Parks and Urban Forestry

City Parks

Helena has 30 parks that include playground equipment, tennis courts, basketball courts, community events, bike and pedestrian trails, dog parks, skate parks and bike jumps. All of our parks and trails are beautifully maintained by Parks Maintenance staff and our Urban Forestry Division. These features are designed and developed so that people of all ages, abilities and incomes can participate in the excellent recreational activities this wonderful city has to offer.

Helena’s Urban Forest Division is responsible for the care of over 10,000 trees located in the city’s street rights of way, public parks and other city-owned properties. During tree cleanup after a storm, please stay away of damaged trees as there is an elevated risk for tree failure, especially during strong winds.

Please refer to the grid on the next page to determine the proper steps to take when dealing with an urban forestry concern. You can also visit the Parks and Recreation tab of the city’s website for more information.

Helena’s Urban Forest Division

Tree emergency fallen tree or branch blocking the street or sidewalk.

HPD for immediate response to secure the area. HPD will call HP&R for removal. 911

Witnessing malicious tree damage or removal. Street tree trimming, planting and removal. Tree donations.

Park Maintenance. HPD while in progress. HPD will call HP&R. 911

Helena Parks and Recreation - Urban Forestry. 447-8426

Helena Parks and Recreation - Urban Forestry. Helena Parks and Recreation - Urban Forestry. 447-8426

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Tree located on private property protruding into street or sidewalk. Roadway Code Enforcement. 447-8443

Sidewalk lifting from tree roots. Tree interfering with high voltage lines. Roadway Code Enforcement. Northwestern Energy.

Tree located on private property protruding onto adjacent private property. Civil matter - Not the city’s jurisdiction. 447-8443

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