The Power of Play

The Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department believes in the power of play. Play keeps us active and trying new things, and it also keeps our minds stimulated and our senses alert.

Local parks are a great place to get outside and play, especially with your toddlers. The Bozeman Rec Mobile brings play to you, in our local parks, with outdoor games and crafts. Meet new families and make new friends while actively engaging in games. And don’t fret…play doesn’t stop when old man winter shows up and freezes our landscapes. Our winter program, Park & Play (as in park your car and come into the gym), moves into the Story Mill Community Center gym space where we continue the fun.

Kiddos can create murals, ride Strider bikes indoors, play mini hoops, tumble on mats and make new friends, all through playtime.

The Rec Mobile and Park & Play programs bring simple equipment into outdoor and indoor settings that boost toddlers’ creativity and movement and get the mind and body working together. The greatest thing is all ages can play. It is universal! Bozeman Parks & Recreation wants to encourage our community to get out and play: Play with your children, swing and climb in your local parks, find a friend and come play with Bozeman Parks & Recreation.

Rec Mobile locations can be found online at www.bozeman.net/recreation and come to Story Mill Community Center gymnasium this winter to join the indoor fun. Park & Play is offered on Fridays from 10-11 a.m. (No Park & Play October 20, November 10 and 24, December 22 and 29). No preregistration is required. Parents or guardians are required to stay with their children. Let’s laugh and move together. Just Play!