Many summer days in Bozeman can turn quickly into that of a fairy tale - big blue skies, a slight breeze through the air, and birds chirping their musical notes. Days like these put a heavy burden on individuals to stop whatever they are doing to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of a local park.
Luckily enough, Bozeman does not a have lack of local parks. The Bozeman Parks Department is responsible for the development and maintenance of 42 public parks and 52 miles of trails which are managed either by themselves or their local partners including the Sunrise Rotary Club, Breakfast Optimists Club, and Gallatin Valley Land Trust to name a few.
Whether you're looking for a beach, baseball/softball fields, basketball courts, dog parks, large multi-use fields, picnic tables either sheltered or unsheltered, playgrounds, soccer fields, swimming pools, tennis courts, volleyball courts, or trails, a park in Bozeman will have it.
While some parks in Bozeman can be either neighborhood specific or private, the following comprehensive list of parks is free for anyone to enjoy.
Kirk Park
Kirk Park has a sizable 13.3 acres with a large choice of amenities among the parks in Bozeman. These perks include two baseball/softball fields, a dog park, drinking fountain, paved parking lot, picnic table and shelter, playground, restrooms, sidewalks, and a skate park.
Kirk Park is located on North 20th Avenue and West Beall Street.
Features
- Skate Park
- Baseball/Softball Fields
- Dog Park
- Playground
- Picnic Tables and Shelter
- Drinking Fountain
- Restrooms
Bronken Park
Bronken Park has an impressive 39 acres with picnic tables, multi-use field, restrooms, five soccer fields, trails, and a paved parking lot.
Bronken Park is located on Cottonwood Road.
Features
- Multi-Use Field
- Soccer Fields
- Picnic Tables
- Trails
- Restrooms
Cooper Park
Cooper Park has a little over four total acres with all of it being an off-leash area for the dogs. The in-town Bozeman park has picnic tables, a drinking fountain, trails, and sidewalks.
Cooper Park is located on South 8th Avenue and West Koch Street.
Features
- Off-Leash Area
- Picnic Tables
- Drinking Fountain
- Trails
Regional Park
While it does not have any amenities, Regional Park has an impressive 100 total acres of open space with 30 of those acres being an off-lease area for a tail-wagging friend. This Bozeman park also has a couple of ponds to splash in.
Regional Park is located on Baxter Lane and Ferguson Avenue.
Features
- Off-Leash Area
- Ponds
Valley Unit Park
Valley Unit Park contains over 8.5 acres filled with a multi-use field, picnic tables, playground, sidewalks, and trails.
Valley Unit Park is located on Durston Road and Cascade Street.
Features
- Multi-Use Field
- Playground
- Picnic Tables
- Trails
Centennial Park
Centennial Park has a little over 2.5 acres which also offers an off-lease area between 5 AM and 9 AM every morning. The park in Bozeman also provides its visitors several picnic tables, a playground, and sidewalks.
Centennial Park is located on North Tracy Avenue and West Cottonwood Street.
Features
- Off-Leash Area
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
Jarrett Park
Jarrett Park has a little under 2 acres with picnic tables and shelter, playground, and sidewalks.
Jarrett Park is located on Westridge Drive.
Features
- Playground
- Picnic Tables and Shelter
Lindley Park
One of the more popular parks in Bozeman, Lindley Park has about 15.5 acres with many outdoor activities and amenities. Those include a drinking fountain, multi-use field, picnic tables and shelter, playground, trails, sidewalks, restrooms, a parking lot, and an area for cross-country skiing in the winter.
Lindley Park is located on East Main Street and Buttonwood Avenue.
Features
- Multi-Use Field
- Picnic Tables and Shelter
- Playground
- Drinking Fountain
- Trails
- Restrooms
Westlake Park
Westlake Park has almost 6 acres filled with picnic tables, sidewalks, and a BMX park, community gardens, and a children's memorial garden.
Westlake Park is located on North 5th Avenue and West Tamarack Street.
Features
- BMX Park
- Community Garden
- Children Memorial Garden
- Picnic Tables
Christie Fields
Christie Fields has a little over 8 acres and has a total of 3 baseball/softball fields, drinking fountain, picnic tables, playground, restrooms, and sidewalks.
Christie Fields is located on South Black Avenue and East Mason Street.
Features
- Baseball/Softball Fields
- Drinking Fountain
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Restrooms
Rose Park
Rose Park plays host to about 20.5 acres that are primarily used for Disc Golf.
Rose Park is located on West Oak Street and Woodland Drive.
Features
- Disc Golf
Burke Park / Peet's Hill
Burke Park is a favorite Bozeman park and has a little over 40 acres, all of which are an off-lease area, to roam and adventure. This makes it one of the perfect dog parks in Bozeman. While they don't offer amenities, they do have several trails that connect with Peet's Hill. During the winter, Burke Park is known for its sledding hills. Burke Park also is host to a gravel parking lot for easy access.
Burke Park is located along South Church Avenue and borders the Bozeman Sculpture Park.
Features
- Off-Leash Area
- Trails
Soroptmist Park
Soroptmist Park is one of the smaller Bozeman parks with only 0.2 acres but holds picnic tables and sidewalks which provides a little oasis for in-town individuals.
Soroptmist Park is located on East Main Street and South Rouse Avenue.
Features
- Picnic Tables
Tuckerman Park
Tuckerman Park bolsters about 10 acres of open area and trails. The park in Bozeman also contains a gravel parking lot for ease of access.
Tuckerman Park is located along Goldenstein Lane.
Features
- Trails
Harvest Creek Park
Harvest Creek Park has about 3 acres with which a basketball court, sidewalks, and trails can be found in this park.
Harvest Creek Park is located on Farmall Street and Durham Ave.
Features
- Basketball Court
- Trails
North Meadows
North Meadows has only 1 acre but manages to fit a basketball court, playground, and sidewalks throughout.
North Meadows is located on Michael Grove Avenue and West Villard Street.
Features
- Basketball Court
- Playground
Bogert Park
Bogert Park has many amenities for this 7.5-acre oasis. This Bozeman park often hosts community events throughout the Summer. Bogert Park plays host to basketball courts, ice skating rink, multi-use field, paved parking lot, picnic tables and shelter, playground, restrooms, trails, sidewalks, a swimming pool, several tennis courts, and a massive pavilion and stage. This is why Bogert is among the most popular parks in Bozeman.
Bogert Parks is located on South Church Avenue and Bogert Place.
Features
- Basketball Courts
- Multi-Use Field
- Picnic Tables and Shelter
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Trails
- Swimming Pool
- Tennis Courts
- Pavillion and Stage
Aasheim Fields
Aasheim Fields is a total 5.25 acres and is host to a baseball/softball field, picnic tables, sidewalks, paved parking along with a recycling center.
Aasheim Fields is located at West Babcock Street & Fowler Avenue.
Features
- Baseball/Softball Field
- Picnic Tables
Langohr Gardens
Langohr Gardens has an impressive 12.3 acres with picnic tables, sidewalks, trails, community gardens, and a climbing rock.
Langohr Gardens is located on South Tracy Avenue and West Mason Street.
Features
- Climbing Rock
- Community Gardens
- Picnic Tables
- Trails
Valley West Park
Valley West Park plays host to 4.8 acres. The park also contains picnic tables, a playground, sidewalks, and trails.
Valley West Park is located on West Babcock Street and Clifden Drive and Hanley Avenue.
Features
- Playground
- Picnic Tables
- Trails
Beall Park
Beall Park is yet another one of the popular parks in Bozeman with roughly 2.2 acres of pure enjoyment. This park has many amenities including basketball courts, a drinking fountain, a large multi-use field (ice skating rink in the winter), picnic tables and shelter, playground, sidewalks, art center, and restrooms.
Beall Park is located on North Bozeman Avenue and East Villard Street.
Features
- Basketball Courts
- Drinking Fountain
- Multi-Use Field
- Picnic Tables and Shelter
- Playground
- Art Center
- Restrooms
Oak Springs Park
Oak Springs Park consists of a little over 10 acres to kick back, relax, and enjoy the sun.
Oak Springs Park is located on Ferguson Avenue and Annie Street.
Features
- Open Area
Southside Park
Southside Park has almost 2.5 acres and is filled with outdoor activities including a drinking fountain, two ice skating rinks in the winter, a multi-use field, picnic tables, playground, restrooms, sidewalks, and three tennis courts.
Southside Park is located on West College Street and South 5th Avenue.
Features
- Multi-Use Field
- Tennis Courts
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Drinking Fountain
- Restrooms
Walton Homestead Park
Walton Homestead Park is only a little over 1 acre but contains a playground and sidewalk paths throughout.
Walton Homestead Park is located on North 15th Avenue and Juniper Street.
Features
- Playground
Bozeman Pond
The Bozeman Pond has a notable 16.5 acres with a small off-leash dog park called Canine Beach. The Bozeman Pond also has a legitimate beach, drinking fountain, paved parking lot, picnic tables and shelter, restrooms, sidewalks, trails, two beach volleyball courts, with the ability to fish at the pond.
The Bozeman Pond is located at Huffine Lane and Fowler Avenue.
Features
- Off-Leash Area
- Beach
- Drinking Fountain
- Picnic Tables and Shelter
- Restrooms
- Trails
- Volleyball Courts
- Fishing
North Grand Fields
North Grand Fields only have a little over 2 acres yet have an option for visitors to choose to play on any one of their four impressive baseball/softball fields.
North Grand Fields is located on North Grand Avenue and West Cottonwood Street.
Features
- Baseball/Softball Fields
Snow-Fill Recreation Area
A popular park in Bozeman, Snow-Fill Recreation Area has about 37 acres of entirely off-leash area which a dog of any size would appreciate. This massive Bozeman dog park provides trails, benches, restrooms, and a drinking fountain for dogs to enjoy.
It is located on McIlhattan Road.
Features
- Off-Leash Area
- Trails
- Benches
- Restrooms
- Drinking Fountain
Sports Complex
The Sports Complex is a profound 28.8 acre activity behemoth. The complex includes five baseball and softball fields, dog park, drinking fountains, several paved parking lots, picnic tables, playground, restrooms, sidewalks, trails, and their recycling center at the edge of a parking lot.
The Sports Complex is located along Haggerty Lane.
Features
- Baseball/Softball Fields
- Dog Park
- Drinking Fountain
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Trails
Bozeman Sculpture Park
Bozeman Sculpture Park is a small area in which, you guessed it, rotating art sculptures can be seen and admired. As it is connected to Burke Park and Peet's Hill, it's a great way to experience both of these great parks in Bozeman.
Bozeman Sculpture Park is located on South Wallace Avenue and borders Burke Park and Peet's Hill.
Features
- Sculptures
Graf Park
Graf Park has a little over 14 acres with only trails and sidewalks for visitors to venture.
Graf Park is located along Graf Street.
Features
- Trails
Sandan Park
Sandan Park is roughly 3 acres of open space with some sidewalks within the park.
Sandan Park is located on Fen Way and Downy Lane.
Features
- Open Area
Pocket Park
Pocket Park has only 1 acre of trails scattered around its small pond.
Pocket Park is located on North Wallace Avenue and Front Street.
Features
- Pond
- Trails
It's easy to take for granted the overwhelming amount of park options that Bozeman offers for both individuals and dogs alike. This comprehensive list of the best local parks in Bozeman will hopefully help you discover new parks or remember the previous parks you have visited already!
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