Helena Parks and Recreation Guide Fall/Winter 2020 & 2021

Parks & Recreation

What’s Happening in Helena Fall & Winter Guide 2020

Contents Memorial Park Ice Skating Rink ................... 3 Ice Skating Lessons........................................ 5 Helena Civic Center ....................................... 7 Open Lands Sasquatch Hunt ........................ 9 Bill Roberts Golf Course .............................. 11 Cross Country Skiing ................................... 12 Golf Simulators ............................................. 13 Muni’s Restaurant ......................................... 14 Parks & Open Lands ..................................... 17 Rocky Mountain Animal Tracks.................. 18 Helena Public Park Locations ..................... 19 Where to Find Us .......................................... 21 Staying Safe in Parks ................................. 22 1

I hope this message finds everyone safe and healthy. This will be a historic year for the world, the City of Helena and for Parks and Recreation. The global pandemic has compelled us to hold tight to our communities. The City of Helena Parks and Recreation Department is working tirelessly to provide safe public spaces and recreation opportunities while addressing the ever-changing situation of COVID-19.

Our focus as a City throughout this pandemic is providing essential city services, limiting community spread and supporting citizens and employees. Parks, open lands and our shared recreation places have proved essential throughout spring and summer. They’ll be critical this fall and winter as we continue to see a surge of use.

Parks employees have been thoughtful, creative, resilient and adaptable. Our parks, playgrounds, recreation programs, open lands, golf course, pool, Civic Center, and city trees are all incredibly valuable and continue to provide much needed resources to the community of Helena. Parks employees are dedicated to safety and are putting COVID plans together, working with public health, and implementing the detailed operations required of a regular day, or an event or program, all with a high level of professionalism and care.

They stay home when sick - or when roommates or loved ones are sick or exposed to COVID - wear masks and ask others to wear masks; stagger shifts and start times; clean and sanitize, a lot; social distance; modify hours, operations and schedules; and other countless things to keep you and them safe and healthy and our parks open.

The Civic Center and the golf course, while temporarily closed this spring, have been open and providing recreation opportunities and important venues for gathering where social distancing can be achieved. The Helena Civic Center is a community venue for small events, meetings, important gatherings and has large capacity so all events prioritize public health with plenty of social distancing. Muni’s Restaurant at Bill Roberts Golf Course is thriving and offering a new menu and outdoor seating well into the winter months.

We are fortunate that the City of Helena has invested in, and supports, outdoor recreation. May our parks and open lands provide a welcome place in the months ahead to breathe fresh air, enjoy the sun, or hike with your kids and dogs.

Stay safe, stay well, and stay healthy, Kristi Ponozzo - City of Helena Parks, Recreation & Open Lands Director

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Memorial Park

Located at 1203 N Last Chance Gulch The Memorial Park Warming House is a cozy place to rent skates, enjoy hot chocolate and glide along the ice under twinkling lights.

Call the ice-line: 443-8774 or check Facebook for current conditions.

Dates: Mid December - Mid February Extended hours during Helena School District Winter Break.

Closed Christmas Day & Open MLK Day. Visit our website at www.HelenaMT.Gov/Parks for more info.

Hours are Weather Dependant: Thursday 4 PM - 8 PM Friday 4 PM - 8 PM Saturday 11 AM - 8 PM Sunday 12 PM - 6 PM

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Ice Skating Rink

Memorial Park Entrance Price Resident Discount Rate:

Ages 0-3: FREE

Child & Senior: $2.00

Adult: $2.50

Non-Resident Ice Rink Rates:

Ages 0-3: FREE

Child & Senior: $3.00

Adult: $3.50

Free Ice Rinks:

Rinks are located at Cunningham Park, Barney Park and Lincoln Park. These ice rinks are free to use, in public parks and unattended. They do not have any staff or warming houses. The rinks are open from dawn to dusk. You must bring your own gear and skates. Please avoid the ice while it is freezing.

1800 N Roberts Street Lincoln Park Cunningham Park 1234 Floweree Street 1950 Cleveland Street Barney Park 4

Ice Skating Lessons Lesson Dates

Saturday & Sunday ~ 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am Wednesday, Thursday & Friday ~ 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm Group Lessons for Ages 6 + Parent & Tot Class 11:00pm Adults Only Class 12:00pm

Group Lesson Prices

Packages Five pack - $80 Rolling admission 5th lesson is free Camp pack - $80 Wednesday - Sunday One lesson every day 5th lesson free

$20 Per Group Lesson - 30 minutes of instruction Registration - Two hours of free practice time Lesson Sign ups are exclusively online. Visit our website: Private Lesson Prices www.HelenaMT.Gov/Parks $30 Per Group Lesson Click the Memorial Park Ice - 30 minutes of instruction Rink tab and find the - Two hours of free practice time registration link.

Skate rentals and entrance fee Need Help? 447-8077 included in lesson prices!

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Events at Memorial

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HelenaMT.Gov/Parks Check our Facebook for weekly events, deals, ice condition updates and more.

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Helena Civic Center Originally built as a Shrine temple in 1920, the Helena Civic Center is now owned and operated by the City of Helena. The Helena Civic Center offers the community a unique place to enjoy concerts, conferences, conventions, banquets, balls, wedding receptions, expositions, art shows and other special events.

To book your special event contact the Civic Center today.

The Helena Civic Center houses two major facilities: the 1,925 seat Auditorium Theater and the 15,000 sq. ft. Ballroom exhibition hall, which is used for banquets, craft shows, dances, weddings, trade shows and conferences. The Auditorium and Ballroom may be booked separately or together for an event. The Ballroom facility includes a second floor mezzanine over-looking the ballroom and a catering kitchen with a walk-in cooler.

The Auditorium contains a Green Room, two (2) stage-level dressing rooms and two (2) upper-level dressing rooms.

How to Buy Tickets

Online:

You may BUY TICKETS ONLINE 24/7 through our online Box Office at www.HelenaCivicCenter.com.

By Phone:

You may purchase tickets by phone during regular business hours by calling 406-447-8481.

In Person:

You may purchase tickets in person by appointment.

Please call 447-4781 to schedule your appointment. Appointments are available Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm. The Box Office is located in the vestibule at the main entrance (south side) of the building.

Book Your Events Now:

The Civic Center is currently booking events. Please contact the office at 447-8382 to learn about our Covid-19 response plan. Make your event perfect at you historic Helena Civic Center!

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Coming Soon to your Civic Center Friday, November 6th Helena’s Playable Playgrounds Royal Family Ball Saturday, November 7th Playable Playgrounds Princess Tea Playable Playgrounds Movie in the Auditorium Saturday, November 14th Montana Battle of the Bands brought to you by your Helena Civic Center Saturday, November 21st Fight Force Grappling November 30th - December 6th Festival of Trees Please visit HelenaCivicCenter.com for more information on events.

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Sasquatch Hunt A nine-foot-tall Sasquatch has been spotted on open lands. From 09/11/2020 through 11/20/2020 Sasquatch will be moving through Helena’s trails for an eleven week long, city wide scavenger hunt.

Who knows where Sasquatch will be every week? No one knows for sure, but the Helena Parks and Recreation team is out on the trails and has a pretty good idea when he’s on the move. If you have any questions, feel free to contact them: 406-447-8077.

What should I do if I find him? Take a selfie! And don’t forget to tag

@HelenaParksRecreation and use the hashtag #SQUATCHOUT to enter our photo contest.

When is Sasquatch on the move? Typically, he likes to find a new trail

on Fridays to make everyone’s weekend adventures a bit more interesting.

Check our social media every week to get clues on where he’s off to next.

Where do I start? Try downloading an app or visiting a website like

AllTrails.com that has information on popular hikes and trailhead locations around Helena. Basecamp has paper maps for sale if that’s more your style. Once you are on the trails, markers will direct you, making it easy to stay on the course you’ve chosen. If you’ve never hiked or biked before, getting started doesn’t need to be intimidating. Remember that everyone is there to enjoy themselves so don’t worry about the destination and enjoy the journey!

Why should I participate? Sasquatch knows Helena’s open lands better

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than anyone. Pay attention to where he’s been and try to figure out where he’s going. You will find brand new trails you didn’t know existed before – maybe even a new favorite. No tickets, entry fee or reservation needed to participate – get outside and have some fun!

Join the fun, Join the hunt.

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Walking Rates

Riding Rates

18 Holes

$39.00

18 Holes

$57.00

9 Holes

$22.00

9 Holes

$31.00

18 Holes Sr/Jr/Military

$36.00

18 Holes Sr/Jr/Military

$52.00

9 Holes Sr/Jr/Military

$20.00

9 Holes Sr/Jr/Military

$29.00

Twilight

$15.00

Twilight

$23.00

Cart Fees

Season Passes

Cart Rental (per person per 9) Pull Cart

$9.00

Gas Cart Storage & TF

$505.00

$5.00

Electric Cart Storage & TF $535.00 Additional User Fee

$80.00

Annual Trail Fee

$185.00

Daily Trail Fee

$18.00

Season Pass Cart Lease

$400.00

Punch Cards (9 Holes)

Individual Adult

$810.00

Adult Couple

$1,240.00

Senior (65+)

$730.00

Senior Couple (65+)

$1,220.00

Military

$730.00

Young Adult (19-29)

$415.00

Junior (6-18)

$190.00

Other Fees MSGA Handicap Dues

$28.00

10 rd (ex 12/31)

$190.00

Range Pass Individual

$240.00

10 rd Military

$170.00

Range Pass Couple

$325.00

10 rd Senior

$170.00

Range Pass Family

$410.00

* 2020 Prices are subject to change

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Cross Country Skiing The Last Chance Nordic Ski Club, in partnership with the City of Helena’s Parks and Recreation Department, grooms approximately four kilometers of skate and classic track around the perimeter of the golf course. The route of the groomed tracks are well-maintained and typically loop together across the gently rolling terrain.

Skiing is free, and all skiers are welcome!

Parking for the Golf Course is located at 2201 North Benton Avenue, which is immediately east of Benton Avenue, two driveways north of the railroad tracks.

After your ski, stop in at Muni’s to relax, enjoy a beverage and a bite to eat.

If you are snowshoeing, walking your dog or on foot, please avoid the groomed ski tracks as well as the golf course’s tees and greens.

For trail use suggestions, guidelines and a track map visit the Last Chance Nordic Ski Club’s website: www.LCNSC.org

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Golf Simulators

Muni’s Sports Grille is proud to provide the community of Helena with 3 state-of-the-art golf simulators, available at all hours!

Keep your game sharp during the off-season with our Full Swing simulators. From bombing it down the fairway, to tight little chip shots- everything is possible! Our simulators are booked by the hour, and availability is based around leagues and events being held at Muni’s. Pricing is $34 per hour, and tee times are available by stopping in or calling the Pro Shop at 442-2191.

Our Winter Simulator League is a terrific way to keep your swing grooved in over the cold Montana winter months. With 3 simulators running simultaneously, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new people and enjoy a positive league environment all year! Two person best ball leagues split into competitive divisions based on skill levels to ensure that all players have the opportunity to compete, and win.

New this year we are offering a Beginner 3-Person Scramble League!

Grab a couple of pals and learn the game in a controlled environment with professional staff. Lessons and club fittings are available at all times; call us to set up a time. Our simulators are all multi-purpose. Don’t feel like playing golf? How about watching the big game on a 16 foot screen instead? Just wanted to let you know our Fall/Winter Menu will be available from October 1st through April 1st. We will need to change the former add to

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Is New and Improved

Our new and improved Fall/Winter Menu will be available from October 1st through April 1st. Muni’s has a spacious and scenic outdoor patio that will be heated throughout the winter months.

New hours ~ Monday – Saturday 11-9 Sunday 11-6 Points of Interest ~ * Local Buffalo Burgers * Montana Ground Beef * Wheat Montana Bread * Local Montana Produce * Local Beers On Tap *Live Music Every Friday Special Events ~ October Fest Pumpkin Carving Night Halloween Costume Contest NFL Sunday Ticket Football Sundays Check our website www.BillRobertsGolf.com and Instagram @MunisSportsGrille for more special event information.

Check Out the New Winter Menu

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Winter Menu!

Pickin’ Stuff

SOUTHERN GEM -

Pickled Cucumbers and Onions, Tomato, Spiced Candied Pecans, Smoked Gouda and Honey Grilled Root Vegetables with Buttermilk Dill Dressing - $9

“SHEN” -

Korean BBQ Pork Wings ~ $10

SOUTH TO THE MOUTH TRAY -

Pimento Cheese and Crackers, Pickled Cucumbers and Onion, Maple Grilled Pork Belly, Fried Green Tomatoes, Spiced Candied Pecans, Deviled Ham and a Honey Drizzled Biscuit ~ $13

Seasonal Grilled Root Vegetables, Five Way Grains, Dried Cranberries, Pumpkin Seeds and Apple Cider Vinaigrette ~ $11

SUNRISE GRAINS -

PUB FRIES -

Baby Arugula, Five Way Grains, Red Onions, Tomato, Smoked Gouda, Over Easy Egg and Green Onion ~ $11

FRY FLIGHT -

Add On’s

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Grilled Portabella Mushrooms ~ $4

SPICY BEER BATTERED PICKLES -

Grilled, Corn Flake Fried or Nashville Hot Yard Bird ~ $6

Melted Smoked Gouda Cheese, Pulled Pork and Pickled Cucumbers and Onions ~ $9 Assorted Fries and Sauces ~ $10 With Pimento Cheese and Lowcountry Aioli~ $8 With Buttermilk Dill Ranch ~ $8

CHEESE CURDS

White Cheddar and Pimento Curds with Green Onion Aioli ~ $9

LATE NIGHTS -

Three Old School Sliders with Onions, Mustard and Pickle ~ $5

Mess A’ Greens and Grains SIMPLE ARUGULA -

Tomato, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Dried Cranberries, Pumpkin Seeds and Blood Orange Vinaigrette ~ $7

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ROOTS AND GRAINS -

Burgers Make Any Beef Burger a Buffalo Burger for $3 More PLAIN JANE -

Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Red Onion and Muni’s Yum-Yum Sauce Add ‘Merica or Provolone Cheese $.50 1/4 Lb. $7 1/2 Lb. $11

MONTANA -

’Merica Cheese, Spicy Beer Battered Pickles, Grilled Onions, Lettuce, Tomato and Dill Pickle Mayo 1/4 Lb. $8 1/2 Lb. $12

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Winter Menu!

WAKEY, WAKEY -

YARDBIRD -

Espresso Rubbed with an Over Easy Egg, Smokey Spiced Honey, Grilled Onions, Baby Arugula, Tomato and Red Eye Gravy Mayo 1/4 Lb. $9 1/2 Lb. $13

Cornflake Fried or Char Grilled Chicken with Dill Pickle Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato and Red Onions ~ $11

DIRTY SOUTH -

Cornflake Bird Tossed in Nashville Hot Seasoning with Baby Arugula, Pickle Cucumbers and Red Onions ~ $12

Maple Grilled Pork Belly, House Made Pimento Cheese, Carolina Gold BBQ, Fried Onions, Lettuce, Pickled Cucumbers and Red Onions 1/4 Lb. $9 1/2 Lb. $13

DRUNKEN “ TOM” TANKA -

Local Buffalo with Fire Tower Amber and Smoked Gouda Pub Cheese, Grilled Onion, Tomato and Green Onion Aioli 1/4 Lb. $11 1/2 Lb. $15

FR ANK THE “ TANK ” TANKA -

Local Buffalo Breaded and Deep Fried with Korean BBQ Sauce, Baby Arugula, Pickled Cucumbers and Onions, Tomato and Muni’s Yum-Yum Sauce 1/4 Lb. $12 1/2 Lb. $16

NASHVILLE HOT YARDBIRD -

GRILLED FUNGUS AMONG US

Marinated Portabella Mushroom with Provolone, Baby Arugula, Tomato, Red Onions and Green Onion Aioli ~ $10

All Burgers and Sandwiches Served with Waffle Fries or Side Salad

Drinks Pepsi Products $2.00

What Not’s HILLBILLY CASTRO -

Coffee $2.00 Tea $2.00 Hot Chocolate $2.00

Citrus Pulled Pork Topped with Ham Provolone, House Made Pimento Cheese, Mustard, Pickled Cucumbers and Red Onions on Cuban Bread ~ $15

Domestic Pints $3.50

PBLFGT -

Micro Pint $4.50

Pork Belly and Fried Green Tomato Sandwich with Lettuce, Red Tomato, Green Onion Aioli and House Made Pimento Cheese ~ $11

THE POOR HOUSE -

Fried Bologna and Cheese Sandwich with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions, Mayo and Green Tomato Chow-Chow (Trust Us, You’ll Like It) ~ $10

Lemonade $2.00

Domestic Pitcher $11.00 Micro Pitcher $15.00

Call us for Takeout!

406-447-1603

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Helena’s Parks & Open Lands Centennial Trail and the trails around Centennial Park are open year round for hiking, biking and enjoying our public parks The Parks Maintenance Department keeps them plowed and relatively free of ice. The open lands trailhead parking areas are plowed as needed and the trails are open to hiking year round. Ice cleats are recommended once the trails are packed with snow and ice.

Helena has thirty 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 open lands hold precious scenic, cultural and recreational values. Open lands are a spectacular backdrop for our town and provide citizens with access to a variety of recreation opportunities.

The City of Helena currently owns and manages over 1,950 acres of undeveloped parkland, including the popular Mount Helena City Park and several other trail locations.

Turn the Recreation Guide Sideways to check out some animal tracks that you may see as you spend time on Helena’s open lands.

Can you identify who’s tracks are circling this page?

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Identifying Wildlife Tracks on Open Lands Rabbit Tracks

Deer Tracks

Coyote Tracks

Fox Tracks

Sqirrel Tracks

Elk Tracks

Mountain Lion Tracks

Black Bear Tracks

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City of Helena Parks

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Mountain View Park

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Janet Park

18 Batch Park

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Nob Hill Park

19 Centennial Park

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Selmet Held Park

20 Kay McKenna Park

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Red Letter Park

21 Hill Park

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Lincoln Park

22 Women’s Park

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Beattie Park

23 Firetower Park

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6th Ward Garden Park

24 Pioneer Park

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Robinson Park

25 Dale Harris Park

10 Lockey Park

26 Northwest Park

11 Skelton Park

27 Barney Park

12 Cherry Park

28 Wakeshaw Park

13 Nature Park

29 Cunningham Park

14 Memorial Park

30 Reber Park

15 Crystal Springs Park

31 Mount Helena Park

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City of Helena Playgrounds 1

Mountain View Park

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Selmet Held Park

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6th Ward Garden Park

10 Lockey Park 11 Skelton Park 12 Cherry Park 14 Memorial Park

16 JC Park 18 Batch Park

19 Centennial Park 26 Northwest Park 27 Barney Park 28 Wakeshaw Park 29 Cunningham Park

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Mountain View Park

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Where To Find Us Parks and Recreation Main Office: 406-447-8483 HelenaMT.Gov/Parks We are located at the City County Building Room 405. We encourage the use of email and phone correspondence for facility and park pavilion reservations, program registration and general questions and comments about our department.

Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm We prioritize social distancing by serving one patron at a time.

We also ask that visitors wear masks.

Where To Follow Us Facebook.com/HelenaParksRecreation Instagram.com/HelenaParksRecreation

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Use playgrounds or other frequently touched surfaces with caution.

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It’s Winter in Helena Let’s Have Some Fun