 Update to guide the work of the City’s open space program and the County’s open lands program within the Open Space Planning Region.

The Open Space Plan is intended to support and be consistent with the City and County’s adopted Plans and guide open space acquisitions and easements. It may also help inform land-use Planning decisions about natural resource functions and values but is not intended to be a regulatory instrument. The Plan may also be useful for promoting education, partnerships, and intergovernmental cooperation aimed at conservation and environmental quality.

What is a Master Plan?

The updated PROST plan will be the City's guiding document for parks, recreation, open space, and trails planning for the next 10-15 years. The plan will:

  • Inventory all assets, programs, services, and operations.
  • Analyze gaps in the system, service level deficiencies and needs.
  • Establish a vision, goals, and objectives.
  • Determine when and where to add future assets, programs, and services.
  • Create a list of implementation strategies.
  • Develop an innovative plan document and online resources.
  • Apply the City's strategic planning lenses of climate, equity, and housing.
  • Serve as a model for future city planning processes and plans.

Residents will have ample opportunity to give input on the plan throughout the process. Learn more about the many exciting PROST engagement opportunities!

To return to the main PROST page, please click here.

Dec. 2024: Engagement Update

View our public engagement findings and statistically valid survey results.

2024 PROST Plan Project Overview

Missoula Parks and Recreation is collaborating with residents to draft a new master Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails (PROST) plan for the greater Missoula Valley, with a focus on the city.

This new, integrated plan will replace the 2004 Master Parks and Recreation Plan for the Greater Missoula Area. It will stand as a blueprint for the next 10-15 years of parks, trails, open space, and recreation services to residents. The City and County adopted the Open Space Chapter of the PROST Plan in 2019.

The 2019 Open Space Chapter of the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Master Plan

The City and County updated and adopted the Open Space Chapter of the PROST Plan in 2019 as a joint City-County Plan. 2019 Missoula Urban Area Open Space Plan     

2019 Missoula Urban Area Open Space Plan Appendices

The Plan builds upon the 1995 Open Space Plan and 2006 Update to guide the work of the City’s open space program and the County’s open lands program within the Open Space Planning Region.

The Open Space Plan is intended to support and be consistent with the City and County’s adopted Plans and guide open space acquisitions and easements. It may also help inform land-use Planning decisions about natural resource functions and values but is not intended to be a regulatory instrument. The Plan may also be useful for promoting education, partnerships, and intergovernmental cooperation aimed at conservation and environmental quality.

What is a Master Plan?

The updated PROST plan will be the City's guiding document for parks, recreation, open space, and trails planning for the next 10-15 years. The plan will:

  • Inventory all assets, programs, services, and operations.
  • Analyze gaps in the system, service level deficiencies and needs.
  • Establish a vision, goals, and objectives.
  • Determine when and where to add future assets, programs, and services.
  • Create a list of implementation strategies.
  • Develop an innovative plan document and online resources.
  • Apply the City's strategic planning lenses of climate, equity, and housing.
  • Serve as a model for future city planning processes and plans.

Residents will have ample opportunity to give input on the plan throughout the process. Learn more about the many exciting PROST engagement opportunities!

To return to the main PROST page, please click here.

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  • Share This highest priority in this effort should be maintaining the current investment. It is my understanding that maintenance at Fort Missoula is not keeping up with the needs. Especially on the Pickleball courts. If you don't invest in maintenance of the current infrastructure adding new development is just going to compound the issues. on Facebook Share This highest priority in this effort should be maintaining the current investment. It is my understanding that maintenance at Fort Missoula is not keeping up with the needs. Especially on the Pickleball courts. If you don't invest in maintenance of the current infrastructure adding new development is just going to compound the issues. on Twitter Share This highest priority in this effort should be maintaining the current investment. It is my understanding that maintenance at Fort Missoula is not keeping up with the needs. Especially on the Pickleball courts. If you don't invest in maintenance of the current infrastructure adding new development is just going to compound the issues. on Linkedin Email This highest priority in this effort should be maintaining the current investment. It is my understanding that maintenance at Fort Missoula is not keeping up with the needs. Especially on the Pickleball courts. If you don't invest in maintenance of the current infrastructure adding new development is just going to compound the issues. link

    This highest priority in this effort should be maintaining the current investment. It is my understanding that maintenance at Fort Missoula is not keeping up with the needs. Especially on the Pickleball courts. If you don't invest in maintenance of the current infrastructure adding new development is just going to compound the issues.

    Jim Reid asked 11 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback! We'll be sure to pass it along to the project team. Please consider completing the PROST community survey by May 31 to contribute to a collective understanding of opinions and help shape the project's direction.

    FMRP tennis and pickleball courts were resurfaced in 2018 when the rest of the park was constructed and are currently being maintained to industry standards. However, the facility is reaching the end of its natural lifespan. Funding for court replacement is one of many City projects under budgetary consideration.


  • Share Hi! When does the PROST survey close? on Facebook Share Hi! When does the PROST survey close? on Twitter Share Hi! When does the PROST survey close? on Linkedin Email Hi! When does the PROST survey close? link

    Hi! When does the PROST survey close?

    cassie7e asked 9 months ago

    The PROST community survey closes to the general public on May 31. 

  • Share Does this plan include improving the equipment at Honeysuckle Park at the end of Barbara Lane? It seems things are only fixed once they become hazardous (the recent slide stair repair) instead of improving the entire park. on Facebook Share Does this plan include improving the equipment at Honeysuckle Park at the end of Barbara Lane? It seems things are only fixed once they become hazardous (the recent slide stair repair) instead of improving the entire park. on Twitter Share Does this plan include improving the equipment at Honeysuckle Park at the end of Barbara Lane? It seems things are only fixed once they become hazardous (the recent slide stair repair) instead of improving the entire park. on Linkedin Email Does this plan include improving the equipment at Honeysuckle Park at the end of Barbara Lane? It seems things are only fixed once they become hazardous (the recent slide stair repair) instead of improving the entire park. link

    Does this plan include improving the equipment at Honeysuckle Park at the end of Barbara Lane? It seems things are only fixed once they become hazardous (the recent slide stair repair) instead of improving the entire park.

    Danielle R asked 11 months ago

    Thank you for your question! We'll be sure to pass it along to the project team. Please consider completing the PROST community survey by May 31 to contribute to a collective understanding of opinions and help shape the project's direction.

    The PROST plan is still in the fact-finding phase; final recommendations have not been made. The final plan will help park planners prioritize facilities for repair or replacement based on various factors, including the age and condition of park fixtures.

  • Share What is the plan for over crowded parking at trailheads and enforcement of vehicles parking in no parking zones? Barmeyer parking on Pattee Canyon Rd. is out of control in the summer and many vehicles park in no parking areas and pose a fire risk as well as danger conditions for vehicles traveling up Pattee Canyon and something needs to be done. on Facebook Share What is the plan for over crowded parking at trailheads and enforcement of vehicles parking in no parking zones? Barmeyer parking on Pattee Canyon Rd. is out of control in the summer and many vehicles park in no parking areas and pose a fire risk as well as danger conditions for vehicles traveling up Pattee Canyon and something needs to be done. on Twitter Share What is the plan for over crowded parking at trailheads and enforcement of vehicles parking in no parking zones? Barmeyer parking on Pattee Canyon Rd. is out of control in the summer and many vehicles park in no parking areas and pose a fire risk as well as danger conditions for vehicles traveling up Pattee Canyon and something needs to be done. on Linkedin Email What is the plan for over crowded parking at trailheads and enforcement of vehicles parking in no parking zones? Barmeyer parking on Pattee Canyon Rd. is out of control in the summer and many vehicles park in no parking areas and pose a fire risk as well as danger conditions for vehicles traveling up Pattee Canyon and something needs to be done. link

    What is the plan for over crowded parking at trailheads and enforcement of vehicles parking in no parking zones? Barmeyer parking on Pattee Canyon Rd. is out of control in the summer and many vehicles park in no parking areas and pose a fire risk as well as danger conditions for vehicles traveling up Pattee Canyon and something needs to be done.

    Joel Thompson asked 11 months ago

    Thank you for your question! We'll be sure to pass it along to the project team. Please consider completing the PROST community survey by May 31 to contribute to a collective understanding of opinions and help shape the project's direction.

    Regarding parking concerns at the Barmeyer trailhead, we acknowledge the need for additional public education and outreach and will make it a priority. The Missoula Police Department and the Missoula County Sheriff's Office are responsible for parking regulation enforcement on public roads.

    When you encounter illegally parked vehicles on Pattee Canyon Rd., we recommend calling 911 and informing the operator that it is not an emergency. This will allow dispatch to prioritize your call appropriately and assign the relevant agency to respond. Consistent parking enforcement is crucial to promoting responsible behavior in this location.


  • Share We need more disc golf courses. on Facebook Share We need more disc golf courses. on Twitter Share We need more disc golf courses. on Linkedin Email We need more disc golf courses. link

    We need more disc golf courses.

    Kenneto asked 8 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback! We'll be sure to pass it along to the project team. Please consider completing the PROST community survey by May 31 to contribute to a collective understanding of opinions and help shape the project's direction.

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