Summer Guide 2018

2018

Summer Guide

Registration For All Activities Starts Tuesday, April 24

Camp registration at Community Recreation Center • 801 2nd Ave. N. • 727-6099

All other registration at Park and Recreation • 1700 River Drive North • 771-1265

Benefits of Recreation

• Recreation and park services are often

the catalyst for tourism, a growing

sector of our economy.

• Parks and recreation services motivate

business relocation and expansion in

our community.

• Meaningful leisure services reduce the

high cost of vandalism and criminal

activity.

• Leisure opportunities, facilities and the

quality of the local environment are

the foundations of community pride.

Recreating together builds strong

families, the foundation of a stronger

society.

• Leisure opportunities for youth

provide positive lifestyle choices and

alternatives to self-destructive behavior.

• Pay now or pay more later! Investment

in recreation as a preventative health

service makes sense.

• Urban forests and parks create

an environment of beauty and are

beneficial to our mental health. They

attract businesses and tourists,

increase property values, and have a

positive impact on our environment

including modifying local climate and

reducing noise pollution.

CAMPS

SUMMER PARTIES

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OPEN CLASSES

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Park & Recreation Department FAST FACTS 2017

1,333,310

Total customers served in 2017

Facilities

53

Park & Recreation Staff

32

224

86,008

27,000

permanent

employees

emporary, part-time

and on-call

employees

Community Recreation Center

• Gym

• Fitness center,

Fitness Classes,

Sauna,

Steam room

• Meeting rooms

• Dance studio

• Day care facility

• Café

Served 2017

Skate Park (Riverside Railyard)

sq. ft.

Divisions

• Administration

• Aquatics

• Community Recreation Center

• Forestry

• Golf

• Parks and River’s Edge Trail

• Recreation

GOLF COURSES

Eagle Falls Golf Club

169.87

acres

18 holes

Anaconda Hills

Golf Course

130

acres

18 holes

48,515

Rounds played in 2017

AQUATICS

Water Tower Pool

and Spray Park

4,717

Attendance 2017

Jaycee Pool

and Spray Park

4,061

Attendance 2017

Electric City

Water Park

29,395

Attendance 2017

Morony Natatorium

Indoor Pool

26,478

Attendance 2017

Park & Natural Resources

57

developed

parks

300

140

acres

conservation lands

53

acres

undeveloped

land

miles

of Recreational Trails

21 miles paved

775

acres

developed land

9 1

undeveloped

parks

Special Events

• Ice Breaker Road Race

• Lions Family Fun Fest

• Mom and Me Tennis

• Steve’s Best Ball Golf

Tournament

• Pet & Doll Parade

• Easter Egg Hunt

• Electric City Winter

Classic Youth Basketball

Tournament

• Youth Basketball

Tournaments

compost

site

25

landscaped

medians/

islands

36,000

Tree (boulevards/parks/golf)

Administration •771.1265

Steve Herrig, Park and Recreation Director

Patty Rearden, Deputy Director

Lonnie Dalke, Park Supervisor

Jay Rowton, Park Foreman

Todd Seymanski, City Forester

Sarah Griffin, Sr. Administrative Assistant

Sherri Floerchinger, Sr. Account Clerk

Becky Hapka, Sr. Account Clerk

Steffen Janikula, Rivers Edge Trail Coordinator

Community Recreation Center • 727.6099

Erica McNamee, Community Recreation

Center Supervisor

Morony Natatorium Pool • 452.3733

Electric City Water Park • 454.9008

Jaycee Pool • 727.1080

Water Tower Pool •761.4320

Marian Permann, Aquatics Supervisor

Eagle Falls • 761.1087

Anaconda Hills Golf Course •761.8459

Connie Cramer-Caouette, LPGA, Golf Manager

Keith Hollenback, Eagle Falls Maintenance Supervisor

Wade Altschwager, Anaconda Hills Maintenance Supervisor

Park & Recreation Advisory Board Members –

note need new members

George Geise Erin Madison Granger

June Sprout Shirley Davis

Lynn Ulmer Oatman Lonnie Hill

Kathryn Kotynski

Golf Advisory Board Members

Mark Johnson Lori Muzzana

Roger Curtiss Jackie Lohman

Jamie Kapp

Disclaimer

The City of Great Falls programs, services and facilities are available to all citizens regardless of race, color national origin, sex, age, or disabilities. To make an ADA

accommodation request, please call 406-771-1265 two weeks prior to an event, program or registration deadline.

Paid Advertising Section Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2018 • Page 3

Great Falls Park District 1

On May 8, voters will be asked to consider creating

a Park District to address $12.6 million in deferred

maintenance identified in the Park and Recreation

Master Plan: https://greatfallsmt.net/recreation. If the

creation of the Park District is approved by the voters,

the proposed assessment amount for the District

would be $1.5 million annually for the first three years.

The assessment method would be based on taxable

property value. The estimated 2018 assessment for a

property with a 2017 market value of $100,000 would

be $1.91 per month.

Maintenance Problems and Consequences

• $12.6 million in critical projects should be addressed

in the next five years. Delaying maintenance

increases costs of repairs and the critical projects list

will continue to grow.

• Park trails, sports courts and other park facilities that

deteriorate and become unsafe may be closed.

• Trees that aren’t maintained create safety hazards,

damage property, will become unhealthy and over

time will die. Trees should be trimmed every 4-7

years and are currently being trimmed on a 30-35

year schedule.

• City parks are watered by aging and inefficient

irrigation systems including manual systems that

require significant staff hours and higher water

usage.

Accessibility and Safety Issues

• 7 of 8 park bathrooms have ADA accessibility issues

and need repairs and maintenance.

• Only 3 of 30 parks with play structures have ADA

accessible sidewalks.

• 7 of 18 parks with walking trails have paths that

are in poor condition including Gibson Park and Elks

Riverside trails.

• 15 of 17 sports courts need repairs.

• The bath house at the Electric City Water Park needs

major repairs and ADA accessibility improvements.

For up to date information on the Park District call 771-1265, Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

or visit https://greatfallsmt.net

VOTE MAY 8, 2018

Paid for by City of Great Falls, Incidental Committee, Melissa Kinzler, Treasurer P.O. Box 5021, Great Falls, MT 59403


What is a Park District?

A Park District is a special purpose district which would allow

the City to assess funds to be used for parks, forestry and trails

for capital improvements, staff and operations. Funds may also

be used for maintenance and improvements to recreation and

aquatics facilities; but may not be used for programming.

What will the money be spent on?

Projects planned for the first three years include, but are not

limited to:

• ADA restroom improvements for various parks

• ADA sidewalks to play structures

• Electric City Water Park bath house improvements

• Replacement of Elk’s Riverside Park Trail

• Overlay of Gibson Park Trail

• Resurface sports courts (basketball, tennis/pickleball)

• Multi Sports dugouts/backstops

• Picnic pavilion

• Trail improvements

• Irrigation upgrades

• Tree trimming and replacement

What happens if the Park District doesn’t pass?

The Park and Recreation Master Plan identified $12.6 million

in deferred or critical maintenance projects to be completed

within the next five years. Deferred maintenance will continue

with eventual closures of facilities and play equipment that are

deemed unsafe. There will be a significant reduction of services

including mowing, watering and tree maintenance with the

community parks receiving more services than neighborhood

parks.

Why doesn’t the City sell park land?

The one time funds from the sale of park land would do little to

help offset the $12.6 million in deferred maintenance. In addition,

most of the land is not conducive for any purpose other than

open space which would make it difficult to sell. Some pieces

are dedicated as park land and cannot be sold. Sale of park land

requires a 4/5 vote of the City Commission.

PARK FACTS

82%

of people use

GF parks

57

city parks

69%

of people used

GF trails last year

53

miles of

River’s Edge Trail

79%

of people oppose

selling park land

36,000

trees in

boulevards and parks



What Do You

Love About

Great Falls?

Our beautiful City with parks, flower gardens,

tree lined streets, and landscaped areas?

Swimming pools, golf courses, tennis courts,

the Community Recreation Center, Riverside Rail

Yard Skate Park? The amazing River’s Edge

Trail? Youth and adult activities including softball,

basketball, volleyball, summer camps, swimming

lessons, park programs, junior and adult golf

lessons? Special events including Ice Breaker

Road Race, Pet & Doll Parade, Easter Egg Hunt,

and Electric City Winter Classic Youth Basketball

Tournament? Park and Recreation provides all

of these services and more.

The Park and Recreation Department’s

primary focus is to enhance the overall health

and livability of our community. This is the

number one goal of Park and Recreation,

and we continually strive to provide and

improve services, programs, events, and

facilities to enhance the health and livability

of the community and to provide a park and

urban forest system that adds beauty, fitness

opportunities, and a wealth of other benefits

making Great Falls a livable and beautiful

community.

Join us on

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Center

The Hi-Line Climbing Center

Great Falls, MT

Indoor Rock Climbing in Downtown Great Falls.

hilineclimbingcenter.com

MT-0000400298

608 1st Ave South, Great Falls MT


(406) 315-1613


Summer Camp

Programs

Community Recreation Center

801 2nd Ave. North | 727-6099

2018 SUMMER CAMPS

Summer Camp Programs

The Community Recreation Center is excited to present a tremendous

opportunity for children entering grades K-8.

Full day camps run from 7:30-5:30 Monday-Friday

Activity times are 9:00-3:30

$115 wk. $140 wk.

Kiddie Camp

for children entering

kindergarten-1st grade

Rugrats Camp

for children entering Grade 2-3

Explorer’s Camp

for children entering Grade 4-6

Outdoor Adventure

Camp

for children entering

Grade 6-8

How do I register for programs?

• Registration begins on Tuesday, April 24th at 6:30 am @ the

Community Recreation Center, 801 2nd Ave North

• Register on-line at www.greatfallsmt.net

• Registration is on a first come first serve basis

• Campers can be put on a waiting list if camp is full

• Late registration will be accepted after camp begins

• Camp will not be prorated

• Campers must be the required age at the start of their camp

Important Information

Scholarships: Scholarships are available and are based on HUD guidelines.

Registration Policy: At time of registration a $35 non refundable deposit ($60

for outdoor camp) per camp is required to hold your child’s spot. The remaining

balance is due 7 days prior to camp starting.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be given 7 days prior to the start of

the camp, $35 deposit and $60 deposit for Outdoor camp will not be refunded.

Any cancellations less than 7 days will forfeit total amount paid, unless we can

fill the opening. Credit will not be given for absences or no-shows.

Learn theimportance of

compassionate animal

carethrough humane

education lessons, art

activites, guestspeakers

and fostering acat for

the week (the cat stays

at the Center and you

provide it with careand

love).

COST: $225 per camper

Family Discount: additional

children receive20% off

enrollment.

TIME: 9a.m. -3p.m.

(extendedcarehours areavailable)

SIGN UP NOW!

Session 1

Animals &Art

June 18-22, grades 1-3

Session2

Animals &Art

June 25-29, grades 4-6

Session3

Animals in our Community

July 9-13, grades1-3

Session 4

Animals in ourCommunity

July 16-20, grades 4-6

Session 5

Animal Care&Understanding

July 23-27, grades 1-3

Session 6

Animal Care&Understanding

July 30 -August 3, grades 4-6

900 25th AveNE | ( 406) 727-7387

macleananimaladoptioncenter.org

What Your Child Needs: Please provide your child with a sack lunch, water

MT-0000400297

bottle, snack, sunscreen, bug spray and appropriate clothing for the weather

that day.


Kiddie Camp

For children entering

kindergarten and

first grade. We

provide a fun and

safe environment to

your children while

encouraging them to

learn and explore new

things. Please provide

your child with the

appropriate clothing

for the weather, a sack

lunch, 2 snacks, water

bottle, bug spray and

sunscreen

Rugrats Camp

For children entering second

through third grade.

Hurry in quick because

spaces are limited and the

fun is guaranteed. This is

a wonderful opportunity

for your children to go

on field trips, meet new

friends and learn new

things. Please provide

your child with a sack

lunch, water bottle, 2

snacks, bug spray and

sunscreen and the appropriate

clothing for the

weather and activities of

that day.

$115

$35

wk.

deposit

due at the time

of registration

$115

$35

wk.

deposit

due at the time

of registration

June

4-8

Call of the Wild

The campers will kick off the week learning about creatures great

and small.

Olympic Adventure

Young athletes will show their skills in friendly competition this

week. Track and field, swimming, and team sports are the main

event this week.

Arty Party

Kids will get up close and personal with their artistic side this

week through a number of fun and interesting art activities and

experiments.

Park Patrol

Great Falls has an amazing number of parks and this week we are

going to be visiting our favorites.

June

4-8

Park Play

Campers will go to several of the parks in Great Falls. We will play

games, have races and much more.

Adventure Seekers

This is a jammed packed adventure week. We will go to the

movies, roller skate, swim, explore museums, and more.

June

11-15

June

18-22

June

25- 29

July

2-6

July

9-13

July

16-20

July

23-27

July 30 -

August 3

August

6-10

August

13-17

Smarty Pants (no camp on the 4th)

Our young campers will make many discoveries through science

experiments, magic tricks and activities.

Medieval Times

During this week the campers will travel back in time to the days

of lords and adies. The week will be jam packed with knights,

dragons, and medieval fun and games.

Urban Jungle

Our campers will explore some of the many things that make

Great Falls Great, from the many parks and working professionals

that keep this city going.

Down and Dirty

Sand castles, flubber, finger painting and more, don’t wear your

good clothes this week, things are going to get messy.

Water World

Plan on your little camper getting wet this week. We will be

participating in lots of water play here at the Recreation Center as

well as going to the two outdoor neighborhood pools.

Take a Hike

Campers will get to explore Great Falls beautiful scenery, like

Giant Springs and the Rivers edge trail, through small hikes in and

around the city.

Surfs Up

This is the second week of water play. They will go to the two

neighborhood pools and two out of town watering holes.

June

11-15

June

18-22

June

25- 29

July

2-6

July

9-13

July

16-20

July

23-27

July 30 -

August 3

August

6-10

August

13-17

Idea Machine

We will invent machines and games, have scientific races, and

create beautiful and interesting art.

It’s Science!

These scientists will observe chemical reactions, experiment with

gravity and magnets, and discover interesting facts about the

world around them.

The 406 (No camp on the 4th )

Campers will get to explore the great state of Montana by visiting

local places and people around our little corner of the big sky

state.

Young Olympians

Campers will choose a flag to represent in various races and

games. From opening ceremonies to the medal stand this week

will be a winner.

Walk in the Woods

A hiking we will go. This week we will take the kids on hikes

around Great Falls to explore Giant Springs and the First Peoples

Buffalo Jump.

Wet and Wild

A week of swimming and water play. The campers will go to all

three outdoor pools, and visit a local swimming hole located in a

natural environment.

Double Dare

Be ready to get messy! Campers will participate in wacky games

and challenges this week fresh from the 90’s.

Atlantis Adventures

Jaycee, Water Tower and Mitchell are all places the campers will

play at, not to mention two local, yet natural, recreational sites.

Happy Camper

Get back to nature this week where campers will enjoy activities

like hiking, swimming and the traditional s’more.



Explorer’s Camp

For children entering

fourth through fifth

grade. There are

36 spots available

per camp. These

camps will divide its

time between the

Recreation Center and

field trips leaving the

facility 3-5 times each

week. Please provide

your child with a sack

lunch, water bottle,

2 snacks, bug spray

and sunscreen and the

appropriate clothing

for the weather and

activities of that day.

$115

$35

wk.

deposit

due at the time

of registration

Outdoor Adventure

Camp

For children entering 6th,

7th and 8th grade. There

are only 13 spots available

per camp. This Fee covers

transportation, camp

counselors, and all activity

fees. These campers can

travel as far as 90 miles

in any direction and they

play hard. They will need

to bring a sack lunch,

extra snacks, bug spray,

sunscreen and a refillable

water bottle and wear

appropriate clothing for the

weather and activities of

that day.

$140

$60

wk.

deposit

due at the time

of registration

June

4-8

June

11-15

June

18-22

June

25- 29

July

2-6

July

9-13

July

16-20

July

23-27

July 30 -

August 3

August

6-10

August

13-17

Raiders

We will seek adventure in as much of Great Falls as we can fit into

one week. Parks, movies, roller skating, bowling are just a few of

the adventures we will go on.

Survivor

Children will work together to seek innovative solutions and

designs that will sharpen critical thinking and creative problem

solving.

Life Hacker

We’re going to put so called life hacks to the test in a fun filled

week of exploration and experimentation.

Explore Outdoor

The Big Sky State has many things to offer. Fishing, hiking,

swimming is just a few of the things we will be doing this week.

Classic Americana (No camp on the 4th )

BBQ’s, Wiffle ball tourney’s, root beer floats, and water play just to

name a few of the experiences we will participate in this week.

Future Olympian

Feel like a champion this week as we emulate the fanfare

surrounding these ancient Greek games, like track and field,

swimming, and team sports.

Wild Wilderness

A hiking we will go. This week we will take the kids on two hikes,

explore Giant Springs and the First Peoples Buffalo Jump.

Swim I

Bring your beach towel and swim suit this week because we are

getting wet. We will go to the 3 city pools this week and 2 local

swimming holes.

Adventure Challenge

The kids will be broken up into teams this week and each team

will compete in challenges and races. Friday we will celebrate the

end of summer and the winners.

Swim II

Let’s take a plunge. Swim everyday of this week, so bring your

swim suit and towel. Campers will visit all 3 city pools and two

swimming holes.

GUTS

Do ya have em? A week of mental and physical challenges set in

parks around Great Falls.

June

4-8

June

11-15

June

18-22

June

25- 29

July

2-6

July

9-13

July

16-20

July

23-27

July 30 -

August 3

Hiking

Come enjoy the beauty of Montana by hiking along some of the

state’s finest lakes and mountain, all while learning the essentials

of safe hiking and packing.

Wilderness Adventures

Learn how to set up camp, have fire starting competitions and

most importantly how to roast the perfect marshmallow.

Survivor

Test your skills and smarts against the other campers to see who

will survive Montana. Develop elements of survival in shelter, first

aid, fire building, and much more.

Outdoor Sports and Adventure I

Try your hand at something new. Rock climbing, fly fishing,

paddle boarding and more.

Ghost Town Adventure (No camp on the 4th )

Discover the past of Montana ghost towns by exploring the most

well preserved town, Garnett. A fun filled day will be followed by

a one night camping trip full of scary stories! The overnight trip

will take place on July 5 through the 6. Feel free to call with any

questions, 727-6099.

Hiking 2

Join us hiking across Montana and foster skills in appreciating

the environment, developing self-esteem, and instilling a spirit of

adventure.

Water Adventure

Come cool off with us during our water adventure camp. We will

swim, Kayak, and fish in some of Montana’s most sought after

lakes and rivers.

Outdoor Sports and Recreation II

Find a new niche in some fun outdoor sports that you don’t

get to try every day. We will try out new sports from throwing

horseshoes to archery. So come join the fun, find new adventures

and challenge your friends.

Amazing Race

Compete against your peers to test your knowledge at a variety of

skills and obstacle courses. See if you have what it takes to be an

amazing race winner.


Sports Camps

Basketball Camp

Head Girls Basketball Coach for Belt High, Jeff Graham,

and former GFHS Girls Coach, Chad Getten invite you to a

basketball camp at the Community Recreation Center. Players

will work on agility drills for footwork, basketball terminology

and communication, jump stops, form shooting, ball handling,

passing, rebounding, setting and reading screens, and

properly playing on ball and off ball defense. The last day

of camp will have a series of games and relays on the skills

they have learned through the week competing for prizes.

Everyone will improve their basketball skills and IQ!

$60

includes t-shirt

Fundamental Skills

for Girls

Grade 3 - 6

June 18-21

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Skill Development for

Girls and Boys

Grade 6 - 8

July 16-19

1:00 - 3:00 pm

13th Annual Blewett Kicking Camp

Pickleball

Monday Night Pickleball League

4 people round robin separated into

division of skill. Held at Lions Park

Tennis Courts

Register by June 1

Fundamental Skills

for Boys

Grade 3 - 6

June 18-21

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Teaches the fundamentals of the kicking game in football

(field goal kicking, punting, and kick-offs). Soccer and

football players are welcome. This is the only camp of its

kind in Montana.

Put on by former Great Falls High School Athletes – line up

consists of…

• Anders Blewett, kicked for Harvard University

• Drew Blewett, played at Tufts University

• Tyler Bolton kicked for Montana State University

• Trevor Bolton presently kicks for Montana State University

$10

FREE

Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm

League nights - June 11, 18, & 25

July 9, 16, & 23

Where: Paris Gibson Education

Center Football Field

Grades 8 - 12

June 13 5:30 - 7:00 pm

June 20 5:30 - 7:00 pm

• Please bring footballs, tees and

soccer or low-top cleats if you

have them.


Drop in Pickle ball offered at

Community Recreation Center.

What Is Pickle-ball?

Pickle-ball® was created with

one thing in mind: fun. It was

designed to be easy to learn and

play whether you’re five, eightyfive

or somewhere in between.

Pickle-ball® is traditionally played

on a badminton-sized court with

special Pickle-ball® paddles,

made of wood or high-tech

aerospace materials. The ball

used is similar to a wiffle ball, but

slightly smaller. The lower net and

wiffle ball allow the game to be

accessible to people of all ages and

abilities, while still allowing more

competitive players to test their

mettle.View all the official Pickleball©,

Inc. Products.In addition to

the modified net and gear, there are

several key rules in Pickle-ball®

Football

Camp

Coach Cramer Caouette invites

any young person in grade 3-6 to

Montana Park for Football camp.

You will learn the basic skills of

competitive football, camp will cover

footwork, agility drills, blocking,

passing, ball security, catching,

route running, form tackling (noncontact),

and defensive coverage.

The last day of camp will be a

scrimmage to showcase the skills

they have learned. Family and

friends are invited to watch. Camp

is limited to 40 participants.

$60

includes t-shirt

Football Camp

Grades 3 - 6

July 9-12

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Montana Park

that help make the game more

accessible. In tennis, and many net

sports, games are often won and

lost by the power of the serve. In

Pickle-ball®, the ball must bounce

once on each side before volleys

are allowed. This opens the game

to more players and extends play

for added fun.

The Community Recreation Center

will be adding drop-in pickle ball to

the public two Saturdays per month

from 9:30 – 11:00 A.M.

$3

March 10, 17, 31

April 14, 21,

May 5, 12

per individual


Art Camp

These classes will be held at 501 River Drive North, Elks

Riverside Park, the building near the skate park.

$40

$60

July 9-13

July 16-20

Beginner artist - ages 4-6

When: Monday thru Friday

Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am

Creative artist - ages 7-12

When: Monday thru Friday

Time: 1:00 - 3:30 pm

Multi Media Art

We will be trying different art forms

combining a variety of mediums to

make fun and interesting pieces. We

will make both 2D and sculptural

projects which makes it a great

week to just let loose and explore.

Happy Crafters

We will make a wide variety of crafts

using regular household items and

help children to find creative ways

to expand on the things we learned

in class.

The World of

Game Design

Campers 4th through 12th Grade will

learn from members of Team KAIZEN

(www.TeamKAIZENgames.com)

Montana’s 1st PlayStation Certified

Video Game Studio. In this camp, kids

will learn about the real life Science,

Technology, Engineering, Art, Math and

Career Opportunities provided in the video

game industry. Through a combination of

hands-on/physical activities and digital

activities, they’ll see how the Video Game

Industry can turn their passion into a

career and change them from consumers

to producers of content.

Where: Community

Recreation Center

$60 When: July 16 - 20

Time: 1:30 to 3:30 pm


is partnering with the Girls Scouts

of Montana and Wyoming to offer

two new camps.

G.I.R.L. Ninja

Warrior Camp

$115 wk.

Calling all G.I.R.L.s (Go-getters, Innovators,

Stream Girls

$60 wk.

Risk-takers, and Leaders)! If your girl has a quest

Stream Girls is for G.I.R.L.s (Go-getters, Innovators,

Grades: Kinder-5th

for adventure, this camp is perfect for her! After

Grades: 4th-12th graders

Risk-takers, and Leaders) who are interested in

graders

making Tohkon warrior headbands and clan

When: Monday – Friday

discovering another way to enjoy the outdoors.

When: Monday – Friday

flags, these girls will discover and enhance the

June 4th-8th

STREAM Girls will give them the opportunity to learn

June 18th-22nd

G.I.R.L. in each of them. Every G.I.R.L. Ninja

Time: 9 am - 12 pm

the art and science of fly-fishing, a beloved tradition

Time: 10 am - 4 pm

needs to know how to quickly escape any

Where: Giant Springs

in our state. This camp will include 4 days of fishing,

Where: Girl Scout House

situation, face challenges and conquer them.

FWP office

education, and fun! Girls will receive a lessons in

Max: 28

Therefore, G.I.R.L. Ninjas will swim, paddle and

Max: 28

fly casting, fly tying, knots, and bug ID. Days one,

climb their way through obstacle courses and

two and three will start in the classroom at the Fish,

activities specifically designed to help girls hone

Wildlife and Parks office near Giant Springs. Day 4

their Ninja Skills. Activities will be coordinated in

will be a full morning at a nearby reservoir to put

conjunction with the Girl Scouts of Montana and

their new skills to use and catch some fish! This is

Wyoming. Registration in this camp includes

a fantastic opportunity for girls to learn new skills,

a 1 year Girl Scout membership.

spend time with fellow girls, and enjoy the outdoors.

Required EACH DAY at camp: sack lunch,

Plus, they’ll earn a patch and learn a sport to enjoy

snacks, water, sun screen, bug spray, towel,

the rest of their lives! Registration in this camp

swimsuit, comfortable walking shoes, water

includes a 1 year Girl Scout membership.

shoes and a change of clothes. Personal items

and electronics are discouraged at camp. Any

Please wear sturdy shoes and protective clothing

allergies to food, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.

- something that can get wet on our full fishing

should be communicated with camp staff.

morning.


Community Recreation

Center Offers

Community Recreation Center Facility Rental

Rentals available for special events

• Meetings

• Birthdays

• Anniversaries • Whatever the occasion

Community Kitchen $20 per hour

Banquet Room

$25 per hour

Meeting Rooms $15 per hour

Gym $30 per hour *

Mezzanine

$10 per hour

Dance studio

$15 per hour

Stage

$10 per hour

After hours

$15 per hour

*No food or drink in gym, rooms available for food at an

additional fee.

COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER OFFERS

• Gym

• Stage

• Fitness Center • Demolay Café

• Adult Noon ball • A Child’s World Day Care

• Toastmasters • Weight Watchers

• Home School PE • After School Programs

• School’s Out Fun Days • Summer Camps

• Youth Basketball • Parent/Tot Club

• Zumba Dance • Community Kitchen

• Teen Center • Conference Room

After School

Program

$95

per child

per month

and

there is a

$15.00

per family

snack fee

per month.


offers an after school program. This

year we pick up at Lincoln, Lewis

and Clark, Roosevelt, Riverview,

Valleyview, and Whittier. We provide

opportunities for physical activity,

homework help, and field trips in a

fun and safe environment. Childcare

starts when the school day ends and

we ask that your child be picked up

by 5:30. Some scholarship money

available and are based on HUD

guidelines.

Noon

Basketball:

Mondays and Fridays noon to 1:00

(not included with membership)

$3

$25


Community Recreation

Fitness Center

The FITNESS Center at the Community Recreation Center has

something for everyone who is looking for physical exercise.

• Free Weights • Smith Machine • Heavy Bag

• Speed Bag • Circuit Equipment • Treadmills

• Elliptical Machines • Stairmaster • Summit Trainer

• Stationary Bikes • Incumbent Bike • Steam room

• Sauna • Dance Studio • Full Court Gym

Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday...........6:00am-9:00pm

Friday...............................6:00am-8:00pm

Saturday..........................9:00am-8:00pm

Sunday closed

Membership Fees

No initiation fees! No contracts!

Includes Insanity, PiYo, Zumba & WOD class!

(noon basketball not included)

Daily Pass $5

Monthly Pass $25

3 Month $65

6 Month $120

9 Month $170

Year Pass $225

10 time punch card $40

Family Membership $50

2 adults and 2 children in same household, children 16 and

under need to be accompanied by an adult. Must be 11 years

old to work out in fitness center.

Dual Membership $40

Dual membership gives members access to the Community

Recreation Fitness Center and the Morony Natatorium lap

swim and water aerobic classes.

Insanity Class instructor – Crystal Skinner

Monday 5:30pm-6:30pm

PiYo Class instructor - Aprill Barber

Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm

Saturday 10:00am-11:00am

(No Saturday classes from June through August)

WOD – Workout of the Day instructor -Aprill Barber

Tuesday - Thursday 6:00am-7:00am

No classes June - August

Zumba instructor – Brooke Wrobel

Tuesday &Thursday 6:15pm-7:15pm

Zumba Strong instructor – Lisa Spaulding

Monday 6:45-7:45

Schools Out Fun Days 2018-19

When School is out and there is nothing

to do, nowhere to go, things are looking

blue, come to the Community Recreation

Center for tons of fun, we provide an

adventure, for everyone.

$25daily

per time

10x punch card

AGES: 5-12

TIME: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm

Dates: October 18 & 19

December 26, 27, 28, & 31

April 22, 23, 24, 25, & 26, 2019


Neighborhood

Pools

WATER TOWER POOL & JAYCEE POOL

MONDAY, JUNE 26 – FRIDAY, AUGUST 17

1:00 to 5:45 pm

To be in compliance with State regulations all youth 14

years and younger must be accompanied by an adult

18 years or older to enter the aquatic facility. Protect

your children by having active adult supervision when

you are around water. No water wings allowed.

General Information: Minimum high temperature for the

day is 65 for pool opening. Limited concessions are

available. Occupancy 160 pool, 250 deck. Call 454-9008

after 10:00am for weather updates.

SPRAY PARKS ONLY

FREE

JAYCEE POOL

4th Street & 26th Avenue NE 727-1080

WATER TOWER POOL

34th Street & 7th Avenue South 761-4320

Youth

3-17 $2.50

Adult $3.50

PUNCH CARD AVAILABLE

purchase at the Park and Recreation office only

$25 10 time youth pass

$35 10 time adult pass

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June 2 – 24

August 18 –28

POOL RENTAL

Jaycee or Water Tower

June 25 – August 17

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Rental Fees:

$150

$200

1:00 – 5:00 pm

1:00 – 5:00 pm

Children 2 and under free with

paying adult (one child free with

each paying adult,

$1.50 for each additional child)

up to 50 people

over 50 people

Rent the pool and splash

park for a birthday party

or group swim. The

facility will be exclusively

yours for a private party.

Lifeguards are provided.

Inquire by calling Park

and Recreation office,

771-1265.

Summer Adventure Begins at

• HIKE • BIKE • PADDLE

• CLIMB • TRAVEL

• Kayak & SUP Rental, Sales

• Expert Backpack & Hiking Boot Fitting

• Clothing, Footwear, & Equipment

• Cannondale Bicycles

Your

Adventure

Experts!

206 5th Street S • 453-2841 • M-F 9:30 to 5:30, Sat 9:30 to 5:00 • bighornoutdoorspecialists.com


Electric City Water Park

100 River Drive South | 454-9008

OPEN SATURDAY, JUNE 2 through TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 | No Labor Day Weekend

To be in compliance with State regulations all youth 14 years and younger must be

accompanied by an adult 18 years or older to enter the aquatic facility. Protect your children

by having active adult supervision when you are around water. No water wings allowed.

SCHEDULE

Monday – Sunday

12:00-6:00 (Wednesday open until 8pm)


General Information: Minimum height for the water slide is 48”.

Minimum high temperature for the day is 65° for pool opening.

Call 454-9008 after 10:00 am for weather updates.

$2 off

full admission

(Package A)

$4

$40

Youth

3-17 $10

Adult $12

PACKAGE B

Youth

3-17 $3

Adult $5

WET YOUR WHISTLE PASS

$90 10 visits

Youth

3-17

Adult

day

mo.

PACKAGE A

$108

EXPRESS PASS

Screaming

Deal

Wednesday Family Night

Extended hours 5:00-8:00 pm

Water Walking

Tues. Wed. & Thurs

July 10 – August 23

7:00–8:00 am

Join us at the Lazy River for a physically

challenging workout. Walk, jog and

sprint your way around the Flow Rider.

It’s a great way to start your day!

Lap Swim

Monday- Thursday


10:00-11:30 am

The Ultimate in summer fun, this

package includes the 160’ Tower

Power Plunge, two drop slides, the

50 meter Mitchell Pool, Little Squirt

Soak Zone, and the Flow Rider.

Boogie Board on the Flow Rider or

splash down the 87’ long Riptide

Slide into the Lazy River. Boards

and tubes are included on a first

come/first serve basis.

Children must be 48” tall to ride

the slides.

Cool off in the competition size

Mitchell Pool and the Little Squirts

Soak Zone.

Children 2 and under free with

paying adult (one child free with

each paying adult, $2.00 for each

additional child.)

10% discount on

Package A Only

30 visits

POOL

RENTAL

Electric City

Water Park

Rental Fees:

$750

25% discount

Spend the summer enjoying the

Youth Electric City Water Park including $500

3-17 $225 the pools, slides, and Flow Rider.

The Express Pass is now available

Adult $270 and can be used for groups or $500

individuals. Purchase at the Park

and Recreation Office.


Rent the Water Park for a special

birthday or group party. The

facility will be exclusively yours

for a private party. Lifeguards,

boards, tubes and life jackets

provided.

Monday-Sunday

6:00-8:00 pm or 8:00-10:00 pm

NO RENTALS ON WEDNESDAY

for entire facility Sunday-Saturday

(1-499 people)

Flow Rider rental Monday-Friday

excluding Wednesday

Mitchell pool and water slides

Monday-Friday excluding

Wednesday

SCOUT

BADGE

PROGRAMS

Badge

Program

Package:

$20

per person

Calling all Boy Scouts! Earn

your swimming merit badge

and lifesaving merit badge

while having Fun! Our certified

lifeguards will teach your

group about water safety, first

aid, swimming and rescue

techniques.

Approx 1.5 hours in length

per person (includes full water

park pass and Badge Merit

Program)

Minimum 10 participants must

register as a group.

Reservations must be made 7 days in advance

and requires a non refundable group deposit

of $50. Full payment required prior to program

start. For more information call 452-3733 or

ECWP 454-9008.


ELECTRIC CITY WATER PARK SPECIAL EVENTS

$6

all day

Fathers

FREE

$5

Thursday, June 14

Flag Day - Military Appreciation Day

All Military and dependants with current ID

Sunday, June 17

Father’s Day

Father in free with paying family

Thursday, June 21

$2 off Summer Solstice Celebration

full Perfect way to start your summer

admission 12:00 noon- 9:26 pm when the sun goes down

(Package A)

Friday, July 20

A State Divided – Team Spirit

12:00 noon – 6:00 pm

Show your loyality to your favorite state team Grizzlies or Bobcats.

• Wear your team colors

$6

• Special events and contests all day long,

all day • Tailgate food favorites

• Team Grizzlies vs. Team Bobcats surfing competition

$6

all day

per dog

Sunday, August 5

Race Montana Triathlon (TRY-Tri)

7:00 am-12:00 noon

to Register go to racemt.com

For more information call 761-2222

Sunday, August 19

Super Hero Sunday

12:00 noon – 6:00 pm

• Dress the part act the part

• Face painting

• Food eating contest

• Crafts & games

Thursday, August 30

Drool in the Pool

4:00 -7:00 pm

Socialized Dogs ONLY!

It’s the Dog Days of Summer and our 4 legged friends get to enjoy

the ECWP. All dogs are required to have proof of current vaccinations

please bring paperwork. Have your Pooches picture with the Park

and Recreation Penguin. No People allowed in pool.

ELECTRIC

CITY WATER

PARK SPECIAL

EVENTS

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DANCE ♦ PLAY ♦ LEARN

Sarah D.

INSTRUCTOR

HIP HOP

Groove with Hip Hop Phenom Sarah Dassinger

Break out the moves! Krumping, West Coast, Popping & Locking

June 13 -16 Classes for Kids, Teens, and Adults

Drop in or take the workshop: $ 15 per class or 8 classes for $ 100

SUMMER DANCE STUDY

Tap ♦ Jazz ♦ Ballet ♦ HipHop ♦ Modern

June 13 -17 (Wednesday - Sunday) Ages 7and up

Sign up now for this intensive 5-day workshop of dance activities

and studies with our outstanding dance and movement faculty.

LeveLs: eLementary, IntermeDIate, aDvanceD

elementary: $ 300 ♦ Intermediate & advanced: $ 375

SUMMER DANCE LESSONS

Tap ♦Jazz ♦ Ballet ♦ Hip Hop ♦ Modern ♦ Scottish & Highland Dance

June 20-21-22, 27-28-29 ♦ July 5-6,11-12-13, 18-19-20

Ages 8 and up ♦ call for details and prices

KID CAMPS

Kids ages 3-6 will enjoy dance, music, crafts, and stories.

Just $ 75 for four 2-hour sessions. choose one or both camps:

Garden Tea Party June 18-21, 9-11am

Learn about gardening, using good manners, and have a tea party!

Hippity Hop Fun June 25-28, 9-11am

Have fun with music and dance, and perform for your parents.

PLAYWRITING WORKSHOPS

Learn the basics of writing a play, creating scenes, and

developing characters, taught and directed by Emily Merritt.

August 6-10 Students entering high school, college; adults

August 13-17 Students entering grades 4-8

$175 for 5 evening classes, monday -Friday, 6:30 -9pm

LEARN wiTH THE bEsT

Miss Linda’s schooL of dance

thestudiocentregf.com ♦ 761.8876


Natatorium Swimming Pool

111 12th Street North | 452-3733

Pool Size: 25’ W x 75’ L

Water Temperature: 85-86 degrees

Pool Depth: 3 1/2’ to 12’

Drop Slides: 2

To be in compliance with State regulations

all youth 14 years and younger must be

accompanied by an adult 18 years or older to

enter the aquatic facility. Protect your children

by having active adult supervision when you

are around water. No water wings allowed.

Open Swim September through May

Saturday 1:00-5:00 pm

Open Swim June

Saturday and Sunday 1:00-4:00 pm

POOL

RENTAL

Natatorium

September

thru May

June

Rent the pool for a birthday party or a

group swim. The facility is exclusively

yours, lifeguards are provided. (Not

available July/August)

Friday 6:00-8:00

Saturday 5:00-7:00 7:00-9:00

Sunday 12:00-2:00 2:00-4:00

4:00-6:00 6:00-8:00

Friday 6:00-8:00

Saturday 4:00-6:00 6:00-8:00

Sunday 4:00-6:00 6:00-8:00

Rental Fees:

$130

$170

$205

$280

two hours (1 - 50 people)

two hours (over 50 people)

3 pieces of Wibit rental

Full Wibit rental fee which includes

6 pieces - entrance, deck, ladder,

slide, bridge & water pit.

NATATORIUM POOL FEES

Youth

3-17 $2.50

Adult $3.50

Children under 2 free with

paying adult (one child/adult;

$1.50 for each additional child)

ADULT PROGRAMS

AQUATIC SOLUTIONS

$4

$30

$4

$30

WATER AEROBICS

$4 day

$30

day

mo.

LAP SWIM

day

mo.

mo.

Designed for individuals with

arthritis, fibromyalgia, Multiple

Sclerosis and orthopedic related

injuries. Certified instructors teach

various water exercises designed

to improve and/or maintain quality

of life.

Sept.-May Tuesday and Thursday

10:00am & 11:00am

June-July Tuesday and Thursday

11:15am – 12:15pm

Monday-Thursday

Sept - May

6:00am, 8:00am, 9:00am,

12:00pm and 7:00pm

June

7:00pm

Monday -Thursday

Sept - May

7:00am, 3:00pm and 6:00pm

Mondays & Wednesday

June - July 10:00am

Monday-Thursday

June - July 6:15pm

$175


LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSE

April 13 – April 22

Please call Natatorium Pool for additional Dates and Time

American Red Cross Certification

•Age 15 years & older

This class offers participant complete knowledge and

training to be certified as a lifeguard. Lifeguarding is a

serious job requiring a great deal of knowledge of water

safety and rescue, strong swimming skills and making split

second decisions.

Class offers approximately 40 hours of course work and

physical training. Applicants must attend all classes to

become certified. Certification includes CPR/PRO, Oxygen

Administration, First Aid and Lifeguarding. This certification

allows you to work at any aquatic facility.

$75.00 refund on class fees for new certification if you

are hired by the City of Great Falls and complete an entire

season of work (June through August).

LIFEGUARD

RECERTIFICATION

COURSE

$75

March & April

(call for dates and times)

For those who have already

received their certification

in lifeguarding and need to

update.

This course will be offered

during the assigned

lifeguard classes.

For more information about

Lifeguard Certification call

Bev or Marian at 452-3733.


SWIMMING LESSONS

NATATORIUM SWIMMING POOL

$45

Ages 4 & older

Classes offered for beginners to advanced swim

skills. Instructors are all lifeguard certified.

Monday-Friday for two weeks, with last day of

class held at the Electric City Water Park (time to be

announced at class) A minimum of 7 participants

per class time or may consolidate to another time.

Polliwog (Ages 4 - 9)

Emphasis on personal safety. Personal growth, beginning

stroke development with front, side and back float.

Guppy I & Guppy II (Ages 4 - 10)

Emphasis on personal safety. Personal growth with stroke

development with floating, diving, bobbing and treading water.

Continuation from Polliwog.

Minnow (Ages 5 - 12)

Emphasis on personal safety. Personal growth with paddle,

breast stroke, side stroke and crawl. Continuation from

Guppy.

Fish (Ages 6 -14)

Emphasis on personal safety. Personal growth with breast,

back, side strokes, butterfly and surface dive. Continuation

from Minnow.

Flying Fish (Ages 6 – 14)

Emphasis on personal safety. Personal growth, crawl, breast,

side butterfly and underwater swim. Continuation from Fish.

Polliwog/Guppies

Times Available

Beginners/Advanced beginners

June 4 - 15 9:00 10:10 1:00 2:10 4:00 5:10 (30 min class)

June 18 - 29 9:00 10.10 1:00 2:10 4:00 5:10 (30 min class)

July 2 - 13 9:00 10:10 1:00 2:10 4:00 5:10 (30 min class)

July 16 - 27 9:00 ---- 1:00 2:00 4:00 5:00 (45 min class)

Minnows to Flying Fish Times Available

Advanced/Intermediate

June 4 - 15 9:35 10:45 1:35 2:45 4:35 (30 min class)

June 18 - June 29 9:35 10:45 1:35 2:45 4:35 (30 min class)

July 2 - 13 9:35 10:45 1:35 2:45 4:35 (30 min class)

July 16 – 27 9:00 ---- 1:00 2:00 4:00 5:00 (45 min class)

*Private Lessons (Ages 4 – 99+) $80.00 for 6 lessons – 45 minutes of one on one

instructions to meet personal needs and abilities** Contact Natatorium 452-3733

SKIPPERS PARENT/CHILD AQUATIC PROGRAM

A progression towards developing their personal growth, personal safety

$6

$45

day

mo.

and rescue skills using motivation association, repetition and the use of

their senses, and with songs, games and stunts with an instructor who

leads them in guided discovery. Ages 6 month to 4 years.

Parent/guardian participation required in the water.

Times Available

June 4 – June 27 11:15 5:00 Monday & Wednesday ONLY

July 2 – July 25 11:15 5:00 Monday & Wednesday ONLY

Swim Lessons are a Lifelong skill that should never be overlooked.

If your child is 6 months to 3 years or older and hasn’t spent much time in the water or seems afraid to go into the water, it’s a good idea to take a parent-child

class together prior to signing them up for a regular swim lesson.

Swim lessons for children ages 4 and older are centered on aquatic readiness skills that are geared to the child’s age, development level, and individual ability.

These classes are grouped by both age and skill level. Beginning grade-schoolers (children ages 5-8) take classes with other beginners their age or ability.

Working in small groups (generally 5 to 1 ratio), kids learn simple water-safety rules, breath control, and basic arm and leg movements. As child gets older and

gains more experience in the water, they will be introduced to more advanced swimming skills.


Golf Great Falls - Join us for 18 during the summer of 18

Come out and enjoy our two beautiful city golf

courses. No matter what your skill level is, we

have a course to suit your needs.

We offer full services, daily rates, season passes,

junior rates, driving range, club rental, motor and

pull cart rentals, concessions and lessons. Tee

times can be made as early as 2 days in advance

by phone or on-line at Eagle Falls Golf Club or

Anaconda Hills Golf Course.

Eagle Falls Golf Club

1025, 25th St., Great Falls, MT

406-761-1078

Connie Cramer-Caouette - LPGA/Manager

Keith Hollenback – GCSAA Greens

Superintendent

Are you a golfer looking for a challenge? If you’re

a player wanting to improve your game, Eagle

Falls offers opportunities to play some of golf’s

most difficult shots as well as specialty shots.

Located along the Missouri River, the course has

generous sized greens and sculpted bunkers.

Lakes, fountains and trees add beauty and

strategy for our guests. Golfers can choose their

challenge and length of play from four sets of

tees ranging from 5,234 to 6,571 yards. The

championship par 71 course is well bunkered

and finishes with a challenging par 4 eighteenth

dogleg right, which requires a well placed tee

shot, followed by an accurate approach over

water to a heavily bunkered three tiered green.

Anaconda Hills Golf Course

2400 Smelter Ave, Black Eagle, MT

406-761-8459

Connie Cramer-Caouette - LPGA/Manager

Wade Altschwager – GCSAA Greens

Superintendent

This 18 hole, par 69 course offers a serene

golfing experience for players, as well as a

relaxed, casual atmosphere for golfing with

friends and family. Located on a bluff above the

Missouri River, it features great views of the city,

river and surrounding mountains. Anaconda was

built in the 1920’s. The front nine rolls up and

down between mature cottonwood and spruce

trees offering a traditional parkland atmosphere.

The back nine is a links-style design with natural

rough, ponds and ravines providing scenic

beauty and interest. The 18 holes consist of two

par fives, eleven par fours, and five par threes.

Enjoy unique golf holes and great wildlife viewing

including resident bald eagles, mule deer, hawks

and more.

2018 Golf Season Hours

Great Falls Park and Recreation Department is once

again offering the Girls Golf Program at Anaconda

Hills. The program is administered by Connie

Cramer Caouette LPGA, golf staff, mentors and the

valued help of some dedicated moms, dads, and

knowledgeable golfers who want to share their love

of the game.

We Empower girls by teaching them a game they

can enjoy for a lifetime

We Enrich their lives by expanding their minds

and giving them confidence to dream big and

accomplish their goals

We Engage the girls with strong female role models

and inspire them to make a difference in their

communities

We Exercise their minds and bodies and help them

realize their true potential

We Energize them with our vitality and enthusiasm

by sharing our love for the game.

Accept Course

Tee Times Opens

March 15 – 31 9:30am 10:00am

April 1 – 30 8:30am 9:00am

May 1 – 31 7:30am 8:00am

June 1- Aug 31 6:30am 7:00am

Sept 1- 30 7:30am 8:00am

Oct 1 – 31 9:30am 10:00am


“Summer of 18” LPGA Girls Golf Program

10 Day Program

June 18-22 and June 25-29

From 9 am – 10:30 am


$40

The “Summer of 18” Girls Golf program will include

practicing introductions and working to build

confidence in meeting and greeting others. We will

learn safety on a golf course and in life. Girls will

have the opportunity to invite a friend for the day

and make their own sun visors. Daily schedules

include game improving activities like snag relays,

range practice, and scramble events.

Once again, the girls will participate in a live face

time question and answer session with one of

the original LPGA Founders, Shirley Spork. She

plans to wear her signed and decorated Montana

cowboy hat from our Girl’s Golf Program during the

Founder’s Cup Golf Tournament.

Program is open to girls age 7-17. For your

childs safety girls under the age of 9 must be

accompanied by an adult at all times.

Local women golfers, including high school and

college golfers willing to volunteer their time and

share their love, knowledge, and enthusiasm of golf

are encouraged to contact Connie Cramer Caouette

761-8459 or 761-1078.


Kids Golf Prep

Week

Get Your Kids Out

for Golf Lessons

Get your favorite junior ‘golf ready’ to play with Mom

and Dad this summer. Enroll your child in our Kids

Golf Prep Week to get them ready for family golf.

Besides learning some golf swing and short game

basics, we’ll be covering course safety, etiquette

and cover topics such as integrity, honesty, and

perseverance to emphasize skills necessary for

success not only in the game of golf, but in life.

Instructors are Connie Cramer Caouette, LPGA

Professional, Hans Fehres, Rex Jewett, and Roland

Leitheiser.

Program is open to kids age 7 and up. For your

childs safety kids under the age of 9 must be

accompanied by an adult at all times. For more

information call 771-1265

Monday-Thursday June 11-14

8:00-10:00 or

10:30- 12:30

Friday, June 15 - 9 hole tournament

8:30 shotgun

Lessons held @ Anaconda Hills Golf Course

2400 Smelter Ave., Black Eagle

$35

Season Passes

All single course passes sold for the 2018 golf season

may be “grandfathered” in (if desired) by the pass holder

for the 2019 golf season. All newly purchased season

passes for the 2019 golf season will be a joint pass for

both Eagle Falls and Anaconda Hills Golf Courses.

• Single course passes will no longer be available.

• Season Passes not applicable for tournament play

• Cyber Card green fee discount not applicable for

tournament play.

The Cybercard is back!

The Best Deal In Golf!

$85 gets you an 18 hole green fee, cart, and two

large buckets of range balls but then…enjoy 25%

off all regularly priced green fees, carts, range and

qualified shop merchandise at Eagle Falls and

Anaconda Hills all season long! Call us for more

information at Eagle Falls 761-1078 or Anaconda

Hills 761-8459.

Give up your e-mail, we’ll

give up a round!

Stop by the Great Falls Park and Recreation

Department, Eagle Falls, or Anaconda Hills to share

your contact information with us. In return, you’ll be

mailed a post card redeemable for a round of golf

at Anaconda Hills! Only Golf Great Falls will send

occasional informational emails and exclusive offers,

and your information will not be shared. Promotion

redeemable 1 per customer.

Season Pass Terms and Conditions

2018 golf season passes for Eagle Falls are

valid from March 15th through October 31st.

Passes for Anaconda Hills will be valid from

April 1, 2018 though September 30, 2018, and

will be honored at Eagle Falls in March and

October. Golf staff reserves the discretion to

close courses for golf cart traffic, maintenance

procedures, or hours of operation due to

inclement weather. If a course is not available

for play, a pass holder who has purchased a

2018 Season Golf Rates

SEASON PASS


Adult Full Season Pass $565

Adult Restricted Season Pass $435

Junior Full Season Pass $210

Junior Restricted Season Pass $170

Eagle Falls Golf Course





Both Golf Courses





GREEN FEES


18 Hole Green Fee (weekday) $26

18 Hole Green Fee (weekend) $30



Junior Green Fee (all day weekday) $15

Junior Green Fee (all day weekend) $17

Weekday Swing Time 1:00-4:00 $18

Weekend Swing Time 1:00-on $21

Swing Time Cart Rental (*per person) $12*

Eagle Falls Golf Course





Junior Green Fee (all day weekday) $17

Junior Green Fee (all day weekend) $18

Weekday Swing Time 1:00-4:00 $21

Weekend Swing Time 1:00-on $25

Swing Time Cart Rental (*per person) $12*

TRAIL FEE

Daily Trail Fee $15

Season Trail Free (good at both courses) $300

CART RENTAL

Cart Rental 9 Hole (per person) $10

Cart Rental 18 Hole (per person) $15

Swing Time Cart Rental (per person) $12

Annual Cart Pass $790

CART STORAGE - EAGLE FALLS

Gas $265

Electric $300

CYBER CARD

$85

single course season pass to the closed course

does not receive the privilege to play the other

course at no charge.

Rainchecks will be given and redeemed

from the course at which the green fee was

purchased for the following reasons:

1. Dangerous situations such as lightning

2. Course closes for play due to unplayable

conditions, such as snow.


You pay, and your

kid plays FREE.

Because the junior fee is on us.

Spend some time at Anaconda Hills Golf Course with your

favorite kid. Every paid adult entitles a junior golfer age 5-12 to

play with you at no charge. Pay for an adult cart seat, and junior

rides for free. No exceptions, no blocked off days or times. Play

anytime. We want to see more families playing golf, and we

think this is a great way to encourage more kids to get out to

the course. Did we mention we don’t have Wi-Fi?

Join us the day after school gets out: Saturday, June 2, 10:00

- 11:00 am at the Anaconda Hills Driving Range for some tips

on how to maximize your child’s experience on the course, get

him fit for equipment, and keep him safe. Enroll your soon to

be golfer in our Kids Golf Prep School or Girls Golf program in

June to learn some golf swing and short game basics as well as

etiquette and safety.

If you’re concerned about taking a newbie out on the course,

just make your tee time on Saturday or Sunday after 1:00 and

let us know you want to keep your group exclusive. No problem!

With advance notice, junior clubs, tees and balls will be provided

at no charge.

Give your child the gift of a sport they will play for a lifetime.

We’ll see you at Anaconda Hills.

Family Golf

Day 2018

Lose the WI-FI

and Find Your

Family

Father’s Day June 17

Anaconda Hills GC

Scheels Sports and Anaconda Hills have

teamed together to bring families together

in Great Falls for an afternoon of golf at

Anaconda Hills Golf Course.

Check into the Anaconda Hills Golf Shop to

pick up your wrist band ($5 for adults, and

$3 for kids age 16 and under). Come down

to the driving range and sign into the Scheels

tent. All Dads will receive a $10.00 Scheels

gift card.

Features: Unlimited range balls, golf clubs/

tees provided, three hole big hole golf course,

free kid’s contest ages 8 & under, and $1.00

hotdogs from Putter’s.

Footgolf Anaconda Hills Golf Course

Footgolf is a combination of the popular sports of

soccer and golf. It is played with a regulation #5

soccer ball at Anaconda Hills golf course on shortened

holes. There will be 18 holes of footgolf offered on the

front 9 only. The rules largely correspond to the rules

of golf. This sport has gained in popularity worldwide

and more recently here in the United States. Come

join us as we try out this new activity here in Great

Falls. For more information or to set up a tee time call

Anaconda Hills Golf Course (406-761-8459).

Youth

3-17 $5

Adult $8

• Fee is good for all day.

• A limited number of balls

are available to use.

• Tee times can be made 24

hours in advance. Please

identify as footgolf.

• Golf Passes are not valid for

footgolf.


Disc Golf

Two Courses in Great Falls

Disc Golf, also known as Frisbee Golf or Folf, is

becoming a favorite pastime for people of all ages

across the country. Here in Great Falls our Parks

and Recreations is ahead of the curve, offering two

complete courses which are open to the public

at no charge. The Warden Park Disc Golf Course,

located at 201 13th Ave South, boasts 18 holes and

state-of-the-art equipment. This course is designed

for players of all skill levels. The West Bank Course

is located at 1600 4th Ave NE and features nine

holes beautifully positioned along the majestic

Missouri River. The Rivers Edge Trail conveniently

connects the two courses, allowing you to enjoy a

full round of 27 holes and views of Great Falls from

every angle.


Summer Tennis Events

ALL INTENSIVE TENNIS CAMP*

$65

June 4 – 8, 4-6pm

Beginning /Advanced Beginning

Deadline May 29

INTERMEDIATE 2-DAY TUNEUP*

$40

June 4 - 5, 6-8pm

Open to Intermediate level adults &

juniors

Deadline May 29

ADULT’S “BIG LEAGUERS”*

$65

$65

Tennis Lesson & Competition Program

June 19 – July 31(no class 7/4)

Tuesday Nights 6-8PM

1 Hour Lesson, 1 Hour Competition

Open to Beginning & Intermediate adults

& teens

Deadline June 12

NATIONAL JUNIOR TENNIS LEAGUE

RED, WHITE & BLUE LEVELS*

Beginning, Intermediate, & Advanced

SUMMER PROGRAM – Lessons and Play

June 18 – July 20

Lessons- Monday & Wednesday or

Tuesday & Thursday, Play on Friday

morning

Open to ages 7-18

Deadline June 8

ONE DAY ALL INTENSIVE CLINIC

$35

$65

July 14, 9am – 12pm

Deadline July 11

NATIONAL JUNIOR TENNIS

LEAGUE FALL PROGRAM*

Sept. 6 – Oct. 6

Open to ages 7-18, Beginning &

Intermediate Levels

Deadline August 30

GREAT FALLS CITY

CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

September 7-9, 2018

Deadline August 29

Adult and Junior Events

Entries will be available at the Park & Rec Office and

at MLCC Tennis Shop, or call Bonnie

For more information- call Bonnie at 453-2827 or 868-7527(cell). *Advanced registration is required to

adequately staff the program. Late registration is possible for a $5.00 late fee, and as long as the minimum

number of participants has been reached to run the program.

SPECIAL EVENTS

COMING THIS SUMMER…

Join us in Gibson Park for three special outdoor

movies. Dates and movie features coming soon.

LITTLE LEAGUE • SOCCER

ICE SKATING • VOLLEYBALL

Riverside Little League/Senior

Sacajawea Drive & 8th Street NE

Zak Petrini – 799-1430

Riverside Little League

7th Street NE & 36th Avenue NE

Zak Petrini - 799-1430

www.riversidelittleleague.com

American Little League

38th Street & 8th Avenue North

www.gfall.org

Westside Little League

Ferguson Drive & Fox Farm

Jennifer Hartum - 868-3979

www.greatfallsbaseball.com

Malmstrom Little League

Tom Kiernan - 731-4634

Montana Rush Soccer Club

231-6333 - www.gfsoccer.org

Siebel Soccer Park

57th Street & 2nd Avenue North

contact, Montana Rush Soccer Club - 231-6333

AYSO Great Falls Soccer

(summer)

Kim Bodily -406-315-2763

Great Falls Youth Girls Volleyball

(10-18yrs)

www.GFVBC.org

Great Falls Ice Plex

4001 29th St SW – 866-0247

www.gf-ice.org

Adult Volleyball

Wade Altschwager - 799-3155


Faith Center Church Easter Services

Sunday, April 1, 9 am and 11am

Mansfield Theater

Free and public invited

Call 406-761-5737

Great Falls Community Concert Association

Paul McDermand

Friday, April 6, 7:30 pm

Mansfield Theater

Tickets at the Mansfield Box Office 406-455-8514

https://ticketing.greatfallsmt.net

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Giant Springs Big Game Banquet

Saturday, April 7, doors at 5:00 pm

Mansfield Convention Center

Call 406-899-7593

YWCA Great Falls presents

Salute to Women Gala

A fundraiser for the YWCA

Saturday, April 21, 6:00 pm

Missouri Room

Call 406-452-1315

Ice Breaker Road Race

Pre-register Saturday, April 21

Race on Sunday, April 22


For more information, see page 5

Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts

Foundation presents

Great Falls Got It!

Saturday, May 8, 7:00 pm

Mansfield Theater



Benefis Health Systems Foundation

Mayfaire



Call 455-5840

Grizzly Scholarship Banquet

Tuesday, May 15, 5:00 pm


Call 406-899-0874

Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts

Foundation Auditions for “Great Falls Got It!”

A talent show for the community

Saturday, April 7

Mansfield Theater

Call 406-799-7995

http://mcpafoundation.org

The High Country Cowboys

Friday, April 13, 7:30 pm

Mansfield Theater



Central Catholic High School

“Celebration,” annual fundraiser



Call 406-216-3344

Lewis & Clark Trail Mixer

Tuesday, April 17, doors at 5:00 pm


Call 406-791-7732

http://www.lewisandclarkfoundation.org

Great Falls Symphony presents

“Cinematic Symphony”


Mansfield Theater



Mule Deer Foundation Great Falls Chapter

High, Wide and Heavy, 5th Annual Banquet



Call 406-868-8321

Great Falls Community Concert Association

2018 – 2019 Season now on sale!

Monday, April 30, starting at 11:00 am



Sinfonia & Great Falls Youth Orchestra

Auditions

Tuesday, April 17, and Wednesday, April 18

Mansfield Theater

Call 406-453-4102 for an audition time

http://gfsymphony.org/youth-orchestra


Miss Linda Productions presents

“Lights, Camera, Interaction”


Mansfield Theater



Montana Federal Credit Union

Annual Meeting &

Member Appreciation Banquet

Thursday, May 24, 5:30 pm


Call 406-727-2210

Great Falls Tribune Presents

Beer & Gear Festival

Outdoor Expo:

Friday, June 8, and Saturday, June 9


Micro Brew Fest:

Saturday, June 9

Whittier Park

Great Falls Municipal Band

A Summer Celebration

Wednesday, June 27, doors at 5:30 pm


Free and public invited

Montana East-West Shrine

Banquet and Game

Banquet, Friday, July 20

Football Game, Saturday, July 21

tickets at the Mansfield Box Office

Mansfield Box Office:

Mansfield Convention Center, Use Door “C”

Great Falls Civic Center

406-455-8514


Room to celebrate and play!

Plan your next party at the Mansfield

Call 406-455-8510

https://greatfallsmt.net/mansfieldcenter/meetingrooms


Celebrate that Special Day with an Exclusive Rental

Community

Recreation Center

Dance Studio

$15 hr.

Meeting Room

$15 hr.

Gym

$30-40 hr.

Parks

Available for rental from Dawn to Dusk

$35-$100 hr.

Gibson Park Flower Garden

$75 2 hrs.

Gibson Park Bandshell

$50-$75 hr.

Prices vary depending

on time of rental

Electric City Water Park

Monday-Sunday

6:00-8:00 or 8:00-10:00

Full facility

$750 2 hrs.

Includes boards/tubes

Monday-Friday (No Wednesdays)

Flow Rider

$500 2 hrs.

Includes boards/tubes


6:00-8:00 or 8:00-10:00

Mitchell Pool

$500 2 hrs.


Yours exclusively

Birthday Parties

Company Parties

Whatever the occassion

Jaycee or

Water Tower

Swimming Pools

$150-$200 2 hrs.

Available for rental daily

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Includes pool & splash park

Natatorium Swimming Pool

$130 hr.

Not available in July/August

Friday - time vary

Saturday

5:00-7:00 or 7:00-9:00

Sunday

12:00-2:00; 2:00-4:00; 4:00-6:00; 6:00-8:00

$205

$280

w/3 piece WIBIT

w/6 piece WIBIT

WIBIT is a water

play feature

that consists

of six climbing

components set

up in the pool

NORTHCENTRAL MONTANA

Sponsored by

MAY 21, 2018 | Great Falls, MT

The Peak has it all for the Summer!

Adventureland Camp

June 18-22, 1-5:30pm

Grades K (exiting)- 6th grade

All Ball Camp

July 9-13, 1-5:30pm


Game Show Mania

August 13-17, 1-5:30pm


Wet & Wild

July 23-27, 1-5:30pm


Join the Great Fall Tribune

and local sports community

for a celebratory event

awarding Northcentral

Montana high school star

athletes for their triumphs

and wins throughout the

school year.

Guest Speaker

Chase Reynolds

NFL & U of M running back

Phone: (406) 727-7325 • www.peakclub.com

1800 Benefis Ct. • Great Falls, MT 59405

MT-0000400285

Summer Group Swim Lessons

2 And 4 Week Sessions

$45/Peak Members • $58/Non-Members

Please call The

Peak for Class

Information


10th Annual

Lions Family FunFest

Saturday, July 14 • 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

12th Annual

Race Montana

Triathlon

One of the highlights of summer is Lions Family

FunFest, a family oriented festival hosted by the

Great Falls Lions Club and Park and Recreation.

The 10th Annual FunFest is scheduled for

Saturday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lions

Park located at 10th Avenue South and 27th Street.

Planning is underway to bring the community and

surrounding area a day filled with fun, food, warm weather, entertainment,

and celebration. The event is FREE to all participants thanks to the

generosity of all three of the Lions Clubs in Great Falls (Great Falls Lions Club,

Sunrise Lions Club and Electric City Lions Club) and numerous local donors.

If you have enjoyed the Lions FunFest in the past, you will see new additions

to the games and activities for the kids! Each year the FunFest gets bigger

and better! Enjoy great music and the sound of laughter, participate in an

array of games, try the jolly jumpers and enjoy the food (nominal fee) while

taking a break. There will be prizes for the games and drawings for bikes

and sporting equipment to keep kids active all summer. Expect a visit from

Louie the Lion and enjoy the large playground, unique climbing boulder and a

crazy Lion drinking fountain; all made possible by the Great Falls Lions Club!

Gather up the family and head to Lions Park for Lions Family FunFest on

July 14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – a great way to spend a summer day! For more

information call the Park and Recreation Office at 771-1265.

Upcoming Activities

Adult Volleyball

September – November

(register in August)

Adult Basketball

Fall League - September – November

(register in August)

City League - January – March

(register in November)

Electric City Winter Classic Youth Basketball tournament

(register in November) tournament -

1st weekend of January

Electric City Challenges Youth Basketball tournaments –

January - March

Adult Softball

April – August (register in March)

Indoor Golf Lessons

March - (registration starts January)


Location: Electric City Water Park in Great Falls

Date: Sunday, August 5

Packet Pick-up: Saturday, August 4, from 2:00 to 6:00 pm

Scheels, Holiday Village Mall

1200 10th Ave South

Great Falls, Montana 59405

Adult Race Starts @ 7:00 am – Individual and Relay Teams

Olympic Triathlon (500 meter swim, 24.4 mile bike, 6.2 mile run)

Sprint Triathlon (500 meter swim, 12.2 mile bike, 3.1 mile run)

NEW! “Try a Tri” (100 Meter swim, 3 mile bike, 1 mile run)

Youth Long Course Races (14 and under) Start @ 9:00 am

(100 meter swim, 3 mile bike, 1 mile run)

Youth Short Course – 14 and under starts @ 9:30 am.

(50 meter swim, 1 mile bike,1/2 mile run)

Top male and female adult finisher each receive $300 in prizes.

Top three finishers in all age categories receive an awesome award.

A portion of the race proceeds go to:

• The Rivers Edge Trail

• Gibson Park Lighting Project

• The Morony Natatorium

Go to www.racemttri.com for all the details.

RACE MONTANA 2018 EVENTS

RACE DATES

4/22 – Ice Breaker

5/20 – Buffaslo Jump Events

5/26 – SCHEELS MVP 5k

6/10 – Squirrel Obstacle 5k*

7/20 – Save the TaTas*

7/21 – MVP Knuckle Buster

Obstacle Challenge

8/5 – Race Montana Tri*

8/18 – Kickin Half Events*

9/9 – My Best Day 5k

10/7 – Wolf Creek Canyon

Relay*

10/13 – WWW Fun Run

10/27 – SCHEELS Pumpkin

Run

10/27 – GF Hosted MT Cup

11/22 – Burn the Bird*

www.racemt.com

* RaceMT Event

www.racemt.com

* RaceMT Event


Multi Sports

Complex

Community partners have collaborated with Park and

Recreation to raise funds for Multi Sports Complex

facility improvements.

In the spring of 2017, improvements were made to Fields

1 and 3 which included new dugouts and backstops.

These improvements were made possible through

funding provided in part by Confero Sports Foundation

and the Great Falls Public Schools. In addition, Park and

Recreation staff worked on the infields on Fields 1-4,

6 and 7, to eliminate the outer infield ridge “lip”, thus

improving the playing field. The infields were also slightly

extended, providing a safer, more consistent facility for

players. A new infield groomer was purchased to help

maintain the fields. The groomer levels uneven playing

fields, helping to prevent ridge buildup.

Further improvements continue on the lower fields at the

Multi Sports Complex this spring. Through the generous

funding and support of Confero Sports Foundation,

Great Falls Public Schools and the Tourism Business

Improvement District, renovations will continue on Fields

2 and 4 with new dugouts and backstops.

The Multi Sports Complex serves as a recreational facility

for youth, high school, college and adult softball programs

and is a catalyst for bringing softball tournaments to

town, which provides a significant economic impact

for Great Falls. These improvements will increase the

opportunities to attract new tournaments and to provide

excellent facilities to insure the longevity of existing

tournaments.

ASA Adult

League

Softball

Register teams now through April 23

at the Park & Recreation Office

Leagues Available:

• Men’s

• Double Headers

• Women’s

• Coed

$475

$250

$450

per team due when

registering

player fee due when

picking up schedules

player fee –

double headers

Teams play 10 league games starting in April

District play and state qualifiers follow

regular league play

Softball Tournaments

To host a tournament,

contact the Park &

Recreation Office

• Weekends

available for

tournament

play

Softball

program is

organized

by Park &

Recreation

Confero Sports Foundation Mixer

Wednesday, May 9 | 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Exhibition Hall, Montana ExpoPark

Fundraiser for Multi Sports Complex

Want to see much needed improvements made to the Multi

Sports Complex? Now’s your chance to help! The Confero

Sports Foundation has once again designated their annual

mixer as a fundraiser for the Multi Sports Complex (check

out fields #1 and #3 that were recently updated). Connect

with friends and colleagues and enjoy an evening of great

entertainment and free food.

Highlights Include:

• Food (included with ticket) • Beverages

• Music

• 50/50 Drawings

• Silent Auction

Tickets

or

$200 book of 10 $25ea.

Tickets are available at Park and Recreation, Kaufman’s,

Montana ExpoPark Administration Office and from local Tavern

Association members. Tickets can also be purchased at the

door the night of the event.

City Band Concerts

Celebrating 125 Years

The Great Falls Municipal

Band provides entertaining

concerts every Wednesday

at 7:30pm.

• June 13 - August 15,

Gibson Park Bandshell.

• June 27- at the

Convention Center

• July 4th - Gibson

Bandshell

This is an enjoyable

experience for all ages.

Restrooms are available.

For more information call:

231-4770

Photo courtesy of Scott Photography



River’s Edge Trail Explore Great Falls!

Experience the Trail

River’s Edge Trail offers an unparalleled

outdoor experience to residents and

visitors of Great Falls. Fifty-three miles

of trail along both sides of the historic

Missouri River provide spectacular views

of parks, the river canyon, hydroelectric

dams, reservoirs, waterfalls and the

prairie. Waterfowl and other wildlife

abound. Rest areas are plentiful and

locales of interest, such as Giant Springs

State Park and State Fish Hatchery and

the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, dot

the way.

The award winning River’s Edge Trail

is Montana’s premier urban trail network

and offers the perfect setting for walking,

biking, skating or jogging. Along the

trail you will find many opportunities for

sight-seeing, picnicking, bird watching,

fishing and retracing the steps of Lewis

and Clark. Extensive paved urban trails

link with parks, museums, waterfalls,

dining options, riverfront attractions and

downtown Great Falls. Numerous trailheads provide

convenient access to the trail on both sides of the

river. Trailside art, benches, picnic tables, shelters,

rest rooms, and mileage markers all enhance the

trail experience. You can look down at Great Falls

through the free telescopes at the Warden Park

Gazebo or gaze up a historic waterfall from Black

Eagle Memorial Island.

Enjoy the new Sun River connector trail across

10th Avenue South and meandering through Sun

River Meadows Park. Construction was completed

in 2017 and created a much safer and separated

concrete bike and pedestrian sidewalk over Warden

Bridge and connects via 6th Street bike route to

Garden Home Park.

Urban Trails

Paved urban trails make up about one third of the

53-miles of River’s Edge Trail and include a 3.5 mile

loop along the Missouri River in the heart of the city

which passes through West Bank, Elks Riverside

Parks, and the Dog and Skate Parks. There is also a

wonderful 2.1 mile loop through Giant Springs State

Park. The loop links together the springs, state fish

hatchery, the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, the

FWP Regional Headquarters and Heritage Picnic

area. The loop has numerous restroom stops and

scenic views along the river.

Experience Secluded Single Track East of Town

The single track trails located on both sides of

the Missouri River east of Great Falls are one of

Montana’s top mountain biking destinations and a

favorite of hikers, bikers and trail runners. Please do

not use these trails when the ground is wet.

The North Shore single track trail, which runs

between Rainbow Dam and Morony Dam, hugs

the rugged canyon walls, winds through native

bluffs and coulees and offers stunning views of the

reservoirs, cliffs, and surrounding mountains.

The South Shore single track trail, runs

along the reservoirs from Crooked Falls

past the scenic Ryan Dam overlook to

the Box Elder Creek canyon, and offers

a variety of routes for different skill

levels. The most technical trails, known

as “Mayhem” and “Chaos”, are located

closest to the river.

Pick up a Trail Map and Start Your

FREE Adventure Now

Stop in at the Park & Recreation

Department on 1700 River Drive N. and

pick up your free full color fold-up map of

urban and rural River’s Edge Trail. Maps

are also available at the Great Falls Visitor

Center, Bighorn Outdoor Specialists,

some trailhead kiosks, and other outdoor

equipment stores. You can also view the

interactive map at www.greatfallsmt.net.

Got cabin fever? Have friends and family

coming? Get your map and go discover

your favorite stretch of River’s Edge Trail.

See Interpretive Panels

Local and state Conservation Districts funded

7 panels along the trail which provide information

on wetlands, shore and water birds, habitat, local

floods, early railroads, aquatic invaders and the role

of Conservation Districts. These join over 20 other

panels along the trail, island overlooks.

Learn about Trail’s history and how you can get

involved

River’s Edge Trail is managed and maintained by

the Great Falls Park & Recreation Department and

Montana State Parks, with support from the River’s

Edge Trail Foundation. If you would like to know

more about the 27-year history of River’s Edge Trail,

current and upcoming trail projects and how you can

help make them happen, visit www.thetrail.org

Luminaria Walk

Saturday, June 16th • 7 pm – 11pm

The River’s Edge Trail Luminaria Walk will return on Saturday, June 16th. One thousand hand

decorated paper bags filled with sand and tea lights will line the trail on the one-mile stretch from

Gibson Park to West Bank Park, over the 1st Avenue North Bridge. River’s Edge Trail volunteers

brought the event back last year to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the trail and due to the

popularity we are continuing the walk again this year.

From 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm people can stroll the trail listening to music and support local

vendors. The River’s Edge Trail Foundation Board members continue to improve the 53 mile long

trail with private funds and grants. The trail follows both banks of the Missouri past five dams

and reservoirs and four natural waterfalls. Along with the 19 trailheads, 15 bridges, 6 tunnels and

13 underpasses, new projects are always on the horizon.

Children and adults are welcome to color bags, assist in filling sand in the bags, provide

music along the trail, or sell snacks on the one mile stretch on June 16th. If you would like to be

involved or volunteer, please contact Becky Nelson at beckynmt@gmail.com or check us out on

Facebook.

For updates on the Luminaria Walk and other events check out the River’s Edge Trail Foundation website: www.thetrail.org


24rd Annual

Kids

Fishing

Day

Saturday, June 2

9:00 - Noon

Wadsworth Park

For further information call

454-5840

Since 1995, thousands of youngsters

and adults have taken part in Great Falls

Annual Fishing Day for kids. A few of

them catch fish, while everyone learns

something at the educational events.

Our goal is to familiarize youngsters with

the basic elements of fishing; including

types of tackle, casting, fly-tying, fish

identification, safety and fishing ethics.

Each year, the Great Falls Chapter of

Walleyes Unlimited provides 1,000

free fishing rod and reel combinations

or tackle boxes. Those who attend a

series of educational presentations

will receive fishing gear. Others who

support the event through donations,

time and materials include Missouri River

Fly Fishers, Great Falls Public Schools,

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, US Forest

Service and Malmstrom Air Force Base.

Wadsworth Pond is located at Wadsworth

Park which is located on the west side of

Great Falls. Take Central Avenue West to

34th Street NW, turn on Wilkinson Lane

and follow the signs to the pond.

Attention Water

Craft Users

Broadwater Bay is open April through October from dawn to

dusk. Docking and picnic facilities are available. No rentals

are available. Absolutely no swimming/diving off docks.

As a result of past problems and enforcement, the Park

and Recreation department, hired Park Monitors for the

Broadwater Bay area. These individuals are responsible for:

• Insuring that the area is used by water craft only;

• Monitoring parking and safety of users;

• Provide assistance to water craft users as needed;

• Keeping the area clean of litter and garbage; cleaning

restrooms as needed.

The Park Monitor has the authority to contact law

enforcement if park rules are not followed or problems

occur.

To cover the costs of personnel we have implemented

a launch fee of $3 per day per water craft or $35 per

season per water craft which would be from Memorial Day

weekend through Labor Day weekend. Seasonal launch

passes will be available at the Broadwater Bay daily or at

the Park and Recreation Department.

Peoples Park and Recreation Foundation

Purpose

The Foundation was

established to raise, distribute

and assist in the management

of public and private sector

funds to provide the “extra

margin” for Superior Parks,

Exemplary Performance

Venues and Thriving

Recreational Opportunities for

the people of Great Falls.

Great Falls has a long legacy

for their great parks and

recreation. The Peoples Park

and Recreation Foundation

was set up to provide for

additional funding, through

donations to help insure

that legacy. The foundation

is a non-profit 501 (c) (3)

organization. All donations

to the Foundation are taxdeductable.

Since 2008, the

Photo Courtesy of Angie Benedick


PP&RF has raised over $500,000

for various projects that have

directly benefited the City of Great

Falls.

Projects have included:

• The Annual 4th of July fireworks

celebration

• Gibson Park lighting

• The Natatorium swimming pool

rehabilitation fund

• Lions Family FunFest annual

celebration

• Lion drinking fountain for Lions

Park

• Climbing boulder for Lions Park

• Swimming lesson scholarships

• West Bank Park improvements

• Mansfield Theatre seating

improvements

• Tree replacement fund

• Shade sails at the Gibson Park

Band Shell

The annual Fireworks display

costs in excess of $18,000. Most

of the funding comes from direct

donations from the people of

Great Falls. Any support is greatly

appreciated and will result in the

ability to maintain the show and

eventually fund our endowment

to the point that the fireworks will

be paid for in full each year from

the endowment.

Funding Opportunities

If you are interested in making

a tax deductable donation to

the Peoples Park & Recreation

Foundation contact Keith Teske,

Chairman at 406-453-4377; or

mail you contribution to:

PP & RF

P. O. Box 2106

Great Falls, MT 59403


Park Division Highlights for 2017

Many events, developments and improvements

occurred within our parks, recreation and trails

system during 2017.

Some of the major events that happen every year

are the Ice Breaker Road Race, the Easter Egg Hunt,

the Lewis and Clark Festival, the Lion’s Family Fun

Fest, the Pet and Doll Parade, the Electric City Winter

Classic Youth Basketball Tournament to mention a

few! Numerous fun runs and walks were hosted in

Great Falls using the park trails and the Rivers Edge

Trail.

There were city band concerts at Gibson Park band

shell every Wednesday throughout the summer. Also

featured at Gibson Park were special outdoor movie

events. These were enjoyable events for everyone.

Improvements continued at West Bank Park with

landscaping, irrigation, tree planting and turf

seeding.

A new play structure was installed at West Bank

Park thanks to a grant from KaBoom. The major

sponsor was Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana.

Benefis Health Systems provided the match funds

for the grant. The Rotary Club and numerous

community members and businesses contributed

to sponsor the project. Community support was

amazing on the design and prep days. There were

over 200 volunteers which helped construct the play

structure on build day.

Multi Sports Complex received major improvements

due to community partners which provided or

helped raise funds for these improvements.

Combined with revenue from Multi Sports, support

from the softball community, the Confero Sports

Foundation and the Great Falls School District helped

to fund much needed improvements to the complex.

The improvements were the replacement of the

backstops and dugouts on field #1 and field #3.

City staff installed a new play structure at Rhodes

Park. The play structure was purchased with

Community Development Block Grant funds.

The Great Falls Public Schools food truck was in

various parks throughout the summer providing

lunches for those in need. Get Fit Great Falls and

Park and Recreation partnered to offer healthy

activities in coordination with the food truck.

Great Falls boasts 57 developed parks and 53

miles of recreational trails. Our beautiful parks

offer a variety of amenities and great playgrounds

as well as plenty of open space, trees and wildlife

activity. We welcome everyone to come out and

enjoy our parks and trails whether you want to play,

explore, have a picnic or just relax and enjoy the

surroundings.

The Park and Recreation staff is very appreciative

and thankful to all who have donated to the

Parks and Trails whether it is through donations,

volunteering, sponsorships, or grants. The good

things that happen from your generosity help to

create a more vibrant community every day.

Park Facility

Reservation

Reservations are available for picnic shelters

and open space areas at reasonable rental fees.

For more information call 771-1265

Elks Riverside

River Drive, west of 10th Street Bridge

(shelter & restroom available)

Gibson

1st Avenue North & Park Drive

(band shell, flower garden, restroom available)

Lions

10th Avenue South and 27th Street

(shelter & restrooms available)

Memorial

2nd Avenue North and 19th Street

(shelter, no restrooms)

Oddfellows

River Drive between Broadwater Bay & Warden

Bridge (shelter, restrooms available)

West Bank

West bank of the Missouri,

east of the Central Avenue bridge

(shelter, new restroom/ vault restroom available)

West Kiwanis

1st Avenue NW & 9th Street

(shelter, restrooms available)

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Get Fit Great Falls Launches Park Play Program

Many long-time Great Falls residents fondly remember the “Park Ladies,” who

would plan fun activities for kids to enjoy in neighborhood parks throughout

the summer. But budget cuts caused the City Park & Recreation Department to

end the popular program more than a decade ago.

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Each day, “park pals” will organize a different physical activity that doesn’t

require expensive equipment and an art or science project with the hope of

drawing kids of all interests to our parks. Kids will play kickball, rainbow tag

and capture the flag, and will do activities like making volcanos, play dough

and gak.

“Whether it’s because parents are too frightened or kids are too preoccupied

with television and video games, the days of ‘free range’ kids are gone,”

said Get Fit Great Falls President Kim Skornogoski. “Our goal is to increase

the number of kids playing in our parks with the hope that they are building

healthy lifelong habits of being active outdoors.”

The program is partnering when possible with the Great Falls Public Schools

food truck, so kids can get a free meal before or after they come out to play.

The Park Pals will be in the same parks at the same times every weekday

throughout the summer. Watch the Tribune calendar or go to

getfitgreatfalls.org for a complete schedule.

Prizes will be given out every day at every park and kids have a chance to pick

bigger prizes including basketballs and soccer balls after they’ve come 10, 20,

30 or 40 times.

Get Fit hopes to capitalize on one of Great Falls best treasures – our parks.

According to the 2014 County Health Rankings, 72 percent of people in

Cascade County live within a half mile of a park – ranking 2nd among 48 peer

cities nationwide. That percentage would be even higher, if we considered the

miles and miles of the River’s Edge Trail. However, Cascade County ranks 28th

for the percentage of people who are physically active.

In its first year, more than 1,000 kids took part in the program in 2016. Last

year, more than 1,600 kids took part.

To help: Get Fit would like to expand continue and expand the program to

reach more parks in future summers. Donations can be sent to Get Fit Great

Falls, 115 4th St. S., Great Falls, MT, 59401 or can be made online at

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Tree Selection and Placement

Understand important issues in selecting a tree

for planting, such as the tree’s intended function,

location, common pests, geographic regions and

hardiness zones, and considerations for best

placement alternatives.

Tree selection and placement are two of the

most important decisions a

homeowner makes when

landscaping a new home or

replacing a tree. Many trees

have the potential to outlive

those who plant them, so the

impact of this decision can last

a lifetime. Matching the tree to

the site benefits both the tree

and the homeowner.

One of the most common tree

care questions is: “Which kind

of tree should I plant?” Before

this question can be answered,

a number of factors need to be

considered:

• Why is the tree being planted?

What functions will it serve?

• Is a small, medium, or large

tree best suited for the location

and available space? Do overhead or

belowground utilities preclude planting a

large, growing tree — or any tree at all? What

clearance is needed for sidewalks, patios, or

driveways?

• What are the soil conditions? Is enough soil

available of sufficient quality to support mature

tree growth?

• How will necessary maintenance be provided?

Will someone water, fertilize, and prune the tree as

needed after planting?

Answering these and other questions can help you

choose the “right tree for the right place.”

Tree Function

Large, healthy trees increase property values

and make outdoor surroundings more pleasant.

A deciduous shade tree that loses leaves in fall

provides cooling relief from summer’s heat while

allowing the winter sun to warm a home. An

ornamental tree displays beautiful flowers, leaves,

bark, or fruit. Evergreens with dense, persistent

foliage can provide a windbreak or a screen for

privacy. A tree or shrub that produces fruit can

provide food for the owner or wildlife. Street trees

decrease the glare from pavement, reduce runoff,

filter out pollutants, and add oxygen to the air

we breathe. Street trees also improve the overall

appearance and quality of life

in a city or neighborhood.

Form and Size

A basic principle of modern

architecture is “form follows

function.” Selecting the right

form (shape) to complement

the desired function ( what

you want the tree to do)

can significantly reduce

maintenance costs and

increase the tree’s value in

the landscape. In addition,

mature tree size determines

the level of benefits received.

Larger trees typically provide

the greatest economic and

environmental returns.

Depending on site restrictions, you

can choose from hundreds of form

and size combinations. A low, spreading

tree may be planted under overhead utility

lines. A narrow, columnar evergreen may provide a

screen between two buildings. Large, vase-shaped

trees can create an arbor over a driveway or city

street.

Site Conditions

Selecting a tree that will thrive in a

given set of site conditions is

the key to long-term tree

survival and reduced

maintenance.

Consider the following when selecting a tree:

• soil conditions

• exposure (sun and wind)

• drainage

• space constraints

• hardiness zone

• human activity

• insect and disease susceptibility

Soil Conditions

In dense urban areas and new subdivisions, soil is

often disturbed, shallow, compacted, and subject to

drought. Most trees will suffer in these conditions

without additional care. An arborist can take soil

samples from your yard to test for texture, fertility,

salinity, and pH (alkalinity or acidity). These tests

can be used to determine which trees are suited for

your property and may include recommendations

for improving poor soil conditions. When selecting

a tree, check for signs of structural problems,

damage, and poor tree health.

Exposure

The amount of sunlight available will affect tree and

shrub species selection for a particular location.

Most woody plants require full sunlight for proper

growth and flowering. Some do well in, or even

prefer, light shade; however, few species perform

well in dense shade. Wind exposure is also a

consideration. Wind can dry out soils, damage tree

crowns, and uproot newly planted trees. Special

maintenance, such as staking or more frequent

watering, may be necessary to establish young trees

on windy sites.



Drainage

Tree roots require oxygen to develop

and thrive. Poor drainage limits oxygen

availability to the roots and may ultimately

kill the tree. If drainage is an issue on

your property, ask a local arborist about

what can be done to correct the problem.

Hardiness

Hardiness is the plant’s ability to survive

in the extreme temperatures of the

particular geographic region in which you

are planting the tree. Plants can be cold hardy, heat

tolerant, or both. Most plant reference books provide

a map of hardiness zone ranges. Check with your

local garden center for the hardiness information for

your region.

Space Constraints

Many different factors can limit the planting space

available to the tree: overhead or underground

utilities, pavement, buildings, other trees, visibility.

The list goes on and on. Make sure there is

adequate room for the tree you select to grow to

maturity, both above and below ground.

Human Activity

Often an overlooked

aspect of tree selection,

the reality is that the top

five causes of tree death

result from things people

do. Soil compaction,

underwatering,

overwatering, vandalism,

and the number one cause

— planting the wrong tree

— account for more tree deaths than all insect- and

disease-related tree deaths combined.

Pest Problems

Every plant has its particular pest problems, and the

severity varies geographically. These pests may or

may not be life threatening to the plant, but selecting

trees resistant to pest problems specific to your area

is the best choice. Your local ISA Certified Arborist,

tree consultant, or extension agent can direct you

to information relevant to problem species for your

location.

Species Selection

Personal preferences and site constraints play

major roles in the selection process. Taking into

consideration the factors listed above, you can help

ensure the tree you plant grows and functions as

desired. Remember, the beautiful, mature specimen

trees you see in historic neighborhoods and in

landscape photography would never have reached

their full potential if planted in improperly matched

sites.

The Right Tree in the Right Place

A healthy community forest begins

with careful planning. With a little

research and a simple layout, you

can produce a landscape that

will cool your home in summer

and tame the winter winds. Your

well-planned yard will contain

trees that grow well in the soil and

moisture of your neighborhood.

Your trees will be properly placed

to avoid collisions with power lines

and buildings, and the aesthetics

will increase your property value.

A proper landscape plan takes

each tree into consideration:

1. Height. Will the tree bump into

anything when it is fully grown?

[sizing guide]

2. Canopy spread. How wide will

the tree grow?

3. Is the tree deciduous or

evergreen? (Will it lose its

leaves in the winter?)

4. Form or shape. A columnar tree will

grow in less space. Round and V-Shaped

species provide the most shade. [shape

guide]

5. Growth rate. How long will it take for your

tree to reach its full height? Slow growing

species typically live longer than fast

growing species.

6. Soil, sun, and moisture requirements.

7. Fruit. No one wants messy droppings on

busy sidewalks.

8. Hardiness zone indicates the

temperature extremes in which a tree can

be expected to grow. For the purposes of

this quiz hardiness zone considerations

have been disregarded. Check with

your community’s tree board or forestry

department or a local county cooperative

extension agent for a list of trees suitable

for planting in your specific hardiness

zone. (Arborday.org hardiness zones

lookup.)

Paid Advertising Section Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2017 Page 31

84th Annual

Pet & Doll

Parade

Thursday,

July 26 at

7:00 pm

Come sign up, for the oldest kids’ parade in Great Falls.

Register at the Park and Recreation Office, 1700 River

Drive North. Ribbons will be given to every participant

and prizes will be awarded. This activity is FREE.

Registration starts on July 1st

Divisions for dress-up ideas are:

• Pets

• Circus

• Doll

• Occupation

• Sports

• Cartoon

• Characterization • Frontier

Thank you -- Municipal Band, Uptown Optimist,

Johnson Madison Lumber

Park and Recreation Department presents the

84th Annual Pet and Doll Parade

Thursday, July 26, 2018 Parade Time 7:00 pm

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