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Engagement Summary Prepared For: City of Belgrade Presented by: Cushing Terrell Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Master Plan beheardbelgrade.com 9/3/2024 - Completed 12/29/2024 - Updated [PHONE REDACTED] beheardbelgrade.com 91 East Central Avenue Belgrade, MT 59714 ---PAGE BREAK--- ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 2 What is the purpose of this document? This document is a draft summary of the current engagement effort for the Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan. It will be expanded upon in the final report and it is intended to serve as an interim reference document that quickly summarizes key takeaways from the current engagement effort and helps inform plan recommendations moving forward. What was the goal of engagement? Voters approved a District that will generate funds for park, trail, and recreation facilities and programs. District revenue will also fund adequate staff and equipment for park maintenance. Generating approximately $1.5 million in 2024, the District took its first steps in establishing a vision and initial projects based on prior community input. Moving forward, current input from District residents on how to shape the future of parks, trails, and recreation will be used to guide the creation of the District's goals and objectives, prioritizing the first steps in how revenue is spent. How long was the engagement process? The targeted engagement window began on February 20, 2024, with the launch of the primary online tools, survey & interactive map, and concluded with the final focus group on August 19, 2024, culminating in an approximately 6-month period. Although the target engagement window has ended, individuals can still suggest ideas and provide thoughts on the BeHeardBelgrade site. Additionally, a second open house is anticipated in late October. How does engagement fit within the overall Master Plan project? The proposed master plan for the District is in conjunction with the Clearly Belgrade planning effort. About this Document Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Booth, Community Open House, February 27, 2024 ---PAGE BREAK--- ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 3 Project Website Project updates were made to the project website at BeHeardBelgrade.com serving as resource for project information, background documents,and links to Online interactive tools. Virtual Meeting An online meeting, Clearly Wednesday, was hosted with Parks & Recreation Director for the City of Belgrade, Steve Klotz and the consultant team providing a background for Parks & Recreation in Belgrade, overview the Parks District Master master plan planning process. Community Open House A community Open House gave attendees a broad understanding of Resolution 2023-11 and an overview of the master planning process. It allowed attendees to meet the planning team and provide initial feedback to a District map. Focus Groups The project team met with members of the community and agency partners to participate in guided discussions on various topics related to the district. Guests were invited to discuss topics of sports, indoor & outdoor recreation, and fitness & wellness alongside broader discussion with organizations and local Authorities. Doorhangers 500 door hangers were distributed across the City and County portions of the District to link residents to information about the project and the survey. Posters Several dozen posters were displayed at park sites and key community locations informing residents about the project and survey. Social Media Project updates, meetings, and invitations for feedback were shared via the BeHeardBelgrade Facebook Page, and hosted advertisement campaigns for the project website and online engagement tools. Survey An Online survey, via the project website, was administered to residents across the district. The input represented residents' votes on future parks, trail networks, & recreation programs, what projects should be prioritized in the next three years, and what respondents want to see for The District. Online Engagement Tools Interactive Map An interactive, conceptual, map for the Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District provided residents with a visioning exercise to imagine the possibilities. Respondents were asked to share thoughts on the proposed improvements, conceptual trails, and/or identify new parks, trails, and recreation facilities they would like to see in the District! This input was collected by pins and comment options on the map. Outreach Methods ---PAGE BREAK--- ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 4 Participants Focus Group - Sports • Mike Bell Belgrade Bandits • Alan Larson Belgrade Girls Softball Assoc. • Julie Keck Gallatin Ice Hockey Focus Group - Indoor & Outdoor Programming • Jessie McCloud Aquatic Enthusiast • Tiffany Maierle Belgrade Community Coalition • Jeff & Lynn West Community Theatre • Julie Keck Gallatin Ice Hockey • Maureen Holt General Outdoor Enthusiast • Melody Justice General Outdoor Enthusiast • Dana Lasher YMCA Focus Group - Agencies • Kurt Dykema Association of Gallatin Agricultural Irrigators • Susan Duncan Association of Gallatin Agricultural Irrigators • Deanna Frothingham Belgrade School District • Leroy Lundell Belgrade School District • Brian Sprenger Bozeman Airport • Addi Jadin City of Bozeman Parks and Planning • Jamie Saitta City of Bozeman Parks and Recreation • Jen Boyer Planning Coordination Committee (PCC) • Scott McFarland Gallatin County Commission • Sean O'Callaghan Gallatin County Open Lands Board • Matt Parsons Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) • EJ Porth Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) • Mark Filonczuk Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Region 3 • Linnaea Schroeer Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Region 3 • Kat Barker USDA Forest Service, Bozeman District Although, our targeted reach was greater, unfortunately not all individuals were able to attend. Thank you for all who participated in these meetings. ---PAGE BREAK--- ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 5 The Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Master Plan places a high level of importance on input gathered through community engagement. The planning process outlines a series of avenues including an online survey, an interactive map, focus groups, virtual meetings, and direct email, to solicit feedback from the Belgrade community. Although responses, comments, and ideas were gathered through a variety of sources, capturing different perspectives from the community, some commonalities quickly emerged. Residents' comments are generally aligned with broad categories of places, connections, programs, administration, and others that represent high-level elements to be explored through the development of the plan. Themes PLACES PROGRAMS OTHER CONNECTIONS ADMINISTRATION I currently have to drive too far away to have access to open space for our dogs to run. A dog park in or near Belgrade is badly needed. " - survey respondent " ---PAGE BREAK--- ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 6 Themes To organize similar comments across the sources, the responses have been grouped into these 5 categories, called Themes, with each reflecting the most common responses throughout the engagement window by topic. The following themes, informed by participants and respondents throughout the master plan engagement phase, create a framework to inform the consideration of projects, priorities, and best practices recommended through the master plan. Places Residents noted an overwhelming desire to expand, maintain, and/or create new spaces for the community to experience parks, dog parks, sports fields, recreation facilities & amenities, and open space. These included strong desires for the development of an aquatic facility and a larger community park/recreation center. Connections Connections refer to links between spaces and facilities in a safe, accessible, and convenient manner which were noted as important desires by respondents. These include opportunities to create new routes (trails, pathways, and/ or sidewalks) for residents to get to and from key community spaces, parks, facilities, and destinations. Programs Residents noted an interest in expanding, and creating a variety of programming, events, and partnerships that serve a diversity of interests throughout the district. These responses noted a desire for inclusive, family-friendly, offerings year-round that served all ages and abilities. Administration In addition to the service offerings of the district, responses shared a desire for equal interest noted for the implementation, management, and facilitation of programs, places, and connections that fall within the authority of the district. These include the creation and/ or enforcement of policies and guidelines considerations by district authorities. Other Residents offered a variety of feedback reflecting desires that crosscut many of the above themes or fall outside of the project scope but may inform more comprehensive plan recommendations. These include relevant information, process consideration, plan implementation, suggestions for best practices, and related comments beyond the responsibilities of the district. ---PAGE BREAK--- ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 7 Key Findings Places • The development of a large community park and Aquatic Center remain the top project priorities of respondents. • Respondents have an interest in recreation facilities and sporting fields that are flexible for various activities and remain accessible in all seasons, including indoor facilities during the colder season. • Key priorities for many respondents are upgrades, improvements, and maintenance of existing baseball and softball fields at Lions Park. • Residents shared a strong desire for more dog parks, and dog-friendly areas, and have an interest in other facility investments such as an amphitheater and bike park. Connections • Residents feel strongly that better connections between existing parks and public facilities should be prioritized. • Respondents share the desire for more pedestrian, walkways, trails, and pathways connecting district destinations. • Respondents noted a desire for more safe and protected bike lanes and trails for commuting. • Respondents share interests in new, broader, trail connections throughout the district. Respondent noted any future trail considerations, particularly those north of the City boundary, should consider alignment with public roadways. • Many respondents are opposed to trail connections through, and near, private property. Trails on private property require approval from property owners. • Respondents advocated for more consideration of the impacts on private property owners and adjacent land uses where public trails are proposed. Trails on private property require approval from property owners. Programs • Respondents would like to see more family-friendly, community-wide events and festivals be marketed broadly to the public. • Respondents desire programming, available year-round serving a variety of ages and abilities. • Respondents desire affordable and accessible youth programming that promotes health and wellness. • Respondents desire diversity in program offerings including equine, archery, cross-county skiing, and others. • Respondents desire classes, lessons, and camps alongside facility and place investments such as swim lessons and classes. • Responded identified youth-focused (ages 6-17 yrs.) programs sporting options, camps, and activities as a priority. The following findings underscore the overall takeaways of the feedback received through the public engagement project phase. Over 750 data points were gathered with these conclusions representing a collection across all sources; the most common open-ended response with data derived from the online survey and interactive map. These findings capture critical values from the community and, based on public feedback, should directly guide planning considerations through the next planning phase. ---PAGE BREAK--- ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 8 Key Findings Administration • Respondents desire to see guidance and/or regulation for addressing improper use or behaviors at parks, trails, and facilities. • Respondents share that impacts on natural resources and wildlife should be considered at the forefront of any decisions. • Respondents feel that the preservation of open spaces is a priority as the community grows to ensure quality of life for residents. • Respondent encouraged the coordination and partnership with stakeholders, institutions, and agencies, where possible, to realize goals. Other • Respondents overwhelmingly share desires for improved crossings for pedestrians and cyclists, in particular improvements should be considered along high-traffic locations such as Jack Rabbit and through Downtown Belgrade. • Respondents noted that recreational opportunities should consider habitat and preservation of natural resources and long-term environmental impacts should be considered with recommendations. We need a huge baseball/softball/ soccer complex as well as a community recreation center with indoor/outdoor swimming pools, basketball courts, racquet ball courts and weight lifting equipment. - survey respondent ---PAGE BREAK--- ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 9 Select Quotes Places • I would really love the city to take pride in youth sports. We have teams that are very competitive and make it to regionals but it’s embarrassing to host events because our fields have not been maintained by the city and kids get hurt yearly. • In the context of continued growth and development, I believe that open outdoor spaces need to be preserved and maintained in a manner that fits with the context and culture of Montana. • This is functionally a park and I love it! It’s exactly the kind of scrubby, semi natural place where kids and dogs can run around without bothering anyone. It would be great to have more native plants and a little trail mowed in but it’s great as is. • I LOVE our community! My family and I would love to spend more of our time here instead of traveling to bike, swim and yoga. • I would love to see a rec center with a pool for my kids to take classes year round. I also think we need more larger playground parks to accommodate how many children there are and for families to meet up for playgroups. I would also like to see an expansion of the skate park because it’s too small for multiple skaters to skate safely at the same time. • Pickleball courts and more pickleball courts. • Penned more indoor facilities for sports and recreation for all youth during the winter. This is a massive issue here. This is forming kids to stay inside their homes with more screen time and less activity. Forcing behavior issues and childhood obesity. Get indoor facilities and even outdoor with covers. This should be first priority. • More baseball and soccer fields would be nice. The parking lot could be paved with parking spots painted. It is chaos when full. • We need to improve and develop more baseball fields for the kids of Belgrade. We have run out of field space for the number kids that want to play baseball. • The baseball fields at Lion Park are in dire need of an upgrade and maintenance! The fields need to be better maintained. Better safer batter cages! Lights! • Pool!!! We live around lakes and rivers and need to be able to have swimming lessons and the outdoor community pool that so much of us grew up with. How is this valley so large and Belgrade doesn't have a pool, when much smaller towns have wonderful community pools? • We need swimming of some kind that is operational all year & doesn’t cost a fortune. We need indoor sports. And we need more childcare. Be that in the form of camps, pre school programs, after school programs, city run day care, or anything else. It’s a huge need. ---PAGE BREAK--- ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 10 Select Quotes Connections • This path would destroy wetlands and fragile riparian areas. There is already conflict with trespassing and people allowing dogs to chase livestock. Please keep the paths in the city and allow the farm land to stay beautiful. • Thank you for expanding access to the outdoors for our growing population! If this is the right forum, please prioritize more safe bike lanes connecting neighborhoods to main street! We would love to bike there, but do not feel like biking is a very safe activity along town roads. • Please prioritize making safe biking options in and around the city of Belgrade!! We love biking and the traffic is getting crazy, so safe trails and bike paths around the city to the neighborhoods would really increase quality of life for active families. • I currently have to drive too far away to have access to open space for our dogs to run. A dog park in or near Belgrade is badly needed. Also - trails that are safe for my children and myself to run/bike on! • Collaborate with Gallatin Valley Land and Trust to work on bike paths that connect Bozeman and Manhattan. You should not be required to figure out that plan on your own. Also, please work with the city of Belgrade to enforce all sidewalks are clear and to encourage more walkways where there aren’t any. • I would like to see more running trails and parks located in the City of Belgrade (could lead out of the city). Working with the Belgrade High-school Cross Country/Track Team, it would be nice to give the kids more variety in their training as well as host meets in the Belgrade. • There is no way our HOA will give permission to use our private property much less other property owners to the south of us. We already have issues with the fishing access and trespasser. Programs • I would love to see more community wide events (Christmas Convoy, City Block Party, Car Show, etc…) • There needs to be more activities for people of all ages. We need a bowling alley, indoor rollerskating, mini golf, huge sports complex to host baseball tournaments, Frisbee golf, pickle ball courts, swimming facility, safe walking paths for students to get to school, an outdoor amphitheater, and continue the farmers' market. • We need more indoor/winter accessible activities for our youth as well as more water/swim options for summer. • More sidewalks and increased ability to walk/bike within the community. Affordable preschool and youth programs so families don't always have to drive to Bozeman. Belgrade based sports teams to funnel into our school sport programs. Many HS programs don't have enough kids entering the sports - XC, soccer, etc. ---PAGE BREAK--- ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 11 Select Quotes Administration • I think it’s important as our area increases in population, to protect and preserve our farm and ranch lands. These areas are best served by not introducing public trails and bike paths. We should act as stewards of this land now by offering protection in perpetuity so that these areas won’t be threatened by future influx. Thank you for listening. • Need to plan for the future of the District beyond just the city limits of Belgrade for the District to have long- term success. • Implement smoke-free or tobacco-free policies at parks to reduce risks of nicotine poisoning and fire risk while also altering norms related to tobacco use within Belgrade. • Overlapping plan boundaries will require additional coordination. Other • I think this is a great opportunity to be heard and I truly appreciate the democratic way. I hope that preserving our natural resources, wildlife, and the Montana way of life is at the forefront of any and all decisions being made. This is why many of us have moved here and something most of us can rally around. • I would suggest that even in the early stages of this plan, any proposal should be developed in a socially responsible manner, not only meeting the needs of the community, but the fully assessing the environmental impact, effect to neighborhoods and private land owners. • I'd like to see the city council have developers and this growth in general pay for itself and bring forward the parks requests that these new residents are looking for. Update zoning, open space etc requirements for new development, etc • Develop Main Street to have more restaurants. Look into adding a fun courtyard with food trucks, a bar, live music venue. Similar to whitefish. • Please be aware of the current bad economy and the affect it is having on the people that live in the district. Although the voters passed this tax, many of them are renters and do not pay property taxes. Many of the property owners are elderly and live on fixed incomes. A very simple outdoor swimming pool for the youth would be a good start. ---PAGE BREAK--- BELGRADE REGIONAL PARKS, TRAILS, AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN 12 BY THE NUMBERS ---PAGE BREAK--- ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 13 By the Numbers Online - Survey Respondent Demographics VISITORS 1151 CONTRIBUTERS 396 320 UNVERIFIED 321 UNVERIFIED 76 REGISTERED 81 REGISTERED 0 ANONYMOUS 0 ANONYMOUS RESPONSES 402 What is your age? 20 - 29 Outside of the District 12 or under 46 - 65 30 - 45 In Gallatin County within the District 13 - 19 In the City of Belgrade 65+ Where do you live? 60.9% 58.2% 38.8% 3.0% 24.1% 6.7% 8.2% ---PAGE BREAK--- ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 14 By the Numbers Online - Interactive Map Interactive Map 1 2/20/24 - 5/31/24 Total Visitors: 342 Total Contributions: 53 Comment 33 (62%) Dog Park 8 (15%) Commuter Trail 3 Recreational Trail 3 Fishing Access 4 Community Park 1 Recreation Opportunity 1 Total Visitors: 657 Total Contributions: 66 Comment 32 (66%) Dog Park 6 Commuter Trail 11 Recreational Trail 15 (22%) Fishing Access 0 Community Park 1 Recreation Opportunity 1 Community concerns voiced through email and social media about conceptual trails shown on private property were brought to District staff and Board Members’ attention. A second map was revised and updated to remove the conceptual trails. An interactive conceptual map for the District was created to facilitate a visioning exercise to imagine the possibilities. Respondents selected from a variety of pins for comments. Interactive Map 2 5/31/24 ---PAGE BREAK--- ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 15 By the Numbers Website - beheardbelgrade.com/belgrade-regional-parks-trails-recreation-district Traffic Channel Aware Visits Informed Visits(%) Engaged Visits(%) Direct 2172 818 (37.7%) 335 (15.4%) Email 292 95 (32.5%) 34 (11.6%) .GOV sites 18 11 (61.1%) 3 (16.7%) Search Engine 239 151 (63.2%) 24 (10%) Social 477 143 (30%) 25 Referrals 102 49 (48%) 1 4 (13.7%) Highlights Total Visits 3.3 k Max Visitors Per Day 329 New Registrations 36 Engaged Visitors 416 Informed Visitors 987 Aware Visitors 2.2 k Visits by Channe l Be Heard Belgrade from 20 Feb'24 to 04 Aug'2 4 Direct Email .GOV sites g Search Engine Social Referrals 1 Mar '24 1 May '24 1 Jul '24 500 1000 1500 2000 Visitors Summary Be Heard Belgrade from 20 Feb'24 to 04 Aug'2 4 Pageviews Visitors Visits g New Registrations 1 Mar '24 1 May '24 1 Jul '24 1k 2k 3k 4k ---PAGE BREAK--- ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 16 By the Numbers Data Points Admin 5% Connections 24% N/A 10% Other 16% Places 34% Programs 11% Themes, by share Admin Theme Connections N/A Other Places Programs 33 164 72 110 238 73 0 50 100 150 200 250 Admin Connections N/A Other Places Programs Themes, by count Themes Count Places 238 Connections 164 Programs 73 Admin 33 Other 110 N/a 72 Total 690 ---PAGE BREAK--- ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 17 Open House #2 The purpose of Open House #2 held on November 14, 2024, was to update the public project team progress and to check in with residents one last time before moving forward. The event took place at the Belgrade Community Library immediately following a neighborhood meeting regarding a separate city project called the Belgrade Zoning District. The Open House was designed using 4 stations. Each station was specific to a topic: • Station #1 Project Introduction • Station #2 Parks • Station #3 Connections • Station #4 Programming When residents arrived, they were greeted at the introduction station, asked to sign in and then given 5 bills of fake currency. They were asked to visit each station, learn as much about the district as possible, consider recommendations at each station and then “invest” their currency in the recommendation that mean the most to them. Residents could either invest all of their money in one recommendation or divide their money across as many as 5 of their preferred recommendation. This exercise proved to be a fun way to get the public to recognize the varying degree of complexity and nuance needed to improve recreation projects. Approximately 40 people attended the event, and all attendees participated in the currency preference activity. In addition to the project consultant team, city staff, as well as board members, also attended and provided leadership and support at each station. Staff and board members were also available to answer questions and listen to feedback. Below is a summary of station content and public comment summaries. Station #1 Project Introduction Station Goals & Board Content: • Attendants are greeted • Sign In • Given & told more about the evening • General information about the district, the master plan process & engagement No Recommendation Options were provided at Station ---PAGE BREAK--- ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 18 Open House #2 Station #2 Places Station Goals & Board Content: • Inform attendees of all spaces & amenities available for public recreation throughout the District. • Provide a LOS assessment so to learn how the District currently relates to national averages & trends • Introduce space and amenity recommendations based on need & public comment. • Ask attendee to consider which project they prefer Station #3 Connections Station Goals & Board Content: • Get attendees to think about recreation pathways without depicting proposed trail locations • Display destinations that may be candidates for future connections- ask is any are missing • Inform people about the Transportation Master Plan & transportation pathways • Propose recreation pathway ideas for preference ---PAGE BREAK--- Open House #2 Station #4 Programming • Station Goals & Board Content: • Introduce typical programming offered by Recreation Districts nationwide • Inform participants on current recreation programming offered in the district • Propose a series of programming ideas & ask for preference ---PAGE BREAK--- Open House #2 Station #1 Project Introduction 1. In general, attendees were familiar with the District creation and scope 2. Some frustration was voiced over the additional tax burden on property owners given current economic climate 3. Two attendees had questions regarding how the assessment was calculated. Station #2 Parks 1. Even with the high cost, support for the Aquatic Center was very high which reinforced what was heard in prior engagement efforts. 2. Interest in multi-use courts for activities such as tennis and pickleball was lower than anticipated. 3. Support for the large regional park which included active recreational fields was moderate but may have been overshadowed by the very high preference for the Aquatic Center. Moderate support was also received for sport field interest in the programming section. 4. A small amount of participants noted interest in the range of program opportunities that the Regional Park could create such as recreational trails, a dog park, a playground, and the retention of undeveloped open space. 5. Questions and some concern was raised about how the District would address HOA residents that are paying both HOA dues to maintain subdivision parks and the assessment created by the District. Station #3 Connections 1. In general, there is a high level of interest in pathway connections with the most interest in a connection between Bozeman and Manhattan 2. There is a high level of interest in improving safety throughout the existing active mobility network with preference placed on adding more dedicated pathway options and safety infrastructure improvements like crosswalks, lighting, etc. 3. Participants made recommendations for both transportation pathways and recreational pathways. Station leaders guided participants to the Transportation Master Plan map to learn more about plans for new transportation pathways. 4. Several participants noted existing unmapped bike routes around Belgrade, particularly on the northeast side and liked the idea of an off-road separated path for cyclists 5. Compared to other alternatives, participants were less interested in connections to the existing West Bridger trailheads Station #4 Programs 1. Participants did not voice a strong preference for one individual program area but the strongest preference was for arts, education, culture and community events. 2. Support for sports and recreational programming was fair. ---PAGE BREAK--- Open House #2 Engagement Activity Results District Engagement Activity, All District Engagement Activity, Pathways District Engagement Activity, Places and Facilities District Engagement Activity, Programs $ - Outdoor Stage 17% - Multi-use Courts 2% - Aquatic Center 55% - Large Regional Park 26% $ - Outdoor Stage - Multi-use Courts - Aquatic Center - Large Regional Park West Bridger 14% Bozeman / Manhattan 42% Central Belgrade 23% Gallatin River 21% West Bridger Bozeman / Manhattan Central Belgrade Gallatin River Sports & Recreation 22% Fitness & Wellbeing 16% Arts, Education & Culture 31% Community Events 31% Sports & Recreation Fitness & Wellbeing Arts, Education & Culture Community Events Places and Facilites 29% Connections 49% Programs 22% Places and Facilites Connections Programs PLACES AND FACILITIES CONNECTIONS PROGRAMS $ - Outdoor Stage 10 West Bridger 14 Sports and Recreation 10 - Multi-use Courts 1 Bozeman / Manhattan 41 Fitness and Wellbeing 7 - Aquatic Center 32 Central Belgrade 22 Arts, Education and Culture 14 - Large Regional Park 15 Gallatin River 21 Community Events 14 58 98 45 Total Votes: 201 ---PAGE BREAK--- Contact Us [PHONE REDACTED] Beheardbelgrade.com 91 East Central Avenue Belgrade, MT 59714 ---PAGE BREAK--- What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched ﬁrst? SURVEY RESPONSE REPORT 23 June 2020 - 04 August 2024 PROJECT NAME: Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, & Recreation District ---PAGE BREAK--- SURVEY QUESTIONS What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 1 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Q1 Which item do you value the most? Rank selections from 1-6, where 1 is the most valued. OPTIONS AVG. RANK Develop new parks 3.11 Develop new trails 3.21 Increase our maintenance investment in existing parks 3.30 Add amenities to existing parks 3.39 Develop recreation programs 3.65 None of the above 4.34 Mandatory Question (402 response(s)) Question type: Ranking Question What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 2 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Q2 What future planning projects should be prioritized in the next three years? Select one. Acquire easements and undeveloped land for future trail and park opportunities Acquire conservation lands with natural resources, protecting them from heavy development In densely populated areas, master plan and develop new parks, such as small pocket and neighborhood parks Develop a series of destination parks featuring unique amenities, where each park is 3-5 acres in size Master plan a 100-acre community park with multiple outdoor sports facilities, recreation center, event lawn, and internal trails. Develop a community recreation center Develop a regional aquatic center Other (please specify) Question options 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 54 47 41 25 94 26 91 19 Optional question (397 response(s), 5 skipped) Question type: Checkbox Question What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 3 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Q3 What trail connections should be prioritized in the next three years? Select no more than 3. Develop new trails (commuter pathways) within the City of Belgrade Develop new trails from Belgrade to the Bridger Mountain trailheads Develop new trails that connect to Manhattan and Bozeman Develop new trails from Belgrade to county subdivisions Develop new trails from Belgrade to the airport Develop new trails from Belgrade to the paths along the Gallatin River / East Gallatin River Develop Nordic ski trails (cross country skiing, skate skiing, etc) Other (please specify) Question options 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 207 138 116 129 52 181 102 24 Optional question (389 response(s), 13 skipped) Question type: Checkbox Question What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 4 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Q4 What park projects should prioritized in the next three years? Select no more than 3. Improve existing athletic ﬁelds (soccer ﬁelds and large, open lawn space) Improve Lions Park (upgrade ball ﬁelds, playground, and restrooms) Develop additional athletic ﬁelds (soccer ﬁelds and large, open lawn space) Develop a new, enlarged baseball complex Develop dog park(s) Develop an outdoor amphitheater Develop a disc golf course Develop pickleball courts Develop outdoor volleyball courts Develop a bike park Develop a second splash pad Other (please specify) Question options 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 112 147 56 75 134 126 55 83 26 105 57 55 Optional question (397 response(s), 5 skipped) Question type: Checkbox Question What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 5 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Q5 What recreation programs do you value the most? Rank selections from 1-6, where 1 is the most valued. OPTIONS AVG. RANK Youth programs (6-17 yrs) 2.87 Programs for everyone (all ages) 3.27 Pre-school programs (2-5 yrs) 3.40 Adult Programs (18-54 yrs) 3.44 Senior (55+) 3.58 None of the above 4.45 Mandatory Question (402 response(s)) Question type: Ranking Question What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 6 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Q6 What pre-school recreation programs for ages 2-5 would you prefer? Select no more than 3. Pre-School - Summer Camps Pre-School - Creative Skills (Art, Music, Dance, etc) Pre-School - Sports (Teeball, Soccer, Swimming, Large Motor Skills, etc) Pre-School - Educational (Developmental, STEM, Speech, etc) Pre-School - Outdoor (Nature Hike, Wildlife, etc) Pre-School - After School Program Pre-School - Swimming Lessons Other (please specify) Question options 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 111 118 179 104 173 92 188 10 Optional question (369 response(s), 33 skipped) Question type: Checkbox Question What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 7 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Q7 What youth recreation programs for ages 6-17 would you prefer? Select no more than 3. Youth - Traditional Field Sports (Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Football, etc) Youth - Traditional Court Sports (Basketball, Volleyball, Racket Sports, etc) Youth - Non-Traditional Field Sports (LaCrosse, Rugby, Utimate, etc) Youth - Bike Sports (BMX, Mountain Biking, Cycling, etc) Youth - Martial Arts (Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, etc) Youth - Winter Sports (Skiing/Nordic/Cross Country, Hockey, Snowshoeing, etc) Youth - Extreme Sports (Climbing, Skateboarding, etc) Youth - Water Sports (Beginner Lessons, Competitive Swimming, etc) Youth - Educational Programs (Music, Art, STEM, etc) Youth - Summer Camps (Cooking, Theater, Sports, Outdoor, etc) Youth - After School Program Other (please specify) Question options 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 182 106 35 70 39 109 33 130 121 122 90 10 Optional question (376 response(s), 26 skipped) Question type: Checkbox Question What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 8 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Q8 What adult and senior recreation programs for ages 18+ would you prefer? Select no more than 3. Adult - Field Sport Leagues (Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Flag Football, etc) Adult - Court Sport Leagues (Basketball, Volleyball, Racket Sports, etc) Adult - Water Sports (Swim, Scuba, Kayak, Paddle Boarding, etc) Adult - Winter Sports (Skiing, Hockey, Curling, etc) Adult - Skill Programs (Dance, Music, Art, Cooking etc) Adult - Outdoor Adventure Sports (Climbing, Camping, Hiking, etc) Adult - Boot Camp Programs (Cross Fit, Ninja Warrior, Spartan Race, etc) Adult - Active Programs (Exercise, Yoga, Swim, etc) Adult - Social Programs (Bingo, Yard Games, Cooking, etc) Other (please specify) Question options 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 93 106 102 95 138 111 51 184 129 8 Optional question (377 response(s), 25 skipped) Question type: Checkbox Question What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 9 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Q9 What community-wide recreation programs should be prioritized? Select no more than 3. All - E-Sports (Video Games) All - Family Programs All - Adaptive Programs (Activities for People with Disabilities) All - Shelter/Facility Event Rentals All - Community Events (Arbor Day, Community Garden, Volunteer Clean Up, etc) Other (please specify) Question options 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 275 300 325 10 301 145 152 255 10 Optional question (367 response(s), 35 skipped) Question type: Checkbox Question What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 10 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Q10 What is your age? 33 245 (60.9%) 97 (24.1%) 27 0 0 20-29 30-45 46-65 65+ 12 or under 13-19 Question options Mandatory Question (402 response(s)) Question type: Radio Button Question What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 11 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Q11 Tell us about yourself and your household. Select one or all. I have one or more children aged 18 or under at home and prioritize activities we can do as a family. On a yearly average, I'm moderately physically active for 3 hours per week, or more. I have one or more dogs in my household. I primarily exercise and recreate inside the District boundary during warm months. I primarily exercise and recreate inside the District boundary during cold months. Other (please specify) Question options 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 227 327 290 202 148 16 Mandatory Question (402 response(s)) Question type: Checkbox Question What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 12 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Q12 Where do you live? 234 (58.2%) 156 (38.8%) 12 In the City of Belgrade In Gallatin County within the District boundary (which matches the school district boundary) Outside the District Question options Mandatory Question (402 response(s)) Question type: Radio Button Question What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 13 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- alexmcady 4/10/2024 03:26 PM Additional Young Children (2-5yo) Options jdankoﬀ 4/12/2024 12:56 PM Thank you for expanding access to the outdoors for our growing population! If this is the right forum, please prioritize more safe bike lanes connecting neighborhoods to main street! We would love to bike there, but do not feel like biking is a very safe activity along town roads. dylanconger 4/16/2024 10:28 AM A more clear understanding of development and water availability to support it. mnowlin 4/16/2024 05:01 PM City limits more walkable to schools and parks JParrilli51 4/17/2024 07:13 PM I would love to see trails from town that goes through neighborhoods to Bozeman and the mountains. To ride, walk, ski etc. I live in. Ryen Glenn JacobyO 4/17/2024 07:14 PM Really would love a trail that connects to Bozeman. Smiles 4/18/2024 01:12 PM I would love to see a rec center with a pool for my kids to take classes year round. I also think we need more larger playground parks to accommodate how many children there are and for families to meet up for playgroups. I would also like to see an expansion of the skate park because it’s too small for multiple skaters to skate safely at the same time. AMassey 4/18/2024 08:40 PM More parks, trails and sports for kids Sellitnow 4/19/2024 06:13 AM Home owners have property tax heartburn!!!!!!!!!!! In the next few years, any increase in parks & trails budgets/expenditures should come from grants and not bond issues that add to the property tax burden. Q13 Tell us anything else you'd like us to know regarding the District. What would you like to see more or less of? What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 14 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- cheriem 4/23/2024 09:21 AM Implement smoke-free or tobacco-free policies at parks to reduce risks of nicotine poisoning and ﬁre risk while also altering norms related to tobacco use within Belgrade. HDrummond 4/23/2024 09:26 AM I'm excited to see what is to come! SheldonRoss 4/23/2024 09:28 AM Pedestrian and biking trails JMA 4/23/2024 09:33 AM More sidewalks/connection Jough 4/23/2024 10:00 AM I'd like to see fewer cars on the road, and thus more pedestrian traﬃc. amber 4/23/2024 10:36 AM Still waiting on the Jackrabbit expansion and round abouts on the major streets. I know this is not a city of Belgrade problem but the continual growth north of Jackrabbit is. By the time the state ﬁxes these issues we will be 10 years behind the current growth. Jmilesnick 7/01/2024 06:46 AM Less people running dogs near livestock out of Belgrade City limits. Belgrade needs dog parks in the city limits. gtryon1966 4/23/2024 12:37 PM NA - answered above. Emily 4/23/2024 12:46 PM I LOVE our community! My family and I would love to spend more of our time here instead of traveling to bike, swim and yoga. Apaulcalypse 4/23/2024 01:37 PM More Trails connecting Bozeman to Belgrade More trails connecting Belgrade to the Bridgers mountainhoop 4/23/2024 01:38 PM Please focus less on big water eating projects like giant soccer ﬁelds - we don't need to throw a bunch more water into watering sod. MASkinner2012 4/23/2024 02:52 PM Would love to see opportunities for Adult Ed and engagement to assist in building the community also love the idea of aquatics for What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 15 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- kids, adults, and seniors, but know this would be costly. Starr 4/23/2024 03:29 PM We need a dog park pumobe 4/23/2024 03:36 PM Working with the state to develop trails near the Gallatin. Establish connections trails to walk/bike into Belgrade and Bozeman along Thorpe. c 4/23/2024 04:42 PM More sustainable ground-cover practices (Native prairies, clover lawns, drought-tolerant, etc) More signage! Some cheap and easy ideas: - Park Name signs - Park Regulation signs - educational- plaques about low-water features in the park, tree species, plant species, history of the area, etc. Sarah 4/23/2024 06:24 PM More opportunities for people to gather and share talents. Sean A. 4/23/2024 07:17 PM I would like to see more bike lanes and connectivity between them. And some bike racks downtown. Thanks courtney.ross 4/23/2024 10:24 PM Thank you for soliciting so much feedback. Commuter trails would be great. There's not a safe and convenient way for my kids to get from the state streets to any school. Seems adults have forgotten that riding bike is easy and fun, it should be more safe and convenient in the city. Not saying it's the parks department, but there's a lot of campaign taste on a beer budget around here. Any pool would be nice, doesn't have to be Would like to see the outdoor ice rinks open again too. Hannahccampbell 4/24/2024 06:26 AM More commuter bike trails, speciﬁcally across the interstate and across/beside Amsterdam and Jackrabbit. ccshodges 4/25/2024 09:23 AM I work at the middle school and we desperately need a large swimming pool for all of these kids!! A water park is a must! April 4/25/2024 11:22 AM I think the aquatic program would beneﬁt our community in so m any ways and would love to see a new plan on how to ge that facility What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 16 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- jdankoﬀ 4/26/2024 08:40 AM Please prioritize making safe biking options in and around the city of Belgrade!! We love biking and the traﬃc is getting crazy, so safe trails and bike paths around the city to the neighborhoods would really increase quality of life for active families. Alzada 4/29/2024 06:00 AM More trails! Safe commuter pathway to Bozeman along Frontage, trails within and between neighborhoods for running, biking, kids getting to school. Update development codes to require connectivity and provide more review. There’s an absolutely terrible trail (that I love anyway) in my neighborhood that is right next to I-90 and doesn’t connect to anything. New developments can do way better. Existing parks should be connected by trails where possible or quiet streets/alleys. DJ 5/01/2024 08:51 AM Not sure this applies, but we've got to do something about Jackrabbit Lane and the amount of traﬃc. And ﬁnd a way to fast track dealing with the railroad crossing on Jackrabbit. I know it's in the works with the Dept of Transportation, but Lord have mercy, that needs to be done sooner rather than later. Peyday19 5/01/2024 09:30 AM I'd like a connected trail to town center that goes through city parks within subdivision neighborhoods Kari Francisco 5/01/2024 09:38 AM The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions. Liz 5/01/2024 09:52 AM Excited to see improvements! SDamschen 5/01/2024 10:09 AM The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions. Rich 5/01/2024 10:42 AM The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions mkcherry The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 17 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- 5/01/2024 11:06 AM subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions. C. 5/01/2024 11:13 AM The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions CoryM 5/01/2024 11:53 AM The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. We live in Cloverleaf Meadows where there are many younger couples that can't aﬀord a single family housing. Many of us have children under the age of 10 and would be nice to have a park where it was designated, but apparently not happening by the developer. Trish 5/01/2024 12:22 PM "The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions." Leah Reuter 5/01/2024 12:34 PM "The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions." Cassandra A 5/01/2024 03:53 PM The city needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. To include Cloverleaf Meadows subdivision. TA2745 5/01/2024 04:06 PM The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions nini5524 5/01/2024 04:39 PM The City really needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions. It makes our new subdivisions appear very & we aren't able to do things together with our families, or neighbors on our "Unﬁnished" community parks. What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 18 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Mumpa 5/01/2024 07:41 PM More Dog parks with trees, ,water, hills, benches and tables Keri 5/01/2024 08:53 PM I would love to see a recreation center with pickleball, yoga, weights, cycling, and a swimming pool. Noneya 5/02/2024 06:24 PM Na Lindsey drewiske 5/02/2024 07:41 PM Thank you for considering my input! Chris Drewiske 5/02/2024 07:48 PM . 5673; 5/02/2024 08:37 PM The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions KBB 5/02/2024 09:08 PM Better attention to how the places that are in place are used (the amount of traﬃc, parking needs, necessary trash cans to keep place clean etc). teastwood 5/02/2024 10:57 PM Need to plan for the future of the District beyond just the city limits of Belgrade for the District to have long-term success. Tking 5/03/2024 05:11 AM Na 5/03/2024 05:44 AM I would like to see more bike trails. As an avid biker I would love to go to Manhattan or Bozeman without risking my life jkamp09 5/03/2024 05:51 AM More Ebike awareness programs, education programs for bike commuters, and possibly rentals to increase access to commuting options. With all of the increased construction and traﬃc I have modiﬁed my daily commute between belgrade (las campanas)and 4 corners and have ﬁgured out how to comfortably ride to work in nearly all weather and in a reasonable time (<40 min). I have even What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 19 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- in occasion hitched up my bike trailer to pick up groceries at t&c and now that Frank Rd is punched through am likely to pick up garden supplies and dog food at Murdochs in this manner. I truly think that with community outreach, safer trails/bike lanes, and availability for people to rent before buying this could help alleviate vehicular traﬃc and even parking concerns as we grow. saraloreen 5/03/2024 05:51 AM I currently have to drive too far away to have access to open space for our dogs to run. A dog park in or near Belgrade is badly needed. Also - trails that are safe for my children and myself to run/bike on! AM 5/03/2024 06:14 AM Safer access to get around either via by foot or bike. Right now to get from one side of Belgrade to an other it can be unsafe for kids to ride their bikes or walk to school. MCreek 5/03/2024 06:21 AM It would be great to improve the park spaces that we currently have before spending time and money on new parks. Many upgrades are needed at existing parks. For example, water bottle ﬁlling stations at the soccer ﬁelds and easier access to water fountains. The trails plan/map on the website seems to be lofty and not very well thought out. Many of the trails cut right through people's yards and private property. Kat 5/03/2024 06:57 AM More youth activity options for those not in organized sports, trails for walking/biking, and community recreation opportunities for all ages John 5/03/2024 07:27 AM "The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions." AmyNorris 5/03/2024 07:38 AM Maddy 5/03/2024 08:35 AM The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions. jstorm 5/03/2024 08:45 AM I know this wasn't part of the survey, but I would love to see more store and restaurant options too. Not necessarily a Wal-Mart, but What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 20 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- more things like a K-Mart, Pamida, or something like an Aldi would bring in a lot of folks too. We live on the outskirts of Belgrade and are in the Belgrade school zone, yet almost never spend any time in Belgrade except for school drop oﬀs and the splash park, and instead do nearly all of our shopping and recreating in Bozeman. Adding more to Belgrade downtown would be wonderful so it could be a great place to shop and hang out. We love walking downtown Bozeman, but rarely go to downtown Belgrade because it's so small with few amenities of interest. I would love more of a community buzz with more restaurants and stores, increasing desire for locals to spend money in Belgrade instead of Bozeman. Regardless Thank you for opening up this survey! The options here are very exciting, even "my" preferences are selected. None of these ideas would be bad ones. Thank you! Nicolec27 5/03/2024 08:57 AM I would LOVE a large aquatic center with a large lap pool. It’s something that this area is really missing and I think if there was a great aquatic center it would draw a lot of families and visitors to our community, especially in the summer! Canine168 5/03/2024 09:00 AM No trying to get these ridiculous, over the top buildings through tax payers (like the aquatics center). It also doesn't necessarily make sense to be creating trails when we don't even have sidewalks connecting the city together. BrianS 5/03/2024 10:28 AM Increase and improve facilities that all residents can use on a frequent basis. Hiking trails, swimming pool. I don't want to minimize sports ﬁelds as they are also very important. I am just putting higher for now things the district does not have. GG 5/03/2024 12:03 PM n/a Pat 5/03/2024 02:24 PM Please be aware of the current bad economy and the aﬀect it is having on the people that live in the district. Although the voters passed this tax, many of them are renters and do not pay property taxes. Many of the property owners are elderly and live on ﬁxed incomes. A very simple outdoor swimming pool for the youth would be a good start. ellemvee 7/01/2024 06:48 AM Groomed XC ski trails on existing land! Maybe where the aquatic center was proposed for, or possibly on the state land near ryen glenn. What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 21 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Kay 5/03/2024 05:45 PM Deﬁnitely a pool BDSpin 5/03/2024 09:54 PM We are really rooting for this new district to be successful and improve Belgrade. We are very concerned about the ambitious projects that will require additional funding. With inﬂation still making everything more expensive every day, and the recent drastic increase in property taxes, any additional funds desired should come ONLY from donations and fundraisers GAP 7/01/2024 06:49 AM One more pitch for a dog park on the state lands bounded by Lagoon Rd., Penwell Bridge Rd., and Dry Creek Rd. This land is already being used by people who have dogs. It is a wonderful space to exercise dogs and is accessible from the Ryen Glen subdivision (which is where I live... selﬁsh, I know! Bozeman has two dog parks, it would be great for Belgrade to have one as well. Thanks for undertaking this survey! names 5/05/2024 06:22 PM Keeping private land private. Nicolle 5/05/2024 06:33 PM DO NOT build trails or propose a trail system that disrupts the private ranching/farmland that surrounds Belgrade. It’s invasive and is absolutely outside of your jurisdiction to do so. Keeping private land private should be a top priority. Put eﬀort into maintaining the half assed suburban neighborhoods that have already been build. Keep Montana “Montana” and don’t impede the farmers and ranchers that are doing their best to maintain their lifestyle despite your best eﬀorts to make their lives harder. KHardaway 5/05/2024 10:05 PM Less casinos and gas stations. Build a public pool. Stop proposing hiking trails that would run through rural private property. caj 5/06/2024 07:24 AM a better place for Shakespeare in the Parks to perform would be helpful - trains & traﬃc noise have been a problem in the past. Walking trails are needed - for people & leashed dogs, birding, exercise Kelly Stowell 5/06/2024 08:29 AM Pickleball courts and more pickleball courts What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 22 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- DMILESNICK 5/06/2024 09:02 AM improve existing parks/ trails within city so kids can safely recreate. tom 5/06/2024 10:08 AM Aquatic center at a reasonable cost annieh 5/06/2024 10:41 AM Acquatic facitility! Karen 5/06/2024 02:56 PM "The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions." haugland 5/06/2024 09:00 PM DO NOT do the walking paths through the private properties. hendrix406 5/07/2024 09:13 AM I would like to see a LOT less talk about a paved trail all the way down Dry Creek/W Dry Creek Rd. We moved away from town for a reason. Screw up your own neighborhood and leave mine alone. erinlarnold 5/07/2024 10:18 AM Events marketed more broadly and to all within district. Would really like to see an aquatics center. RW 5/07/2024 12:00 PM More walking paths, more secure restroom facilities, more family- friendly event spaces, more maintenance, more community events. c.mcbeath 5/07/2024 12:01 PM The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions. jbacaj 5/07/2024 12:07 PM More protected bike commuting paths between Belgrade and Bozeman! Abby S 5/07/2024 12:46 PM I am quite opposed to the proposed "recreational trail" that cuts through many ranches who, from the pinsand comments posted on the trail, were obviously not part of the development process. I am also wondering who/how came up with that route. I would be ALL in What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 23 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- favor of foot paths along existing roadways, such as already exists and is really well-utilized from Manhattan to the ﬁshing access at Central Park. Cutting a swath through privately owned agricultural land, however, is horrifying to consider. Joe H. 5/07/2024 01:28 PM I would deﬁnitely like to see more small and pocket parks in the older parts of town that don' t have a park nearby. Being able to walk with your kids to a park would be a huge beneﬁt. Thank you! Evan 5/07/2024 02:03 PM More trails! Ian Lockhart 5/07/2024 06:17 PM The proposed pass creek trail is ridiculous. This proposed walking path would cut right through the middle of my property and would be roughly 100 feet from my home. It would also cut my pasture ground in half and have a negative eﬀect on wildlife. There is no way I could accept this. Pass creek is only 4 to 6 feet wide through my property. All this will do is invite vandalism , theft and no privacy. Dzap79 5/07/2024 06:55 PM I think this is a great opportunity to be heard and I truly appreciate the democratic way. I hope that preserving our natural resources, wildlife, and the Montana way of life is at the forefront of any and all decisions being made. This is why many of us have moved here and something most of us can rally around Wmj 5/07/2024 07:51 PM Don't ruin the area 5th Generation 5/08/2024 07:42 AM Maintaining the existing parks and trails. robl015 5/08/2024 11:04 AM Thank you for your help making Belgrade a great place to live. mjdavis 5/08/2024 12:19 PM Less development in the northern part of the district. With the paving of Rocky Mountain Road traﬃc, and particularly dangerous traﬃc, increased. Mostly this seemed to bring people from Bozeman to North Cottonwood Trail who previously didn't care enough to drive on a gravel road. It also made it more attractive for people to come out to Johnson Canyon Road where they shoot at trees and bring out trash as targets. Speeding trucks and other oﬀ road vehicles chew up not just Johnson Canyon Road but also the unpaved portion of Rocky What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 24 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Mountain, leaving corduroy for resident to travel on and pull horse and cattle trailers over. It is no longer possible to ride a horse on that road/trail. These problems are obvious when we see the accidents and tragedies that occurred there this past year including a death and a life ﬂight injury. Furthermore, with paved roads comes development and there is only private and ecologically sensitive land there. Louise Ellingsworth 5/08/2024 12:29 PM Aquatic center please! Djkort 5/09/2024 12:07 PM More trails for walking and biking. Rec center Eb 5/09/2024 03:47 PM Fewer dog parks. There are so many in the Bozeman/Belgrade area. They dirty up the spaces for everyone else (See the Erwin Bridge trails). hkofsd 5/10/2024 05:44 PM I will add these comments to the interactive map as well... I know it is part of the Triangular trail plan but I hope the idea of trails along the Gallatin River is dropped soon. I dont think anymore time and eﬀort should be spent on this. Unlike Greenways/trails along other rivers this isnt feasible with a free ﬂowing river(no damn). The West Gallatin changes yearly and sometimes drastically it has many diﬀerent channels. It is aﬀected by high run oﬀ and often winter Ice Jams. It would require multiple bridges over all of the channels and frequent yearly major maintenance. Due to these changing conditions it would be unusable during many months of the year. Also with all of the growth in the area this corridor is one area left for wildlife. Having a trail along the River would negatively aﬀect this wildlife corridor and would increase pressure on the already at Risk West Gallatin River system both ﬁshery and riparian area. alexr 5/12/2024 08:59 PM The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions. baela 5/13/2024 06:12 AM Please develop parks in subdivisions which were set aside during building but not meant to be completed by the developer (like Cloverleaf Meadows) Senior01 N/A What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 25 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- 5/13/2024 08:07 AM Senior01 7/01/2024 06:51 AM We need access to swimming year round. We need indoor walking/track year round. We need walking trails and small parks. pg1999 5/13/2024 02:38 PM Nothing Jeannie 5/14/2024 08:25 AM Eventually would like swim center. Mike Bell 5/14/2024 02:02 PM We need to improve and develop more baseball ﬁelds for the kids of Belgrade. We have run out of ﬁeld space for the number kids that want to play baseball. Brad 5/16/2024 03:50 PM Better maintenance on lions park. Ashlie A 5/16/2024 03:51 PM I would like to see more programs for familys/kids less for dogs. Would like to see the town do more activiest other then fall festival. JenMigl 5/16/2024 03:51 PM The baseball ﬁelds at Lion Park are in dyer need of an upgrade and maintenance! The ﬁelds need to be better maintained. Better safer batter cages! Lights! 5/16/2024 03:55 PM More kids programs. Indoor recreation for winter months Mikhail 5/16/2024 03:55 PM Penned more indoor facilities for sports and recreation for all youth during the winter. This is a massive issue here. This is forming kids to stay inside their homes with more screen time and less activity. Forcing behavior issues and childhood obesity. Get indoor facilities and even outdoor with covers. This should be ﬁrst priority Candice 5/16/2024 03:55 PM Making Belgrade prettier. It is a very ugly town. Kelli 5/16/2024 04:01 PM I would love to have an outdoor/indoor pool for kids in the summer. Something like Bogart pool in Bozeman. What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 26 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Levi Worts 5/16/2024 04:02 PM More baseball ﬁelds. I played on the same ﬁelds my kids have to play on 20+ years later. Janderson 5/16/2024 04:18 PM More accessable parks, more parking for ball ﬁelds, more community events. SamaDozal 5/16/2024 04:25 PM More options for families and swim lesson opportunities Shaylee Gaudenzi 5/16/2024 04:29 PM We need indoor baseball facility so we can practice all year long. KP 5/16/2024 04:53 PM Na Scout 5/16/2024 05:05 PM I would love to see lions ﬁeld parking lot paved so it’s not such a mess in the wet seasons. There needs to be an aquatic center for a town this size for the small children and elderly especially. CW 5/16/2024 05:08 PM Water access, rec center for families and youth sports. Winterrowdj 5/16/2024 05:37 PM Fix lions park and build new baseball complex and an aquatic center. Sgt Pepper 5/16/2024 06:01 PM Deﬁnitely more bike friendly ways to commute to Bozeman for work and ever around town in Belgrade Kris P. 5/16/2024 06:16 PM Lions Park baseball ﬁelds need a ton of attention. At a game yesterday the pitcher’s rubber came out. The infrastructure seems dated and needing attention. Megs3609 5/16/2024 06:43 PM Trails down Dry Creek farnsworth.kelly 5/16/2024 06:46 PM We need a huge baseball/softball/soccer complex as well as a community recreation center with indoor/outdoor swimming pools, basketball courts, racqute ball courts and weight lifting equipment. What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 27 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- MJFarnsworth 5/16/2024 06:51 PM Less small pocket areas and more large whole community facilities with modern activity options. Consideration given to the entire area and not just those living within Belgrade city boundaries. WE NEED TO EXPAND THE BELGRADE CITY BOUNDARIES!!! Mike murphy 5/16/2024 07:26 PM More swimming classes lgene84 5/16/2024 07:43 PM Updated parks, baseball ﬁelds Brianne 5/16/2024 07:43 PM Baseball ﬁelds improved for youth Stephlee 5/16/2024 08:08 PM More youth community activities & facilities Tessa 5/16/2024 08:12 PM Improved sidewalks. I’m all for trails but at minimum we should have sidewalks that strollers and young kids or wheelchairs could make it to the schools. No abrupt edges, gaps without sidewalk, rtc Mhalv14 5/16/2024 08:18 PM Allow more baseball and softball ﬁelds to be built. Pave the parking lot and create more parking at the sports complex of Menecucci park. Jocie5698 5/16/2024 08:29 PM Trails where you can safely commute to the schools, there is no safe way to get to saddle peak, middle school and high school from las campanas area Kristen 5/16/2024 08:32 PM Pool!!! We live around lakes and rivers and need to be able to have swimming lessons and the outdoor community pool that so much of us grew up with. How is this valley so large and Belgrade doesnt have a pool, when much smaller towns have wonderful community pools?? Rachel 5/16/2024 08:47 PM We love Belgrade! Ccraigle1 5/16/2024 08:54 PM Lions park baseball ﬁelds could use some work! What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 28 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Jackie 5/16/2024 08:59 PM Pool Tina 5/16/2024 09:22 PM None Rijordan 5/16/2024 10:57 PM Water sports and lessons. Indoor facilities Getting older athletics to volunteer with younger ones. Mtpowderpig 5/17/2024 05:12 AM We need an aquatic center. We also need to ﬂood more parks for winter Ice skating and hockey. KMBech 5/17/2024 05:21 AM I would love to see upgrades to existing parks including the baseball ﬁelds at Lions Park. In addition, adding more ﬁelds through a baseball complex would allow our community to host more tournaments and play on top notch facilities. Mainantence must be maintained on these parks. The current parks are taken care of my BYB for the majority. BCSteadman 5/17/2024 05:22 AM Take care of the parks. Water, mow, weed, ﬁx fencing, paint, and clean them up. sheena wheeler 5/17/2024 07:27 AM We NEED more programs and activities available for our youth, particularly our middle school -teens. Klew 5/17/2024 07:36 AM More entertainment for all in Belgrade. Karly 5/17/2024 07:46 AM More city rec league sports for kids. IE basketball, LaCross, Rugby Freeman 5/17/2024 07:55 AM We would love to see additions/improvements of the athletic ﬁelds and Lions park. With the rapid community growth we are in need of extra ﬁelds as well as upgrades to the existing. I feel like this will be better for the community as well as give us the oppurtunnities to bring revenue to Belgrade in the form of tournaments and such. 5/17/2024 07:57 AM The Belgrade baseball ﬁelds are in need of some major upkeep. The whole complex at Lions Park needs to be updated and improved. More ﬁelds need to be built. Baseball games are being played in What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 29 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- regular parks on uneven ground which is a safety hazard. The back ﬁeld in Lewis and Clark Park is a bunch of wasted space. There is enough room to put a basketball court and still have plenty of ﬁeld left open. Somehow the old Heck Quaw school should be torn down and the land utilized for the community. Stick with the basics and don’t over complicate it. Improve our existing facilities and develop new complexes that suite the City of Belgrade! jorham 5/17/2024 07:57 AM Sports complexes. It is time consuming to go to Bozeman for sports events. TLJ5 5/17/2024 08:01 AM Less property taxes Lewisj18 5/17/2024 11:48 AM Nothing Spencer Sorensen 5/17/2024 12:52 PM Can't tell you how great it is that you're even doing this! Baseball in Belgrade seems like a good beast that needs some love. There are so many local kids that play, it seems like it would beneﬁt the city to put some funding there. Also, I think focusing on improving existing areas ﬁrst would be awesome. A 9-hole disc golf course in the area north of the current soccer complex seems like an easy recreational win (I have no clue how that land is zoned). Also, the biggest need from my seat is a community rec center (2 bball courts, limited exercise equipment, a little bit of grass space, and room for an aquatic expansion). Easier said than done (I know, I work in Campus Rec at MSU), but it would be huge for Belgrade. SarahRE 5/17/2024 02:52 PM Nothing extra to add. joyceseipel 5/17/2024 03:43 PM I would like to see groomed cross country skiing in Belgrade megnog6 5/17/2024 03:43 PM I would love more kid focused facilities, indoor recreation for children during the winter months, upgrade existing park playgrounds, dog park with a water feature or fountain & obstacle course, more trails connecting belgrade (make belgrade more walkable), also a HUGE supporter of an indoor pool. BeckyC More trails/pathways for walking and running that are oﬀ the roadway. What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 30 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- 5/17/2024 04:23 PM Catie 5/17/2024 07:16 PM Baseball is a growing sport in Belgrade. Having more ﬁelds, and the ability to keep the already established ﬁelds maintained and in working order, would allow Belgrade to host tournaments that draw families in from all over. Those families will spend their days in and around the town of Belgrade, which would be a great welcome to the business owners around there too. Htribe5 5/17/2024 09:19 PM More outdoor parks and recreation. As well as an aquatic center and trails. Imac 5/18/2024 08:14 AM New indoor ice complex SMountan 5/18/2024 09:39 AM NA Morgan 5/18/2024 02:17 PM Just want more baseball Areas for my kids to play because there’s not enough ﬁelds right now and that forces us to play in parks or football ﬁelds which isnt ideal at all. GoBelgrade! 5/19/2024 08:03 AM Please add and keep as much open space as possible. Prairie View Park needs to have a 15 MPH speed limit all around it as there are lots of little kids running around and then cars are always racing by. Please no developed restrooms/public bathroom (port a potty is ﬁne) in Prairie View Park - they always become gross and sketchy. The open space oﬀ Yellowstone Ave/Arizona gets plenty of use as-is, no need to develop that at all. More sidewalks and trails are a must! Thank you! Brian 5/19/2024 09:37 AM A place to hold Shakespeare in the Park again. Tanner 5/19/2024 07:21 PM I can't stress enough how the baseball ﬁelds need to be ﬁxed, and expanded. There are not enough ﬁelds, and the ones we have are in awful condition. We are known for the having some of the worst ﬁelds in the state. The sad part is there are hundreds of volunteers who sign oﬀ on all liability to ﬁx them. Many coaches own construction companies who also do all work free of charge. If companies can have patrons sign their life away to sky dive, I would hope someone could ﬁnd liability release to ﬁx some ball ﬁelds. It sure seems like someone is holding all progress back. What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 31 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Bbourret 5/20/2024 11:42 AM outdoor/nature based programs Srenae 5/20/2024 08:55 PM More parks especially baseball ﬁelds to accommodate growth of the city and the number of kids trying to use them. SWMBIA 5/21/2024 07:18 AM Trails, Swimming, Community Garden, Farm to school Eel406 5/21/2024 08:13 AM The baseball ﬁelds need a major upgrade. They are looking old and and very used. Belgrade has a huge focus on baseball, the ﬁelds should display that as well. Time to put some money into that instead of beating a dead horse baseballmom 5/21/2024 09:58 AM There needs to be more activities for people of all ages. We need a bowling alley, indoor rollerskating, mini golf, huge sports complex to host baseball tournaments, frisbee golf, pickle ball courts, swimming facility, safe walking paths for students to get to school, an outdoor amphitheatre, and continue the farmers' market. Jakerboy27 5/21/2024 12:41 PM I would like to see more things for our kids to do, swimming pools, bowling, rec centers, etc. K Seavey 5/21/2024 12:58 PM Improved baseball ﬁelds MH 5/21/2024 05:07 PM We need more indoor/winter accessible activities for our youth as well as more water/swim options for summer. Thank you! lc 5/23/2024 10:57 AM More use/improvement of current space. Less spending to acquire new land at these ridiculous prices. . 5/23/2024 02:09 PM Amenities like working toilets in existing parks and fun walking trails that connect Ah 5/26/2024 05:31 PM More youth activity options that don’t cost a ton of money. What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 32 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Kristin 5/28/2024 06:05 AM Thank you 5/31/2024 06:45 PM Belgrade has wonderful community spirit! We need more parks with family activities, green spaces, restrooms, and picnic tables. The new library completely consumed Lewis and Clark and it is a huge interruption to the park. carrdian 5/31/2024 07:27 PM We need more dog parks, connecting trails across the City of Belgrade and within the district, and ski trails. We do not need a bike pump track. Katylindberg 6/01/2024 12:02 PM Please please please more running trails!! Tking 6/01/2024 02:08 PM Na milam172 6/01/2024 08:21 PM I would love to see multi-sport courts be included in parks. Dedicated pickleball courts would be ideal. This sport has become increasingly popular and is the fastest-growing sport in America. Pickleball attracts both young and old players. Grandma may be slow, but she's ﬁerce on the court JP 6/01/2024 08:28 PM More water features like the River Rock Pond. Bike path along Frontage. Trash cans at all dog bag stations. (Thinking of the park in Prescott Ranch where everyone throws their dog poop bags in the trash next to the picnic tables). Conundrum 6/01/2024 08:35 PM I'd really like more commuter trails. It would be nice to have bike lines in the warmer months and Nordic trails when the snow allows. BenjaminOhman 6/03/2024 08:15 AM nothing Smiles 6/04/2024 08:03 AM I would love a rec center with an indoor pool that can be used year round. Most parks can only be used for a few months but a rec center would improve our community year round What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 33 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- ST 6/04/2024 10:19 AM Connected oﬀ road paths Atschaefer 6/04/2024 01:10 PM Turn over lions park to byb danielvfoley 6/05/2024 10:40 AM Less development (homes) Sam Anderson 6/06/2024 08:31 PM Intercity bike paths Lucia Pollock 6/10/2024 12:41 PM The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions Sammyjoﬁtzsimons 6/10/2024 01:20 PM Protection from becoming a bedroom community with ‘aﬀordable’ houses cramped so close together they ruin the magic of this place. Rwright07 6/10/2024 01:34 PM Please, try to protect green spaces and create trail easements as a real priority while the community grows to ensure quality of life for residents is protected vs developer proﬁts. ELL 6/13/2024 06:45 AM I'd like to see the district open up further to the West. sean 7/01/2024 06:58 AM In the context of continued growth and development, I believe that open outdoor spaces need to be preserved and maintained in a manner that ﬁts with the context and culture of Montana and Montanan's interests. pezzella44 6/13/2024 08:59 AM I'd like the Recreation to establish an outdoor community use archery range. There are many archers in the city of Belgrade and this would create a healthy and active activity for the public. Lauren 7/01/2024 06:58 AM Archery is a long tradition in Montana. With population growth and rising costs, it could potentially become inaccessible without proactive planning. What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 34 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- SWJ 7/01/2024 06:59 AM No Bike Paths outside of City Limits Kyle 6/21/2024 03:27 PM I would really like to see the trail system developed in Belgrade. I think that would greatly improve the safety and outdoor activities in Belgrade. Paved paths are great but if we need to start with nice dirt/gravel paths to be more cost eﬀective, that is perfectly ﬁne with me. sarpoe 6/21/2024 05:21 PM Paper recycle bins next to mailboxes!! Jennifer 6/23/2024 08:32 AM None MParker 6/25/2024 06:02 AM I believe we're heading in the right direction. Keep it up! popeyoung20 7/01/2024 07:00 AM Clean up River Rock Gregory 6/26/2024 08:59 PM You only have one chance to build something amazing for citizens versus developers, and what I have seen so far is a preference for developers. Once large tracts of land are developed into housing, they are forever lost to housing. Think of any great city and you will almost certainly think of the park that exits there that is enjoyed by many and often the crown jewel of the city. While pocket parks are great for neighbourhoods so a family or dog owner don't have to travel far,, it is not acceptable to say that's a job well done. In fact, the city should take notice of the shameful park that is about the size of an alley through Story Creek. How can anyone enjoy such a narrow space without losing their freebie or baseball across the fence. A regional type park (Similar to the County Regional Park in Bozeman, or even Grander would be like Mission Trails Regional Park in San Diego) would be treasure. It takes a lot of foresight (And money too I get that) to set aside such a large amount of land for future use. But those cities have already built up around the borders of those parks and many citizens use them on a regular bases. What I like about both of those parks too is that they still are almost completely undeveloped without any structures, etc. Every building that is placed in a park that takes up existing park space, is lost forever, like the Belgrade Library (Not a judgement on the library, just stating a fact that space was lost). While it didn't take.up a ton of the existing park, the existing park is certainly smaller now after the build out. Thank you for your time for listening and good luck. Also, I would be What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 35 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- interested in joining a committee for this or other Belgrade committees if there is a need and availability. Please let me know. Have a good week. Jenny 7/12/2024 04:32 PM Thank you for doing this! Get kids outdoors, then parents follow, then grandparents. Develop serene settings that will withstand the test of time and help us all remember why we love Montana. HannaJ 7/12/2024 05:18 PM More trees stew 7/14/2024 11:15 AM More sidewalks and increased ability to walk/bike within the community. Aﬀordable preschool and youth programs so families don't always have to drive to Bozeman. Belgrade based sports teams to funnel into our school sport programs. Many HS programs don't have enough kids entering the sports - XC, soccer, etc. Thank you for all you do! Spawlowski 7/14/2024 05:59 PM I am excited about the idea of a commuter trail to Bozeman I would love to bike to work during the warm months but riding on the streets scares me. Thank you for investing in parks, recreation, and our community! Samuel payne 7/14/2024 06:01 PM Please expand the skatepark. It doesn’t even need more ramps or anything, it just needs more ﬂat ground so more than one person can ride at a time. Cheep! Contact the Tony hawk foundation for more money! Nico 7/15/2024 01:05 PM More community events Rr 7/16/2024 01:10 PM More trails by river! Dgreene 7/16/2024 07:24 PM ? Jsouza 7/17/2024 06:38 PM Please make more community ponds, lakes, and reservoirs so we have good ﬁshing opportunities in the valley. What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 36 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Kris 7/22/2024 09:51 AM More shaded picnic areas Hannah 7/22/2024 04:37 PM More walking travels and commuting pathways - especially along the Frontage road (although I understand railroad private property may make that a challenge). Dog park. Anonymous 7/23/2024 06:34 AM Less of the idea of trails connecting towns. Don't try to develop our farmland into bikers and hikers trails! MTﬂeming6 7/23/2024 09:14 AM A pool would be nice. More activities for teens Marie 7/23/2024 10:03 AM This area needs an aquatic center!!! AK 7/23/2024 10:50 AM Swimming and splash parks, bathrooms at parks please Zach McCarthy 7/23/2024 02:07 PM outdoor archery Katie Jaworski 7/23/2024 03:22 PM More restaurants Monica Payne 7/23/2024 03:23 PM I would love to see more recreation parks and/or dog parks in the area. There needs to be more areas where every one can exercise. Linda 7/23/2024 03:24 PM More community activities. Victoria 7/23/2024 03:32 PM We need indoor sport facility for the winter months. Like a turf Zstricklin 7/23/2024 03:38 PM Love the idea of a trail and park system through neighborhoods. Similar to the Bozeman park structure. A Belgrade dog park would also be nice. Kbw 7/23/2024 03:39 PM A community recreation building would be such a blessing! What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 37 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sam 7/23/2024 03:40 PM Nothing rly 7/23/2024 03:42 PM I don't know. Pilotbrandon 7/23/2024 03:42 PM Upkeep on existing parks should remain a priority. Connecting city trails to community/subdivision trails. Westernarrow1 7/23/2024 03:47 PM More shade!! More non motorized connections between neighborhoods and shopping areas L 7/23/2024 03:59 PM Pocket park in cloverleaf development please MTgal 7/23/2024 04:00 PM More wide walking paths to allow pedestrians and safe cycling on the path. Ex oﬀ of Cruiser Ln near Prescott Ranch. More parks in undeveloped areas with benches, picnic areas, etc. so much potential and we are behind compared to Bozeman and their trails/parks/walking and biking paths they oﬀer. Brent 7/23/2024 04:23 PM Continue jackrabbit through to the north and develop a dog park at Rizzo and Jackrabbit. Mac 7/23/2024 04:25 PM Civic planning that acknowledges and mitigates the issues with the railroad running the middle of town. Kaye 7/23/2024 05:00 PM N/A Stacy 7/23/2024 05:07 PM Less on street parking in subdivisions 59714 7/23/2024 05:13 PM More restaurants and grocery options Number1avsfan 7/23/2024 05:52 PM More activities for kids What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 38 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- TravisNewsom 7/23/2024 06:06 PM More maintenance of city infrastructure, clean storm drains so they function as designed maryannakis 7/23/2024 07:55 PM I would like to see our Main St - downtown area better developed Shelley 7/23/2024 08:24 PM What ever you do dont make it so big its expensive to maintain. Taxes are an issue for homeowners in Montana. Drake B 7/23/2024 08:58 PM I think more basketball courts would be cost eﬀective and easy, since our only option currently is Ridge or in Bozeman! SheldonRoss 7/23/2024 09:07 PM How about ensuring the ice rinks are open this winter. Janine 7/23/2024 09:28 PM None WhaleHelper 7/24/2024 06:55 AM I think it is very important in city planning to consider the current ecosystems in and near Belgrade. If we disturb these natural areas, we won't get a second chance to bring them back. I understand that there are many people currently living in Belgrade and more arriving each day, and we all have diﬀerent needs and wants from our community. Preserving natural areas helps keep us healthier by preventing disease spillover from wildlife, maintaining carbon sinks from forested and well-vegetated areas, improves biodiversity, and helps prevent the spread of invasive species. Additionally, preserving natural areas and building green spaces improves human physical and mental health and has even been linked to lower crime rates. I think neighborhoods, especially new construction, also need to invest more in their park and neighborhood maintenance. There are so many invasive weeds growing in the retention ponds and public parkways that are ﬁlled with rocks. These weeds never seem to get pulled but are only cut back 1-2 times per summer (notably, after these plants have ﬂowered and produced seeds). I think we need to invest in our current green spaces and other outdoor infrastructures before building new ones. Mountain1991 7/24/2024 07:20 AM I would like to see more trails throughout town for biking and walking. The side of town north of the tracks could use some grocery types of stores. What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 39 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Mac 7/24/2024 09:08 AM More restaurants & trails Less storage lockers & work sheds Powellk516 7/24/2024 09:21 AM N/A Brent 7/24/2024 10:23 AM More dog parks at Rizzo and Jackrabbit. Random1 7/24/2024 02:25 PM Safe bike trails or bike lanes need to be installed on the frontage road for cyclists to safely navigate to Bozeman and for access to the north of the airport. The traﬃc is not accommodating to bicycle traﬃc. Keegan 7/24/2024 05:00 PM Finished sidewalks Jordan 7/24/2024 06:06 PM Pickleball Jessgraf 7/24/2024 06:13 PM Collaborate with Gallatin Valley Land and Trust to work on bike paths that connect Bozeman and Manhattan. You should not be required to ﬁgure out that plan on your own. Also, please work with the city of Belgrade to enforce all sidewalks are clear and to encourage more walkways where there aren’t any. pandadrugs 7/24/2024 08:11 PM N/A Ajs 7/24/2024 09:28 PM I think we desperately need a rec center with year round swimming access for all ages. B 7/25/2024 04:17 AM A recreation center, with a swimming pool would be a great investment. Becky 7/25/2024 06:12 AM More park maintenance TheRichOutdoors 7/25/2024 09:32 AM quality outdoor activities What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 40 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Ryancorn 7/25/2024 11:35 AM Public Archery Range Rb 7/25/2024 11:50 AM More Trails/paths please Knittingmontana 7/25/2024 12:36 PM I would deﬁnitely like to see more trail connectivity (ability to bike from county to city, etc.) and I bet many Belgrade residents would love to see an aquatic facility instead of another splash pad. Belgrade1989 7/25/2024 12:52 PM More walking trails. I live by the airport and take the walking path the the roundabout but if I try to take to frontage road to do a big circle you take you life into your hands. Frontage road need a sidewalk from airway blvd to Lewis and Clark park! beheardbelgrade 7/25/2024 01:28 PM We don't have enough money for all of the spending every level of government seems to want. Maybe it's time to consider not raising taxes for once. We already have too much taxes and we "need" a whole bunch of new schools, rec facilities, police and government buildings. We just can't aﬀord it. Grow was supposed to spread the burden around and lower taxes, but as far as anybody can tell, it just costs more. Kelsey 7/25/2024 01:50 PM I would like the proposal for the swim center to be basic and more aﬀordable, unlike what was previously proposed. esMB114 7/25/2024 06:08 PM An aquatic facility would be invaluable. I also love how much work has gone into development of community events. Would love to see ﬁtness options for people who work regular jobs. Dougudrc 7/26/2024 07:14 AM Great community but growing too fast without infastructure NOBUHDY 7/26/2024 02:04 PM A small pond/lake swimming area for people and dogs, similar to Bozeman's regional park. Live music events would be nice (NOT like music on main-- at a park somewhere the whole city doesn't have to shut down ) Karen 7/26/2024 05:27 PM Anything that will beneﬁt community members of all ages. Perhaps a large community rec center What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 41 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Val 7/26/2024 08:08 PM We need a pool for exercise and could also be used to teach school children to swim. John M 7/26/2024 08:24 PM More options and access to athletic ﬁelds and an indoor complex with ﬁelds and courts for youth sports. It’s sad that there is no community center for sports and especially indoor since winter weather is the majority of the year. MTboatRider 7/26/2024 08:44 PM If we have these outdoor spaces there should be something in place for supervision—. The skatepark is awful for inappropriate behaviors More oﬀ leash dog parks with shade and entertainment for the humans—- look up BarK in St. Louis—- that would be amazing! Lindsey Olson 7/26/2024 11:15 PM -Breakdown of our tax dollars -new baseball complex -outdoor pool - trail from jackrabbit to river rock -sell /give lions park to Belgrade baseball(they upkeep it anyway) -rec department (come on it’s 2024!) Ashlee 7/27/2024 06:04 AM Na BluMt 7/27/2024 06:11 AM Dog parks are a must. City have a leash law but we are unable to run our dogs without police telling us they must be on a leash. Makes no sense at all. A dog park will be the cheapest park you can build but somehow you keep on pushing back on building one. Alan 7/27/2024 07:56 AM Please complete the master plan regard Where the tennis courts are oﬀ of spooner. If you need inspiration check out the ﬁelds and project that Kalispell was able to do. Or the fort at Missoula Samantha 7/27/2024 08:21 AM bike racks along main street C Fuller 7/27/2024 03:13 PM Space & support for a Farmers Market. Safer bike & walking paths to get to the schools. Cleanup of the trail along the interstate in Las Campanas, maybe even get it to wrap around the neighborhood to Hawaii like it used to, it's great for biking, at least when its clear of trees/overgrowth. More designated places to bike oﬀ paved roads. Update the city parks, we have lots, but many need new equipment. Safer ways to cross over Jackrabbit and Frontage/Main Street (walking/biking bridges somewhere?). Figure What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 42 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- out a way to buy the 60 acres of state land between Linney & Veltcamp so it never gets developed (don't know if that's in the boundry). Less housing development before city infrastructure is in place? (I realize you have no control over that!!) Thanks! Jeﬀ B 7/27/2024 06:32 PM We need more softball and baseball ﬁelds. Both programs are growing at a rapid rate and we don’t have enough facilities. Lorna k 7/27/2024 06:45 PM Youth need aﬀordable activities keely 7/28/2024 02:15 PM I would like to see more large grocery stores (e.g Costco, Walmart). I would like to see better athletic clubs. I belong to the Ridge, and not Cove because Cove is more expensive. I would also like to see more trails out here. TBird65 7/28/2024 09:10 PM A nice large dog park would be wonderful! KMD 7/29/2024 07:36 AM Dog parks and paved bike paths connecting communities throughout the area for long distance commuting and recreational rides LeightonSean 7/29/2024 07:43 AM I would like to see more running trails and parks located in the City of Belgrade (could lead out of the city). Working with the Belgrade Cross Country/Track Team, it would be nice to give the kids more variety in their training as well as host meets in the Belgrade. Along with that, more parks located near Saddle Peak Properties that way we can use facilities near our house. Beth 7/29/2024 08:30 AM More shelters and walking areas Wolfy 7/29/2024 09:53 AM More bike trails - there are no shoulders on any of these roads gayle.normanbarry 7/29/2024 01:14 PM As a landowner and resident of Both Springhill and Reese Creek Communities--I would encourage you ﬁrst to develop areas in town and respect private property rights. Anna I would love to see more green spaces around town. I would like to What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 43 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- 7/29/2024 01:35 PM see the expansion of projects expand from the center of town outward. This gives wildlife a chance to stay in their habitat instead of getting trapped in town. Jbuﬀ 7/29/2024 03:07 PM A trail system connecting to surrounding trails would be amazing. I would love to see the water pond/pits ﬁlled in that you see around the new developments. Thanks for involving the community in the process!! Tom G. 7/29/2024 08:31 PM The Parks board mishandled the proposed trails through private lands & squandered goodwill. Landowners in the north county are now united in monitoring this board. jawebb 7/29/2024 08:51 PM Trails that allow supervised oﬀ leash activity for dogs. Ideally with shade water (ie. creek/river/pond) access. L Heinemann 7/30/2024 06:33 AM We need an aquatic center!!! KTOlivo 7/30/2024 09:13 AM More bike lanes or trails for safe hiking / biking Melissa 7/30/2024 11:32 AM I’d like us to focus on building community relationships by serving full time residents, rather than attracting visitors or second home owners, providing open spaces like Story Mill Park where wild space, play spaces, open space for its restfulness, public gathering space for music, public gatherings, families, school trips and special needs folks to mingle in can happen. A community vegetable garden space too. bridgerLLC 7/30/2024 11:58 AM No trails North of Belgrade/Bozeman through private land. drew 7/30/2024 12:34 PM - Daniel 7/30/2024 03:14 PM Any use of city/local funding to support E-sports would be an abhorrent disappointment and a failure to invest in the physical health and wellness of our youth and the broader outdoors community. Montana is fortunate to have access to public lands and open spaces - let's push our children to cherish and enjoy the outdoors. The preservation of open spaces is also crucial to the long term health of What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 44 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- our communities and open spaces. Greedy developers building endless townhomes and apartments with no trees, no improvements to infrastructure etc. pose a threat that must be avoided. Keep Belgrade Montana. Lastly, the multi select out of 6 forms are poorly set up. If an option does not warrant a response you should not be forced to assign it a value. Bhur 7/30/2024 04:06 PM Less spending philip 7/30/2024 04:20 PM Please plan ahead for excess use parking as now occurs at the north cottonwood trail access and the east gallatin river access. Karyl 7/30/2024 05:09 PM Nothing Merrilyn 7/30/2024 07:14 PM swimming Laceyege 7/30/2024 08:17 PM None Rvega 7/30/2024 08:30 PM We live on Corbly Gulch and the road leading up to the trail head is in complete disrepair. This leads to large groups of cars congregating daily in private property and often creating a nuisance. I believe monies should be spent to properly take care of existing trails before adding new amenities that will dilute the ability to properly maintain what currently exists. Pine 7/30/2024 09:37 PM I think it’s important as our area increases in population, to protect and preserve our farm and ranch lands. These areas are best served by not introducing public trails and bike paths. We should act as stewards of this land now by oﬀering protection in perpetuity so that these areas won’t be threatened by future inﬂux. Thank you for listening. Anna 7/30/2024 10:14 PM No Regan 7/31/2024 03:17 AM Existing parks updated What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 45 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- MDenzer10 7/31/2024 03:06 PM More surveys like this! It is nice to feel like our opinion might actually matter! hlinde 7/31/2024 04:25 PM Please more paths for walking......would love to see a path down Spooner paths from inside the city to outside Unknown 7/31/2024 04:53 PM I'd like to see the city council have developers and this growth in general pay for itself and bring forward the parks requests that these new residents are looking for. Update zoning, open space etc requirements for new development, etc MomtoMatt 7/31/2024 05:17 PM More things that don"t raise our taxes. Update existing parks. JudyT 7/31/2024 06:46 PM Dog parks is a must Ramie Blakeman 7/31/2024 06:53 PM Thank you for the survey. I am deeply concerned with environmental/water impacts and wildlife conservation as City Parks management policies have already driven birds out of habits that were here15 /20 years ago and now no longer migrate in these BLM land corridors to City land. Additionally, I'm deeply concerned with lack of safe access for children to parks/trails as many travel unsupervised to parks. Lastly, the trail along Dry Creek Rd has runners/walkers displaced regularly, in all seasons, for dirt bikes and side-by-sides that zoom along the trails with kids on their way to baseball practice or folks out for fun; this combined trail usage is untenable and dangerous, restrictive/posted usage (leased dogs, no motorized vehicles etc.) must be adopted. Belgrade needs to have better trails than Bozeman, we're bigger and we feed their job market. Zhegedish 7/31/2024 07:00 PM Nothing more rblakeman 7/31/2024 07:45 PM I would like to see regulation and enforcement of motorized vehicles on non-road public paths and trails. Motor vehicles must remain on roads, regardless of their oﬀ-road capabilities. kshimshak 8/01/2024 08:34 AM Sports programs and facilities for 2-18 already exist through the Belgrade schools. Focus on upgrading existing facilities and programs for all ages to better engage the Belgrade community district at large. New trails linking other districts would also more likely What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 46 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- be utilized by non-Belgrade district members and invite potentially hazardous behaviors to people and wildlife; camping, hunting, drugs, garbage, crime and encroachment on private property which will not be tolerated by the local homeowners. Also no mechanism in place to monitor or patrol these new trails, this is an added expense to be paid for by the Belgrade community for the beneﬁt of others. GRPHOA 8/01/2024 09:52 AM . eagleray 8/01/2024 11:56 AM I am in favor of a recreational path along Springhill Rd for safety and accessibility reasons. People may hum and haw about more traﬃc, but less cars is better in my opinion and it's my sense that more and more people will continue to bike on this road. I look to the nice path that connects Manhattan to the Four Corners Fishing Access site as a nice example, however, I don't necessarily think the path would need to be paved. As someone who rides horses in the north Springhill area, I would be in favor of such a path being open to horses as well. mjsutice 8/01/2024 02:02 PM Focus on maintaining and improving current facilities with adequate funding and appropriately compensated staﬀ. Get our infrastructure on solid and sustainable ground before taking on expansions that will further burden the infrastructure. tmaierle 8/02/2024 09:31 AM I would love to see the District and Belgrade become a "walkable city" bigboy 8/02/2024 09:46 AM More water treatment. Less park destruction. Less train horns. Jared Severson 8/02/2024 09:55 AM I think an outdoor amphitheater is a great idea for events, and bringing the community together. Mary V 8/02/2024 09:56 AM Thank you for doing this survey. I’m looking forward to hearing what the collective community wants. Bryan Ward 8/02/2024 10:02 AM More trails Jennifermnorris Please please please develop pickleball courts What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 47 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- 8/02/2024 10:03 AM Cori 8/02/2024 10:03 AM I would like to see more indoor recreation opportunities for preschool kids during the winter. Becky Reid 8/02/2024 10:08 AM Please develop large dog parks and aquatics center! Kpowers60 8/02/2024 10:11 AM More trails for commuting to Bozeman. I like how Bozeman has new trails in subdivisions giving open space to walk dogs, go running, or on a walk. ellemvee 8/02/2024 10:17 AM More sidewalks stpatsgirl 8/02/2024 10:17 AM Just a place where the community can go all seasons of the year to participate in recreational activities. Anita 8/02/2024 10:28 AM More trails and parks within city limits. Not enough dog friendly spaces OliviaNoel 8/02/2024 10:29 AM Aquatics center!! More preschool activities packylahey 8/02/2024 10:35 AM Develop a plan for a bike skills park Swardell915 8/02/2024 10:49 AM I love living in Belgrade, having lots of activities for kids to do would be amazing. My little guy loves his bike and skateboard and wants to go out, but the skate park at Lewis and Clark is too big for him for now. Would love more options for smaller riders like Gran Cielo’s bike park in Bozeman! Carissa 8/02/2024 11:03 AM I would love to see either lions park updated or a baseball complex Jack 8/02/2024 11:03 AM More sidewalks and paths, no/fewer pedestrian-unfriendly roads and intersections. What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 48 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Jsteele84 8/02/2024 11:10 AM Ide like to see better infrastructure to handle the inﬂux of traﬃc. And also we need more inclusive stuﬀ for our kids to do Molly Y. 8/02/2024 11:11 AM More dog friendly environments/parks/fenced areas KyleW 8/02/2024 11:11 AM I would like more paths to walk/bike on. Along with some updates to existing parks. Also new communities need to build good parks that everyone can use and enjoy; not just grassy ﬁeld or sad playground equipment. Make them put in useful public spaces Thomasb01 8/02/2024 11:42 AM We desperately need to push the city and help however we can to ﬁx the traﬃc. I do t want to go to the park because driving there and to the schools is awful. TP 8/02/2024 11:43 AM We'd love to see more amenities and programs within the city of Belgrade/this area! For some programs and amenities it is a bummer to a have to drive into Bozeman, when we live out here to avoid Bozeman as much as possible! Trails, swimming, dog park, family actives, etc would all be wonderful to see happening here! Amanda 8/02/2024 11:45 AM I'd like to see more thing for families to do, especially in the winter months. Nichols 8/02/2024 11:45 AM More adult programs. Jbolin 8/02/2024 11:47 AM I would really love the city to take pride in youth sports. We have teams that are very competitive and make it to regionals but it’s embarrassing to host events because our ﬁelds have not been maintained by the city and kids get hurt yearly. Adam P 8/02/2024 11:53 AM I would love to see more community wide events (Christmas Convoy, City Block Party, Car Show, etc…) Mark 8/02/2024 12:01 PM Turf baseball ﬁelds and swimming pool Megan 8/02/2024 12:04 PM More water parks What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 49 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Lynn 8/02/2024 12:09 PM More options for kids recreation Matt 8/02/2024 12:19 PM A bike park area with a pump track and jumps would be awesome. Trails and parks around town would make biking around belgrade more enjoyable. Thank you for your work on this. Ksulli 8/02/2024 12:23 PM More kid friendly recreational programs on saturdays, not sundays! No thanks 8/02/2024 12:32 PM So much work needs to be done. Please just start!! And keep us posted if or when there are needs. I love to help!! Unavailable 8/02/2024 12:32 PM More Saturday sports instead of Sunday sports Abby1610 8/02/2024 12:34 PM I would love for the current splash park to be upgraded a bit. Or at least some kind of shade near the benches inside the splash pad area. Deﬁnitely an aquatic center would be amazing!! Elicia 8/02/2024 12:41 PM I think we have a great community, and I am excited to see the positive changes and development happening! Ac 8/02/2024 01:23 PM Na Malmoj 8/02/2024 02:01 PM Would like to see a swim center, a real girls fast pitch softball ball complex and upgraded baseball facilities. Liaden 8/02/2024 02:44 PM We need swimming of some kind that is operational all year & doesn’t cost a fortune. We need indoor sports. And we need more childcare. Be that in the form of camps, pre school programs, after school programs, city run day care, or anything else. It’s a huge need. Amanda Flohr 8/02/2024 03:07 PM Family activities What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 50 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Tater 8/02/2024 03:16 PM Cross country opportunities please!!! More adult Community focused opportunities-both inside and out. Hopz 8/02/2024 03:22 PM Water park, and development of parks in areas that need improvement (ie- behind Westwood Circle) Rk 8/02/2024 03:56 PM None Lb 8/02/2024 04:05 PM Nothing Jaime 8/02/2024 04:22 PM More evening activities in the summer like the concert series. JennH 8/02/2024 04:59 PM Would love to have pickleball options!! Would be awesome to add to existing parks! Shayne 8/02/2024 05:21 PM N/a 8/02/2024 05:37 PM As a former teacher in the Belgrade school district and a resident of Belgrade I believe that our children need more recreational opportunities within the city limits Claramee 8/02/2024 05:40 PM More Trees for shade in the summer Rachel 8/02/2024 05:50 PM More recreational leagues that are separate from Bozeman rec leagues Michelle Snyder 8/02/2024 06:09 PM Bike park, things for “tweens” to do. EB7 8/02/2024 06:40 PM Improved sidewalks in Belgrade, especially from airport to main st. Pickleball courts or a swim center would be amazing. Excited for new library. Unrelated, but we need more food options and local shops...the ﬂooring store on main was a huge disappointment. What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 51 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sean A. 8/02/2024 07:00 PM We need more bike lanes and better connectivity between them. Riding from downtown to River Rock is very dangerous. rae 8/02/2024 07:06 PM More activities for kids to enjoy. All we really currently have is the small splash park and small parks around Belgrade. We need something new and exciting! Cristi 8/02/2024 07:17 PM I want the aquatic center and more running/bike trails. Thank you! Kat 8/02/2024 07:26 PM Having more local options would be great Rob 8/02/2024 08:05 PM I have a young child. Outdoor activities are my main priority BelgradeMom 8/02/2024 09:40 PM More native grass and less lawn. More sidewalks, especially around parks. Need a dog park badly. Laura 8/02/2024 09:47 PM An aquatic center and more trails 8/03/2024 06:28 AM There is nothing to do in Belgrade with my family. I would love to not have to go outside of Belgrade for activities Jbbergan 8/03/2024 07:18 AM We need an oﬀ-leash dog park or three. All of the available options for running dogs oﬀ-leash have become problematically busy. Alyross 8/03/2024 09:22 AM Better pedestrian connections from south of I90, jackrabbit, River Rock area to north of I90 and downtown Belgrade. Implement the triangle trails plane. Laura 8/03/2024 10:24 AM I think an indoor Aquatics facility that can be used for little to no entry fee for RESIDENTS OF BELGRADE should be a priority. If that is not economically viable, perhaps a reduced fee for those that ﬁnancially qualify. Nothing more irritating than helping to fund a facility and not have the money to use/enjoy it after completion... We could deﬁnitely beneﬁt from a well designed dog park with amenities. What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 52 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Kacinoble12 8/03/2024 10:39 AM It would be amazing if some of this could actually happen. I am also interested in getting involved to some degree. Jennifer.waller 8/03/2024 02:45 PM More trails that give people outside of belgrade city limits the ability to get places without driving and to recreate in or close to Belgrade and not have to drive. Trobes 8/03/2024 02:49 PM Less developments more public use of lands Jeremie 8/03/2024 04:57 PM More Emphasis on planning development in a more organized manner. We seem to let developers choose how Belgrade we build out and so the result is on proﬁt rather than quality of life. Update zoning around the city and township to prioritize business only versus residential, outdoor shopping centers (not strip malls and other cheap, low quality buildings) and downtown life. Christy 8/03/2024 08:53 PM A bike trail from river rock to Belgrade, dog park for sure, Benm 8/03/2024 09:14 PM . Newby 8/03/2024 11:26 PM I would like to see interconnected trails that make it easy and safe to get to places around town and to get to outdoor recreational areas. Kelly E 8/04/2024 08:50 AM Thank you for this questionnaire and thoughtfulness Belgrade123 8/04/2024 09:08 AM More bike trails. Class the joint up. Look to the future of the homes being build. Make downtown desirable place to go. We aren’t just a blue collar town anymore. Bill Shannon 8/04/2024 09:24 AM Community gatherings that foster problem solving, creativity, and interaction. Lu 8/04/2024 09:31 AM People bike the frontage road to Manhattan and with all the development it's extremely dangerous to all. This should be a huge priority. What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 53 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Wjwoods 8/04/2024 10:45 AM Bike path from manhattan to Bozeman Jim 8/04/2024 11:09 AM I'd like to see more bike paths in Belgrade and more bikeable trails. Thank you. Randyt 8/04/2024 12:35 PM Develop Main Street to have more restaurants. Look into adding a fun courtyard with food trucks, a bar, live music venue. Similar to whiteﬁsh. amanda 8/04/2024 12:44 PM more bike paths to connect areas! Jweathers 8/04/2024 12:46 PM None CC 8/04/2024 02:40 PM Most of us live here to enjoy what Montana has to oﬀer. For a FIRST priority, I would love to see the community have wider access to the Gallatin River and open spaces through land acquisition when it becomes available, or through pre-emptive negotiations with land owners who might be considering selling. It's heartbreaking to watch land being bought up by private entities, shutting the larger community out from being able to enjoy the beauty and serenity of this area. Cbaldy6 8/04/2024 03:05 PM More community gatherings regularly, concerts, sports programs for littles. 8/04/2024 03:19 PM We desperately need a sports complex for the Valley. There is nothing modern to oﬀer any age group in our area. Energy Capital Sports Complex in Gillette, WY or Golden Eagle Regional Park in Sparks, NV are two amazing complexes to get ideas from. Patti 8/04/2024 06:09 PM Use volunteers. Quit turning down improvement projects that would beneﬁt Belgrade's youth! Scott 8/04/2024 09:51 PM Allow educated contractors and engineers to oﬀer their services to their community What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 54 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- mj406 8/04/2024 11:31 PM NA Mandatory Question (402 response(s)) Question type: Essay Question What park and trail projects should be prioritized in the next 3 years? What recreation programs should be launched first? : Survey Report for 23 June 2020 to 04 August 2024 Page 55 of 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Source Themes Comment 1 Map Connections Alaska Road could be heavily used by cyclist commuters, especially given the Interstate underpass and recent development off Frank. But, its current state prohibits bikes. A dedicated pathway should be priority here. 2 Map Connections Yes!! Please connect this neighborhood area with the downtown through safe biking! This would be amazing for the warmer months! 3 Map Places Add bike racks along main street for people who cycle to downtown for dinner / drinks / etc 4 Map Places Gated dog park 5 Map Places This seems like an ideal place for a dog park, to echo other pins here 6 Map Places Many people already use this space to walk their dogs. Belgrade needs a dog park. 7 Map Places Please designate this space as a park/dog park or better yet, leave as is. This is already used as such and currently a beautiful area enjoyed by many Belgrade walkers and dog owners with occasional wildlife passing though. It's best as is, natural, without any modifications. 8 Map Places Dog park + Kids park/playground 9 Map Places This park was recently dedicated to the City of Belgrade (Fall of '23) and it has been sitting vacant and overgrown since 2020. It's the perfect spot for a dog park. 10 Map Places Dog park would be nice with trees and benches. Also a rock path around the park. 11 Map Places The old dump would make a great dog park. Won't need to be the entire piece of land but just a faction on it. With trees and benches. 12 Map Places Add a small dog park. 13 Map Places Hoa wants a dog park. We have many dogs with no place to let then run free. 14 Map Places Larger playground like Lewis and Clark 15 Map Places Expand skate park 16 Map Places Neighborhood kids LOVE this park 17 Map Places Keep open/semi wild. Add some native trees and wildflowers and a figure eight walking path. Lots of people use this heap of dirt for walking dogs, biking, little dirt bikes and just being kids. 18 Map Places Agreed on skate park expansion, or consider other parks where features could be added. The new bike park may relieve some of the pressure on the skate park from BMX riders, but it's very popular. 19 Map Places This "park" has been collecting weeds and trash since it was donated. My dog actually had to have surgery after stepping on something here. It would be nice to spend some of our funds on maintaining this field so it can actually be enjoyed! 20 Map Places What can we do for our friends in this corner? It seems void of parks or trails for how populated it currently is and will soon become. 21 Map Places Keep open field or develop into recreational fields 22 Map Places More baseball and soccer fields would be nice. The parking lot could be paved with parking spots painted. It is chaos when full. 23 Map Places If a community recreation/aquatics center is to be considered, this location would offer the opportunity to partner with the school district (for hosting swim meets) and developers for a facility. The location is more centrally located within the Belgrade urban area, which would better serve all residents within the District. Additionally, it offers better ease of access for people coming from outside the Belgrade area, making it easier to find and promoting its long-term success. The land may have been cheaper by the wastewater plant for an aquatics center, but the location was not ideally situated for access to the facility and it was by the wastewater plant, which evokes significant negative perceptions for an aquatics center that can affect the outcome of a bond issue. 24 Map Places Community Park with outdoor archery range and recreation leagues. 25 Map Places Establish a community park with a public outdoor archery range. 26 Map Places An outdoor archery range is a great idea for this area. It doesn't require a huge infrastructure cost and community residents would certainly use it. 27 Map Places This is a great place for a public use archery range. It would be a use of public land representative of the local values, and create a safe, controlled, economical environment for training and education. 28 Map Places Community Outdoor Use Archery Range 29 Map Places This old no longer used gravel pit is Belgrade city property a perfect spot for a park similar to the one in river rock. There should be a trout pond here for kids to fish in and swim in. The river rock pond is amazing but over crowded. Maybe trout unlimited could help with fundraising? 30 Map Places This old no longer used gravel pit is Belgrade city property a perfect spot for a park similar to the one in river rock. There should be a trout pond here for kids to fish in and swim in. The river rock pond is amazing but over crowded. Maybe trout unlimited could help with fundraising? 31 Map Places This old no longer used gravel pit is Belgrade city property a perfect spot for a park similar to the one in river rock. There should be a trout pond here for kids to fish in and swim in. The river rock pond is amazing but over crowded. Maybe trout unlimited could help with fundraising? 32 Map Places This old no longer used gravel pit is Belgrade city property a perfect spot for a park similar to the one in river rock. There should be a trout pond here for kids to fish in and swim in. The river rock pond is amazing but over crowded. Maybe trout unlimited could help with fundraising? 33 Map Places This old no longer used gravel pit is Belgrade city property a perfect spot for a park similar to the one in river rock. There should be a trout pond here for kids to fish in and swim in. The river rock pond is amazing but over crowded. Maybe trout unlimited could help with fundraising? 34 Map Places This is functionally a park and I love it! It’s exactly the kind of scrubby, semi natural place where kids and dogs can run around without bothering anyone. It would be great to have more native plants and a little trail mowed in but it’s great as is also. 35 Map Places Outdoor archery range would work great here! 36 Map Places Community use outdoor archery range here! 37 Map Places Just a dog-friendly (not necessarily a dog park) open-use space possibly with gazebo/picnic areas? A few trees would be wonderful here. Maybe a community garden? 38 Map Places Ice rink and a better splash park. Soccer fields. 39 Map Places Large park needs to develop more. Ice rinks maybe. 40 Map Other This intersection can get incredibly busy- it would need a round about or a cross walk or something to ease traffic flow for crossing. 41 Map Other This intersection also gets crazy busy. Would need a roundabout or a cross walk or an option to break up traffic for safe merging. 42 Map Other One house’s fence goes all the way back to within 3 feet of the highway right of way fence, making this connection to the berm trail that runs north non functional. They also have it blocked with pallets. 43 Map Other What can be done to eliminate shooting at the nearby Knife River pit either by the Bozeman Police Department (as rumored) or others that Knife River allows on the property? It can be very upsetting to dogs, and is it even allowed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)? 44 Map Other Paving Rocky Mountain any further than it already is would be terrible for this area. The paving that was recently completed increased traffic, much of it from Bozeman, of people who don't care a whit about the land and the people who live in this area. This would dramatically increase traffic in an area of private landowners and ecologically sensitive land. It would increase trash, irresponsible firearm use, and accidents. For proof, look at the tragedies that occurred at, and the trashing of, Johnson Canyon Road. When people have no stake in an area they don't care one bit about it. 45 Map Other Belgrade waste water is already at capacity with current growth. They will have to expand so don’t put any parks in that area. Has any infrastructure improvements been added to the map so future conflicts can be avoided?? 46 Map N/A 47 Map N/A Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation District Master Plan - Engagement Summary ---PAGE BREAK--- 48 Map Other As a private land owner, hiker, biker, skier, etc. We oppose any sort of trails that cut through private property, wetlands, riparian areas. Research indicates there are negative impacts from trails: soil erosion, damage to vegetation, spreading noxious weeds, disturbing wildlife habitat & migration, disruption of water patterns. Not to mention increased traffic, parking needs, trash, noise and light pollution. Given the high priority to maintain and improve current infrastructure, not to mention the financial impact this would have on the community, it is unclear why there is such focus on expansion rather than preservation. Mel 49 Map Connections With the high volume of school traffic here, proper crossing signals would be beneficial to cyclists and pedestrians when crossing 50 Map Connections Needs sidewalk to connect Main Street and bus stop to airport. 51 Map Connections Will this proposed commuter trail be protected from Frontage Rd. traffic? i.e. separated bike path or barriers 52 Map Connections Pedestrian accessibility here should be a priority. This is the location of the proposed Elementary and Middle Schools. Would it also be feasible to introduce a park/trails within this parcel? 53 Map Connections According to the old master plan, there is a pedestrian tunnel at this location that was never finished. If the proposed path drawn on the map is located on the south side of Amsterdam Rd, it would be beneficial to open the pedestrian tunnel for easier access to the existing River Rock trail system. 54 Map Connections Could you imagine the hundreds (thousands?) of residents west of the Interstate being able to walk or bike to get their groceries? If you want to reduce traffic on Amsterdam and Jackrabbit, this is one way to do it. 55 Map Connections Potential for a pedestrian trail along Richman to connect existing Landmark trails/sidewalks to Thorpe. 56 Map Connections Agree with Jough. This section could be a great way to connect these two parts of town, not just a rec trail. Shouldn't have to "commute" over the overpass 57 Map Connections I assume this path is intended to connect through the large community park here, but it would be great to ensure that this is connected before that occurs 58 Map Connections This park will need a connecting feature to the main adjacent trail. 59 Map Connections Work with the Montana Department of Transportation to widen existing sidewalk from East Frank Road to the Frontage Road to match the 10-foot width being installed with the West Post Subdivision development. This will continue to build on a non-motorized link to the airport (potential for TA program funding if other pieces are in place). 60 Map Connections Work with Stockman Bank to complete the 10-foot wide shared-use pathway along their East Frank Road frontage. 61 Map Connections A pedestrian crossing here would be great- the on-street parking makes it really difficult to see pedestrians (especially on foot) and the busy commuting times of day make it very difficult to cross the road (this is probably also an issue that needs to be resolved in tandem with the Dry Creek vehicle intersection) 62 Map Connections Due to fragile wetlands and the loss of vegetation, a path down is not feasible. 63 Map Connections If this is a proposed paved trail, are there plans to pave the current gravel/dirt Weaver Rd.? or would just the commuter path be paved and the road remain dirt? 64 Map Connections There is a fence and a palette blocking connectivity of the trail here. Any way we can reduce traffic noise and sense of trashiness back here? I do occasionally use this trail but it is not super tranquil. 65 Map Connections This route will not work due to conflict with livestock, farming and hunting activities. There is already to many conflicts with dogs and trespassers. 66 Map Connections This property is used for crop and cattle forage and is not suitable for a recreational trail through private property. 67 Map Connections This is private property and agricultural land vital to the health of our community and ecosystem. The GOV has no right to steal private land. 68 Map Connections Due to current farming practices, livestock, ag infrastructure, and wetlands this trail is unfeasible. Trails like this will help deteriorate agriculture in the Gallatin Valley and diminish private property rights. 69 Map Connections Due to current farming practices, livestock, ag infrastructure, and wetlands this trail is unfeasible. Trails like this will help deteriorate agriculture in the Gallatin Valley and diminish private property rights. 70 Map Connections This is my personal driveway. Publishing this map is inconsiderate and ignorant at best. It is detrimental as it stands. The proposition that this should be a walkway has already increased the incidences of trespassers. This cannot be bought for the proposed purpose. This walkway will not happen, but the damages I have experienced as a 29 yr old female who lives alone have already happened. The suggestion someone should walk here is an intrusion of my privacy, my personal safety, and peace of mind. Furthermore, I care for livestock. This path goes through where they live on private property. To insinuate that this should be used as a public area is as morally bankrupt as it is unfounded.This map should be taken down. There is no funding for this, it will not happen, so this map is here to cause harm without any benefit. 71 Map Connections This is an absurd suggestion for a trail and obviously drawn out by someone who doesn't live in this area. There isn't any logical reason why a trail would cut through private properties along this route. It is nowhere near a main road and would increase traffic on Weaver and Swamp, both or which are already in poor condition. Come on Belgrade - do better. There are plenty of other places to recreate. 72 Map Connections This is already a dangerous stretch of highway, so proposing adding a trail is absurd. The highway is far too narrow and scary for drivers, so to add bicycles and runners would be a disaster. The trail from the Gallatin River to Manhattan is dangerous as it is, being so close to the 70 mph passing cars. This is no place for bicycles and pedestrians. This is agricultural land and people's livelihood. This is no place for recreational activities. 73 Map Connections This is a creek and wetland with an irrigation ditch running right snack down the middle. Not sure how you plan to put a trail on it. Plus part of this is my property that I own. My fence is set back from my property line. I don’t want a public trail literally right outside my back door either 74 Map Connections I do not understand this proposal. It proposes recreational trails that cross personal property. Like in the middle of pastures, crop fields or homes. Can this be correct?? 75 Map Connections As a trail runner the idea of new trails sounds fun and exciting. As a landowner and cattle rancher, the ludacris idea of proposing trails through ranch lands, private property, livestock pastures, and to boot….along creeks and watersheds is quite possibly the most ludacris idea I’ve ever been made aware of. This is a complete waste of our tax dollars. There is zero chance any of the landowners in this area would allow the general public to trespass on our land and disrupt our livelihoods. Did anyone even think to do any homework when proposing this? Cause it doesn’t look like it. The areas aren’t even suitable for conservation minded locations. 76 Map Connections If you think you are going to put a trail through our private land you are smoking crack and we will fight it tooth and nail. Have you seen the crap hole that the fishing access is!!? 77 Map Connections This is private land. If somehow a trail were to be created here it would be terrible for the people who live here. It would create traffic, destroy roads, bring trash, poachers, and accidents. Nothing says We love nature like garbage, alcohol, pavement, revving engines, and life flight helos. 78 Map Connections This is private land. If somehow a trail were to be created here it would be terrible for the people who live here. It would create traffic, destroy roads, bring trash, poachers, and accidents. Nothing says We love nature like garbage, alcohol, pavement, revving engines, and life flight helos. 79 Map Connections This is private land, having the public access this would bring more people, more trash, and the potential risk fire as well in the summer, this is a very dry area. People leave dog poop and poop bags all along most trails, and these land owners likely would be greatly impacted by the trail system and the increased use and parking issues it would create. 80 Map Connections Was there any consideration given to private property rights, the environment, or the wildlife that live in these riparian areas, the day to day farming and ranching activities or the negative impacts these proposed trails would have on these areas? I don’t know a single land owner who was even aware of this proposal and I don’t know any private land owners in any of the areas where these rural trails are proposed who is going to agree to give up their land for public use. This entire exercise seems like a waste of the taxpayer dollars that you have been entrusted with and reeks of government overreach and wasteful spending. These funds would be much better spent focusing on the Belgrade City limits rather than being spent on the hundreds of lawsuits that will come if this committee attempts to strip away private property rights. ---PAGE BREAK--- 81 Map Connections We are not sure why these two trails would be proposed as recreational trails through private property that nobody has ever approached a landowner in this area about, there are numerous trails across Rocky Mtn road that can be used by the public that do not cross private land. Where trails do start and or cross private land they are a total mess as the general public does not abide by any rules set forth by USFS, BLM or DNRC they drive wherever they feel like, trespass, destroy fences, leave gates open, harass stock, none of which are acceptable on private land. This should never have got this far without consultation of the private land owners in this area. We have made our homes and living off of the land in this area and to think it would be acceptable to put a trail through private property and alter lives, livelihoods and property values is insane thinking at best, these proposed trails need to be removed from consideration as the landowners in this area will never go along with this proposal. 82 Map Connections Let’s just say this thing does go through after years of being tied up in court, and you are able to steal our private property rights and build your pathways right through the middle of our property. Is the newly formed Belgrade Parks dept, going to provide the landowners the extra ammo it is going to take to shoot all the dogs that are going to be harassing our livestock or are we on our own with that as well? Because you know that all of these people have dogs. And they probably don’t know the consequences of allowing their dogs to chase livestock. Also is the parks dept going to fence off both sides of the entire trail that runs through private property to keep people from trespassing any further, and to keep aggressive animals away from these people. Seems to me it would be better to look at the ranches that have their property in conservation easement, who have already comprised their property to the government. 83 Map Connections Has anyone in this department talked to landowners at all…..obviously not because you’re trying to run it right through private property. I don’t know of one landowner that would go for this. The amount of people that can’t read a private property sign is at an all time high because common sense and respect has been thrown out the window in today’s society. Vandalism, trespassing, poaching, and littering is going to sky rocket because people don’t have respect for anything or anyone anymore. Hiking on any local trails proves that when there is dog poop bags scattered and left everywhere, and that’s if the owner decides to pick it up in the first place. People don’t stay on designated trails because people don’t care, they won’t respect other people’s property. That’s proven countless times every summer by all those “respectful” tourists that decide to not stay on designated trails in Yellowstone National Park, or the many trespassers that have been caught crossing a fence line to take a picture by a historic building on private property. I’ve seen many people not have their dogs on leashes in town so who’s going to enforce that when dogs start crossing onto private property and chasing livestock? This is just one more example of government overreach. 84 Map Connections There is no way our HOA will give permission to use our private property much less other property owners to the south of us. We already have issues with the fishing access and trespassers 85 Map Connections I’m not a fan of a walking trail directly on the river - along Central Park and then south of frontage - there isn’t even a road there. It is a home to animals and it will disrupt their space. It is nature, let’s keep it that way. Homes are also close to the road, so it would become extremely invasive. It’s not a good idea. 86 Map Connections This path would destroy wetlands and fragile riparian areas. There is already conflict with trespassing and people allowing dogs to chase livestock. Please keep the paths in the city and allow the farm land to stay beautiful. 87 Map Connections We STILL are not going to allow access to our private property!!! If you are going to do this go to the other side of the river where there is already state land covered with garbage and dog feces 88 Map Connections This is a terrible idea. This is area is completely supported by Farming and Ranching. This will bring even more people that don't understand this. The roads are narrow and it's difficult for us to move our equipment with current traffic. Since paving to the Cottonwood trail people are now parking along the side roads (Pass Creek, BiggsHaugland etc) on both sides of the road leaving the road too narrow for farm and ranch equipment to pass. We now have to send a small car ahead of us with radios so we don't end up in a position we can't back out of, turn around from or need to wait for the bicycle person to return. We've also lost our head gate and 100 feet of fence along Rocky Mountain Rd since paving to CW trail. This has not happened in the preceeding 25 years here. Has the city conducted and Engineering Traffic survey to determine the problems this will create with traffic? Has anyone done an environmental impact study regarding the impact on the Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle nesting in this area? These questions need to be answered before any more alterations that will change traffic and parking are considered. 89 Map Connections As a landowner in the identified area, My family and I oppose the trail across private lands connecting Cobly to Gee-Norman Road. 90 Map Connections As a private landowner in the identified area, my family and I oppose the connection of the trail across private land linking Corbly Canyon to Gee-Norman Road. 91 Map Connections A non-elected board should not be spending taxpayer money to hire consultants that then propose trails on private land. This board has mishandled this project & squandered any goodwill they began with…now private landowners in the north county are suspicious of this board’s intentions & motives. 92 Map Connections This plan proposes trails that cut through private property as well as wetlands and riparian areas. As a private landowner in the suggested area, I strongly oppose the connection of Corbly Canyon to Gee-Norman Road. 93 Map Connections No land easement will ever be granted for 2 miles of this proposed path. Belgrade needs to spend its limited capital in town and quit wasting time pushing these trails out in the Dry Creek area. 94 Map Connections Belgrade would be hailed as heroes of the Gallatin Valley if we could somehow improve access to Corbly trailhead. Unfortunately, the current easement through private property makes this a pipe dream. 95 Map Connections Great recreational trail 96 Map Connections It would be nice if this park was able to be connected to the trail network in some way. Maybe a connecting segment along Wild Bill running east to west, or a recreational trail (designated biking lanes) along Butler Creek Ave. up to the potential dog park 97 Map Connections Connecting us from town to the mountains would be a dream come true!! 98 Map Connections Weed control and better connection to perimeter trail needed. This is currently a dirt utility road with a road closed sign across it. Not super inviting and needs trash clean up. I like to run here though. 99 Map Connections Add a hand cut trail or stairway down this hillside to form a loop in grassy gravel pit below. Weed control for invasives is needed on berm. 100 Map Connections Acquire or ease this long narrow parcel from the railroad as a natural trail. People walk dogs and play in the snow here. 101 Map Connections Working with landowners to develop a trail corridor along the Gallatin River would be a huge success! 102 Map Connections More specifically groomed XC ski trails. Would be great to not have to drive to Bozeman to ski. 103 Map Connections Could also be a good opportunity for groomed XC ski trails. The acreage isn't much but any option would be better than the current 0 options. 104 Map Connections I love the idea of some of these recreational trails connecting the east and west side of 90. I am having a hard time picturing how these routes will actually work. Are you creating a path that goes over 90? 105 Map Connections Add trail here please. Can the city acquire this long narrow parcel as a park? It is already used as such and would connect existing trails well. 106 Map Connections Trail to bozeman and Manhattan 107 Map Connections Trail system within the city would be nice. Three forks and bozeman both have great systems. 108 Map Connections Trails to connect the district 109 Map Connections Maintained trail to connect neighborhoods 110 Clearly Wed Connections Is the City working with other organizations like GVLT for trails? 111 Clearly Wed Connections The North end of the county within the District does not have the infrastructure to support what you are proposing. How will that will be addressed. And where will that money come from. The North end of the District is an Agricultural District, not and area that is Urban development. 112 Clearly Wed Connections It would be good to have a clear "disclaimer" on any maps going forward. Bicyclists have already showed up wanting to cross private land based on the "conceptual" trails on maps... 113 Clearly Wed Connections Are these proposed ‘access’ paths to the north (Springhill etc) to be considered ‘trails’ when they are 8-10 ft paved roads ? 114 Clearly Wed N/A Thank you for you time today. Can you address three items I didn't hear covered today please: 115 Clearly Wed N/A Can you show the current map. I hear you say they were removed— but I still see them on the copy I look at 116 Clearly Wed N/A Sorry I wasn’t clear— the conceptual trails. 117 Clearly Wed N/A Why are meetings now zoom only and not live at city hall with zoom? Many county/county residents don't have internet capacity or IT experiance to zoom but we all have cars. ---PAGE BREAK--- 118 Clearly Wed N/A Parks Rec and Trails meetings are all open to the public and at city hall. 119 Clearly Wed N/A Charles Trowell "he/him"...is that really necessary?? 120 Clearly Wed N/A a focus group was mentioned- how are people being selected to participate 121 Clearly Wed N/A Jeff Rader, is that? Please keep this civil. 122 Clearly Wed N/A Reacted to "I would suggest that…" with 123 Clearly Wed N/A Robert, that was a civil question. 124 Clearly Wed N/A Replying to "I thought I heard 125 Clearly Wed N/A Can you lay down an ownership layer under neath. Thx 126 Clearly Wed N/A Replying to "I thought I heard yo..."The bond was not approved for the construction of the aquatic center. The Parks District was approved however. 127 Clearly Wed N/A Replying to "I thought I heard 128 Clearly Wed N/A Replying to "I thought I heard yo..."I would be interested to be on these focus groups. Please contact me at [EMAIL REDACTED] 129 Clearly Wed N/A RPRT meetings are the first Thursday of the month. This months was postponed to the 15th of August 130 Clearly Wed N/A Replying to "I would suggest that..." 131 Clearly Wed N/A Reacted to I would suggest that... with 132 Clearly Wed N/A i would be interested in being part of a focus group 133 Clearly Wed N/A Would you also consider changing your website and cover photo to something more city of Belgrade focused or a nice park picture please and not all current farmland. Thx for your consideration. Having bike trails is great. Just not across current farmland. Seems like there are lots of options across the valley. Did you look at rail beds? Especially to meet your goal of commuter trails. Thanks for the info tonight. 134 Clearly Wed N/A Very informative - thank you 135 Clearly Wed N/A Thank you for the information! 136 Clearly Wed N/A Replying to "Thank you for the 137 Clearly Wed N/A Thank you for sharing information to the community! 138 Clearly Wed N/A If you could keep it open a couple more days that would be great. 139 Clearly Wed N/A Replying to "i would be intereste..." 140 Clearly Wed N/A Thx 141 Clearly Wed N/A [EMAIL REDACTED] 142 Clearly Wed N/A Thank you so much for this. 143 Clearly Wed N/A Reacted to "melodymjustice@hotma..." with 144 Clearly Wed N/A When is the next meeting? 145 Clearly Wed N/A Appreciate the info today. 146 Clearly Wed N/A Thank you for taking on a very big job with an open mind. 147 Clearly Wed Other I can appreciate the importance to the Belgrade community to develop/upgrade parks, rec facilities, etc in Belgrade proper. Seems like that all is a big effort that will take a lot of time and resources. So, I'm curious on why spend consultant and time on proposing outlying trails in the County across private land? Doesn't that take away from bigger priorities--especially when you energized the private land owners in the County whose land you proposed to impact? What assurances can you give private land owners that there will be no "eminent domain" or other attempts to run trails across private lands? 148 Clearly Wed Other 1.Is there a plan to join Gallatin Valley Land Trust in trail efforts? 2. Does the master plan account for future Belgrade city limits boundaries growth? 3. Will the Public have a Comment Time when the Master Plan is released? 149 Clearly Wed Other I would suggest that even in the early stages of this plan, any proposal should be developed in a socially responsible manner, not only meeting the needs of the community, but the fully assessing the environmental impact,, effect to neighborhoods and private land owners. 150 Clearly Wed Other I thought I heard you state a bond was approved for an aquatic park but now that money has been diverted. How can the bond be used for anything other than what it was approved for? 151 Clearly Wed Other In one of the very first slides today it said "Resolution dedicated to funding sources to maintain health and saftey". Please address this in light of Dr Shimshak's question above. I haven't heard ANYTHING about protecting the health and safety of us on the outskirts. 152 Clearly Wed Other Are there communities that are similar in population/space diversity to Belgrade that you are using as a model/reference? 153 Clearly Wed Other Rail beds is a great idea. Thank you 154 Clearly Wed Other Rail trails are a great idea and totally appropriate for a Belgrade City trail system. But if you extend a trail system up into the Springhill community you will be defeating the very thing that you propose to "improve". And Eminent Domain is a non-starter. 155 Clearly Wed Places Will major capital projects go to voters for approval? such as a major investment like an aquatic center? 156 Survey Places Additional Young Children (2-5yo) Options 157 Survey Connections Thank you for expanding access to the outdoors for our growing population! If this is the right forum, please prioritize more safe bike lanes connecting neighborhoods to main street! We would love to bike there, but do not feel like biking is a very safe activity along town roads. 158 Survey Other A more clear understanding of development and water availability to support it. 159 Survey Places City limits more walkable to schools and parks 160 Survey Connections I would love to see trails from town that goes through neighborhoods to Bozeman and the mountains. To ride, walk, ski etc. I live in. Ryen Glenn 161 Survey Connections Really would love a trail that connects to Bozeman. 162 Survey Places I would love to see a rec center with a pool for my kids to take classes year round. I also think we need more larger playground parks to accommodate how many children there are and for families to meet up for playgroups. I would also like to see an expansion of the skate park because it’s too small for multiple skaters to skate safely at the same time. 163 Survey Places More parks, trails and sports for kids 164 Survey Admin Home owners have property tax heartburn!!!!!!!!!!! In the next few years, any increase in parks & trails budgets/expenditures should come from grants and not bond issues that add to the property tax burden. 165 Survey Admin Implement smoke-free or tobacco-free policies at parks to reduce risks of nicotine poisoning and fire risk while also altering norms related to tobacco use within Belgrade. 166 Survey Other I'm excited to see what is to come! 167 Survey Connections Pedestrian and biking trails 168 Survey Connections More sidewalks/connection 169 Survey Other I'd like to see fewer cars on the road, and thus more pedestrian traffic. 170 Survey Other Still waiting on the Jackrabbit expansion and round abouts on the major streets. I know this is not a city of Belgrade problem but the continual growth north of Jackrabbit is. By the time the state fixes these issues we will be 10 years behind the current growth. 171 Survey N/A NA - answered above. 172 Survey Places I LOVE our community! My family and I would love to spend more of our time here instead of traveling to bike, swim and yoga. 173 Survey Connections More Trails connecting Bozeman to Belgrade More trails connecting Belgrade to the Bridgers 174 Survey Places Please focus less on big water eating projects like giant soccer fields - we don't need to throw a bunch more water into watering sod. 175 Survey Programs Would love to see opportunities for Adult Ed and engagement to assist in building the community also love the idea of aquatics for kids, adults, and seniors, but know this would be costly. 176 Survey Places We need a dog park 177 Survey Connections Working with the state to develop trails near the Gallatin. Establish connections trails to walk/bike into Belgrade and Bozeman along Thorpe. ---PAGE BREAK--- 178 Survey Other More sustainable ground-cover practices (Native prairies, clover lawns, drought-tolerant, etc) More signage! Some cheap and easy ideas: - Park Name signs - Park Regulation signs - educational-plaques about low-water features in the park, tree species, plant species, history of the area, etc. 179 Survey Places More opportunities for people to gather and share talents. 180 Survey Connections I would like to see more bike lanes and connectivity between them. And some bike racks downtown. Thanks 181 Survey Connections Thank you for soliciting so much feedback. Commuter trails would be great. There's not a safe and convenient way for my kids to get from the state streets to any school. Seems adults have forgotten that riding bike is easy and fun, it should be more safe and convenient in the city. Not saying it's the parks department, but there's a lot of campaign taste on a beer budget around here. Any pool would be nice, doesn't have to be Would like to see the outdoor ice rinks open again too. 182 Survey Connections More commuter bike trails, specifically across the interstate and across/beside Amsterdam and Jackrabbit. 183 Survey Places I work at the middle school and we desperately need a large swimming pool for all of these kids!! A water park is a must! 184 Survey Programs I think the aquatic program would benefit our community in so m any ways and would love to see a new plan on how to ge that facility 185 Survey Connections Please prioritize making safe biking options in and around the city of Belgrade!! We love biking and the traffic is getting crazy, so safe trails and bike paths around the city to the neighborhoods would really increase quality of life for active families. 186 Survey Connections More trails! Safe commuter pathway to Bozeman along Frontage, trails within and between neighborhoods for running, biking, kids getting to school. Update development codes to require connectivity and provide more review. There’s an absolutely terrible trail (that I love anyway) in my neighborhood that is right next to I- 90 and doesn’t connect to anything. New developments can do way better. Existing parks should be connected by trails where possible or quiet streets/alleys. 187 Survey Other Not sure this applies, but we've got to do something about Jackrabbit Lane and the amount of traffic. And find a way to fast track dealing with the railroad crossing on Jackrabbit. I know it's in the works with the Dept of Transportation, but Lord have mercy, that needs to be done sooner rather than later. 188 Survey Connections I'd like a connected trail to town center that goes through city parks within subdivision neighborhoods 189 Survey Places The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions. 190 Survey Other Excited to see improvements! 191 Survey Places The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions. 192 Survey Places The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions 193 Survey Places The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions. 194 Survey Places The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions 195 Survey Places The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. We live in Cloverleaf Meadows where there are many younger couples that can't afford a single family housing. Many of us have children under the age of 10 and would be nice to have a park where it was designated, but apparently not happening by the developer. 196 Survey Places "The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions." 197 Survey Places "The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions." 198 Survey Places The city needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. To include Cloverleaf Meadows subdivision. 199 Survey Places The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions 200 Survey Places The City really needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions. It makes our new subdivisions appear very & we aren't able to do things together with our families, or neighbors on our "Unfinished" community parks. 201 Survey Places More Dog parks with trees, ,water, hills, benches and tables 202 Survey Programs I would love to see a recreation center with pickleball, yoga, weights, cycling, and a swimming pool. 203 Survey N/A Na 204 Survey Other Thank you for considering my input! 205 Survey N/A . 206 Survey Places The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions 207 Survey Admin Better attention to how the places that are in place are used (the amount of traffic, parking needs, necessary trash cans to keep place clean etc). 208 Survey Admin Need to plan for the future of the District beyond just the city limits of Belgrade for the District to have long-term success. 209 Survey N/A Na 210 Survey Connections I would like to see more bike trails. As an avid biker I would love to go to Manhattan or Bozeman without risking my life 211 Survey Programs More Ebike awareness programs, education programs for bike commuters, and possibly rentals to increase access to commuting options. With all of the increased construction and traffic I have modified my daily commute between belgrade (las campanas)and 4 corners and have figured out how to comfortably ride to work in nearly all weather and in a reasonable time (<40 min). I have even in occasion hitched up my bike trailer to pick up groceries at t&c and now that Frank Rd is punched through am likely to pick up garden supplies and dog food at Murdochs in this manner. I truly think that with community outreach, safer trails/bike lanes, and availability for people to rent before buying this could help alleviate vehicular traffic and even parking concerns as we grow. 212 Survey Connections I currently have to drive too far away to have access to open space for our dogs to run. A dog park in or near Belgrade is badly needed. Also - trails that are safe for my children and myself to run/bike on! 213 Survey Connections Safer access to get around either via by foot or bike. Right now to get from one side of Belgrade to an other it can be unsafe for kids to ride their bikes or walk to school. 214 Survey Places It would be great to improve the park spaces that we currently have before spending time and money on new parks. Many upgrades are needed at existing parks. For example, water bottle filling stations at the soccer fields and easier access to water fountains. The trails plan/map on the website seems to be lofty and not very well thought out. Many of the trails cut right through people's yards and private property. 215 Survey Programs More youth activity options for those not in organized sports, trails for walking/biking, and community recreation opportunities for all ages 216 Survey Places "The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions." 217 Survey N/A 218 Survey Places The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions. ---PAGE BREAK--- 219 Survey Other I know this wasn't part of the survey, but I would love to see more store and restaurant options too. Not necessarily a Wal-Mart, but more things like a K-Mart, Pamida, or something like an Aldi would bring in a lot of folks too. We live on the outskirts of Belgrade and are in the Belgrade school zone, yet almost never spend any time in Belgrade except for school drop offs and the splash park, and instead do nearly all of our shopping and recreating in Bozeman. Adding more to Belgrade downtown would be wonderful so it could be a great place to shop and hang out. We love walking downtown Bozeman, but rarely go to downtown Belgrade because it's so small with few amenities of interest. I would love more of a community buzz with more restaurants and stores, increasing desire for locals to spend money in Belgrade instead of Bozeman. Regardless Thank you for opening up this survey! The options here are very exciting, even "my" preferences are selected. None of these ideas would be bad ones. Thank you! 220 Survey Places I would LOVE a large aquatic center with a large lap pool. It’s something that this area is really missing and I think if there was a great aquatic center it would draw a lot of families and visitors to our community, especially in the summer! 221 Survey Other No trying to get these ridiculous, over the top buildings through tax payers (like the aquatics center). It also doesn't necessarily make sense to be creating trails when we don't even have sidewalks connecting the city together. 222 Survey Places Increase and improve facilities that all residents can use on a frequent basis. Hiking trails, swimming pool. I don't want to minimize sports fields as they are also very important. I am just putting higher for now things the district does not have. 223 Survey N/A n/a 224 Survey Other Please be aware of the current bad economy and the affect it is having on the people that live in the district. Although the voters passed this tax, many of them are renters and do not pay property taxes. Many of the property owners are elderly and live on fixed incomes. A very simple outdoor swimming pool for the youth would be a good start. 225 Survey Places Definitely a pool 226 Survey Admin We are really rooting for this new district to be successful and improve Belgrade. We are very concerned about the ambitious projects that will require additional funding. With inflation still making everything more expensive every day, and the recent drastic increase in property taxes, any additional funds desired should come ONLY from donations and fundraisers 227 Survey Other Keeping private land private. 228 Survey Connections DO NOT build trails or propose a trail system that disrupts the private ranching/farmland that surrounds Belgrade. It’s invasive and is absolutely outside of your jurisdiction to do so. Keeping private land private should be a top priority. Put effort into maintaining the half assed suburban neighborhoods that have already been build. Keep Montana “Montana” and don’t impede the farmers and ranchers that are doing their best to maintain their lifestyle despite your best efforts to make their lives harder. 229 Survey Places Less casinos and gas stations. Build a public pool. Stop proposing hiking trails that would run through rural private property. 230 Survey Places a better place for Shakespeare in the Parks to perform would be helpful - trains & traffic noise have been a problem in the past. Walking trails are needed - for people & leashed dogs, birding, exercise 231 Survey Places Pickleball courts and more pickleball courts 232 Survey Places improve existing parks/ trails within city so kids can safely recreate. 233 Survey Places Aquatic center at a reasonable cost 234 Survey Places Acquatic facitility! 235 Survey Places "The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions." 236 Survey Connections DO NOT do the walking paths through the private properties. 237 Survey Connections I would like to see a LOT less talk about a paved trail all the way down Dry Creek/W Dry Creek Rd. We moved away from town for a reason. Screw up your own neighborhood and leave mine alone. 238 Survey Programs Events marketed more broadly and to all within district. Would really like to see an aquatics center. 239 Survey Places More walking paths, more secure restroom facilities, more family-friendly event spaces, more maintenance, more community events. 240 Survey Places The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions. 241 Survey Connections More protected bike commuting paths between Belgrade and Bozeman! 242 Survey Connections I am quite opposed to the proposed "recreational trail" that cuts through many ranches who, from the pinsand comments posted on the trail, were obviously not part of the development process. I am also wondering who/how came up with that route. I would be ALL in favor of foot paths along existing roadways, such as already exists and is really well-utilized from Manhattan to the fishing access at Central Park. Cutting a swath through privately owned agricultural land, however, is horrifying to consider. 243 Survey Places I would definitely like to see more small and pocket parks in the older parts of town that don' t have a park nearby. Being able to walk with your kids to a park would be a huge benefit. Thank you! 244 Survey Connections More trails! 245 Survey Connections The proposed pass creek trail is ridiculous. This proposed walking path would cut right through the middle of my property and would be roughly 100 feet from my home. It would also cut my pasture ground in half and have a negative effect on wildlife. There is no way I could accept this. Pass creek is only 4 to 6 feet wide through my property. All this will do is invite vandalism , theft and no privacy. 246 Survey Other I think this is a great opportunity to be heard and I truly appreciate the democratic way. I hope that preserving our natural resources, wildlife, and the Montana way of life is at the forefront of any and all decisions being made. This is why many of us have moved here and something most of us can rally around 247 Survey Other Don't ruin the area 248 Survey Places Maintaining the existing parks and trails. 249 Survey Other Thank you for your help making Belgrade a great place to live. 250 Survey Connections Less development in the northern part of the district. With the paving of Rocky Mountain Road traffic, and particularly dangerous traffic, increased. Mostly this seemed to bring people from Bozeman to North Cottonwood Trail who previously didn't care enough to drive on a gravel road. It also made it more attractive for people to come out to Johnson Canyon Road where they shoot at trees and bring out trash as targets. Speeding trucks and other off road vehicles chew up not just Johnson Canyon Road but also the unpaved portion of Rocky Mountain, leaving corduroy for resident to travel on and pull horse and cattle trailers over. It is no longer possible to ride a horse on that road/trail. These problems are obvious when we see the accidents and tragedies that occurred there this past year including a death and a life flight injury. Furthermore, with paved roads comes development and there is only private and ecologically sensitive land there. 251 Survey Places Aquatic center please! 252 Survey Connections More trails for walking and biking. Rec center 253 Survey Places Fewer dog parks. There are so many in the Bozeman/Belgrade area. They dirty up the spaces for everyone else (See the Erwin Bridge trails). 254 Survey Connections I will add these comments to the interactive map as well... I know it is part of the Triangular trail plan but I hope the idea of trails along the Gallatin River is dropped soon. I dont think anymore time and effort should be spent on this. Unlike Greenways/trails along other rivers this isnt feasible with a free flowing river(no damn). The West Gallatin changes yearly and sometimes drastically it has many different channels. It is affected by high run off and often winter Ice Jams. It would require multiple bridges over all of the channels and frequent yearly major maintenance. Due to these changing conditions it would be unusable during many months of the year. Also with all of the growth in the area this corridor is one area left for wildlife. Having a trail along the River would negatively affect this wildlife corridor and would increase pressure on the already at Risk West Gallatin River system both fishery and riparian area. ---PAGE BREAK--- 255 Survey Places The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions. 256 Survey Places Please develop parks in subdivisions which were set aside during building but not meant to be completed by the developer (like Cloverleaf Meadows) 257 Survey N/A N/A 258 Survey N/A Nothing 259 Survey Places Eventually would like swim center. 260 Survey Places We need to improve and develop more baseball fields for the kids of Belgrade. We have run out of field space for the number kids that want to play baseball. 261 Survey Places Better maintenance on lions park. 262 Survey Programs I would like to see more programs for familys/kids less for dogs. Would like to see the town do more activiest other then fall festival. 263 Survey Places The baseball fields at Lion Park are in dyer need of an upgrade and maintenance! The fields need to be better maintained. Better safer batter cages! Lights! 264 Survey Programs More kids programs. Indoor recreation for winter months 265 Survey Places Penned more indoor facilities for sports and recreation for all youth during the winter. This is a massive issue here. This is forming kids to stay inside their homes with more screen time and less activity. Forcing behavior issues and childhood obesity. Get indoor facilities and even outdoor with covers. This should be first priority 266 Survey Other Making Belgrade prettier. It is a very ugly town. 267 Survey Places I would love to have an outdoor/indoor pool for kids in the summer. Something like Bogart pool in Bozeman. 268 Survey Places More baseball fields. I played on the same fields my kids have to play on 20+ years later. 269 Survey Places More accessable parks, more parking for ball fields, more community events. 270 Survey Programs More options for families and swim lesson opportunities 271 Survey Places We need indoor baseball facility so we can practice all year long. 272 Survey N/A Na 273 Survey Places I would love to see lions field parking lot paved so it’s not such a mess in the wet seasons. There needs to be an aquatic center for a town this size for the small children and elderly especially. 274 Survey Places Water access, rec center for families and youth sports. 275 Survey Places Fix lions park and build new baseball complex and an aquatic center. 276 Survey Connections Definitely more bike friendly ways to commute to Bozeman for work and ever around town in Belgrade 277 Survey Places Lions Park baseball fields need a ton of attention. At a game yesterday the pitcher’s rubber came out. The infrastructure seems dated and needing attention. 278 Survey Connections Trails down Dry Creek 279 Survey Places We need a huge baseball/softball/soccer complex as well as a community recreation center with indoor/outdoor swimming pools, basketball courts, racqute ball courts and weight lifting equipment. 280 Survey Places Less small pocket areas and more large whole community facilities with modern activity options. Consideration given to the entire area and not just those living within Belgrade city boundaries. WE NEED TO EXPAND THE BELGRADE CITY BOUNDARIES!!! 281 Survey Programs More swimming classes 282 Survey Places Updated parks, baseball fields 283 Survey Places Baseball fields improved for youth 284 Survey Programs More youth community activities & facilities 285 Survey Connections Improved sidewalks. I’m all for trails but at minimum we should have sidewalks that strollers and young kids or wheelchairs could make it to the schools. No abrupt edges, gaps without sidewalk, rtc 286 Survey Places Allow more baseball and softball fields to be built. Pave the parking lot and create more parking at the sports complex of Menecucci park. 287 Survey Connections Trails where you can safely commute to the schools, there is no safe way to get to saddle peak, middle school and high school from las campanas area 288 Survey Places Pool!!! We live around lakes and rivers and need to be able to have swimming lessons and the outdoor community pool that so much of us grew up with. How is this valley so large and Belgrade doesnt have a pool, when much smaller towns have wonderful community pools?? 289 Survey Other We love Belgrade! 290 Survey Places Lions park baseball fields could use some work! 291 Survey Places Pool 292 Survey N/A None 293 Survey Programs Water sports and lessons. Indoor facilities Getting older athletics to volunteer with younger ones. 294 Survey Places We need an aquatic center. We also need to flood more parks for winter Ice skating and hockey. 295 Survey Places I would love to see upgrades to existing parks including the baseball fields at Lions Park. In addition, adding more fields through a baseball complex would allow our community to host more tournaments and play on top notch facilities. Mainantence must be maintained on these parks. The current parks are taken care of my BYB for the majority. 296 Survey Places Take care of the parks. Water, mow, weed, fix fencing, paint, and clean them up. 297 Survey Programs We NEED more programs and activities available for our youth, particularly our middle school -teens. 298 Survey Programs More entertainment for all in Belgrade. 299 Survey Programs More city rec league sports for kids. IE basketball, LaCross, Rugby 300 Survey Places We would love to see additions/improvements of the athletic fields and Lions park. With the rapid community growth we are in need of extra fields as well as upgrades to the existing. I feel like this will be better for the community as well as give us the oppurtunnities to bring revenue to Belgrade in the form of tournaments and such. 301 Survey Places The Belgrade baseball fields are in need of some major upkeep. The whole complex at Lions Park needs to be updated and improved. More fields need to be built. Baseball games are being played in regular parks on uneven ground which is a safety hazard. The back field in Lewis and Clark Park is a bunch of wasted space. There is enough room to put a basketball court and still have plenty of field left open. Somehow the old Heck Quaw school should be torn down and the land utilized for the community. Stick with the basics and don’t over complicate it. Improve our existing facilities and develop new complexes that suite the City of Belgrade! 302 Survey Places Sports complexes. It is time consuming to go to Bozeman for sports events. 303 Survey Other Less property taxes 304 Survey N/A Nothing 305 Survey Places Can't tell you how great it is that you're even doing this! Baseball in Belgrade seems like a good beast that needs some love. There are so many local kids that play, it seems like it would benefit the city to put some funding there. Also, I think focusing on improving existing areas first would be awesome. A 9-hole disc golf course in the area north of the current soccer complex seems like an easy recreational win (I have no clue how that land is zoned). Also, the biggest need from my seat is a community rec center (2 bball courts, limited exercise equipment, a little bit of grass space, and room for an aquatic expansion). Easier said than done (I know, I work in Campus Rec at MSU), but it would be huge for Belgrade. 306 Survey N/A Nothing extra to add. 307 Survey Connections I would like to see groomed cross country skiing in Belgrade ---PAGE BREAK--- 308 Survey Places I would love more kid focused facilities, indoor recreation for children during the winter months, upgrade existing park playgrounds, dog park with a water feature or fountain & obstacle course, more trails connecting belgrade (make belgrade more walkable), also a HUGE supporter of an indoor pool. 309 Survey Connections More trails/pathways for walking and running that are off the roadway. 310 Survey Places Baseball is a growing sport in Belgrade. Having more fields, and the ability to keep the already established fields maintained and in working order, would allow Belgrade to host tournaments that draw families in from all over. Those families will spend their days in and around the town of Belgrade, which would be a great welcome to the business owners around there too. 311 Survey Places More outdoor parks and recreation. As well as an aquatic center and trails. 312 Survey Places New indoor ice complex 313 Survey N/A NA 314 Survey Places Just want more baseball Areas for my kids to play because there’s not enough fields right now and that forces us to play in parks or football fields which isnt ideal at all. 315 Survey Places Please add and keep as much open space as possible. Prairie View Park needs to have a 15 MPH speed limit all around it as there are lots of little kids running around and then cars are always racing by. Please no developed restrooms/public bathroom (port a potty is fine) in Prairie View Park - they always become gross and sketchy. The open space off Yellowstone Ave/Arizona gets plenty of use as-is, no need to develop that at all. More sidewalks and trails are a must! Thank you! 316 Survey Places A place to hold Shakespeare in the Park again. 317 Survey Places I can't stress enough how the baseball fields need to be fixed, and expanded. There are not enough fields, and the ones we have are in awful condition. We are known for the having some of the worst fields in the state. The sad part is there are hundreds of volunteers who sign off on all liability to fix them. Many coaches own construction companies who also do all work free of charge. If companies can have patrons sign their life away to sky dive, I would hope someone could find liability release to fix some ball fields. It sure seems like someone is holding all progress back. 318 Survey Programs outdoor/nature based programs 319 Survey Places More parks especially baseball fields to accommodate growth of the city and the number of kids trying to use them. 320 Survey Programs Trails, Swimming, Community Garden, Farm to school 321 Survey Places The baseball fields need a major upgrade. They are looking old and and very used. Belgrade has a huge focus on baseball, the fields should display that as well. Time to put some money into that instead of beating a dead horse 322 Survey Programs There needs to be more activities for people of all ages. We need a bowling alley, indoor rollerskating, mini golf, huge sports complex to host baseball tournaments, frisbee golf, pickle ball courts, swimming facility, safe walking paths for students to get to school, an outdoor amphitheatre, and continue the farmers' market. 323 Survey Programs I would like to see more things for our kids to do, swimming pools, bowling, rec centers, etc. 324 Survey Places Improved baseball fields 325 Survey Programs We need more indoor/winter accessible activities for our youth as well as more water/swim options for summer. Thank you! 326 Survey Places More use/improvement of current space. Less spending to acquire new land at these ridiculous prices. 327 Survey Places Amenities like working toilets in existing parks and fun walking trails that connect 328 Survey Programs More youth activity options that don’t cost a ton of money. 329 Survey Other Thank you 330 Survey Places Belgrade has wonderful community spirit! We need more parks with family activities, green spaces, restrooms, and picnic tables. The new library completely consumed Lewis and Clark and it is a huge interruption to the park. 331 Survey Places We need more dog parks, connecting trails across the City of Belgrade and within the district, and ski trails. We do not need a bike pump track. 332 Survey Connections Please please please more running trails!! 333 Survey N/A Na 334 Survey Places I would love to see multi-sport courts be included in parks. Dedicated pickleball courts would be ideal. This sport has become increasingly popular and is the fastest-growing sport in America. Pickleball attracts both young and old players. Grandma may be slow, but she's fierce on the court 335 Survey Places More water features like the River Rock Pond. Bike path along Frontage. Trash cans at all dog bag stations. (Thinking of the park in Prescott Ranch where everyone throws their dog poop bags in the trash next to the picnic tables). 336 Survey Connections I'd really like more commuter trails. It would be nice to have bike lines in the warmer months and Nordic trails when the snow allows. 337 Survey N/A nothing 338 Survey Places I would love a rec center with an indoor pool that can be used year round. Most parks can only be used for a few months but a rec center would improve our community year round 339 Survey Connections Connected off road paths 340 Survey Other Turn over lions park to byb 341 Survey Other Less development (homes) 342 Survey Connections Intercity bike paths 343 Survey Places The City needs to focus on completing the pocket parks in the newer subdivisions that were not required to be completed by developers. This includes, but is not limited to, areas in Cloverleaf Meadows and Henson Subdivisions 344 Survey Other Protection from becoming a bedroom community with ‘affordable’ houses cramped so close together they ruin the magic of this place. 345 Survey Admin Please, try to protect green spaces and create trail easements as a real priority while the community grows to ensure quality of life for residents is protected vs developer profits. 346 Survey Other I'd like to see the district open up further to the West. 347 Survey Places I'd like the Recreation to establish an outdoor community use archery range. There are many archers in the city of Belgrade and this would create a healthy and active activity for the public. 348 Survey Connections I would really like to see the trail system developed in Belgrade. I think that would greatly improve the safety and outdoor activities in Belgrade. Paved paths are great but if we need to start with nice dirt/gravel paths to be more cost effective, that is perfectly fine with me. 349 Survey Other Paper recycle bins next to mailboxes!! 350 Survey N/A None 351 Survey Other I believe we're heading in the right direction. Keep it up! ---PAGE BREAK--- 352 Survey Places You only have one chance to build something amazing for citizens versus developers, and what I have seen so far is a preference for developers. Once large tracts of land are developed into housing, they are forever lost to housing. Think of any great city and you will almost certainly think of the park that exits there that is enjoyed by many and often the crown jewel of the city. While pocket parks are great for neighbourhoods so a family or dog owner don't have to travel far,, it is not acceptable to say that's a job well done. In fact, the city should take notice of the shameful park that is about the size of an alley through Story Creek. How can anyone enjoy such a narrow space without losing their freebie or baseball across the fence. A regional type park (Similar to the County Regional Park in Bozeman, or even Grander would be like Mission Trails Regional Park in San Diego) would be treasure. It takes a lot of foresight (And money too I get that) to set aside such a large amount of land for future use. But those cities have already built up around the borders of those parks and many citizens use them on a regular bases. What I like about both of those parks too is that they still are almost completely undeveloped without any structures, etc. Every building that is placed in a park that takes up existing park space, is lost forever, like the Belgrade Library (Not a judgement on the library, just stating a fact that space was lost). While it didn't take.up a ton of the existing park, the existing park is certainly smaller now after the build out. Thank you for your time for listening and good luck. Also, I would be interested in joining a committee for this or other Belgrade committees if there is a need and availability. Please let me know. Have a good week. 353 Survey Programs Thank you for doing this! Get kids outdoors, then parents follow, then grandparents. Develop serene settings that will withstand the test of time and help us all remember why we love Montana. 354 Survey Other More trees 355 Survey Places Less people running dogs near livestock out of Belgrade City limits. Belgrade needs dog parks in the city limits. 356 Survey Places Groomed XC ski trails on existing land! Maybe where the aquatic center was proposed for, or possibly on the state land near ryen glenn. 357 Survey Places One more pitch for a dog park on the state lands bounded by Lagoon Rd., Penwell Bridge Rd., and Dry Creek Rd. This land is already being used by people who have dogs. It is a wonderful space to exercise dogs and is accessible from the Ryen Glen subdivision (which is where I live... selfish, I know! Bozeman has two dog parks, it would be great for Belgrade to have one as well. Thanks for undertaking this survey! 358 Survey Places We need access to swimming year round. We need indoor walking/track year round. We need walking trails and small parks. 359 Survey Admin In the context of continued growth and development, I believe that open outdoor spaces need to be preserved and maintained in a manner that fits with the context and culture of Montana and Montanan's interests. 360 Survey Programs Archery is a long tradition in Montana. With population growth and rising costs, it could potentially become inaccessible without proactive planning. 361 Survey Connections No Bike Paths outside of City Limits 362 Survey Other Clean up River Rock 363 Survey Programs More sidewalks and increased ability to walk/bike within the community. Affordable preschool and youth programs so families don't always have to drive to Bozeman. Belgrade based sports teams to funnel into our school sport programs. Many HS programs don't have enough kids entering the sports - XC, soccer, etc. Thank you for all you do! 364 Survey Connections I am excited about the idea of a commuter trail to Bozeman I would love to bike to work during the warm months but riding on the streets scares me. Thank you for investing in parks, recreation, and our community! 365 Survey Places Please expand the skatepark. It doesn’t even need more ramps or anything, it just needs more flat ground so more than one person can ride at a time. Cheep! Contact the Tony hawk foundation for more money! 366 Survey Programs More community events 367 Survey Connections More trails by river! 368 Survey N/A ? 369 Survey Places Please make more community ponds, lakes, and reservoirs so we have good fishing opportunities in the valley. 370 Survey Places More shaded picnic areas 371 Survey Connections More walking travels and commuting pathways - especially along the Frontage road (although I understand railroad private property may make that a challenge). Dog park. 372 Survey Connections Less of the idea of trails connecting towns. Don't try to develop our farmland into bikers and hikers trails! 373 Survey Places A pool would be nice. More activities for teens 374 Survey Places This area needs an aquatic center!!! 375 Survey Places Swimming and splash parks, bathrooms at parks please 376 Survey Programs outdoor archery 377 Survey Other More restaurants 378 Survey Places I would love to see more recreation parks and/or dog parks in the area. There needs to be more areas where every one can exercise. 379 Survey Programs More community activities. 380 Survey Places We need indoor sport facility for the winter months. Like a turf 381 Survey Connections Love the idea of a trail and park system through neighborhoods. Similar to the Bozeman park structure. A Belgrade dog park would also be nice. 382 Survey Places A community recreation building would be such a blessing! 383 Survey N/A Nothing 384 Survey N/A I don't know. 385 Survey Places Upkeep on existing parks should remain a priority. Connecting city trails to community/subdivision trails. 386 Survey Connections More shade!! More non motorized connections between neighborhoods and shopping areas 387 Survey Places Pocket park in cloverleaf development please 388 Survey Connections More wide walking paths to allow pedestrians and safe cycling on the path. Ex off of Cruiser Ln near Prescott Ranch. More parks in undeveloped areas with benches, picnic areas, etc. so much potential and we are behind compared to Bozeman and their trails/parks/walking and biking paths they offer. 389 Survey Places Continue jackrabbit through to the north and develop a dog park at Rizzo and Jackrabbit. 390 Survey Other Civic planning that acknowledges and mitigates the issues with the railroad running the middle of town. 391 Survey N/A N/A 392 Survey Other Less on street parking in subdivisions 393 Survey Other More restaurants and grocery options 394 Survey Programs More activities for kids 395 Survey Other More maintenance of city infrastructure, clean storm drains so they function as designed 396 Survey Other I would like to see our Main St - downtown area better developed 397 Survey Admin What ever you do dont make it so big its expensive to maintain. Taxes are an issue for homeowners in Montana. 398 Survey Places I think more basketball courts would be cost effective and easy, since our only option currently is Ridge or in Bozeman! 399 Survey Places How about ensuring the ice rinks are open this winter. 400 Survey N/A None ---PAGE BREAK--- 401 Survey Other I think it is very important in city planning to consider the current ecosystems in and near Belgrade. If we disturb these natural areas, we won't get a second chance to bring them back. I understand that there are many people currently living in Belgrade and more arriving each day, and we all have different needs and wants from our community. Preserving natural areas helps keep us healthier by preventing disease spillover from wildlife, maintaining carbon sinks from forested and well-vegetated areas, improves biodiversity, and helps prevent the spread of invasive species. Additionally, preserving natural areas and building green spaces improves human physical and mental health and has even been linked to lower crime rates. I think neighborhoods, especially new construction, also need to invest more in their park and neighborhood maintenance. There are so many invasive weeds growing in the retention ponds and public parkways that are filled with rocks. These weeds never seem to get pulled but are only cut back 1-2 times per summer (notably, after these plants have flowered and produced seeds). I think we need to invest in our current green spaces and other outdoor infrastructures before building new ones. 402 Survey Connections I would like to see more trails throughout town for biking and walking. The side of town north of the tracks could use some grocery types of stores. 403 Survey Other More restaurants & trails Less storage lockers & work sheds 404 Survey N/A N/A 405 Survey Places More dog parks at Rizzo and Jackrabbit. 406 Survey Connections Safe bike trails or bike lanes need to be installed on the frontage road for cyclists to safely navigate to Bozeman and for access to the north of the airport. The traffic is not accommodating to bicycle traffic. 407 Survey Connections Finished sidewalks 408 Survey Programs Pickleball 409 Survey Connections Collaborate with Gallatin Valley Land and Trust to work on bike paths that connect Bozeman and Manhattan. You should not be required to figure out that plan on your own. Also, please work with the city of Belgrade to enforce all sidewalks are clear and to encourage more walkways where there aren’t any. 410 Survey N/A N/A 411 Survey Places I think we desperately need a rec center with year round swimming access for all ages. 412 Survey Places A recreation center, with a swimming pool would be a great investment. 413 Survey Places More park maintenance 414 Survey Places quality outdoor activities 415 Survey Programs Public Archery Range 416 Survey Connections More Trails/paths please 417 Survey Connections I would definitely like to see more trail connectivity (ability to bike from county to city, etc.) and I bet many Belgrade residents would love to see an aquatic facility instead of another splash pad. 418 Survey Connections More walking trails. I live by the airport and take the walking path the the roundabout but if I try to take to frontage road to do a big circle you take you life into your hands. Frontage road need a sidewalk from airway blvd to Lewis and Clark park! 419 Survey Other We don't have enough money for all of the spending every level of government seems to want. Maybe it's time to consider not raising taxes for once. We already have too much taxes and we "need" a whole bunch of new schools, rec facilities, police and government buildings. We just can't afford it. Grow was supposed to spread the burden around and lower taxes, but as far as anybody can tell, it just costs more. 420 Survey Places I would like the proposal for the swim center to be basic and more affordable, unlike what was previously proposed. 421 Survey Places An aquatic facility would be invaluable. I also love how much work has gone into development of community events. Would love to see fitness options for people who work regular jobs. 422 Survey Other Great community but growing too fast without infastructure 423 Survey Places A small pond/lake swimming area for people and dogs, similar to Bozeman's regional park. Live music events would be nice (NOT like music on main-- at a park somewhere the whole city doesn't have to shut down ) 424 Survey Places Anything that will benefit community members of all ages. Perhaps a large community rec center 425 Survey Places We need a pool for exercise and could also be used to teach school children to swim. 426 Survey Places More options and access to athletic fields and an indoor complex with fields and courts for youth sports. It’s sad that there is no community center for sports and especially indoor since winter weather is the majority of the year. 427 Survey Admin If we have these outdoor spaces there should be something in place for supervision—. The skatepark is awful for inappropriate behaviors More off leash dog parks with shade and entertainment for the humans—- look up BarK in St. Louis—- that would be amazing! 428 Survey Admin -Breakdown of our tax dollars -new baseball complex -outdoor pool -trail from jackrabbit to river rock -sell /give lions park to Belgrade baseball(they upkeep it anyway) -rec department (come on it’s 2024!) 429 Survey N/A Na 430 Survey Places Dog parks are a must. City have a leash law but we are unable to run our dogs without police telling us they must be on a leash. Makes no sense at all. A dog park will be the cheapest park you can build but somehow you keep on pushing back on building one. 431 Survey Places Please complete the master plan regard Where the tennis courts are off of spooner. If you need inspiration check out the fields and project that Kalispell was able to do. Or the fort at Missoula 432 Survey Other bike racks along main street 433 Survey Connections Space & support for a Farmers Market. Safer bike & walking paths to get to the schools. Cleanup of the trail along the interstate in Las Campanas, maybe even get it to wrap around the neighborhood to Hawaii like it used to, it's great for biking, at least when its clear of trees/overgrowth. More designated places to bike off paved roads. Update the city parks, we have lots, but many need new equipment. Safer ways to cross over Jackrabbit and Frontage/Main Street (walking/biking bridges somewhere?). Figure out a way to buy the 60 acres of state land between Linney & Veltcamp so it never gets developed (don't know if that's in the boundry). Less housing development before city infrastructure is in place? (I realize you have no control over that!!) Thanks! 434 Survey Places We need more softball and baseball fields. Both programs are growing at a rapid rate and we don’t have enough facilities. 435 Survey Programs Youth need affordable activities 436 Survey Other I would like to see more large grocery stores (e.g Costco, Walmart). I would like to see better athletic clubs. I belong to the Ridge, and not Cove because Cove is more expensive. I would also like to see more trails out here. 437 Survey Places A nice large dog park would be wonderful! 438 Survey Connections Dog parks and paved bike paths connecting communities throughout the area for long distance commuting and recreational rides 439 Survey Connections I would like to see more running trails and parks located in the City of Belgrade (could lead out of the city). Working with the Belgrade Cross Country/Track Team, it would be nice to give the kids more variety in their training as well as host meets in the Belgrade. Along with that, more parks located near Saddle Peak Properties that way we can use facilities near our house. 440 Survey Places More shelters and walking areas 441 Survey Connections More bike trails - there are no shoulders on any of these roads ---PAGE BREAK--- 442 Survey Admin As a landowner and resident of Both Springhill and Reese Creek Communities--I would encourage you first to develop areas in town and respect private property rights. 443 Survey Places I would love to see more green spaces around town. I would like to see the expansion of projects expand from the center of town outward. This gives wildlife a chance to stay in their habitat instead of getting trapped in town. 444 Survey Connections A trail system connecting to surrounding trails would be amazing. I would love to see the water pond/pits filled in that you see around the new developments. Thanks for involving the community in the process!! 445 Survey Other The Parks board mishandled the proposed trails through private lands & squandered goodwill. Landowners in the north county are now united in monitoring this board. 446 Survey Connections Trails that allow supervised off leash activity for dogs. Ideally with shade water (ie. creek/river/pond) access. 447 Survey Places We need an aquatic center!!! 448 Survey Connections More bike lanes or trails for safe hiking / biking 449 Survey Places I’d like us to focus on building community relationships by serving full time residents, rather than attracting visitors or second home owners, providing open spaces like Story Mill Park where wild space, play spaces, open space for its restfulness, public gathering space for music, public gatherings, families, school trips and special needs folks to mingle in can happen. A community vegetable garden space too. 450 Survey Connections No trails North of Belgrade/Bozeman through private land. 451 Survey N/A - 452 Survey Other Any use of city/local funding to support E-sports would be an abhorrent disappointment and a failure to invest in the physical health and wellness of our youth and the broader outdoors community. Montana is fortunate to have access to public lands and open spaces - let's push our children to cherish and enjoy the outdoors. The preservation of open spaces is also crucial to the long term health of our communities and open spaces. Greedy developers building endless townhomes and apartments with no trees, no improvements to infrastructure etc. pose a threat that must be avoided. Keep Belgrade Montana. Lastly, the multi select out of 6 forms are poorly set up. If an option does not warrant a response you should not be forced to assign it a value. 453 Survey Other Less spending 454 Survey Places Please plan ahead for excess use parking as now occurs at the north cottonwood trail access and the east gallatin river access. 455 Survey N/A Nothing 456 Survey Programs swimming 457 Survey N/A None 458 Survey Connections We live on Corbly Gulch and the road leading up to the trail head is in complete disrepair. This leads to large groups of cars congregating daily in private property and often creating a nuisance. I believe monies should be spent to properly take care of existing trails before adding new amenities that will dilute the ability to properly maintain what currently exists. 459 Survey Admin I think it’s important as our area increases in population, to protect and preserve our farm and ranch lands. These areas are best served by not introducing public trails and bike paths. We should act as stewards of this land now by offering protection in perpetuity so that these areas won’t be threatened by future influx. Thank you for listening. 460 Survey N/A No 461 Survey Places Existing parks updated 462 Survey Other More surveys like this! It is nice to feel like our opinion might actually matter! 463 Survey Connections Please more paths for walking......would love to see a path down Spooner paths from inside the city to outside 464 Survey Other I'd like to see the city council have developers and this growth in general pay for itself and bring forward the parks requests that these new residents are looking for. Update zoning, open space etc requirements for new development, etc 465 Survey Places More things that don"t raise our taxes. Update existing parks. 466 Survey Places Dog parks is a must 467 Survey Other Thank you for the survey. I am deeply concerned with environmental/water impacts and wildlife conservation as City Parks management policies have already driven birds out of habits that were here15 /20 years ago and now no longer migrate in these BLM land corridors to City land. Additionally, I'm deeply concerned with lack of safe access for children to parks/trails as many travel unsupervised to parks. Lastly, the trail along Dry Creek Rd has runners/walkers displaced regularly, in all seasons, for dirt bikes and side-by-sides that zoom along the trails with kids on their way to baseball practice or folks out for fun; this combined trail usage is untenable and dangerous, restrictive/posted usage (leased dogs, no motorized vehicles etc.) must be adopted. Belgrade needs to have better trails than Bozeman, we're bigger and we feed their job market. 468 Survey N/A Nothing more 469 Survey Admin I would like to see regulation and enforcement of motorized vehicles on non-road public paths and trails. Motor vehicles must remain on roads, regardless of their off- road capabilities. 470 Survey Programs Sports programs and facilities for 2-18 already exist through the Belgrade schools. Focus on upgrading existing facilities and programs for all ages to better engage the Belgrade community district at large. New trails linking other districts would also more likely be utilized by non-Belgrade district members and invite potentially hazardous behaviors to people and wildlife; camping, hunting, drugs, garbage, crime and encroachment on private property which will not be tolerated by the local homeowners. Also no mechanism in place to monitor or patrol these new trails, this is an added expense to be paid for by the Belgrade community for the benefit of others. 471 Survey N/A . 472 Survey Connections I am in favor of a recreational path along Springhill Rd for safety and accessibility reasons. People may hum and haw about more traffic, but less cars is better in my opinion and it's my sense that more and more people will continue to bike on this road. I look to the nice path that connects Manhattan to the Four Corners Fishing Access site as a nice example, however, I don't necessarily think the path would need to be paved. As someone who rides horses in the north Springhill area, I would be in favor of such a path being open to horses as well. 473 Survey Places Focus on maintaining and improving current facilities with adequate funding and appropriately compensated staff. Get our infrastructure on solid and sustainable ground before taking on expansions that will further burden the infrastructure. 474 Survey Connections I would love to see the District and Belgrade become a "walkable city" 475 Survey Other More water treatment. Less park destruction. Less train horns. 476 Survey Programs I think an outdoor amphitheater is a great idea for events, and bringing the community together. 477 Survey Other Thank you for doing this survey. I’m looking forward to hearing what the collective community wants. 478 Survey Connections More trails 479 Survey Places Please please please develop pickleball courts 480 Survey Places I would like to see more indoor recreation opportunities for preschool kids during the winter. 481 Survey Places Please develop large dog parks and aquatics center! 482 Survey Connections More trails for commuting to Bozeman. I like how Bozeman has new trails in subdivisions giving open space to walk dogs, go running, or on a walk. 483 Survey Connections More sidewalks 484 Survey Places Just a place where the community can go all seasons of the year to participate in recreational activities. 485 Survey Places More trails and parks within city limits. Not enough dog friendly spaces 486 Survey Places Aquatics center!! More preschool activities 487 Survey Places Develop a plan for a bike skills park ---PAGE BREAK--- 488 Survey Places I love living in Belgrade, having lots of activities for kids to do would be amazing. My little guy loves his bike and skateboard and wants to go out, but the skate park at Lewis and Clark is too big for him for now. Would love more options for smaller riders like Gran Cielo’s bike park in Bozeman! 489 Survey Places I would love to see either lions park updated or a baseball complex 490 Survey Connections More sidewalks and paths, no/fewer pedestrian-unfriendly roads and intersections. 491 Survey Other Ide like to see better infrastructure to handle the influx of traffic. And also we need more inclusive stuff for our kids to do 492 Survey Places More dog friendly environments/parks/fenced areas 493 Survey Connections I would like more paths to walk/bike on. Along with some updates to existing parks. Also new communities need to build good parks that everyone can use and enjoy; not just grassy field or sad playground equipment. Make them put in useful public spaces 494 Survey Connections We desperately need to push the city and help however we can to fix the traffic. I do t want to go to the park because driving there and to the schools is awful. 495 Survey Programs We'd love to see more amenities and programs within the city of Belgrade/this area! For some programs and amenities it is a bummer to a have to drive into Bozeman, when we live out here to avoid Bozeman as much as possible! Trails, swimming, dog park, family actives, etc would all be wonderful to see happening here! 496 Survey Programs I'd like to see more thing for families to do, especially in the winter months. 497 Survey Programs More adult programs. 498 Survey Programs I would really love the city to take pride in youth sports. We have teams that are very competitive and make it to regionals but it’s embarrassing to host events because our fields have not been maintained by the city and kids get hurt yearly. 499 Survey Programs I would love to see more community wide events (Christmas Convoy, City Block Party, Car Show, etc…) 500 Survey Places Turf baseball fields and swimming pool 501 Survey Places More water parks 502 Survey Places More options for kids recreation 503 Survey Places A bike park area with a pump track and jumps would be awesome. Trails and parks around town would make biking around belgrade more enjoyable. Thank you for your work on this. 504 Survey Programs More kid friendly recreational programs on saturdays, not sundays! 505 Survey Other So much work needs to be done. Please just start!! And keep us posted if or when there are needs. I love to help!! 506 Survey Programs More Saturday sports instead of Sunday sports 507 Survey Places I would love for the current splash park to be upgraded a bit. Or at least some kind of shade near the benches inside the splash pad area. Definitely an aquatic center would be amazing!! 508 Survey Other I think we have a great community, and I am excited to see the positive changes and development happening! 509 Survey N/A Na 510 Survey Places Would like to see a swim center, a real girls fast pitch softball ball complex and upgraded baseball facilities. 511 Survey Places We need swimming of some kind that is operational all year & doesn’t cost a fortune. We need indoor sports. And we need more childcare. Be that in the form of camps, pre school programs, after school programs, city run day care, or anything else. It’s a huge need. 512 Survey Programs Family activities 513 Survey Programs Cross country opportunities please!!! More adult Community focused opportunities-both inside and out. 514 Survey Places Water park, and development of parks in areas that need improvement (ie- behind Westwood Circle) 515 Survey N/A None 516 Survey N/A Nothing 517 Survey Programs More evening activities in the summer like the concert series. 518 Survey Places Would love to have pickleball options!! Would be awesome to add to existing parks! 519 Survey N/A N/a 520 Survey Programs As a former teacher in the Belgrade school district and a resident of Belgrade I believe that our children need more recreational opportunities within the city limits 521 Survey Other More Trees for shade in the summer 522 Survey Programs More recreational leagues that are separate from Bozeman rec leagues 523 Survey Programs Bike park, things for “tweens” to do. 524 Survey Other Improved sidewalks in Belgrade, especially from airport to main st. Pickleball courts or a swim center would be amazing. Excited for new library. Unrelated, but we need more food options and local shops...the flooring store on main was a huge disappointment. 525 Survey Connections We need more bike lanes and better connectivity between them. Riding from downtown to River Rock is very dangerous. 526 Survey Programs More activities for kids to enjoy. All we really currently have is the small splash park and small parks around Belgrade. We need something new and exciting! 527 Survey Places I want the aquatic center and more running/bike trails. Thank you! 528 Survey Other Having more local options would be great 529 Survey Programs I have a young child. Outdoor activities are my main priority 530 Survey Connections More native grass and less lawn. More sidewalks, especially around parks. Need a dog park badly. 531 Survey Places An aquatic center and more trails 532 Survey Programs There is nothing to do in Belgrade with my family. I would love to not have to go outside of Belgrade for activities 533 Survey Places We need an off-leash dog park or three. All of the available options for running dogs off-leash have become problematically busy. 534 Survey Connections Better pedestrian connections from south of I90, jackrabbit, River Rock area to north of I90 and downtown Belgrade. Implement the triangle trails plane. 535 Survey Places I think an indoor Aquatics facility that can be used for little to no entry fee for RESIDENTS OF BELGRADE should be a priority. If that is not economically viable, perhaps a reduced fee for those that financially qualify. Nothing more irritating than helping to fund a facility and not have the money to use/enjoy it after completion... We could definitely benefit from a well designed dog park with amenities. 536 Survey Other It would be amazing if some of this could actually happen. I am also interested in getting involved to some degree. 537 Survey Connections More trails that give people outside of belgrade city limits the ability to get places without driving and to recreate in or close to Belgrade and not have to drive. 538 Survey Other Less developments more public use of lands 539 Survey Other More Emphasis on planning development in a more organized manner. We seem to let developers choose how Belgrade we build out and so the result is on profit rather than quality of life. Update zoning around the city and township to prioritize business only versus residential, outdoor shopping centers (not strip malls and other cheap, low quality buildings) and downtown life. 540 Survey Connections A bike trail from river rock to Belgrade, dog park for sure, 541 Survey N/A . 542 Survey Connections I would like to see interconnected trails that make it easy and safe to get to places around town and to get to outdoor recreational areas. 543 Survey Other Thank you for this questionnaire and thoughtfulness 544 Survey Connections More bike trails. Class the joint up. Look to the future of the homes being build. Make downtown desirable place to go. We aren’t just a blue collar town anymore. 545 Survey Programs Community gatherings that foster problem solving, creativity, and interaction. 546 Survey Connections People bike the frontage road to Manhattan and with all the development it's extremely dangerous to all. This should be a huge priority. 547 Survey Connections Bike path from manhattan to Bozeman 548 Survey Connections I'd like to see more bike paths in Belgrade and more bikeable trails. Thank you. ---PAGE BREAK--- 549 Survey Other Develop Main Street to have more restaurants. Look into adding a fun courtyard with food trucks, a bar, live music venue. Similar to whitefish. 550 Survey Connections more bike paths to connect areas! 551 Survey N/A None 552 Survey Admin Most of us live here to enjoy what Montana has to offer. For a FIRST priority, I would love to see the community have wider access to the Gallatin River and open spaces through land acquisition when it becomes available, or through pre-emptive negotiations with land owners who might be considering selling. It's heartbreaking to watch land being bought up by private entities, shutting the larger community out from being able to enjoy the beauty and serenity of this area. 553 Survey Programs More community gatherings regularly, concerts, sports programs for littles. 554 Survey Places We desperately need a sports complex for the Valley. There is nothing modern to offer any age group in our area. Energy Capital Sports Complex in Gillette, WY or Golden Eagle Regional Park in Sparks, NV are two amazing complexes to get ideas from. 555 Survey Other Use volunteers. Quit turning down improvement projects that would benefit Belgrade's youth! 556 Survey Other Allow educated contractors and engineers to offer their services to their community 557 Survey N/A NA 558 Focus Groups Admin Should be staffing plan already figured out as part of justification of district was created. 559 Focus Groups Admin What have you learned about taking over HOA parks as part of the Recreation and Open Space Bond? : Challenges – qty of parks. Existing contracts in place. Ended up hiring contractor to management of maintenance. Adopted silver LOS – public vote (hire this many people, not resorts). 560 Focus Groups Admin What have you learned about taking over HOA parks as part of the Recreation and Open Space Bond?: Also HOA’s coming to dept with OS/wetland areas. 561 Focus Groups Admin State Document from FWP – look at that. List of grants at end of PRAT plan. Review successful projects to see trend. 562 Focus Groups Admin Overlapping plan boundaries will require additional coordination. 563 Focus Groups Admin Focus on airport owned land – have about 2.5 mi off each runway end. Have other mechanisms for ownership/control (easement, leases, etc.). Much are owned for overflight… 564 Focus Groups Admin City rec program can’t go on land without permit via outfitter. Kat to provide link to Outfitter guide. Be in touch on updates – want to ensure success and planning. Connection with public land folks in document. 565 Focus Groups Admin Ribbon easements (strategy 2) – more in gvlt realm 566 Focus Groups Admin Trails through future development (strategy 3) – tied to subdivision review via TT Plan – primarily in south Belgrade. Lines on the map in north Belgrade for subdivision review. 567 Focus Groups Admin Review map for potential connections. 568 Focus Groups Admin City holding easement in most cases 569 Focus Groups Admin Work w/ COB on ROW’s – within HOA parks/OS 570 Focus Groups Admin Bozeman has aquatic recreation needs too. 571 Focus Groups Admin Does the County require compliance with the proposed trails map during subdivision review? New subdivisions are required to show general compliance with the proposed trails but not alignment. 572 Focus Groups Admin Does the County require compliance with the proposed trails map during subdivision review? “Trail to nowhere” Development may prefer Cash in Lieu but County wants to see the trail development 573 Focus Groups Admin Look at E-bike impacts 574 Focus Groups Admin Consider best practices, where to get the biggest impact for design elements 575 Focus Groups Admin Ground Crew – regular maintenance 576 Focus Groups Admin Is there an opportunity to provide facilities on YMCA property? Open to lease property to other entities. 577 Focus Groups Connections Pedestrian/bike access to the airport has come up in passing in a prior discussion. 578 Focus Groups Connections Folks coming from Cameron side, widening of Service Drive to improve west side terminal access (ped + bike) – near completion – striping this summer. 579 Focus Groups Connections Bed and ped use is not robust but still used - not a few times/hr 580 Focus Groups Connections Parks and OS w/ trails in them (strategy 1) 581 Focus Groups Connections Continuity of design standards is important 582 Focus Groups Connections Spend time developing trail etiquette & safety, require wayfinding 583 Focus Groups Connections What does the community lack? Emphasize amenity connectivity 584 Focus Groups Connections What does the community lack?Safe connections 585 Focus Groups Connections Gaps: Connections from Belgrade to surrounding area 586 Focus Groups Connections Gaps: Four Corners connection to Bozeman 587 Focus Groups Connections County is interested in connection & finding a space (not necessarily programming uses) 588 Focus Groups Connections Crossing the railroad tracks, jackrabbit intersection – Both create an emphasis on bussing 589 Focus Groups Connections CC trails 590 Focus Groups Connections Don’t see a lot of bikers 591 Focus Groups Connections Focus on Trails & pathways – Belgrade residents wants to be a walkable community. Would love to connect north and south of town. 592 Focus Groups Connections County Participants in programming – trails and pathways are desired by residents both inside and outside city limits. Pedestrian connectivity is priority. 593 Focus Groups Other Community survey – Want folks to be connected to natural resources, sensitive to natural environment, 594 Focus Groups Other Sensitive Lands Plan – look for recreational opportunities that align with this. 595 Focus Groups Other Are there areas hazardous to parkland? 596 Focus Groups Other Some kids coming down from Big Sky 597 Focus Groups Other Some OS just remains (nearly) as-is just to look at or grazing, etc. 598 Focus Groups Other Airway Blvd provides bike/ped path access and was done at the same time. Easier when all of the improvements are on airport land rather than trying to separate the funding sources. Maintenance of paths turned over to the County. 599 Focus Groups Other West side does not have any outhouses. Missing amenities at TH’s. Johnson Canyon – behavior tends to be a little more challenging – maybe a campground opp. Some volunteer campground hosts – not much housing for them – hasn’t been a need yet due to lack of current amenities. Some Bridger infra committee folks helping with volunteer events. 600 Focus Groups Other Infrastructure needed – Parking primarily, CO road maintenance (and additional maintenance with increased use). M as an example. Private land as another consideration included as well. 601 Focus Groups Other Waterway buffering? 602 Focus Groups Other Lack of existing development could cause concern for long range planning efforts 603 Focus Groups Other Large/Diverse wish list in the county 604 Focus Groups Other Belgrade to Four Corners: Prime for new school, Regional Park, closer to Belgrade 605 Focus Groups Other GVLT: Prominent Partner with County, both conservation dollars & amenity spaces 606 Focus Groups Other MTLR: Large farmland conservation 607 Focus Groups Other Aquatics: Partnering with Bozeman is difficult, Same sentiment with soccer, lacrosse, camps 608 Focus Groups Other Predictable conflict – rural frustration with planning, increase taxes 609 Focus Groups Other Conflict- Not abnormal, few loud voices 610 Focus Groups Other Recreation Users: include both city and county residents. School district boundary makes sense 611 Focus Groups Other Two additional elementary, 1 middle school & career/Tech center for older students. 612 Focus Groups Other 2019 High School expansion – not much room to expand building 613 Focus Groups Other Softball Complex = Saddle Peak elementary: Fields are booked all summer causes scheduling challenges 614 Focus Groups Other Softball Complex = Saddle Peak elementary: Lift station on the property- it failed but has been upgraded ---PAGE BREAK--- 615 Focus Groups Other No plans for sports or field expansion at this point – funding limitations 616 Focus Groups Other School building expansion is prioritized 617 Focus Groups Other Safe Routes to School grants 618 Focus Groups Other Belgrade needs improvements 619 Focus Groups Other Recreation 620 Focus Groups Other Montana indoor sports – failed 621 Focus Groups Other Soccer demographics not there. 622 Focus Groups Other Natural approach 623 Focus Groups Other Great Partnership with City of Belgrade, but Bozeman is expensive 624 Focus Groups Other Current YMCA site is on 8 acres 625 Focus Groups Other State taxation structure is limiting for recreational 626 Focus Groups Other Improve transparency between baseball/softball and City/School 627 Focus Groups other What happens to the baseball fields if the land swap takes place 628 Focus Groups Places Belgrade school has a swim team but does not have a pool 629 Focus Groups Places Belgrade school has a baseball team but does not have a field 630 Focus Groups Places Indoor rec facility/community center is huge need 631 Focus Groups Places Indoor aquatics 632 Focus Groups Places Gymnasium 633 Focus Groups Places Are there any other opportunities to help improve and facilitate additional parks and open space within the County? Hit and miss – some parks are dedicated but never improved. 634 Focus Groups Places Still opportunity to acquire direct acquisition for park/os uses 635 Focus Groups Places Equestrian Facilities: Fairgrounds is updating the master plan :No indoor riding arena currently planned 636 Focus Groups Places Soccer Complex = Menicucci Park: Three tennis courts – community demand exceeds capacity 637 Focus Groups Places Soccer Complex = Menicucci Park: Last expansion to field & recreation facilities occurred here. Date 638 Focus Groups Places Partner with Baseball to install improvements 639 Focus Groups Programs Pickleball: Hope Lutheran Church – South 19th indoor pickleball 640 Focus Groups Programs Pickleball: Gallatin Valley Newcomers League 641 Focus Groups Programs Ridge Bozeman – pickleball 642 Focus Groups Programs Riverside County Club – heated pickleball 643 Focus Groups Places Pickleball indoor (Chicken and pickle exmaple) 644 Focus Groups Places Pickleball Could work on tennis or basketball court 645 Focus Groups Places Hunting 646 Focus Groups Places Flood fields for informal skating 647 Focus Groups Places Horses: i.Riding arena – for beginners ii.Place to get riding access iii.More experienced don’t want dedicated trails iv.Riding lessons v.Do school lessons vi.Give Big effort 1.Over 500 non-profits 648 Focus Groups Places Don’t want a Disneyland of experiences – less commercial approach 649 Focus Groups Places Outdoor performance space: music, theater, etc. would be fantastic! 650 Focus Groups Places Include option for sound amplification 651 Focus Groups Places Indoor performance space would also be nice. Could be a revenue generator. 652 Focus Groups Places School Auditorium – scheduling is difficult while competing with school sponsored events. 500 seats, could use a smaller venue. Warren Miller theater is fantastic. 653 Focus Groups Places Senior Center – looking for more space. 654 Focus Groups Places Amphitheater at West Post subdivision 655 Focus Groups Places Senior Center Park is used often. Community is growing and will require additional spaces. 656 Focus Groups Places 100 acre park would be a great 657 Focus Groups Places Bike Park – Great thing! 658 Focus Groups Places Would love to see improvement on park design & feedback 659 Focus Groups Places Aquatics Center is needed but financing is difficult 660 Focus Groups Places YMCA is looking to expand performance space. Agrees that outdoor performance space is needed. 661 Focus Groups Places Need Gym space – renting it right now. 662 Focus Groups Places YMCA would love to be community center in the area. 663 Focus Groups Places YMCA – Master Plan priorities. New gym space is at the top. Will include an in door running tack (could be used as roller skating rink). Classroom space 664 Focus Groups Places Parking: Baseball: Parking is decent 665 Focus Groups Places Parking: Softball: When there is a game, practice, baseball, parking is difficult 666 Focus Groups Places Parking: Hockey: Plenty of Parking at the Fairgrounds but needs to be located better 667 Focus Groups Places Capacity: Baseball: Max capacity. Need more fields 668 Focus Groups Places Capacity: Softball: Max capacity. Turn away ~10% of players 669 Focus Groups Places Capacity: Hockey: Max capacity. Focus on youth hockey, lots of demand for Adult hockey. Share facilities with other sports too 670 Focus Groups Places State land for new location for field complex 671 Focus Groups Places Manicucci Park: land is owned by school/city/airport – Baseball partnered with Softball to build more fields. City stopped 672 Focus Groups Places Baseball/softball partnership works except that seasons are the same 673 Focus Groups Places Hockey: separate locations are difficult. Base rate for new rink is high. More rinks will be hard to manage. 674 Focus Groups Programs Create more community within community – opportunities to meet 675 Focus Groups Programs Picklenball is Multi-generational sport 676 Focus Groups Programs Runners big – Ridge run 677 Focus Groups Programs Country dancing, R Bar, Street parties. Kind of like music on main. Fall Festival is one of the biggest. Christmas convoy. 678 Focus Groups Programs Adult leagues play at MSU 679 Focus Groups Programs Quiet Waters – fly fishing 680 Focus Groups Programs Theater summer camp – improve access through funding help. (1-8th grade) 681 Focus Groups Programs Community Theater – & adults 682 Focus Groups Programs Teen programming could be helpful. 683 Focus Groups Programs Interested in providing additional rec opportunities for Belgrade. 684 Focus Groups Programs Summer Camp - scholarships provided 685 Focus Groups Programs Teenage suicide is an issue in Montana. YMCA wants to provide programs to help youth 686 Focus Groups Programs Teen programming is in highest demand 687 Focus Groups Programs Season: Baseball: March-July, no fall programs but interest exist ---PAGE BREAK--- 688 Focus Groups Programs Tournaments: Hockey: 5 youth, 50 spectator events (ticket revenue) 689 Focus Groups Programs Tournaments: Baseball: 1 every summer (9-14yo), State Tournament 11, 13yo) 690 Focus Groups Programs Scheduling: Baseball: Mon-Saturday games

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