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Missoula Parks and Recreation

Missoula Parks and Recreation assures sustainable parks, built environments, open lands, and greenspaces to support healthy, resilient people.

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  • A man competes in a long jump event at an outdoor track.
  • A group of adults in a swimming pool with inner tubes are being observed by a man standing on the pool deck.
  • A large group of adults standing outdoors in a grassy area with trees behind them.

Official channels

How it works

What Missoula Parks and Recreation states on its own pages about membership & rates, policies, and questions & answers. Quotes are its own words. Check the linked page before you pay.

Membership & rates

Fees
OptionWho it coversPrice
Annual renewalResidents living within Missoula city limits$1 per card
New cardsResidents living within Missoula city limits$2 each

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Policies

Refunds and cancellations 7
Program refund/credit request

You MUST phone 406-721-7275 to withdraw from program BEFORE submitting form.

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OPTION 1: Tuition-Offset Credit - Donate or Refund

Refunds are to your original form of payment and incur a $10 PROCESSING FEE. Processing fee applies to the total amount refunded and is not charged for each program. …

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OPTION 2: Parks cancelled/rescheduled my program and I can't make the new dates.

If your program was rescheduled, you may choose to leave your registration in place for the new start date, or you may request a credit or refund, with no administrative fee.

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Administrative Fee

This fee will be waived if a credit is issued instead of a refund. All issued credits will expire one year from the date of issue.

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General Refund Policy

If a recreation class/program is cancelled by MPR a full refund will be made through the City of Missoula Finance Department payment schedule. This is normally a two-week process.

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Medical Emergencies/Conditions

Refunds will be granted for medical emergencies with proper documentation from the health care provider. If incident arises during the class/program, the refund will be determined by prorating the fee by the number of days participated.

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Requests for Summer Program RefundsSummer Program

No refund will be issued without a written request received in the office by mail, e-mail, or fax a minimum of fourteen (14) working days prior to the class or program start date. …

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Payment and billing 1
Fees and CityCard Resident Discount

Payment is required in full for all fees upon registration.

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Discounts 7
Do I need the card to register for Parks and Recreation programs?

No, the card is optional. You can still register for programs without it, but you'll pay the regular non-resident rate.

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How do I use my card when registering?

After you've purchased the card, the resident discount rate will automatically apply during registration. …

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How long is the card valid?

Each family member who wants the discounted rate needs their own card. Cards are valid for the calendar year, from January 1 to December 31. Call 406-721-PARK (7275) to renew your resident discount card annually.

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How much of a discount do cardholders receive and what programs are eligible?

Cardholders typically receive an average of about 20% discount on eligible programs. …

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Please note

Driver’s licenses are not accepted as proof of current residency because they may show an outdated address.

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Where can I get a CityCard and what should I bring as proof of my address?

Cards are available at Currents Aquatics Center's customer service desk. Please bring proof of city residency, such as a current utility bill, cable or internet bill, pay stub, cell phone bill, or voter registration card.

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Who is eligible for the Resident Discount Card?

Residents living within Missoula city limits are eligible. Please note that a Missoula mailing address doesn't necessarily mean you live within city limits.

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Financial aid 9
Section 3.2 Youth ProgramsYouth Programs

No child will be turned away from a program sponsored by the Parks and Recreation because of inability to pay the program fee. …

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Additional Information

If the price of the program or pass is greater than the grant, the applicant will pay the difference.

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City and County residents

City residents are eligible for an annual grant up to $330. County residents are eligible for an annual grant up to $165. Grant funds may be used for recreation programs, swim lessons, or aquatics passes.

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How to Apply for a Grant

Fill out the grant application online, or contact us for a paper application packet. You need only one application per family.

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Who qualifies for the Parks and Recreation Grant?

Individuals or families who live in the Missoula city limits or in Missoula County and fall within the income guidelines shown on the online Share the Fun Application Form.

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Annual Income from all sources

As listed on your federal income tax return, including unemployment. Proof of income is not required at the time of application. …

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Share The Fun Recreation Grants

Please complete this form BEFORE REGISTRATION so that we can attach the correct scholarship to your Webtrac account. Please review the Share The Fun Program Policies before completing the form.

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Share the Fun Recreation Scholarships

Everyone looking for assistance through the Share the Fun program needs to reapply.

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Sliding Fee Scale Application Form for Afterschool ProgramsAfterschool and School's Out Camps

The sliding fee scale applies only to Afterschool and School's Out Camps. …

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Registration 3
Register for Programs

Register for any program, including swim lessons, afterschool and school's out programs, and more . . online at WebTrac! …

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Program Participation Waiver & Health History and Personal Release and Assumption of Risk

Be sure to sign BOTH forms.

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Easy Ways to Register

Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Missed classes and make-ups 1
NoteFall 2026 Zootown Derailleurs Youth Cycling Program at Marshall Mountain

Practice may be cancelled occasionally due to inclement weather. Cancelled practices cannot be rescheduled due to running into cold, dark and wet late October weather.

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Closures and weather 4
Safe and SecureBoth indoor and outdoor pools

American Red Cross Aquatics guidelines require lifeguards to clear all guests from the pool and have them take shelter in the locker rooms whenever lightning or thunder is observed. The pool will remain closed until the storm has passed.

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Splash Montana and Currents Aquatics CenterSplash Montana and Currents Aquatics Center

In the event Splash Montana is closed for the entire day, season pass holders will be allowed to swim at Currents, our indoor water facility. …

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Swim lessons will be held if at all possible; we’ll check the weather at least 30 minutes before lessons begin; classes may be canceled if the temperature is below 60° or lightning or thunder is observed. …Swim Lessons

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Weather Closure & Cancellation PolicySplash Montana

All guests may receive hand stamps which will allow them to re-enter the facility at no additional cost that day, should the pool re-open. …

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Drop-off and pick-up 1
Authorized Pick Up

For the protection of your child, children, or those in your care, staff MAY ask for a picture ID upon pick up. We will not release participant to any other person NOT listed. …

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What to wear and bring 2
No training wheels, pleaseZootown Derailleurs

As the ZTD program has grown, we have learned that training wheels often frustrate and hold back young riders, and they don’t meet participant or program needs. All riders should be on two wheels or a balance bike.

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Equipment (sticks, balls, jerseys, goals) is provided—just bring your enthusiasm and a mouth guard.Jr. Playmakers Youth Lacrosse

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Health and safety 2
Permission to Receive First Aid & Secure Medical Help

I permit the City of Missoula personnel assigned to my activity to seek emergency medical services for me should I become injured or ill with the understanding that I am responsible for any expenses incurred. …

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Program Participation Waiver and Health History

Please identify and explain any behavioral/mental health support needed.

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Accessibility 2
REACH MORE: Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation

These programs are designed to allow people of all abilities to recreate together. Give us a call to discuss inclusiveness options in our other recreation programs. Please contact Meg Whicher at 552-6271 or email Meg (whicherm@ci.missoula. …

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ADA Compliance and Non-Discrimination

Parks and Recreation does not discriminate against or exclude anyone from participation in programs or services on the basis of their race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, disability, or economic status. …

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Parents’ role 3
Volunteer coaches needed!Jr. Playmakers Flag Football

If you would like to volunteer to coach your child’s team, please indicate on your child’s registration or email Nonie Cobb at cobbn@ci.missoula.mt.us.

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Media and Promotional

I authorize the City of Missoula to use my likeness or picture, or that of my child, in photograph/video or social media for advertising or promotion of the Parks and Recreation Programs. …

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Transporation City of Missoula Parks and Recreation Department

I agree that City staff may drive myself or my child to and from locations included in the program associated with this waiver in City vehicles.

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Conduct 2
Jr. Playmakers Flag FootballJr. Playmakers Flag Football

Jr. Playmakers is for kids of all skill levels where equal playing time and equal participation is expected and encouraged. All genders encouraged to come out and play.

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Behavior Policy

I agree that repetitive behaviors from program participants which endanger themselves other participants or employees, property destruction, and/or verbal harassment may be cause for removing participants from the program or reducing the …

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Questions & answers

Aquatics Weather Line

Call the Aquatics Weather Line at 406-542-9283 (WAVE) for more information.

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Programs

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Teams

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