Want to enjoy the great outdoors no matter the season? Year round choices for active residents and visitors in Billings include walking, hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. The City of Billings Parks, Recreation and Public Lands Department maintains more than 2,300 acres of dedicated park land for recreation, conservation, and special uses. The park system is composed of 52% multi functional parks, 20% natural resource parks, 11% multiple use recreational parks, 7% undeveloped parks, 6% sports complexes, 2% special use lands, 2% green space, and 1% special use facilities. You'll find plenty of space for energetic recreation as well as quiet corners for meditation in the shade of the many mature trees which grace the city. Billings’ parks feature everything from picnic areas and updated playgrounds to multiple sports fields that accommodate local youth sports and activities.
Pioneer Park is one of the city’s most popular parks. It was developed in the 1930’s and features 34 acres of wooded, hilly green space with a winding creek, Folf course, tennis courts, a wading pool and other amenities. Annual events like Saturday Live (a public school fundraiser) and the popular "Symphony in the Park" are held at this beautiful outdoor venue.
North Park and South Park date back to the turn of the century and are part of the original town plat. Each park has 17 acres of beautiful landscaping and mature trees. South Park is a summertime favorite for swimmers and both areas offer well maintained grounds as well as updated playgrounds.
Riverfront Park is located along the banks of the Yellowstone River, in south Billings. The park measures 440 acres, twelve of which are developed. The rest of the area has been left in its natural state. Lake Josephine, located in the same vicinity, offers good fishing for a quick afternoon get-a-way or a long Saturday under the sun.
Amend Park is primarily a soccer venue and accommodates thousands of local youth who play the game. Other community events are also enjoyed at this well-maintained park. Kite and remote control airplane enthusiasts can also be found enjoying this park.
There are 40 other neighborhood parks located across the city, offering everything from swimming and wading pools to sports fields and skating areas. Any day of the week you might see people walking or jogging during their Noon hour and when the snow flies, you’ll even see winter enthusiasts cross-country skiing and sledding.
