News – Montana Trails, Recreation and Park Association

GRANT OPPORTUNTIES

July 27, 2024

Right now, there are several opportunities to tap into unprecedented federal funding for trails, walking and biking. With the quick pace of these grant opportunities—some of which include record-setting funding levels— our friends at Rails to Trails Conservancy want to make sure you are prepared to take full advantage. Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) ProgramDeadline: Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 The notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2024 Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program was recently

2024 Montana Senior Olympics

July 27, 2024

2024 Montana Senior Olympic Games Missoula, Montana September 12 – 14th, 2024 2024 Registration will End on August 24th, 2024, at 11:59pm. This year’s games will be held in Missoula, MT, on September 12-14th, 2024. Events include archery, badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, cornhole, golf, horseshoes, pickleball, powerwalk, 1K,3K,5K road race (running), shuffleboard, swimming, track & field and tennis. Registration is open beginning June 3th- August 24th. Do you need lodging? Check out the hotels page!

Mid Year Meeting Announcement

July 27, 2024

MTRPA Mid-Year Meeting October 2, 20241:00 pm – 2:30 pm MLCT in West Yellowstone, MT Holiday Inn & Old Faithful Lodge in West YellowstoneRoom location is TBD Join us for the MTRPA Mid-Year meeting at the Montana League of Cities and Towns in West Yellowstone, Montana! There will be virtual access for MTRPA members to attend our Mid-year meeting on October 2nd. Those who register to come to MLCT in person have opportunities to attend

2025 MTRPA Conference Dates Announced!

June 6, 2024

Get your calendars out and save the dates April 7 – 10, 2025 for our MTRPA Annual Conference in Bozeman, Montana! Stay tuned for details and registration. Email contact@mtrpa.org for inquires.

Quarterly Board Meeting – June 13th at 3pm

May 22, 2024

View Recording Quarterly Board Meeting on June 13th at 3pm – 4:30pm. Our board meetings are open to non-members. This is a great opportunity for non-members to come see what MTPRA is about, we love seeing new faces! (Only members can vote. Not a member? Join today!) Agenda and packet will be provided 1 week prior to meeting. Download Meeting Packet, Agenda, and Zoom Access

2024 Annual Member Meeting

March 25, 2024

At the MTRPA Annual Conference in April, the MTRPA will meet for the 2024 Annual Member Meeting. Monday, April 22th at 4pm: MTRPA Business Meeting at Billings Parks and Recreation Department in the conference room. The MTRPA Business Meeting will address the agenda in preparation for the Annual Member Meeting. Virtual option provided to members via email. Wednesday, April 24th at 12pm: Annual Member Meeting in the Ballroom of the Double Tree Hotel. Non-members and

2024 MTRPA Annual Conference 4/22 – 4/25

January 25, 2024

MTRPA Annual Conference April 22nd – April 25th, 2024 DoubleTree Hotel – Billings, MT Billings Parks & Recreation is excited to host the Montana Trails, Recreation, & Park Association annual conference April 22nd – 25th at the DoubleTree Hotel in Billings, Montana! DON’T WAIT! EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS MARCH 15th at 11:59 PM!REGISTRATION DEADLINE APRIL 8th GET MORE INFO & REGISTER!

Quarterly Board Meeting – January 25th at 3pm

December 22, 2023

Watch Recording Quarterly Board Meeting on January 25th at 3pm. Our board meetings are open to non-members. This is a great opportunity for non-members to come see what MTPRA is about, we love seeing new faces! (Only members can vote. Not a member? Join today!) Agenda and packet will be provided 1 week prior to meeting. DOWNLOAD AGENDA & PACKET

Going to NRPA? Meet-up with MTRPA!

October 4, 2023

Going to NRPA? Join us! MTRPA Meet-up Monday, October 9th 4pm – 6pm CT The Owners Box 555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202 Located in the Omni Hotel. Across the street from the convention center. Hope to see you there!

Mid-Year Meeting – October 26, 2023

September 26, 2023

Mid-Year Meeting October 26, 2023 3:00 PM Mountain Time Billings Parks & Recreation 390 N 23rd St, Billings, MT 59101 The MTRPA Mid-Year will be held at Billings Parks & RecreationZoom Access Available Voting is reserved for members. Not a member? Become a member today! Questions? Email contact@mtrpa.info DOWNLOAD MID-YEAR MEMBER Packet About MTRPA Mid-Year Meetings Mid-Year meetings are held once a year. The time and place of the meeting shall be determined at the

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