Helena Parks and Recreation

10/14/2026

We continue to receive reports of damaged trees after the weekend's heavy snowfall. Please note that our urban forestry storm response priorities are:

🌳 Hanging branches from boulevard trees.
🌳 Limbs or trees that are leaning on property such as cars, houses, fences etc.
🍃 Clean up remaining debris including branches that are downed in boulevards.

How to Report Damaged City Trees:
• For trees blocking the road or impacting power lines, please call 9-1-1 dispatch.
• After the storm has passed, please report hanging branches or damaged boulevard trees through the My Helena App or call (406) 447-8426.
• After the storm has passed, down trees across trails in the City’s open land parks should be reported to the Asst. Open Lands Manager at [email protected].

Please note: the City does not provide clean-up for branches from private trees.

09/21/2026

From classic bucket-list triathlons to beginner-friendly pool sprints, these popular races are the top swim-bike-run events in all 50 states.

09/18/2026

09/14/2026

This week, we welcomed Rick Schlenker, with the Kay McKenna Youth Foundation - KMYF, to learn more about the important work they’re doing for Helena-area youth.

Kay’s Kids has been part of our community since the 1990s and continues to make a difference for Helena families each summer. We’re proud to support KMYF and the work they do to invest in our community’s kids. ❤️

Thank you, Rick, for joining us and sharing more about this great organization! We're happy to continue supporting KMYF.

08/11/2026

Bring your furry friend to Last Chance Splash Waterpark and Pool on Sunday, August 16th from 12pm - 2:00pm for some fun in the sun!

07/22/2026

Last Chance Splash Waterpark and Pool has open swim lessons for next session - August 3rd - August 13th. Register Here: https://secure.rec1.com/MT/helena-mt/catalog

07/22/2026

💡Reminder: The City of Helena is inviting residents, event organizers, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders to participate in a public survey aimed at improving the City's special event permitting process. The survey will be available through July 31 and can be completed online at https://beheardhelena.com.

07/22/2026

Stop by the Helena Parks and Recreation Master Plan booth at the Helena Farmers Market on Fuller Ave. tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., to learn about the planning process and share ideas for the future of parks, recreation facilities, aquatics, and programs throughout the community.

Project team members will be available to answer questions, discuss community priorities, and gather feedback that will help shape the Parks & Recreation Master Plan through 2035.

Can't make it to the market? Learn more about the Master Plan and take the community survey at https://BeHeardHelena.com

07/09/2026

Last Chance Splash Pool is hosting our local Lion's Swim Team meet this weekend.
Closed 7/11 & 7/12
Good luck Helena swimmers!