The City of Great Falls Park and Recreation Department is preparing for a summer full of activities in the second largest city in Montana, just behind Billings. Great Falls offers several activities for just about everyone. The city has 56 developed parks, ten undeveloped parks, 44 miles of trails and over 36,000 trees. Most city parks are ideal for enjoying activities such as jogging, a family picnic or a leisurely day of fun at local playgrounds.
Sports facilities in Great Falls include Gibson Park, Boston Heights, Multi Sports League Stadium, Siebel Soccer Park, three Little League complexes and several public and private basketball and tennis courts. City pools will soon open for the summer, with some scheduled to start off the season with weekend hours. Eagle Falls and Anaconda Hills are the two 18 hole golf courses found in Great Falls. Kids will have no problem keeping busy in Great Falls with several summer camps getting ready to accept summer campers.
Great Falls is located near several waterfalls on the Missouri River, so it should come as no surprise that aquatic water parks are a big park of summer fun in the city. Some of these facilities include Electric City Water Park, Water Tower Pool and Spray Park and Jaycee Pool and Spray Park. More than 40,000 people attend all these locations each year.
The 27,000 square foot Riverside Rail Yard Skate Park in Great Falls is considered one of the top skate parks in the Pacific Northwest. There is never a shortage of things to do in Great Falls in the summer, with over 900 summer programs taking place serving multiple age groups. The city's recreation center serves more than 80,000 residents and visitors annually. Popular local events include the Pet and Doll Parade, attracting nearly 1,000 spectators each year.
The Great Falls Visitor Information Center is an excellent first stop for visitors to Great Falls to get an idea of all the city has to offer. The gift shop offers several products made in Montana, meaning revenue generated stays in the state. Contact the Great Falls Visitor Information Center at (406) 771-0885 or the Great Falls Park and Recreation Department at (406) 771-1265 for additional information on summer activities in Great Falls.
