About Montana Trails, Recreation & Park Assocation
Parks are iconic staples in community. Recreation brings community together. Trails connect community to nature for that much needed outdoor time. Parks and Recreation matter so much to our livelihood. Numerous studies have provided information linking improved mental/physical health, community involvement, and economic benefits with he presence of trails, recreation, and parks. Yet, funding and road blocks constantly threaten these important entities. We are on a mission to help Montana preserve and utilize our parks, trails, and recreation resources across the state while supporting the growth of our professional industry behind the scenes of these beloved areas and programs.
Support MTRPA
Your parks, your recreation, and your trails need your support! Our membership opportunity gives individuals, groups, organizations, and commercial businesses the chance to support their state’s parks and recreation association. By becoming a member of the Montana Trails Recreation and Parks Association, you are supporting mission.
Conferences
We hold an annual MTRPA Conference in the spring and a fall conference at Montana League of Cities and Towns inviting park and recreation entities and affiliates to learn, grow, and come together on current topics in the field. This provides education, networking, and community growth opportunities for professionals, businesses, and organizations across the state.
Legislative Platform
Your parks, your recreation, and your trails need your support! Our membership opportunity gives individuals, groups, organizations, and commercial businesses the chance to support their state’s parks and recreation association. By becoming a member of the Montana Trails Recreation and Parks Association, you are supporting mission.
Member of NRPA
The MTRPA represents our beautiful state of Montana as member of the National Recreation and Parks Association. Visit NRPA.org to learn more.
MTRPA Board of Directors
Our MTRPA Board of Directors are working hard towards our mission educating members and non members of the MTRPA with valuable resources to support our state’s recreation and parks.
President
Maria Butts – Director
Whitefish Parks & Recreation Dept.
Mailing: P.O. Box 158
418 E. 2nd Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
mbutts@cityofwhitefish.org
President Elect
Steve Herrig – Director
Great Falls Parks & Recreation Dept.
1700 River Dr N #1327
Great Falls, MT 59401
sherrig@greatfallsmt.net
Past President
Mitch Overton – Director
Bozeman Parks & Recreation
415 North Bozeman Ave
Bozeman, MT 59715
MOverton@bozeman.net
Secretary
Jennie Bradford
Operations Specialist
Whitefish Parks & Recreation Dept.
Mailing: P.O. Box 158
418 E. 2nd Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
jbradford@cityofwhitefish.org
Treasurer
Carla Belski
Community Services Coordinator
Whitefish Parks & Recreation Dept.
Mailing: P.O. Box 158
418 E. 2nd Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
cbelski@cityofwhitefish.org
Membership
Katie Canter
Contracts and Sports Parks Coordinator
Bozeman Parks & Recreation
415 North Bozeman Ave
Bozeman, MT 59715
kcanter@bozeman.net
Advisory Team
Donna Gaukler – Director
Missoula Parks & Recreation Dept.
600 Cregg Ln.
Missoula, MT 59801
GauklerD@ci.missoula.mt.us
Advisory Team
Kory Thompson – Recreation Superintendent
Billings Parks & Recreation Dept.
390 N 23rd St
Billings, MT 59101
thomsonk@billingsmt.gov
Advisory Team
Pat Doyle – Marketing & Communications
Montana State Parks
PO Box 200701
Helena, MT 59601
PDoyle@mt.gov
Trails Representative
Bob Walker – Montana Trails Coalition
Bob_mttrails@outlook.com
Student Liaison
Jenn Thomsen
University of Montana
32 Campus Drive #1234
Missoula, MT 59812
jennifer.thomsen@mso.umt.edu
Aquatics
Elizabeth Hill – Aquatics Facilities Supervisor
Great Falls Parks & Recreation
Great Falls, MT 59403
ehill@bozeman.net
Student Board Member
Brie Nickal
University of Montana
32 Campus Drive #1234
Missoula, MT 59812
Indigenous Lands Manager
New Position!
Inquire by email contact@mtrpa.info
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