Catch of the Day!

The bronze fish sculpture in Caras Park. Missoula's diverse City Parks range from downtown's Caras Park to Splash Montana, one of the city's waterparks.

photo by Nelson Kenter Kenterphotography.com

City Parks & Recreation

City Parks & Recreation
Currents Aquatic Center
600 Cregg Ln
(406)721-PARK

The City of Missoula Parks & Recreation Department serves residents with well-maintained parks and trails—an abundance of open space with features to accommodate all types of sports, as well as picnicking and hiking.

If you’re ready to participate in a recreation league, lace up your cleats, grab your glove, and hit the field, court, or rink. Missoula Parks and Recreation Sports offers Missoulians the chance to compete in leagues of all ages and skill level in sports including basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and football.

Like the water? Splash Montana, and Currents Indoor Water Park give Missoulians a chance to cool off and have a blast with water slides, children’s activities, lap lanes, current rivers, and more.  Be sure to ask around about Inner Tube Water Polo—it is quickly becoming a popular local water sport.

If you prefer activities of the frozen variety, check out the Glacier Ice Rink for hockey league and figure skating opportunities.

Skaters in town flock to MoBASH Skate Park, a 15,000 sq. foot world-class skating facility who’s grand opening featured none other than skating superstar Tony Hawk.

City Parks & Recreation also offers a wide range of summer day camps for children age 6 – 14.

For information about all Parks & Rec offerings, check out the Recreation Guide and register for programs.

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