Public Participation Record: Previous PROST Master Plan Public Engagement

Saturday May 5, 2025

11:00 pm- 1:00 pm

McCormick Park: 600 Cregg Lane

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!

April 24, 2025

5:00-9:00 p.m.

The PROST Community Working Group had a work session on the draft PROST Plan.

Monday, March 17, 2025

10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Missoula Public Library Community Resource Counter, 455 E. Main St.

March 26, 2025

5:00-8:00 p.m.

The PROST Community Working Group discussed proposed PROST recommendations.

Monday, March 11, 2025

10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Missoula Food Bank & Community Center 1720 Wyoming Street

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Missoula Public Library, Cooper Room B

5:00 - 7:15 pm

Missoula Parks and Recreation invites community members to shape the future of their outdoor spaces at the upcoming Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) Master Plan Open House on February 26, 2025, from 5:00 - 7:15 p.m. at the Missoula Public Library, Cooper Room B.

The open house is a chance to review the plan's draft implementation strategies, policies, and projects to aid in administering the PROST plan. Attendees will help share feedback on implementation strategies, policies, and projects and learn about the PROST system's needs and opportunities. Families are welcome; we're serving light refreshments and hosting a fun children's activity.

Join us as we shape the next chapter of Missoula's outdoor spaces and ensure our parks and facilities meet the needs of our growing community.

January 22, 2025

5:00-8:00 p.m.

The PROST Community Working Group discussed the recommendations.

November 21, 2024

5:00-8:00 p.m.

The PROST Community Working Group discussed destination development and climate strategies.

Parks and Recreation hosted a community open house on October 22 to share the results of the PROST public outreach to date and collect public input on the plan's draft vision and goals. We've summarized the information presented at the open house and posted a brief survey to gather additional public comment. Please review the materials below, then take the survey to share your priorities for the future of Missoula's parks, recreation, open space, trails and urban forest.

Public Engagement Summary

Throughout 2024, Parks and Recreation conducted extensive community outreach to gather insights about residents' parks and recreation needs. Here's a brief summary of the public comments received to date.

Key Findings:

• 98 % of online community survey respondents said parks, recreation and open space are very important or important to the quality of life in Missoula
• Residents strongly (55%) or somewhat strongly (22%) support ensuring neighborhood parks are near home.*
• Residents strongly (55%) or somewhat strongly (21%) support ensuring new housing or commercial development provides adequate access to parks, trails and green spaces.*

Share YOUR parks funding priorities

Please take this brief 10-minute survey to rank your priorities and share your thoughts on the plan's draft vision statement.

Questions or additional comments? Visit About The Plan and scroll down to the Questions tool, or email us at parksrec@ci.missoula.mt.us.

*Source: UM Bureau of Business and Economic Research 2024 Missoula Parks and Recreation Survey.

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Missoula Public Library, Cooper Room A

5:00 - 7:15 pm

Missoula Parks and Recreation invites community members to shape the future of their outdoor spaces at the upcoming Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) Master Plan Open House on October 22, 2024, from 5:00 - 7:15 p.m. at the Missoula Public Library, Cooper Room A.

The open house is a chance to review the plan's draft vision and goals, built on months of community input and analysis. Attendees will help prioritize future improvements, share feedback, and learn about the PROST system's needs and opportunities. Families are welcome; we're serving light refreshments and hosting a fun children's activity.

Join us as we shape the next chapter of Missoula's outdoor spaces and ensure our parks and facilities meet the needs of our growing community.