Community Activities: Bozeman Parks and Recreation
If you’re like me, you may have a hard time keeping up with all the activities our community has to offer. Often times you hear about something really cool happening in town after it has already happened. Do you find yourself wondering how other people find out about these things? One great resource for community activities is the Bozeman Parks and Recreation website.
Bi-Annual Activity Guides
Twice a year, Bozeman Parks and Rec publishes a program guide with all of the activities they will be putting on. Activities include those specifically for adults, as well as a variety of children and family friendly activities. This is by no means a comprehensive list of all the cool happenings in our community, however they have a ton to offer.
They just put out their Spring and Summer Guide and registration opened on March 9, 2023.
Activities for All Ages
No matter what the season, Bozeman Parks and Rec usually offers Active Aging Programs specifically for adults 55 and older. These include: fitness classes, group outings, presentations, and even brain booster classes. The catalogue will have more information on dates, times, and fees.
For adults, including those 55 and older, pickleball, badminton, and ping pong sessions are usually available on certain days. Story Mansion is hosting acoustic string music events the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. There will also be a sand volleyball league, and this summer they are putting on a Grow Your Garden for the Birds class at the Story Mill Community Center.
For children, there are classes, camps, and programs for those ranging in age from 2 to 17. These include a variety of sports (t-ball, baseball, basketball, soccer, etc.), aquatic activities, clubs, and learning clinics. In addition, they offer a variety of summer day camps, as well as middle school PIR day meetups.
Scholarships and Registration for Community Activities
Some programs and events are free of charge, but others cost a fee, and some require preregistration. They offer a scholarship program for youth within the city of Bozeman to give them an opportunity to participate in activities that might be unfeasible otherwise. In order to register for events, you have to register for an account. Step-by-step directions are here. Check out their guide (linked above) for all the events and activities coming up.
Also, for more spring and summer activity ideas you can check out some of our previous blogs, including: Exploring Yellowstone and Hiking With Kids.