Whitefish Parks and Recreation

10/06/2026

Our basketball programs are kicking off with Boys Lil Dribblers. This program is for 5th & 6th grade boys and is offered 7:00PM - 8:30PM from Oct 29-Dec 17. Practice is each Tuesday and games are each Thursday at the Whitefish Middle School. Online enrollment is open from now until Oct 26 at https://secure.rec1.com/MT/whitefish-mt/catalog . We do need volunteer coaches to run this program! No experience necessary. For more information, contact our Recreation Programmer Grace at (406) 863 2447 or [email protected]

10/06/2026

Last week, a few Whitefish Parks and Rec staff traveled to Philadelphia for the 2026 National Recreation and Park Association Conference. It was a full week with preparatory courses for national certification, continuing education classes, and a visit to sites and symbols of our country's history.

10/06/2026

General Alert

10/05/2026

NOTICE: Change of date of October PARK BOARD MEETING. The Park Board of Commissioners will now meet on TUE OCT 27 @ 6 PM at Whitefish City Hall. The regularly scheduled meeting has been changed so there is a quorum. The agenda packet will be available online the Thursday prior to the meeting at https://www.cityofwhitefish.gov/AgendaCenter/Park-Board-8 . At this meeting, the Park Board will take public comment on the proposed permanent stage and/or hardscape at Depot Park. Alternatively, public comment can be left at www.engagewhitefish.com . First subscribe and then click "Comments".

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09/30/2026

Please note the trail closure in the Beaver Lakes area.

**Trail Closure Notice: Beaver Lakes Area**
Notice to Beaver Lakes area trail users: A section of the Whitefish Trail between Rainbow Lake and the Woods Lake Loop is currently closed. A deer carcass was spotted Saturday in close proximity to the Whitefish Trail (see map). Following consultation with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), this section of trail has been closed as a precaution. While no predators have been spotted, evidence of feeding has been observed in the area. Out of an abundance of caution, the closure will remain in effect through this weekend, and the Whitefish Trail Blazer half marathon course will be rerouted around the closure.

09/25/2026

The RUFF AREA of the Hugh Rogers Wag Park will be closed for w**d spraying on Oct 3 & 4. It will reopen on Mon Oct 5. The main dog park will REMAIN OPEN. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

09/25/2026

A BIG thank you to Whitefish Riverfront Hotel for their generous donation to our Youth Sponsorship Program. Your support of our recreation programs helps us to provide greater opportunity to more kiddos in the community. Thank you!

09/22/2026

NOTICE: Change of date of October PARK BOARD MEETING. The Park Board of Commissioners will now meet on TUE OCT 27 @ 6 PM at Whitefish City Hall. The regularly scheduled meeting has been changed so there is a quorum. The agenda packet will be available online the Thursday prior to the meeting at https://www.cityofwhitefish.gov/AgendaCenter/Park-Board-8 . At this meeting, the Park Board will take public comment on the proposed permanent stage and/or hardscape at Depot Park.

09/18/2026

09/17/2026

Help bring a Wind Phone to Whitefish -
The City of Whitefish Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with a local family and community supporters, is working to bring a Wind Phone to Whitefish—a peaceful place where individuals experiencing grief can find a moment of reflection, remembrance, and connection. Inspired by a family’s personal journey through the devastating loss of a loved one, this project seeks to create a meaningful space where people can symbolically “call” those they have lost and share words left unsaid.

Location: Along the shared use path on E 2nd St and Cow Creek.

To learn more and/or make a donation, please visit https://app.seemylegacy.com/community/1776/campaign/9619/overview