In 2023, the Billings City Council set city-wide priorities including to “increase parks, trails, recreation, and cultural investments.” These priorities included a set of strategies to determine long-term capital investment in:
- a multi-generational recreation center
- additional park and trail development
In alignment with these priorities, the City Council recommended a public vote on a Parks, Trails, and Recreation bond set for November 7th, 2023.
Click on the tabs below to view the informational slides, the most up-to-date master plans for the multi-generational recreation center, Castle Rock Park, and Coulson Park.
Please see the FAQs for additional insight. We look forward to sharing more with our community about the opportunities for Billings and the region in Parks Bond 2023!
Paid for by the City of Billings, P.O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103, Andrew Zoeller, Treasurer.
Information
Recreation Center
Castle Rock Master Plan
Coulson Park Master Plan
Frequently Asked Questions
How will this affect my taxes?
The tax impact of the bond is approximately $50 per year for every $100,000 in residential appraised value. For example, taxes on a home appraised at $350,000 will be taxed at a rate of $175 per year.
Will the bond money go towards my park?
The funds will be used across the City on trails, parks, and recreation projects approved by the City Council. This includes significant development of community and recreation centers on the southside, northside, west end, and the Heights. See the “Information” slides above for further details.
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