Billings Parks and Recreation

10/14/2026

The City of Billings and United Way of Yellowstone County are excited to invite you to Make a Difference Day! Our organizations have chosen to celebrate this nationwide moment, in honor of America250 and Montana250 celebrations, and host a Volunteer Fair at the Amend Recreation Center on October 24th from 10am to 2pm.

The goal of this event is to promote volunteerism and help you find a place to serve in our community. There will be dozens of nonprofit organizations all in one place to introduce you to a range of service opportunities that you can support. If you have been considering the impacts of mental health on our citizens, the needs of youth, or supporting the environmental issues impacting the Yellowstone Valley, please consider this your call to action!

Thank you to Visit Billings for supporting and promoting this event! Special thanks to Mayor Nelson for proclaiming October 24th Make a Difference Day in the City of Billings. Please join us to answer the call from our Mayor to “join the volunteer movement and serve our community” from this week’s City Council meeting. Thank you for all you do to serve our City!

10/14/2026

Still time to join this Sunday - weather outlook is good!

The Forestry and Natural Resources team has been aggressively removing Buckthorn and Russian Olive out of Riverfront Park this fall. In October, an order of native plants and seed will be delivered to ensure these invasive plants do not regrow in Riverfront Park. This is your chance to impact the pa...

10/08/2026

A reminder that things are starting to wind down, even though it seems nice out! Freezing temps are coming, and our team will be quickly working through above ground water, including all dog water stations! Make sure you start preparing for no bathrooms nor water in your park visits.

We don't want to cause alarm, but now that it's 🍁 fall - our staff are preparing for winter 🥶

Here's a look at the planned processes for winterizing aquatics, facilities, and irrigation over the next month. Staff will work through the end of October to complete winterization. Starting next week, irrigation and building exteriors will be winterized. And for most of our park visitors, be prepared that smaller parks will see bathroom closures beginning in early October.

Depending on changing forecasts, of course, but that's tomorrow's problem - it's sunny and beautiful today! 🌞 Get outside! 😎

10/07/2026

Looking to make an impact in the community while earning extra cash?

We are hiring for seasonal youth sports positions!

Here are the positions currently available:

🎾 Tennis is Elementary Instructors

🏀 Youth Basketball Coaches

🏐 Youth Volleyball Coaches

📲 How to Apply: Scan the QR code or go to
https://share.google/eQUrDX8MbusaWvpul

Tag someone who would be a great coach or instructor! 👇

10/07/2026

Have you gone down to Riverfront Park yet to catch the sunrise!? Share your best sunrise photos from the beautiful parks in Billings!

10/06/2026

As you have seen from our feed, the Forestry and Natural Resources team has been aggressively removing Buckthorn and Russian Olive out of Riverfront Park this fall. And now we have an opportunity for you to partner with us:

https://uwyellowstone.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1319960

To take the place of invasives, an order of native plants and seed are being delivered to ensure these invasive plants do not regrow in Riverfront Park. This is your chance to impact the park for the long term, on the 18th of October to plant trees, shrubs, and spread seed.

Please wear closed-toed shoes, long sleeves/pants coverage for working, bring bug spray/sunscreen and prepare for the weather. Gloves will be provided. This is a 13+ event, please be sure to have adult supervision for all minors at this event. Complete the form at the attached link!

The Forestry and Natural Resources team has been aggressively removing Buckthorn and Russian Olive out of Riverfront Park this fall. In October, an order of native plants and seed will be delivered to ensure these invasive plants do not regrow in Riverfront Park. This is your chance to impact the pa...

10/06/2026

Have you been up to Swords Park or the Skyljne Trail yet to peep the fall color?! It’s looking good!

And don’t forget to say HI to our reptilian friends as well!

09/30/2026

Volunteers from Rocky Mountain College came out to Veterans Park to help plant apple trees! 8 new apple trees were added to the park. How cool is that?!

09/25/2026

We don't want to cause alarm, but now that it's 🍁 fall - our staff are preparing for winter 🥶

Here's a look at the planned processes for winterizing aquatics, facilities, and irrigation over the next month. Staff will work through the end of October to complete winterization. Starting next week, irrigation and building exteriors will be winterized. And for most of our park visitors, be prepared that smaller parks will see bathroom closures beginning in early October.

Depending on changing forecasts, of course, but that's tomorrow's problem - it's sunny and beautiful today! 🌞 Get outside! 😎