5 SUMMER 201 GUIDE

REGISTRATION FOR Summer Camp Registration at the ALL ACTIVITIES START Community Recreation Center • 801 2nd Ave. N. • 727-6099 MONDAY, APRIL 20 Park and Recreation • 1700 River Drive North • 771-1265 Page 2 • Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2015 Paid Advertising Section What Do You Love About Great Falls? Our beautiful City with parks, flower gardens, tree lined streets, and landscaped areas? Swim- ming pools, golf courses, tennis courts, the Com- munity Recreation Center, Riverside Rail Yard Skate Park? The amazing River’s Edge Trail? Youth and adult activities including softball, basketball, vol- leyball, 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 opportuni- ties, and a wealth of other benefits making Great Falls a livable and beautiful community.

Benefits of Park & Recreation Department FAST FACTS Recreation Total customers served Golf Courses • Recreation and park services are often the 1,204,814 • Eagle Falls Golf Club 18 hole – 169.87 acres catalyst for tourism, a growing sector of our Park & Recreation Staff • Anaconda Hills Golf Course 18 hole – 130 acres economy. • 29 permanent employees • Rounds played in 2014 - 57,714 • Parks and recreation services motivate • 224 temporary, part-time and on-call employees Aquatics business relocation and expansion in our Divisions • Water Tower Pool and Spray Park – community. • Administration 2014 attendance 9,097 • Aquatics • Jaycee Pool and Spray Park - • Meaningful leisure services reduce the high 2014 attendance 7,622 cost of vandalism and criminal activity. • Community Recreation Center • Forestry • Electric City Water Park - • Leisure opportunities, facilities and the quality • Golf 2014 attendance 28,707 of the local environment are the foundations of • Park Maintenance • Morony Natatorium Indoor Pool - community pride. Recreating together builds • Recreation 2014 attendance 30,565 strong families, the foundation of a stronger • Visitor Information Center Community Recreation Center society. Park & Natural Resources • Gym • Leisure opportunities for youth provide positive • 555 acres developed land • Stage lifestyle choices and alternatives to self- • 300 acres of undeveloped land • Fitness center destructive behavior. • 300 acres conservation lands • Meeting rooms • Pay now or pay more later! Investment in • 57 developed parks • Day care facility recreation as a preventative health service • 9 undeveloped parks • Dance studio makes sense. • 1 compost site • Café • 95,000 served in 2014 • Urban forests and parks create an • 25 landscaped medians/islands environment of beauty and are beneficial to our • 58 miles of Recreational Trails (21 miles paved) Special Events mental health. They attract businesses and • 36,000 Tree (boulevards/parks/golf) • Ice Breaker Road Race tourists, increase property values, and have a Facilities • Pet & Doll Parade positive impact on our environment including • 52 Facilities • Easter Egg Hunt • Electric City Winter Classic modifying local climate and reducing noise Skate Park pollution. • 27,000 square feet

Join us on Facebook: Great Falls Park and Recreation Become a Fan – Keep informed on activities and events • Aquatics • Golf Courses • Parks • Community throughout the Park and Recreation Department. • Natural Resources Recreation Center Paid Advertising Section Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2015 • Page 3 Administration • 406.771.1265 Joe Petrella, Park and Recreation Director Patty Rearden, Deputy Director Lonnie Dalke, Park Supervisor Jay Rowton, Park Foreman Todd Seymanski, City Forester Cindy Stein, Sr. Administrative Assistant Sherri Floerchinger, Sr. Account Clerk Becky Hapka, Sr. Account Clerk Community Recreation Center • 406.727.6099 Erica McNamee, Community Recreation Center Supervisor Morony Natatorium Pool • 406.452.3733 Marian Permann, Aquatics Supervisor Eagle Falls • 406.761.1087 or Anaconda Hills Golf Course • 406.761.8459 Connie Cramer-Caouette, LPGA, Golf Manager Keith Hollenback, Eagle Falls Golf Superintendent Wade Altschwager, Anaconda Hills Golf Superintendent Park & Recreation Advisory Board Members Charlie Bruckner, Chairman William Ramsey Russell Motschenbacher Shirley Davis Patrick Carroll June Sprout Lynn Ulmer Oatman Golf Advisory Board Members Director: Cam Cherry, Chairman Message from the Lonnie Yingst es that Greetings, ous opportuniti Mark Johnson the numer our I am excited about beginning with Lori Muzzana season on the job and recreation I begin my first history with parks Kelly Gilligan As Falls has a rich lie before us. Great founder, Paris Gibson. and Recreation city the future of Park hard to plan for of ment is working us with the process ly, our depart community to help gic planning, Current to engaging the fer. Through strate PARK AND we look forward services we of nues to provide and of programs and gies, staff conti g the types enance strate rs are also RECREATION MISSION determinin and proactive maint . Staff membe c programming es for you to enjoy the experience dynami ation opportuniti n process to make STATEMENT lent park and recre and registratio aged to find excel s to our website n. Patrons are encour We will continue to improve our progressive on improvement on-line registratio working ble by offering technology. partnership with our fellow citizens to ensure r and more enjoya e and utilize this easie to register on-lin that Great Falls is a better place to live, work about how e for the summer out more hard to prepar and play by providing personal, social, economic ns are also working s. It is great to see and Parks Divisio maintain facilitie and environmental benefits attributed to a well Urban Forestry snow plow and members Our nued to trim trees, ail of snow so community maintained innovative park system, unique urban Staff conti River’s Edge Tr months. work to clear the forest and a imaginative recreation programs our staff diligently asset. amazing community and services. can utilize this the great activities advantage of all going • We take pride in our work; here. Please take you enjoy season will be has to offer. Whether ’s • We strive to project a professional Soon the summer and Recreation , biking on River Great Falls Park Center for departmental image facilities that Community Recreation is something and Water Park, the City’s parks, there • We provide safe, quality services, programs, the Electric City day in one of the to or spending the and facilities at reasonable costs; Edge Trail, golfing Great Falls. • We value teamwork; everyone here in let us know by department please • We conduct our work in a timely, fiscally about our serve you in your or questions We are here to responsible and cooperative manner; you have any comments (406)771-1265. If or calling us at to register early! • We value quality and treat those we serve and visiting our website pursuits. Remember journey of recreational each other with respect, dignity and honesty; lifelong • We value our sense of community, especially our customers, their families and their Leisurely Yours, ella, CPRE involvement; Joseph D. Petr of Park and Recreation • We are innovative and honest in our duties and Director provide a positive work environment, career opportunity and training for our employees.

Page 4 • Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2015 Paid Advertising Section Join over 4,100 runners, joggers and fitness walkers who enter the Ice Breaker Road Race each year in April! REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND LOCATIONS Registration starts Monday, March 16th at the Park & Recreation Department, 1700 River Drive North. Registration forms available online at www.icebreakergf.com; Scheels and Universal Athletics stores. ENTRY FEES $14 Youth 10 years of age and under $20 Adults and youth 11 years of age and over $58 Family of 4* (not available online) *Family of 4 includes parent(s) and dependents age 1-18 from same household. $12 each add’l youth from the same family/household $2 late registration fee per individual on all entries April 20-26 2015 EVENT SCHEDULE March 16 - April 17...... Early registration at Monday - Friday Great Falls Park and 8am to 5pm Recreation 1700 River Drive N

Saturday, April 18...... Early registration at 10am to 4pm Scheels Holiday Village Mall

April 20 - 24 ...... Late registration* at Monday - Friday Great Falls Park and 8am to 5pm Recreation 1700 River Drive N

Saturday, April 25...... Late registration* & 10am to 6pm packet pick-up at GF Civic Center TAC-RRCA CERT. 5 MILE Sunday, April 26 ...... RACE DAY! 1PM 8am to 1pm Late registration* & packet pick-up at GF Civic Center RACE/RUN 1pm ...... 5 mile race 3 MILE 2pm ...... 3 mile race 2PM 3pm ...... 1 mile race 4pm ...... Awards ceremony

*Late registration $2 fee assessed per WALK/RUN 1 MILE individual on all entries between April 20 - 26 3PM REGISTER EARLY FOR INFO For your chance to win: Bicycle from Pepsi $140 VALUE Great Falls Park Basketball Backboard and Recreation 1700 River Dr North, from Pepsi $100 VALUE Great Falls, MT 59401 Spa and Fitness Package from PEAK Health and Wellness Center! $180 VALUE

SPONSORED BY Paid Advertising Section Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2015 • Page 5 Electric City Water Park 100 River Drive South • 454-9008

Open: PACKAGE A Sunday-Saturday June 12 - August 25 The Ultimate in summer fun, this package includes the 160’ Tower Saturday & Sunday August 29-30 Power Plunge, two drop slides, the 50 meter Mitchell Pool, Little Labor Day Weekend Sept 5 - 7 Squirt Soak Zone, and the Flow Rider. Boogie Board on the Flow Schedule: Rider or splash down the 87’ long Riptide Slide into the Lazy River. Monday - Sunday 12:00 – 6:00 pm Boards and tubes are included on a first come/first serve basis. (Wednesday open until 8pm) Children must be 48” tall to ride the slides. Youth 3-17 $10 Adults $12 Wednesday Family Night! Extended hours 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm $2 discount on Package A only PACKAGE B Fair week, July 30, close at 6:00 pm Cool off in the competition size Mitchell Pool and the Little Squirts Water Walking – Tuesdays & Thursdays Soak Zone. 7:00 am –8:00 am Youth 3-17 $3 Adults $5 $4 per time Children 2 and under free with paying adult Enjoy walking outside and getting a great (one child free with each paying adult, $2 for each additional child.) workout. Join us at the Lazy River. This is great resistance training for anyone. Class will not be held if it is raining. Lap Swim: Monday – Thursday 10:00 am-11:30 am $4 per time or $40 per month General Information: Minimum height for the slides is 48”. Mini- mum high temperature for the day is 65° for pool opening.

Page 6 • Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2014 Paid Advertising Section Electric City Water Park Special Events Screaming Deal Express Pass 30 visits – 25% discount Sunday, June 21 Spend the summer enjoying the Electric City Water Father’s Day Park including the pools, slides, and Flow Rider. The Father in free with paying family Express Pass is now available and can be used for Dad’s be prepared to compete in the fun and games groups or individuals. Purchase at the Park and Recreation Office. Friday, July 17 Youth (3-17) $225 Wet and Wild Fiesta Adult $270 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm Join us for this Fun Filled Family Day! There will be Great Latino Music, Zumba, Mexican Hat dances, ALL NEW Piñatas and a Taco Bar! Plus all the family favorites Scout Badge Programs - balloon toss and watermelon eating contest. Lots Calling all Boy Scouts! of prizes Earn your swimming Fee: Youth $8 Adult $10 Wet Your Whistle Pass merit badge and Lifesaving 10 visits – 10% discount - Package A only merit badge while having Fun! One of our Sunday, August 2 Youth (3-17) $90 knowledgeable certified lifeguards will teach Race Montana Triathlon Adult $108 your group about water safety, first aid, 7:00 am-12:00 noon swimming and rescue techniques. For more information call 761-2222 Program is approx 1.5 hours in length

Tuesday, August 11 Badge Program Package: Celebrity Flow Rider Competition $20.00 per person (includes full water park 6:00 pm-8:00 pm pass and Badge Merit Program) Surfs up for Montana Media Celebri- Minimum 10 participants must register as ties! Watch your favorite Celebrity a group. show off their skills on the Flow Rider. Bring a can of food during regular Reservations must be made 14 days in hours (noon to 6pm) put in the food advance and requires a non refundable barrel of your favorite Media Mogul group deposit of $50. Full payment required and receive $1 off package A for 7 days prior to program start. For more the day. information call 452-3733.

Monday, August 24 So Long Summer……Hello School 12:00 pm-6:00 pm Fun, Games and Prizes – ALL DAY LONG $2 off package A for students 17 & under

Wednesday, September 9 Drool in the Pool 4:00 pm-7:00 pm Fee: $5 Let your pooch enjoy the last days of summer at the ECWP All dogs are required to have proof of current vac- cinations. No People allowed in pool. Tuesday’s Summer of FunShine with Cory Wells 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm June 16, June 30, July 14, August 4, August 18 NEW! Live Jam & Karaoke Night Pool Rentals Great Music, Great Fun, Great Time! Electric City Water Park Jam session 5 pm-7:30 pm Rent the Electric City Water Park for a special birthday or group party. The facility will be exclusively yours Bring your favorite instrument or your music for a private party. Lifeguards, boards, tubes and life jackets are provided. voice and join in on a jam session high atop the Monday-Sunday 6:00 – 8:00 pm or 8:00 - 10:00 pm Flow Rider Stage. NO RENTALS ON WEDNESDAYS Wednesday, June 24 Rental Fees: Wednesday, July 22 $750 for entire facility (includes boards/tubes) Wednesday, Aug 12 $500 Flow Rider rental — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday $500 Mitchell pool and water slides rental — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday Paid Advertising Section Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2014 • Page 7 Natatorium Swimming Pool 111 12th Street North • 452-3733 Pool Size: 25’ x 75’ Aquatic Solutions Lifeguard Certification Course Water Temperature: 84°-85° Designed for individuals with arthritis, fibromyalgia, 1 April 8:00-5:00 (dates and times to be announced) Pool Depth: 3 /2’ to 12’ and orthopedic related injuries. Certified instructors American Red Cross Certification Drop Slides: 2 teach various water exercises designed to improve • Age 15 years & older and/or maintain quality of life. YMCA Certification Water Aerobics, Lap Swimming and Open Swim • Age 16 years & older will not be available in June, July or August. Lap Multiple Sclerosis/Orthopedic Program Fee: $175 Swimming and Water Walking Aerobics will be Certified instructors provide individualized exercises held at the Electric City Water Park (see Water to enable patrons to have better range of motion, This class offers participant complete knowledge and Park schedule) reduce edema, increase flexibility and maintain training to be certified as a lifeguard. Lifeguarding is endurance. a serious job requiring a great deal of knowledge of Open Swim through May water safety and rescue, strong swimming skills and Saturday 1:00-5:00 pm April-July Tuesday & Thursday making split second decisions. 11:00-12:00 Class offers approximately 40 hours of course work Natatorium pool fees: Fee: $4/day $30.00/month and physical training. Applicants must attend all Youth (3 – 17) $2.50 classes to become certified. Certification includes Adults (18 +) $3.50 CPR PRO, Oxygen Administration, First Aid and Children under 3 free with paying adult (one child/ Lifeguarding. This certification allows you to work at adult; $1.50 for each additional child) Junior Lifeguard Workshop any aquatic facility. Ages 11 -15. Class offers lifeguarding basics. $75.00 refund on class fees for new certification if Natatorium Swimming Pool - Participants will need paper, pencil, extra clothes, you are hired by the City of Great Falls and complete Rentals swim suit, towel, long pants and t-shirt. After an entire season of work (June through August). Rent the pool for a birthday party or a group swim. completion of course and volunteering for one shift The facility is exclusively yours, lifeguards are at the pool, you will receive a t-shirt and a full day For more information about Lifeguard Certification provided. (not available July/August) pass to the Electric City Water Park. call Bev at 452-3733. Saturday 6:00-8:00, 8:00-10:00 Participants only need to attend one class. Sunday 12:00-2:00, 2:00-4:00, 4:00-6:00, Lifeguard Recertification Course 6:00-8:00 June 26 9:00-12:00 July 10 9:00-12:00 May 9 9:00 am - 4:00 pm July 24 9:00-12:00 Fee: $130 for two hours – 1 - 50 people For those who have already received their $170 for two hours – over 50 people Fee: $10 certification in lifeguarding and need to update. Add the inflatable for an additional $75 Fee: $75 Page 8 • Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2015 Paid Advertising Section SWIMMING LESSONS Polliwog/Guppies Times Available SKIPPERS Natatorium Swimming Pool June 15-26 9:00 1:00 2:10 4:00 5:10 Parent/Child Ages 4 & older (30 minute class) Classes offered for beginners to advanced. YMCA/American June 29-July 10 9:00 1:00 2:10 4:00 5:10 Aquatic Program Red Cross certified instructors. Monday-Friday for two weeks, (30 minute class) Fee: $6/day or $45/ month with last day of class held at the Electric City Water Park (time July 13-24 9:00 1:00 2:10 4:00 5:10 A progression towards developing to be announced for each class) (30 minute class) personal growth, personal safety and Fee: $45 *$5 discount to 2nd child in family July 27-August 7 9:00 1:00 2:00 4:00 5:00 rescue skills using songs, games and stunts with an instructor who Polliwog (45 minute class) leads them in guided discovery. Ages Emphasis on personal safety. Personal growth, beginning Minnows to Porpoise Times Available 6 month to 4 years depending on stroke development with front, side and back float. June 15-26 9:35 1:35 2:45 4:35 5:45 comprehension and ability. Parent/ (30 minute class) Guppy guardian participation required in the June 29-July 10 9:35 1:35 2:45 4:35 5:45 Emphasis on personal safety. Personal growth with stroke water. 1 hour class. (30 minute class) development with floating, diving, bobbing and treading water. June 15-July 8 11:15 5:00 July 13-24 9:35 1:35 2:45 4:35 5:45 Progression from Polliwog Monday & Wednesday (30 minute class) July 13-August 5 11:15 Minnow July 27-August 7 9:00 1:00 2:00 4:00 5:00 Monday & Wednesday Emphasis on personal safety. Personal growth with paddle, (45 minute class) breast stroke, side stroke and crawl. Progression from Guppy. Fish Emphasis on personal safety. Personal growth with breast, back, side strokes, butterfly and surface dive. Progression from Minnow Flying Fish Emphasis on personal safety. Personal growth, crawl, breast, side butterfly and underwater swim. Progression from Fish Shark Emphasis on personal safety. Personal growth, crawl, breast, sidestroke, butterfly, individual medley and rescue. Progression from Flying Fish Porpoise Emphasis on personal safety. Personal growth, leadership, increasing stroke speed, individual medley, double trundgen crawl and rescue. Progression from Shark

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Reserve Online: www.koa.com Reservations: 800.562.6584 Information: 406.727.3191 -0000347830 MT Paid Advertising Section Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2015 • Page 9 Neighborhood Pools

Water Tower Pool And Jaycee Pool Will Open For The Season Saturday, June 27 – Sunday, August 16, 1:00 pm To 5:45 pm

SPRAY PARKS ONLY FREE June 12 – 26 1:00 – 5:00 pm August 17 – Sept 7 1:00 – 5:00 pm

JAYCEE POOL 4th Street & 26th Avenue NE - 727-1080 Open June 27 - August 16 1:00-5:45 pm

WATER TOWER POOL 34th Street & 7th Avenue South - 761-4320 Open June 27 - August 16 1:00-5:45 pm

Youth 3-17 $2.50 Adults $3.50 Children 2 and under free with paying adult one child free with each paying adult, $1.50 for each additional child)

General Information: Minimum high temperature for the day is 65° for pool opening. Limited concessions are available. Punch Cards Available purchase at the Park and Recreation office 10 time youth pass $25 10 time adult pass $35 Jaycee Pool And Water Tower Pool - Rentals Rent the pool for a birthday party or group swim. The facility will be exclusively yours for a private party. Lifeguards are provided. June 26 – August 16 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fee: $150 for 50 people $200 for over 50 people

Page 10 • Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2015 Paid Advertising Section Summer Camp Programs Community Recreation Center • 801 2nd Ave. No. 727-6099 Summer Camp Programs! How do I register for programs? The Community Recreation Center is excited to present a tremendous • Registration begins on April 20th at 6:30 am @ opportunity for children entering grades K-8. the Community Recreation Center • Full day camps run from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday 801 2nd Ave North • Activities run from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm • Or register On-Line at www.greatfallsmt.net Kiddie Camp • Registration is on a first come first • Children entering kindergarten and first grade, $100 per week serve basis Kids Camp • Children 2nd thru 5th grade, $100 per week • Campers can be put on a waiting list if Outdoor Adventure Camp camp is full • Children 6th thru 8th grade, $125 per week • 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 $25 non refundable deposit ($50 for outdoor camps) 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, $25 deposit 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. What Your Child Needs: Please provide your child with a sack lunch, water bottle, snack, sunscreen, bug spray and appropriate clothing for the weather that day. Paid Advertising Section Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2015 • Page 11 COST $100 per week with a $25 deposit due at the time of registration 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 Kiddie Camp child with the appropriate clothing for the weather, a sack lunch, snack, water bottle, bug spray and sunscreen.

June 15-19, Going Green July 6-10, Art and Play July 27-31, Wet and Wild Our little campers will learn all about gardening with This week we will have a lot of creative fun. We We will be having lots of fun with water. It will be fun Master gardener Mike Dalton. We will discover the will find ways to express ourselves through both art to cool down with squirt guns, wading pools, slip why and how of composting, create new ways to and play. and slides and even a few visits to the swimming have a garden and enjoy the benefits of a garden. July 13-17, Sports Discovery pools. Please bring a swimsuit and towel every day. The gardening aspect of this camp will carry on to We will introduce your child to a variety of sports August 3-7, Raiders of Great Falls all of the other week of kiddie camp. this week. We will play soccer, shoot hoops, swim, Swimming, bowling, roller skating and more, every June 22-26, Let’s get dirty!!! and seek that inner athlete in every way possible. day we do something exciting that kids love to do. During this week we will have fun with slime, gak, July 20-24, Electric City Park Patrol August 10-14, Super Swimmers mud, explosions, and a lot of other messy fun. Don’t Great Falls has a lot of wonderful parks and we This week our little campers will have a lot of water wear your good clothes because this week will be intend to visit as many as possible. The play play. We will be taking the campers to the pools, messy. structures are great, but there are quite a lot of other one out of town adventure, and our own water play June 29-July 3, Montana Heritage adventures to be had in each and every park. at the rec center. Please bring a swimming suit and This week is full of adventure and learning. We will towel every day recreate many aspects of Montana’s past.

COST $100 per week with a $25 deposit due at the time of registration For children entering second through fifth 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 Kid’s Camp friends and learn new things. Please provide your child with a sack lunch, water bottle, snack, bug spray and sunscreen and the appropriate clothing for the weather and activities of that day.

June 15-19, Science Camp July 6-10, Sports Fanatics July 27-31, Park and Recreation Children will work together to seek innovative solu- Basketball, baseball, football and more, tennis, Did you know that Great Falls has 52 Parks? We will tions and designs that will sharpen critical thinking hockey and golf, are you keeping score. This week have penny carnivals, relay races, win it in a minute and creative problem solving. the kids will experiment with many different sports, challenges and a lot more actives in them. June 22-26, Raiders of Great Falls while having fun with competition. August 3-7, Adventure Challenge We will seek adventure in as much of Great Falls July 13-17, Swim Camp 1 The kids will be broke up into teams this week and as we can fit into one week. Parks, movies, roller Bring your beach towel and swim suit this week each team will compete in challenges and races. skating, bowling are just a few things that we will be because we are getting wet. We will go to the 3 city Friday we will celebrate the end of summer, and our doing this week. pools this week and 2 local swimming holes. winners. June 29-July 3, Hometown USA July 20-24, Discover Montana August 10-14, Swim Camp 2 BBQ’s, Wiffle Ball tourney’s, Root beer floats, water The big sky state has many things to offer, like fish- Let’s take a plunge. Swim everyday of this week, so play just to name a few of the experiences we will ing, hiking, swimming and much more. We intend bring your swim suit and towel. Campers will visit participate in this week. to help children remember why this beautiful state all 3 city pools and two swimming holes. is so great.

Page 12 • Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2015 Paid Advertising Section COST $125 per week with a $50 deposit due at the time of registration For children entering 6th grade through 8th grade. There are only 13 spots available per camp. This Fee covers transportation, camp counselors, and all activity fees. They will need to bring a sack lunch, an extra snack, and a refillable water bottle each day. Our goal is to provide a tobacco, alcohol, and drug free setting, with quality instruction and fun.

June 15-19, Hiking I Camp: Come enjoy the beauty of Montana by hiking along some of the state’s finest lakes and mountains, all while learning the essentials of safe hiking and packing. June 22-26, Wilderness Adventure Camp: Learn how to set up camp, have fire starting competitions, and most importantly, how to roast the perfect marshmallow! June 29-July 1, Ghost Town Camp: 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 the second day! Feel free to call if you have any questions (406)727-6099. July 6-10, Survivor Camp: Test your skills and smarts against other campers to see who will survive Montana. Develop elements of survival in shelter, first aid, fire building, and much more! July 13-17, Hiking II Camp: Join us hiking across Montana and foster skills in appreciating the environ- ment, developing self-esteem, and instilling a spirit of adventure. Outdoor July 20-24, Water Adventure Camp: 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. July 27-31, Outdoor Sport and Recreation Camp: Adventure 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 horse shoes to archery, so come join us to see if you can find a new favorite to challenge your friends in. August 3-7, Amazing Race Camp: Camp Compete against other campers to test your knowledge at a variety of skills and obstacle courses. See if you have what it takes to be the Amaz- ing Race winner!

The Community Recreation Center offers partial day art camps to teach children the FUNdementals of ART in every aspect of life. Art Camp Each week has a different theme, so pick your creative experience.

Beginner artist - ages 4-6 Creative artist - ages 7-12 Fee: $40 Fee: $60 When: Monday thru Friday When: Monday thru Friday Time: 10:00-11:30 Time: 1:00-3:30

July 6-10, International Art We will take a look at and try several different types of art from all over the globe. This class will be both educational and creative.

July 13-17 , Multi Media Art We will use several different types of material to complete a wide variety of art projects. We will be working with clay, paint, and everyday household goods

Paid Advertising Section Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2015 • Page 13 Sports Camp

10th Annual Blewett Kicking Camp Basketball Camp Teaches the fundamentals of the kicking game in football (field Head Girls Basketball Coach for Belt High, Jeff Graham and former GFHS Girls Coach Chad Getten goal kicking, punting, and kick- offs). Soccer and football players invites you to basketball camp at the Community Recreation Center. Players will work on agility are welcome. This is the only camp of its kind in Montana. drills to work on footwork, basketball terminology and communication, jump stops, form shooting, Put on by former Great Falls High School Athletes – line up ball handling, passing, rebounding, setting and reading screens, and properly playing on ball and consists of off ball defense. The last day of camp will have a series of games and relays on the skills they • Anders Blewett, kicked for Harvard University have learned through the week competing for prizes. Everybody will be a winner! • Drew Blewett, played at Tufts University COST: $60.00 per player (T-shirt included) • Tyler Bolton kicked for Montana State University • Trevor Bolton presently kicks for Montana State University Fundamental Skills Fundamental Skills Skill Development for Grades 8-12 for Girls for Boys girls and boys Fee: Free Grade 3-6 Grade 3-6 Grade 4-6 June 17 5:30-7:00 June 22-25 June 22-June 25 July 20-23 June 24 5:30-7:00 9:30-11:30 am 12:00-2:00 pm 1:00-3:00 pm Paris Gibson Education Center Football Field Camp is offered 2 days: Wednesday, June 17 and 24, from 5:30 Quick Start Tennis Program pm -7:00 pm at Paris Gibson Education Center - Football field. The Community Recreation Center will be hosting four sessions of the quick start tennis program There is no fee; however athletes must be in 8th grade or high this summer. The first two sessions will be for teaching the fundamental skills of tennis; the last school to attend. two sessions will be focusing on competitive tennis. Each session will be two hours long for four days. Program will be held at Hurd Tennis Courts, 501 River Drive North Cost $60.00 per session Tennis Fundamentals - June 22-25 Competitive Tennis - June 29-July 2 Football Camp ages 6-8 - 9:00-11:00 am ages 6-8 - 9:00-11:00 am Cascade High School Head Football Coach Jesse Allan & ages 9-12 - 12:00-2:00 pm ages 9-12 - 12:00-2:00 pm Cramer Caouette invites any young person in grade 3-6 to Elks Riverside Park for Football camp. You will learn the basic skills Volleyball Camps of competitive football, camp will cover footwork, agility drills, Community Recreation Center will be hosting two Volleyball camps this summer. The first camp blocking, passing, ball security, catching, route running, form will be teaching the basic fundamentals of Volleyball, whereas the second will coach the finer tackling (non-contact), and defensive coverage. The last day points of competitive Volleyball. Please bring your water bottle, athletic shoes and Volleyball of camp will be a scrimmage to showcase the skills they have spirit. Camp held at the Community Recreation Center. learned. Family and friends are invited to watch. Camp is Cost $60.00 includes T-shirt limited to 40 participants. Instructor: Nikea Voegel, former Centerville High school Volleyball Coach Volleyball Fundamentals Skills Competitive Volleyball Football Camp, Grade 3-6 Grade 3-6 Grade 6-8 July 6-9, 9:00 am -11:30 am July 6-9 July 20-23 Cost: $60.00 (T-shirt included) 9:30 am to 12:00 pm 9:30 am to 12:00 pm Page 14 • Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2015 Paid Advertising Section 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 6:00 am-9:00 pm Friday 6:00 am-7:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am-2:00 pm 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 Community Recreation Center Offers 9 Month $120 Community Recreation Center Facility Rental Year Pass $225 Rentals available for special events 10 time punch card $40 • Meetings Family Membership $50 • Birthdays • 2 adults and 2 children in same household, children 16 • Anniversaries and under need to be accompanied by an adult. Must • Whatever the occasion be 11 years old to work out in fitness center. Meeting Rooms $15 per hour Dual Membership $40 Gym $30 per hour * • Dual membership gives members access to the Mezzanine $10 per hour Community Recreation Fitness Center and the Morony Dance studio $15 per hour Natatorium lap swim and water aerobic classes. Stage $10 per hour After hours $15 per hour Insanity Class instructor – Crystal Skinner *no food or drink in gym, rooms available Monday 5:30 pm-6:30 pm for food for an additional fee Saturday 8:30 am-9:30 am • Gym • Home School PE Piyo Class instructor - Aprill Barber • Stage • After School Programs Wednesday 5:30 pm-6:30 pm • Fitness Center • School’s Out Fun Days Saturday 10:00 am-11:00 am • Coca-Cola Café • Summer Camps • Adult Noon ball • Youth Basketball Noon Basketball: WOD – Workout of the Day • A Child’s World Day Care • Parent/Tot Club Mondays and Fridays noon to 1:00 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 am-7:00 am • Toastmasters • Zumba Dance (not included with membership) • Weight Watchers Fees: $3 per time $25 10x punch card Zumba instructor – Brooke Wrobel Tuesday &Thursday 6:15 pm-7:15 pm Monday & Wednesday 12:10 pm-12:50 pm

When School is out and there is nothing to do, nowhere to go, things are Schools Out looking blue, come to the Community Recreation Center for tons of fun, we provide an adventure, for everyone. Fun Days AGES: 5-12 TIME: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm FEE Only: $25 daily 2015-16 Dates: October 15-16, December 21-31, March 11, March 24-29

Paid Advertising Section Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2015 • Page 15 Golf Great Falls

Enjoy our two beautiful city golf courses. Eagle Falls views of the city, the river and the surrounding Golf Club is tentatively set to open March 15 through mountains. Built in the 1920’s, the front nine rolls Join the Cybercard Crowd October 31. The target opening date for Anaconda up and down between mature cottonwood, and Hills Golf Course will be April 1st. Full services spruce trees, offering a traditional parkland atmo- 1,400 Great Falls Golfers can’t be wrong! That’s are available at both courses. We offer daily rates, sphere. The back nine is a links-style design with how many folks purchased a cybercard last season passes, junior rates, driving range, club natural rough, ponds and ravines providing plenty season. Save 25% off your golfing needs all rental, motor and pull cart rentals, concessions and of challenges. The 18 holes consists of two par season Long! lessons. Tee times can be made as early as 2 days fives, eleven par fours, and five par threes. Great Everything a golfer needs at two terrific 18 hole in advance by phone or on-line by googling Eagle golfing and great wildlife viewing. golf courses. Falls Golf Club or Anaconda Hills Golf Course. GOLF COURSES HOURS The initial $60 cost of the Cyber Card is worth Eagle Falls Golf Club is located at 1025, 25th St., up to $60 Hours: Accept Course Great Falls, MT 406-761-1078 Tee Times Opens One 18 Hole Green Fee Connie Cramer-Caouette - LPGA/Manager March 15 – 31 9:30 am 10:00 am One 18 Hole Cart Seat Rental Keith Hollenback – GSAA Greens Superintendent April 1 – 30 8:30 am 9:00 am Small Thank You Gift May 1 – 31 7:30 am 8:00 am Large Bucket of Range Balls Located along the Missouri River, the course has June 1- Aug 31 6:30 am 7:00 am Plus 25% off: generous sized greens and sculpted bunkers, lakes, Sept 1- 30 7:30 am 8:00 am Green Fees fountains and trees adding beauty and strategy Oct 1 – 31 9:30 am 10:00 am Cart Rental for our guests. Golfers can choose their challenge Range Balls and length of play from four sets of tees ranging Buy or renew a season pass In stock non sale Pro Shop Merchandise from 5,234 to 6,571 yards. The championship, online or book tee times par 71 course, is well bunkered and finishes with a challenging par 4 eighteenth dogleg right, which It’s convenient and fast! Discounts are good on all regularly priced requires a well placed tee shot, followed by an To create an account: in stock items only and cannot be used in accurate approach over water to a heavily bunkered conjunction with promotional pricing. Discount green. • Google Eagle Falls Golf Club or Anaconda Hills Golf privileges are for cyber card holder only, and Course are non transferable Anaconda Hills Golf Course is located at 2400 • Select City of Great Falls It’s easy to get started - see the Pro Shop Staff Smelter Ave, Black Eagle, MT 406-761-8459 • Select passes and tee times - have your picture taken and go play golf. Connie Cramer-Caouette - LPGA/Manager Wade Altschwager – GSAA Greens Superintendent • Follow instructions to create an account And it’s good for the entire 2015 Golf Season! • Tee times will be accepted online as early as 15 For more information contact Anaconda Hills This 18 hole, par 69 course offers a unique golfing minutes after opening the daily tee sheet, and up Golf Course, 761-8459, Eagle Falls Golf Club, experience for golfers of all skill levels. Located on to 2 days in advance. 761-1078 or the Park & Recreation Office at the bluff above the Missouri River, it features great If you already have an account, just sign in. 771-1265. Page 16 • Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2015 Paid Advertising Section Great Falls Girls Golf Program 2015 New Eagle Falls App… (10 Day Program) it’s Free! July 6-10 and July 13-17 Many of you take your smart phones on the course, From 9 am – 10:30 am so why not use it to help your golf game? Download Held at Anaconda Hills Golf Course the Eagle Falls Golf Club free app on your Cost is $35 phone, and take advantage of what it has to offer: • Course layout with GPS distances • Tourney and personal scoring • Automatic dial to the golf shop or Putter’s concession • Post your scores right to the Montana State Golf Association handicap service. Fear Golf No More! Citizens of Great Falls Great Falls Park and Recreation Department in partnership with Girls Scouts of Montana/Wyoming will be coordinating a Girls Golf Program this July at Are you a member of the golfing impaired? Anaconda Hills. The program will be administered by Connie Cramer Caouette Is your golf swing and social life rusty? LPGA along with the valued help of some dedicated moms, dads, and Do you spend more time looking for your ball knowledgeable golfers who want to share their love of the game. than lining it up? This program will provide an opportunity for girls ages 7 to 17 to learn to play 2015 you will have the opportunity to reserve golf, or work to improve their games for competition, as well as build lasting exclusive group tee times – No more fear of friendships, and experience competition in a fun, supportive environment; being paired up with someone else. These preparing them for a lifetime of enjoyment with the game. Fear Golf No More Tee Times can be made at Anaconda Hills on Friday, Saturday, During the program, the 5 “E’s” of girls golf will be emphasized: and Sunday after 1:00. Ideal for beginners, juniors and families. We Empower our girls to feel they can accomplish their goals Play golf at your leisure on a price that’s a Pleaser We Enrich their lives by teaching them a game they can play and enjoy for a lifetime We Engage the girls to become involved and make a difference in their communities We Exercise their minds and bodies and help them realize their potential We Energize them with our vitality and enthusiasm by sharing our love for the game. Women golfers wishing to volunteer their knowledge and encouragement, or any high school girls or college women’s golf team members wishing to donate time are urged to contact Connie Cramer Caouette at 761-8459 or 761-1078. “First Tee” Junior Golf Program Monday-Thursday June 15-18 8:00 – 10:00 am or 10:30 am – 12:30 pm 9 hole tournament Friday, June 19, 8:30 am Lessons held @ Anaconda Hills Golf Course SwirlinImagination 2400 Smelter Ave., Black Eagle Fee: $30 10 flavors of yogurtand The City golf courses will again join the nation- wide “First Tee” Junior Golf Program this sum- over 40 different toppings mer. This program is based on applying golf skills and etiquette to life skills, is endorsed by Open7days aweekat12pm the USGA, PGA and LPGA organizations. 20% offw/coupon First Tee instructors are Connie Cramer Caou- ette, Manager/LPGA Professional, volunteers Dave Cashman, Hans Fehres, and Roland Lei- theiser, along with many dedicated volunteers. 80010th Ave South #3 Children must be 9 years old or older. Sorry no exceptions can be made. For more information Great Falls,MT59405 call 771-1265 MT-0000347800 Paid Advertising Section Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2015 • Page 17 2015 Season Golf Rates Anaconda Hills Eagle Falls Both Golf Cart Rates, Eagle Falls and Anaconda Hills Golf Club Golf Club Golf Clubs Cart Rental 18 hole (per person) $14 Adult Full Season Pass $510 $565 $650 Cart Rental 9 hole (per person) $9 Adult Restricted Season Pass $395 $450 $510 Cart Rental Swingtime* (per person) $11 Junior Full Season Pass $210 $230 $255 Annual Cart Pass (good at both courses) $675 Junior Restricted Season Pass $170 $180 $190 Daily Trail Fee $14 Adult Full Couple Season Pass $955 $1040 $1185 Season Trail Fee (good at both courses) $280 Adult Restricted Couple Season Pass $730 $815 $900 Gas Cart Storage (Eagle Falls only) $250 Cybercard* $60 $60 Electric Cart Storage (Eagle Falls Only) $280 Weekday/No Holiday All Day Fee $26 $30 • Cart Fees are per rider. Any spectators, or accompanying children will be charged for another seat Weekday/No Holiday 9 Hole Fee $16 $18 • Swingtime* between 1-4 pm Weekdays and after 2 pm Weekends Junior All Day Fee $15 $17 • Juniors must be under 18 at the time of purchase Swingtime * $18 $20 • Green fees and rain checks are nontransferable between courses Weekend/Holiday All Day Fee $30 $33 • Non golfing children must be at least 5 years of age before being allowed on the course Weekend/Holiday 9 Hole Fee $18 $19 • Cybercard* initial $60 cost is worth up to $60, you receive one 18 green fee, cart seat, small thank you gift Junior All Day Fee $17 $18 and large bucket of range balls. As a cyber card holder you’ll Save 25% all season long at both courses on Swingtime* $21 $24 green fees, cart fees, range balls and all in stock non sale merchandise at both pro shops.

Season Pass Terms and Conditions: Season Passes are valid from March 15 through October 31st. Anaconda Hills will not open until April 1st therefore Anaconda Hills pass will be accepted at Eagle Falls through March 31. 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 single course season pass to that 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 only the following two reasons 1. Dangerous situations such as lightning 2. Course closes for play due to unplayable situations such as snow or heavy rains. Fill Your Summer With Dance

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Page 18 • Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2015 Paid Advertising Section Summer Tennis Events

*ALL INTENSIVE TENNIS CAMP ONE DAY ALL INTENSIVE CLINIC June 8 – June 12 July 18, 9 am – 12 pm 4-6 pm Beginning /Advanced Beginning Deadline July 15 • Cost: $35 (AGES 7-18) *NATIONAL JUNIOR TENNIS LEAGUE 6-8 pm Intermediate /Advanced (Juniors +Adults) FALL PROGRAM Deadline June 3 • Cost: $65 Sept. 9 – Oct.10 *ADULT’S “BIG LEAGUERS” Wednesdays Tennis Lesson & Competition Program Open to ages 7-18, Beginning & Intermediate Levels June 22 – July 27 Deadline September 3 • Cost: $65 Monday Nights 6 pm-8 pm Mom & Me Tennis GREAT FALLS CITY CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday June 13, 11 am - 2 pm 1 Hour Lesson, 1 Hour Competition TOURNAMENT Open to Beginning & Intermediate adults & teens Hurd Tennis Court/Elks’ Riverside Park August 7 – 9, 2015 501 River Drive North Deadline June 15 • Cost: $65 Deadline July 30 *NATIONAL JUNIOR TENNIS LEAGUE Adult and Junior Events Have fun and learn the fundamentals of tennis. RED, WHITE, & BLUE LEVELS Entries will be available at the Park & Rec Office and People of all ages are welcome! Following the USTA (Beginning, Intermediate, & Advanced) at MLCC Tennis Shop, or call Bonnie Quick Start program, instructors and volunteers will SUMMER PROGRAM – Lessons and Play (non-sanctioned) introduce our young participants to the game of June 22 – July 24 tennis and teach them the basic strokes. Moms and Lessons- Monday & Wednesday afternoons, ** OTHER TENNIS EVENTS** Dads are welcome and encouraged to participate. Play on Friday morning 2015 Meadow Lark Country Club Open Racquets and balls will be provided. Open to ages 7-18 Tournament Deadline June 12 •Cost $65 Juniors: June 17 – 19, 2015 Mom & Me Tennis is presented by Benefis Spirit of Adults: June 19 – 21, 2015 Women program, Great Falls Tennis Association and Sanctioned Event (USTA Membership required) – Great Falls Community Recreation Center. In the OPEN TO EVERYONE event of rain, the event will move to the Great Falls For more information - call Bonnie at 453-2827 or 868-7527(cell). *Advanced registration is required to Community Rec Center, 801 2nd Avenue North. 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. RSVP by calling 455-5545.

Two Disc Golf “FOLF” Courses in Great Falls

Called Folf; for Frisbee golf, it is becoming a favorite pastime, Park and Recreation is ahead of the curve. We now have two Folf Golf courses in Great Falls, an 18-hole course at Warden Park, which (9 holes were just added this year) located at 201 13th Ave. So. Also a 9-hole course at West Bank Park located at 1600 4th Ave. NE. So bring your friends and Frisbees to play a round of Folf or two. Rivers Edge Trail will get you from one course to the next – so go for 27 holes.

Paid Advertising Section Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2015 • Page 19 Montana Federal Credit Union 74th Annual Meeting & Member Appreciation Banquet Thursday, May 21, 5:30 pm Mansfield Convention Center Call 406-727-2210 Faith Center Church Easter Service Sunday, April 5 Broadway in Great Falls Mansfield Theater Celtic Women, 10th Anniversary World Tour Free and open to the public Sunday, June 7, 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm Call 406-761-5737 Mansfield Theater Tickets at the Mansfield Box Office Great Falls Community Concert Association Zaniac! Benefis Health Systems Foundation Downtown Great Falls Association Saturday, April 11, 2:00 pm “Mayfaire” Taste of Great Falls Mansfield Theater A Benefit for Emergency Services Thursday, June 18, 5:00 pm-9:00 pm Tickets at the Mansfield Box Office Saturday, May 9 Mansfield Convention Center & Mansfield Convention Center Whittier Park Broadway in Great Falls Call 406-453-6151 “Menopause: The Musical” Great Falls Community Concert Association Tuesday, April 14, 7:30 pm Cornet Chop Suey Great Falls Municipal Band Mansfield Theater Tuesday, May 12, 7:30 pm Patriotic Concert Tickets at the Mansfield Box Office Mansfield Theater Wednesday, July 1, 7:30 pm Tickets at the Mansfield Box Office Mansfield Convention Center Central Catholic High School Free and Open to the Public Dinner, Music, Live & Silent Auctions Historic Preservation Awards Saturday, April 18, 5:30 pm Thursday, May 14, 5:30-7:00 pm East-West Shrine Players’ Banquet Mansfield Convention Center Missouri Room Friday, July 17, 5:30 pm Call 406-216-3344 Free & Open to the Public Mansfield Convention Center Tickets at the Mansfield Box Office Great Falls Symphony Orchestra The Miss Linda Spring Production World Artist: Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg Hooray for Hollywood 2015 Montana East-West Shrine Football Game Saturday, April 25, 7:30 pm Saturday, May 16, 7:00 pm Saturday, July 18, 7:00 pm Mansfield Theater Mansfield Theater Memorial Stadium, Great Falls High Tickets at the Mansfield Box Office Tickets at the Mansfield Box Office Tickets at the Mansfield Box Office

Ice Breaker Road Race Quality of Life Concepts The Unexpected Journey of an Out of Control Pre-register Saturday, April 25, 10:00 am-6:00 pm Vegas in the Falls Quilter Race on Sunday, April 26 Saturday, May 16, 6:00 pm Saturday, July 18, 2:00 pm Mansfield Convention Center Heritage Inn Mansfield Theater For more information, see page 5 Tickets at the Mansfield Box Office Tickets at the Mansfield Box Office

Lewis and Clark Foundation Grizzly Scholarship Association “Kick Up Your Heels for Farm in the Dell” Trail Mixer, Dinner & Auction Annual Barbeque Friday, September 18, 6:00 pm Benefiting the Lewis and Clark Foundation & Tuesday, May 19, 5:30 pm Mansfield Convention Center Interpretive Center Mansfield Convention Center Call 406-750-2320 Tuesday, April 28, 5 pm Call 406-788-2148 or 406-452-2372 Mansfield Convention Center Room to Celebrate! Call 406-452-5661 Plan your next party at The Mansfield! Graduation, Weddings, Receptions, Great Falls Youth Orchestra Auditions Anniversaries and other Special Occasions Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday 29 Call 406-455-8510 Mansfield Theater Call 406-453-4102 Mansfield Box Office: http://ticketing.greatfallsmt.net Broadway in Great Falls 406-455-8514 Blue Man Group Mansfield Convention Center, Use Door “C” Friday, May 1, 7:30 pm & Saturday, May 2, 7:30 pm Great Falls Civic Center Mansfield Theater Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:30 pm Tickets at the Mansfield Box Office Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts Great Falls Development Authority in the heart of downtown at the Civic Center Economic Summit www.greatfallsmt.net/mansfieldcenter Monday, May 4, thru Wednesday, May 6 406-455-8510 Mansfield Convention Center Plan your next event with us! Call 406-771-9020

Page 20 • Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2015 Paid Advertising Section LITTLE LEAGUE • SOCCER City Band Concerts ICE SKATING • VOLLEYBALL Celebrating 122 Years Riverside Little League/Senior Sacajawea Drive & 8th Street NE The Great Falls Municipal Band Tom Croskrey — 590-4750 provides entertaining concerts every Wednesday at 7:30 pm from June Riverside Little League 17- August 12 at the Gibson Park 7th Street NE & 36th Avenue NE band shell . This is an enjoyable Tom Croskrey — 590-4750 experience for all ages. Limited www.riversidelittleleague.com bleacher seating available. Rest- American Little League rooms are available. 38th Street & 8th Avenue North For more information call: 231-4770 Garn Wanner — 761-0642 www.gfall.org Westside Little League Ferguson Drive & Fox Farm Keith Marr — 899-9843 www.greatfallsbaseball.com Malmstrom Little League Tom Kiernan — 731-4634 www.341fss.com/ysports phy Photogra Scott of

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Photo Karin Deal — 231-6333 www.gfsoccer.org Siebel Soccer Park Upcoming Activities 57th Street & 2nd Avenue North Gary Owen — 799-2416 Adult Volleyball September – November (register in August) Great Falls Youth Soccer Assoc (summer) Adult Basketball Fall League - September – November (register in August) Kim Bodily — 453-0656 City League - January – March (register in November) Great Falls Youth Girls Volleyball (10-18yrs) Electric City Winter Classic Youth Basketball tournament (register in November) tournament www.GFVBC.org 1st weekend of January Great Falls Ice Plex Electric City Challenges Youth Basketball tournaments – January - March 4001 29th St SW Adult Softball April – August (register in March) 866-0247 — www.gf-ice.org Indoor Golf Lessons March - (registration starts January) Adult Volleyball Wade Altschwager — 799-3155

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MT-0000347815 Page 22 • Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2015 Paid Advertising Section West Bank Park Makeover

According to Patty Rearden, Deputy Park and worked for the Forest Service for many years. Recreation Director, funding for the projects will The planning process was developed with a strong come from a variety of sources – CTEP Grant (Com- sense of public involvement. The public process munity Transportation Enhancement Program), TA included: a Town Hall Meeting, meetings with Grant (Transportation Alternative), Missouri Madison Neighborhood Councils #2 and #3 and the Park and RiverFund Grant, Northwestern Energy Grant, Recre- Recreation Advisory Board, a two day Community ational Trails, Inc., City contributions and a TIF Grant Design Charette, an on-line survey to further gather (Tax Increment Fund). public input, and a presentation at the City Commis- Grants $311,144 sion Work Session. The plan was adopted by the Recreational Trails, Inc. $ 49,839 City Commission on March 15, 2011. City and Park and Recreation $ 18,500 Scenic West Bank Park is getting an extensive (In-kind services and Park Trust Fund) The plan divided West Bank Park into three general makeover, further enhancing our amazing water- Tax Increment Fund Grant $460,000 areas: 1) Passive Zone at the north end of the Park front! The proposed projects will be accomplished Total $839,483 and adjacent to Sacajawea Island, 2) Transitional in 2015 and 2016, with the majority of the improve- Zone, and 3) Active Zone; with the intention to ments being completed in 2015. Background develop the Active Zone first. Proposed amenities in West Bank Park is a pristine linear riverfront park West Bank Tax Increment District: the Active Zone included: comprised of approximately 30 acres. The park On March 20, 2007, the Great Falls City Commis- • Non-motorized Boat Ramp is situated adjacent to Sacajawea Island, which sion passed an Ordinance establishing the Great • Paved Parking Lot is inhabited throughout the year by resident and Falls West Bank Urban Renewal Plan including a Tax • Restrooms migratory waterfowl and other wildlife. River’s Increment Financing provision. West Bank Park is • Pavilion Edge Trail winds through the park and is heav- included in the West Bank Park Urban Renewal Plan • Amphitheater ily used year round by residents and visitors; this and Tax Increment District. • Stage portion of the Trail is part of a popular loop that • Natural Playground The West Bank Urban Renewal Plan states “The • Trails crosses the river to Elks Riverside Park and crosses Missouri River and the associated West Bank Park back to West Bank Park. Other amenities in the • Entrance Sign are the defining features of the West Bank Urban • Landscaping and Irrigation park include a 9-hole folf course, a non-motorized Renewal District. Not only do these resources make boat launch, interpretive panels along the trail and a the area more attractive for investment and overall The non-motorized boat ramp has been installed great piece of art – the Grizzly Bear. The folf course community renewal, but they are intrinsic to the and a 9 hole folf course was developed by the Great was designed and installed by the Great Falls Folf quality of life in the City of Great Falls and the sur- Falls Folf Association. A natural amphitheater will Association and the boat launch was funded by a rounding region. They offer scenic and recreational become a reality with the proposed landscaping and Missouri Madison RiverFund Grant. opportunities for both residents and visitors to Great irrigation projects; other projects to be included in West Bank Park is a prime location on the Missouri Falls.” this phase will be the paved parking lot, restrooms, River to improve and diversify recreational oppor- connector trail from 3rd Ave. NW, improved concrete tunities. Improvements are projected at $860,000 West Bank Park Master Plan: trails, extensive landscaping, including irrigation and an entrance sign. Upon completion of these and include: In 2010, CTA Architects Engineers were hired to de- • ADA Accessible Restroom projects, the next focus will be the pavilion and velop a Master Plan for West Bank Park. A Steering natural playground. • Paved Parking Lot Committee was appointed to oversee the process • ADA Connection from 3rd Ave. N.W. to the Trail and provide input. The committee members in- Already a gem, West Bank Park will be greatly • Replacement of 4’ wide non-compliant deterio- cluded: Staff from Planning, Public Works and Park improved, enhancing the surrounding development rated sidewalk with 9’ wide shared use trail and Recreation, representatives from Neighborhood and River’s Edge Trail, and will provide a wonderful • Concrete Trail Replacement Council #2 and #3, staff from Montana Fish, Wildlife destination for visitors and residents to enjoy our • Irrigation, Landscaping and Entrance Sign and Parks, Board Member from RTI (Recreational great city. • Replacement of Existing Vault Toilet Trails, Inc.), and a County Commissioner who also

Paid Advertising Section Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2015 • Page 23 The History of Great Falls Parks 1883-1889 The first period extends from 1883 when the town was platted until 1889, shortly after the City incorporation occurred. Paris Gibson, our City Founder was quoted as saying, “When the City of Great Falls was founded and its plat was recorded in 1883, it was decided at once to set aside for park purposes, certain well located tracts of land within the City limits and to commence the planting of American Elms and other desirable trees…” The First step in this planning was setting aside a large tract of land between Park Driveway and the Missouri River, extending a mile up from Central Avenue. Although the “park” named Cascade Park (now Gibson Park) was owned and cared for by the Township Company, Paris Gibson was in the forefront in leading the effort to develop a park system. 1889-1900 rest and recreation that may be found in a well developed park system.” The Second significant period begins in May 1889 when the City Council From these early beginnings to the present park system that includes fifty- accepted as a gift from the Township Company, Margaret, Whittier, and Cascade three City Parks, the Park and Recreation Department continues to focus on (Gibson) parks. these initial objectives of beautifying the city and providing places and activities In response to this donation, an ordinance was passed authorizing the for leisure and recreation for our citizens. appointment by the Mayor, of a Park Commission consisting of two citizens Present: and the Mayor. A most important event in this period was a vote April 18, 1894, The Park and Recreation Department continues to touch the lives of almost which authorized the issuance of a $40,000 bond for the purpose of purchasing every resident in the City, be it picnicking at Elk’s Riverside Park, feeding the future park sites. After much debate, the City Council purchased Sun River Park ducks at Gibson Pond, boating at Broadwater Bay, playing softball or a round of (Wadsworth) of 273 acres for $12,000, Highland Park of 90 acres for $22,500, golf, swimming at one of the municipal pools, or helping plant a tree on Arbor and Park Island of 48 acres for $7,500. Day, this is and will continue to be one of the most visible departments in 1901-1915 the City. The third period starts in 1901, when the Park Board system was authorized by an Act of the Legislature which provided that the governor shall appoint six citizen members as the Board of Park Commissioners. The Peak has it all for the Summer! Under the administration of the Board of Park Commissioners, the Park Swimming •Kidsercise Classes •Racquetball •Basketball system prospered with improvements and landscaping of Gibson, Margaret, and Open to Members &Non-Members Whittier Parks including new sidewalks; improving Morony Park which included the beginning construction of the Natatorium, the City’s indoor swimming pool; Call the Peak for information on erection of baseball fields and grandstand (Legion Ball Park) at Black Eagle summer programming for kids (Veterans Memorial Park); improvements of Broadwater Bay including a city boat house; planting 5,000-10,000 trees each year; and road work on numerous drives in the City (starting the Boulevard System.) In addition, the City had acquired primarily through donation the following parks - Block 268 (Memorial Park), Mount Angela (Roosevelt Park), Boston Heights, Block 736 (Kranz), Westside (Rhodes), and Rainbow Park, a 100 acre parcel south of Rainbow Falls. It is interesting to note that the total expenditures in 1915 for park maintenance and improvements was $26,901. In a policy statement from the First Report of the Board of Park Commissioners in 1915 it stated: “Furnishing Great Falls a natural beauty that would lend her charm to persons retiring from the farm, as well as to those seeking new Peak Waves Swim Team Levels for 5to18yrolds fields of endeavor where the advantages of a pleasant home life were to be an USA Sanctioned Team Call for details attractive force, was the incentive of the founders of the City in providing it with ample park system...’City Beautiful’ ideas are best added by park development HighH School & The River Pool CollegeCoC Students (and boulevard features) and nothing adds more of magnetic force for farmers •Water Features •Lazy River $1 ADay! wanting to move to the City for a home in their retirement and to educate their Beginning May 1st •Beach Entrance Pay $90 Up Front children than a city of Parks where people own their own homes. No force about the City more keenly stimulates a desire to own a home than beautiful spots for Phone: (406) 727-7325 •www.peakclub.com -0000347814 1800 Benefis Ct. •Great Falls, MT 59405 MT Page 24 • Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2015 Paid Advertising Section Great Single Track Awaits You East of Town The North Shore single track between Rainbow Dam and Ryan Dam, built to River’s Edge Trail IMBA standards in 2012-2013, has received rave reviews from hikers and bikers. The trail hugs the rugged canyon walls and winds through native bluffs and coulees. There are great views of the reservoirs, cliffs, surrounding Take a hike! mountains and further east are exceptional views of the “Great Falls of the Missouri” below Ryan Dam. Great single track on the south shore follows the reservoirs all the way to Box Elder Creek, and includes a maze of well marked technical and expert trails known as “Mayhem”.

Pick Up a 2015 Trail Map and Start Your FREE Adventure Now Stop in at the Park & Recreation Department on River Drive No. and pick up your free full color fold-up map of urban and rural River’s Edge Trail. They are also available at the GF Visitor Center and most local bike and outdoor equipment stores. You can also view and download the map at www.thetrail.org. Got cabin fever? Got family coming? Get your map and go discover Urban Trails your favorite stretch of River’s Paved urban trails make up about 1/3rd of the 58-mile River’s Edge Trail. Edge Trail and include a 3.5 mile loop along the Missouri River at the Heart of the City, passing through West Bank and Elks River- See New Interpretive Panels side Parks and passing by the Dog Park and the Skate Park. The Local and state Conservation rest is single track trail along both sides of the reservoirs east of Districts funded 7 new panels town. River’s Edge Trail is managed and maintained by the Great along the trail in 2014 providing Falls Park & Recreation Department and Montana State Parks. information on wetlands, shore and water birds, habitat, local Experience the Trail floods, early railroads, aquatic River’s Edge Trail offers an unparalleled experience to City residents invaders and the role of and visitors. Fifty-eight miles of trail along both sides of the historic Conservation Districts. These Missouri River provide spectacular views of parks, the river canyon, join 20 other panels along hydroelectric dams, reservoirs and waterfalls. Waterfowl and other the trail, island and river wildlife abound. Rest areas are plentiful and locales of interest, such overlooks. as Giant Springs Heritage State Park and Fish Hatchery and the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, dot the way. Learn Trail History, Future If you would like to know The award winning River’s Edge Trail is the perfect setting for walking, more about the 25-year biking skating or jogging. There are a lot of great places for sight-seeing, development of River’s Edge picnicking, bird watching or fishing. Extensive paved urban trails link with Trail, current and upcoming parks, museums, waterfalls, riverfront attractions and downtown Great trail projects and how you Falls. There are plenty of trailheads, benches, tables and trailside art. can help make them happen, There are shelters, rest rooms, mileage markers and fantastic views along go to the Park & Recreation the way. You can look down at Great Falls through a free telescope at the Department webpage and click Warden Park Gazebo or look up at a historic waterfall from Black Eagle on River’s Edge Trail. Memorial Island. Summer AdventureBegins at Bighorn HIKE-BIKE-PADDLE-CLIMB-TRAVEL Kayak &SUP Rental, Sales, Lessons Expert Backpack &Hiking Boot Fitting Clothing, Footwear &Equipment •Cannondale Bicycles Your Adventure Experts! bighornoutdoorspecialists.com 2065th Street S, 453-2841 M-F9:30to5:30, Sat9:30to5:00 Paid Advertising Section Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2014 •Page 25 Knowing what to look for in selecting trees at the nursery will give you trees that have the How to Select & best possible chance to survive and grow. And planting, done with care and some knowledge of trees and their needs, will help your trees grow more rapidly and live at least twice as long as improperly planted trees. Here are a few Plant a Tree essentials to be aware of: Selecting Your Tree Trees are for a lifetime, so it pays to spend time now making sure that you get the best. Start by defining a purpose for your new tree (shade, privacy, aesthetics, windbreak, etc.). Identify the limitations of the Look for these physical characteristics in your trees: site where you will be planting (overhead wires, confined root zone, dry climate, clay soil, etc.). Select a species to plant that is best suited for the conditions you have identified. Finally, examine the trees carefully before you buy, and buy for quality.

BARE-ROOT SEEDLINGS CONTAINERIZED BALLED & BURLAPPED POTTED • Roots should be moist and fibrous. • Soil plug should be moist and firm. • Root ball should be firm to the touch, • Pot should not contain • Deciduous seedlings should have • Avoid tall, spindly tops. Well- especially near the trunk. large, circling roots. roots about equal to the stem length. developed roots are more important. • Root ball should be adequate for the • Pruned roots cut cleanly, tree’s size. none wider than a finger. Planting Your Tree • Soil and roots joined LARGER TREES tightly. BARE-ROOT SEEDLINGS Dig a hole 2 to 5 times the diameter In light or sandy soil, a planting bar or narrow shovel makes the job fast and easy. of the root ball, and loosen the soil to Remember to keep the roots from drying out. After creating a hole with the bar, help roots grow. After placing the tree, place the seedling, insert the bar a few inches away and push to close up the soil. remove wires or mesh and refill the hole so the tree’s base is at ground level.

Following Up After Planting Pruning – generally, it’s best not to prune after planting, except for dead or broken branches. Watering – is the key to tree survival. It should be used when filling the planting hole to eliminate large air cavities, firm the soil around fine roots, and make nourishment Fertilizing – to avoid root burn, don’t fertilize shade trees until the late available to the tree. Water deeply around your tree once a week during dry spells. spring of the second year after planting. Mulching – mulch is a young tree’s best friend, placed 2 to 4 inches deep on the soil around the tree, but not touching the trunk.

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Page 26 • Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2014 Paid Advertising Section What you do to your tree in the first few years of its life will affect its shape, strength, and even its life span. After How to Prune selecting the right tree for the site and carefully planting it, early pruning is the most important thing you can do for a young tree. Proper pruning will save you money and give you safer, healthier, more Young Shade Trees beautiful, and easier-to-maintain trees.

Pruning for Strength and Form Multiple Leaders At Planting Time... Protect the leader from competition. In trees with Prune modestly when transplanting a new tree. The im- two equally vigorous leaders, remove the one that mediate objective is to strengthen and expand the root has a crook or other defects, or that creates a lop- system, which is helped by leaving intact as much of the sided appearance. leaf surface as possible. Only damaged or dead limbs Thinning and Spacing should be removed. Most trees benefit from thinning – removing some After the first year, pruning should begin in earnest. Prun- of the limbs that compete for space and light. A good ing with strength and form as the objective is the best way rule of thumb is to try to maintain evenly spaced to avoid weak branches and prevent expensive corrections laterals, 8 to 12 inches apart in a young tree. Over- later on. pruning can damage or even kill your tree. Always Temporary Branches keep at least two-thirds of your tree as live crown. Branches below the lowest permanent branch can protect Rubbing Branches young bark from injury from sun scald and add taper and Branches that rub against each other result in strength to the trunk. Particularly in lawn plantings where wounds, decay, and notches. Remove one of the of- lower limbs do not block passage or tempt vandals, the fending branches. limbs may be left for 3 to 4 years after planting. Then re- Watersprouts and Suckers move them over the next 2 to 3 years. Don’t let temporary These can occur at the base or inside the crown. branches become large and vigorous. They are rapidly growing, weakly attached, and upright. It is best to remove them as soon as possible Keys to Good Pruning after the first year. 4. When you prune back to the trunk or a larger 1. Prune early in the tree’s limb, branches too small to have formed a collar life so pruning wounds are (swollen area at base) should be cut close. For small. larger branches, cut just outside the branch bark 2. Identify the best leader ridge and collar. Do not leave a protruding stub. and lateral branches before you begin pruning and remove any defective 5. When shortening a small branch, make the cut at a lateral bud or parts before pruning to another lateral branch. Favor a bud that will produce a branch that will form. Try to find and use grow in a desired direction (usually outward). The cut should be sharp 3. Keep your tools and clean, and made at a slight angle about 1/4 inch beyond the bud. lateral branches that form sharp. One-hand “10 o’clock” or “2 o’clock” pruning shears angles with the trunk. with curved blades work best on young trees.

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2 MEDIUM TREES (30’ - 50’) Honey Locust Gleditsia Triacanthos “Inermis” Imperial Gleditsia Triacanthos “Imperial” Skyline Gleditsia Triacanthos “Skyline” Little Leaf Linden Tilia Cordata Greenspire Tilia Cordata “Greenspire” Glenleven Tilia Cordata “Glenleven” Dropmore Linden Tilia X Flavescens “Dropmore” Redmond Linden Tilia X Euchlora “Redmond” Ohio Buckeye Aescula Glabra Norway Maple Acer Platanoides Emerald Lustre AAcercer Platanoides “Emerald Lustre”

3 SMALL TREES (LESS THAN 30’) Japanese Tree Lilac Syringa Retucylata Snowbird Hawthorne Crataegis Sp. “Snowbird” Toba Hawthorne Crataegis Sp. “Toba” Tatarian Maple Acer Tataricum

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5 www.flippinfamilyfun.com Win201 NE OOR 5501 9thAve S•Great Falls, MT OUTD S! GO KART 406-454-3547 Page 28 • Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2014 Paid Advertising Section Race9th Annual Montana Triathlon Location: Electric City Water Park in Great Falls Date: Sunday, August 2nd 2015 Adult Race Starts @ 7:00 am Youth Long and Short Course Races (14 and under) Start @ 9:00 am Top male and female adult finisher each receives $400 in prizes. 7th Annual Top three finishers in all age categories receive an awesome award. Portion of the race proceeds go to: Rivers Edge Trail Lions Family FunFest Gibson Park Lighting Project Saturday, July 11 • 10 :00 am to 2:00 pm Morony Natatorium Go to www.racemttri.com for complete details. Register online at www.GetEvent.com One of the highlights activitiesactivities for the kids!kids! EachEach of summer is Lions yearyear the FunFFunFeestst gets Family FunFest, a biggerbigger and better!better! ExpectExpect family oriented festival to hearhear musicmusic and laughterlaughter, hosted by the Great enjoenjoyy games and food Falls Lions Club and (nominal(nominal fee),fee), feelfeel the Park and Recreation. warmth of the sun, and The 7th AnnualAnnual FunFFunFeestst maybe win some prizes is scheduled for to keep kids active all Saturday, July 11 from summer (bikes and 10 am to 2 pm in Lions sporting equipment). The Park located at 10th everever popularpopular BalloonBalloon Avenue South and 27th Guy alreadalready has the Street. afternoon on his Planning is underway to calendar! You can bringbring the communitycommunity and also enjoy the large surrounding area a day playground, unique filledfilled withwith fun,fun, food, warm climbing boulder and a weather, entertainment, crazycrazy new LionLion drinkingdrinking and celebration. The fountainfountain (coming(coming soon);soon); event is FREE to all all mademade possiblepossible by the participantsparticipants thanksthanks to the GreaGreatt Falls Lions Club! generosity of all three Gatherther up the familyfamily and of the Lions Clubs in headhead to LionsLions Park for GreaGreatt Falls (Great Falls Lions Club, LionsLions Family FunFest on SunriseSunrise LionsLions ClubClub and ElectricElectric CityCity LionsLions Club)Club) and JulyJuly 11, 10 am – 2 pm numerous local donors. – a great way to spend a summer day! For more If you have enjoyed the Lions FunFest in the past, information call the Park and Recreation Office at you will see new additions to the games and 771-1265 ASA Adult League Softball Register teams now through April 20th at the Park & Recreation Leagues Available: Teams play 10 league games starting in May • Men’s • Men’s Doulbe Headers • Women’s District play and state qualifiers follow regular league play • Coed • Youth Girls Softball Tournaments Fees: To host a tournament, contact the Park & Recreation Office $450 per team due when registering 771-1265 $250 player fee due when picking up schedules • Weekends available for tournament play $450 player fee - double headers Softball program is organized by Park & Recreation

Paid Advertising Section Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2014 Page 29 Attention Water Craft Users Broadwater Bay is open April through October 21st Annual from dawn to dusk. Docking and picnic facilities are available. No rentals are available. Abso- lutely no swimming/diving off docks. As a result of past problems and enforcement, the Park and Recreation department, hired Park Monitors for Kids Fishing Day the Broadwater Bay area. These individuals are responsible for: Saturday, June 6 • 9:00 - Noon • WaWadswordsworth Park For further information call 454-5840 • Insuring that the area is used by water craft only; Since 1995, thousands of youngsters and adults • Monitoring parking and safety of users; have taken part in Great Falls Annual Fishing Day for kids. A few of them catch fish, while everyone • Provide assistance to water craft users as learns something at the educational events. needed; Our goal is to familiarize youngsters with the basic • Keeping the area clean of litter and garbage; elements of fishing; including types of tackle, cleaning restrooms as needed. casting, fly-tying, fish identification, safety and The Park Monitor has the authority to contact fishing ethics. law enforcement if park rules are not followed Each year, the Great Falls Chapter of Walleyes or problems occur. Unlimited provides 1,000 free fishing rod and reel combinations or tackle boxes. Those who attend To cover the costs of personnel we have imple- a series of educational presentations will receive mented a launch fee of $3 per day per water fishing gear. Others who support the event through craft or $35 per season per water craft which donations, time and materials include Missouri River would be from Memorial Day weekend through Fly Fishers, Great Falls Cross Country Club, Great which is located on the west side of Great Falls. Labor Day weekend. Seasonal launch passes Falls Public Schools, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, will be available at the Broadwater Bay daily or Take Central Avenue West to 34th Street NW, turn on US Forest Service and Malmstrom Air Force Base. Wilkinson Lane and follow the signs to the pond. at the Park and Recreation Department. Wadsworth Pond is located at Wadsworth Park Peoples Park and Recreation Foundation legacy. The foundation is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. All donations to the Foundation are tax- deductable. Since 2008, the PP&RF has raised over $414,000 for various projects that have directly benefited the City of Great Falls. Benedick Projects have included: Angie Purpose • The Annual 4th of July of The Foundation was established to raise, distribute fireworks celebration • The Natatorium and assist in the management of public and private Courtesy sector funds to provide the “extra margin” for swimming pool Superior Parks, Exemplary Performance Venues and rehabilitation fund Photo Thriving Recreational Opportunities for the people of • Lions Fun Fest annual Funding Opportunities Great Falls. celebration If you are interested in making a tax deductable Great Falls has a long legacy for their great parks • Lion Drinking Fountain for Lions Park donation to the Peoples Park & Recreation and recreation. The Peoples Park and Recreation • Swimming lesson scholarships Foundation contact Keith Teske, Chairman at 406- Foundation was set up to provide for additional • West Bank Park improvements 453-4377; or mail your contribution to: funding, through donations to help insure that • Mansfield Theatre seating improvements PP & RF • Tree Replacement fund P. O. Box 2106 Great Falls, MT 59403 Page 30 • Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2014 Paid Advertising Section Park Division Annual Update The parks and trails throughout the City have a few and is designed for everyone from new notable features: novice to serious climbers. You can enjoy the beautiful view of the Missouri You will notice the new roof on River or take a break after walking the Rivers Edge the Cooney Bandshell in Gibson Park; last fall we Trail in Elks Riverside Park on the new memorial contracted out to have the roof replaced with new Park. You will also notice the two benches located within the park. cedar shakes, making it very attractive once again. unique pieces of artwork at the east end of the Thanks to a Community Development Block Grant The CM Russell Park sports a new repaved walking Weissman Bridge along the trail, the towers were we were able to purchase a play structure for Verde path with a special thanks to Janet Haffner-Lynn for created by using old salvaged tools, nuts, bolts and Park. City staff installed the play structure in the her generous donation. vintage metal parts all welded together to make the art pieces, they are lighted after dark. spring. We hope to continue receiving grants for New art pieces are popping up along the River’s future play structures. Edge Trail and in some of our parks. You don’t The staff at Park and Recreation wants to thank Another new attraction and recreational feature is want to miss the turtle carved out of a tree stump everyone who has donated their time and creativity the climbing boulder constructed at Lions Park. The in Gibson Park or the pinecone made out of shovels in making our parks and trail system more unique Great Falls Lions’ Club through donations provided in Tourist Park. How about the new pictures and and enjoyable for everyone. the funding to construct and install the boulder. This historical information depicting the story of Lewis Get Up, Go Out & Enjoy our Parks is the first outdoor climbing boulder in Great Falls & Clark during their trip West located in West Bank

Reservations are available for picnic shelters and open space areas at Park Facility Reservations reasonable rental fees. For more information call 771-1265

Elks Riverside Oddfellows River Drive, west of 10th Street Bridge River Drive between Broadwater Bay (shelter & restroom available) & Warden Bridge (shelter, restrooms Gibson available) 1st Avenue North & Park Drive (band West Bank shell, flower garden, restroom available) West bank of the Missouri, east of the Lions Central Avenue bridge (shelter, vault 10th Avenue South and 27th Street restroom available) (shelter & restrooms available) West Kiwanis Memorial 1st Avenue NW & 9th Street 2nd Avenue North and 19th Street (shelter, restrooms available) ( shelter, no restrooms)

Paid Advertising Section Great Falls Park & Recreation Summer Guide 2015 • Page 31 Pe81st Annualt & Doll Parade Soar ImaginationsThursday, July 23 at 7:00 pm

Hundreds of children will assemble to parade down Central Avenue with Registration starts on Wednesday, July 1st. pets, dolls and costumes for the 81st Annual Pet & Doll Parade. Divisions for dress-up ideas are: Register at the Park and Recreation Office, 1700 River Drive North. • Pets • Circus • Occupation • Doll • Sports Ribbons will be given to every participant and prizes will be awarded. • Cartoon • Characterization • Frontier This activity is FREE. Park and Recreation Department presents the 81st Annual Pet and Doll Parade on Thursday, July 23, 2015 Parade Time 7:00 pm I grant permission for all the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recording of any other record of the event for any legitimate purpose. Parent or legal guardian must sign if participant is under 18.

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