Burke Park
Park
62 acres4.1 mi of trail
Burke Park Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailhead
Photo: Chris06 · CC BY-SA 3.0A+Outdoors
Outdoors in Bozeman
Bozeman has 67 miles of mapped trails, 3.1 for every square mile of land
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 15% of Bozeman’s land is conserved, about 2,097 acres. The biggest trail networks: Burke Park (4.1 mi), Gallatin County Regional Park (3.6 mi), Glen Lake Rotary Park (3.2 mi).
Ahead of 97% of U.S. towns · #4 of 42 in Montana. What drives it
Conserved land
15%
2,097 acres · of 21.4 sq mi of land
Trails
67 mi
3.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
1,273 ac
23 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
46 mi
19 mi lanes · 25 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
8
5 beaches
What kind of outdoors town is Bozeman?
Read from the map. The page puts what stands out first.
A trail town3.1 miles of mapped trail per square mile of land, more than 97% of U.S. towns.Parks close to homeVirtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park.Land that stays wild15% of the land is conserved; a typical Montana town, 10%.History along the way63 places on the National Register.
Outdoors grade
How much outdoors does Bozeman have?
On conserved land, trails, park land and how close residents live to a park, Bozeman is ahead of 97% of U.S. towns, #4 of 42 in Montana. All four inputs are above most U.S. towns; trail miles rank highest, park acres per resident lowest.
A+
OutdoorsA character grade: shown, never part of Bozeman’s overall grade.
Conserved land15% of the land · typical MT town 10% · U.S. 4%A−Trails3.1 miles of mapped trail per square mile of land (67 mi) · MT 0.7 · U.S. 0.4A+Park land23 acres of park per 1,000 residents (1,273 acres) · MT 14 · U.S. 13B+Parks close to homeVirtually all residents within a half mile of a park · MT 91% · U.S. 72%A
All U.S. towns we grade (21,298)Ahead of 97%
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Montana towns of 2,500+ (42)Ahead of 93%
Montana towns conserve more land than most (a typical one, 10%; the U.S., 4%), so Bozeman’s 15% is ahead of 68% of Montana towns, while its trails per square mile lead 93% of them.
How sure. Graded on any three of the four inputs instead, the letter would range from A to A+. Trails and many small parks come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by volunteers, so coverage varies from town to town; the half mile is a straight line from each census block, so a river or highway in the way isn’t counted against it.
PAD-US, OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), Census 2025 Gazetteer and 2020 blocks; details in Sources below. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Burke Park, with 4.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Gallatin County Regional Park
Park
95 acres3.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Glen Lake Rotary Park
Managed by Rotary club
94 acres3.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
McLeod Park
Park
33 acres1.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Bozeman Softball Complex
Park
29 acres1.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
All 82 parks & preserves
Burke Park62 acres · 4.1 mi of trail
DirectionsGallatin County Regional Park95 acres · 3.6 mi of trail
DirectionsGlen Lake Rotary Park94 acres · 3.2 mi of trail · Rotary club
DirectionsBronken Park62 acres · 1.7 mi of trail
DirectionsMcLeod Park33 acres · 1.5 mi of trail
Valley West Park16 acres · 1.3 mi of trail
DirectionsBozeman Pond Park26 acres · 1.2 mi of trail
DirectionsBozeman Softball Complex29 acres · 1.1 mi of trail
DirectionsStory Mill Community Park26 acres · 1 mi of trail
DirectionsStory Mill Nature Reserve26 acres · 0.9 mi of trail · City of Bozeman
DirectionsGrafs Park17 acres · 0.9 mi of trail
Story Mill Spur Park10 acres · 0.9 mi of trail
DirectionsGardner and Tuckerman Park27 acres · 0.8 mi of trail
DirectionsCattail Creek Park18 acres · 0.8 mi of trail
Sourdough Trail Park10 acres · 0.7 mi of trail
Valley Unit Park7 acres · 0.6 mi of trail
Cattail Lake Public Park18 acres · 0.5 mi of trail
DirectionsFlanders Creek/Traditions Park12 acres · 0.5 mi of trail
Norton East Park7 acres · 0.5 mi of trail
DirectionsBozeman Sports Park34 acres · 0.4 mi of trail
DirectionsLegends at Bridger Creek Park10 acres · 0.4 mi of trail
Diamond Park9 acres · 0.4 mi of trail
DirectionsAlder Creek Park9 acres · 0.4 mi of trail
Creekwood Park5 acres · 0.4 mi of trail
Gran Cielo Park4 acres · 0.4 mi of trail
Sundance Park3 acres · 0.4 mi of trail
DirectionsJosephine Park6 acres · 0.3 mi of trail
DirectionsHarvest Creek #36 acres · 0.3 mi of trail
Cooper Park5 acres · 0.3 mi of trail
Rose Park19 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
DirectionsWestbrook Park13 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
Baxter Meadows Park11 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
DirectionsWest Winds Park9 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
DirectionsBogert Park8 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
DirectionsCattail Creek5 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
Monkey Park3 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
Harvest creek #13 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
Greenway Linear Park2 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
Flanders Mill Park2 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
DirectionsGreenway Park 12 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
Babcock Meadows2 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
Ferguson Park2 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
DirectionsDuck Park2 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
Lindley park17 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsDobbie Lambert Intramural Fields17 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsOak Springs Park11 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Oak Springs Homeowners Association
Enterprise Park8 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsGallagator Linear Park8 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsFour Points Park7 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsSculpture Park4 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsAlison Park4 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsTraditions Park3 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsSandan Park3 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
Harvest Creek #23 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
Cherry River Recreation Area2 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
South Westfield Park2 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
Matthew Madison Park2 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
Boulder Creek Park2 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
North Medows Park1 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
Valley Meadows Park1 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
Kirk Park13 acres
DirectionsLanghor Park9 acres
DirectionsChristie Fields7 acres
Westlake Park6 acres
DirectionsMeadow Creek Park4 acres
Loyal Gardens Park3 acres
DirectionsBeall Park3 acres
Laural Glen park3 acres
North 9th Park3 acres
DirectionsCentennial Park2 acres
DirectionsNorth Grand Fields2 acres
DirectionsStory Mansion Park2 acres
DirectionsSouthside Park2 acres
Oak Meadows2 acres
DirectionsWestridge North Park2 acres
Jarrett Park2 acres
DirectionsWalton Homestead Park2 acres
DirectionsEmerson Field1 acres
DirectionsWestridge South Park1 acres
Westglen park1 acres
Mineral Avenue Park1 acres
Diteman Park1 acres
DirectionsWho protects it
2,097 conserved acres
15% of Bozeman’s land. Who manages Bozeman’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Other or Unknown Local Government1,005 ac
Town or city707 ac
Other state land668 ac
County96 ac
Private owners19 ac
State fish & wildlife16 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits1 ac
Local Other or Unknown · 1,005 acLocal Park · 756 acNot Designated · 668 acLocal Recreation Area · 66 acState Recreation Area · 16 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1 acre is a conservation easement, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 5 of 83 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Other or Unknown Local Other or Unknown | Other or Unknown Local Government | 1,005 | Unknown |
| Montana University System Not Designated | Other state land | 514 | Unknown |
| State of Montana Not Designated | Other state land | 153 | Unknown |
| Regional Park Local Park | County | 96 | Open |
| East Gallatin Recreation Area Local Park | Town or city | 84 | Open |
| Story Mill Park Local Park | Town or city | 58 | Open |
| Burke Park Local Park | Town or city | 43 | Open |
| New Hyalite Park Local Park | Town or city | 42 | Open |
| Cattail Creek Park Local Park | Town or city | 40 | Open |
| Bronken Park Local Park | Town or city | 39 | Open |
5 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
Things to do
118 places to go in Bozeman
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Bozeman
Bozeman BeachIn Glen Lake Rotary Park
DirectionsPlus 4 beaches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Playgrounds in Bozeman
Dinosaur ParkIn Gallatin County Regional Park
DirectionsLoyal Gardens PlaygroundIn Loyal Gardens Park
DirectionsNorth Medows PlaygroundIn North Medows Park
DirectionsWest Winds ParkIn West Winds Park
Directions91 playgrounds are on OpenStreetMap in all; the list shows named ones from the first 30.
Dog parks in Bozeman
Dog ParkIn Bozeman Pond Park
DirectionsLewis & Bark Dog ParkIn Bozeman Pond Park
DirectionsSnowfill Recreation Area
DirectionsPlus 6 dog parks without a name on the map.
Fishing spots in Bozeman
3 fishing spots without a name on the map.
Scenic views in Bozeman
Pete's HillIn Burke Park
DirectionsPlus 2 scenic views without a name on the map.
Picnic areas in Bozeman
5 picnic areas without a name on the map.
Community gardens in Bozeman
2 community gardens without a name on the map.
Trails & water
6 named trails and 8 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 13.1 miUnpaved · 13.7 mi
Burke Park Trail1.7 mi
Sourdough Trail1.0 mi
1.23k SW fenceline connector0.7 mi
SMS Trail0.4 mi
Stadium View Trail0.1 mi
South Westfield Trail0.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
46 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
19 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
25 mi
off-road bike paths
1.2 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
Courts & fields
30Tennis
23Soccer
19Basketball
18Baseball
8Pickleball
6Football
4Beach volleyball
3Equestrian
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →63 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 4 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
South Willson Historic DistrictDistrict · listed 1978
About itBozeman Carnegie LibraryBuilding · listed 1979
About itBarnett, R. T., and Company BuildingBuilding · listed 1980
About itRea SchoolBuilding · listed 1981
About itBozeman National Fish HatcheryBuilding · listed 1983
About itGallatin County JailBuilding · listed 1983
About itEmil Ketterer HouseBuilding · listed 1983
About itBlackmore ApartmentsBuilding · listed 1983
About itHotel BaxterBuilding · listed 1984
About itSpieth and Krug BreweryBuilding · listed 1984
About itBurr Fisher HouseBuilding · listed 1985
About itBozeman ArmoryBuilding · listed 1987
About it51 more on the History page.
When to get out
The best walking months in Bozeman: July to September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.1 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 34 | 37 | 46 | 54 | 64 | 73 | 83 | 83 | 72 | 58 | 43 | 33 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.8 |
February is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 2.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Bozeman →
Questions about parks and trails in Bozeman
Where can I hike in Bozeman?
The longest trail networks: Burke Park, 4.1 miles; Gallatin County Regional Park, 3.6 miles; Glen Lake Rotary Park, 3.2 miles; Bronken Park, 1.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
How much of Bozeman is conserved land?
15% of its land, against a typical 10% for a Montana town and 4% nationally (PAD-US). Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors: easements are usually private land.
Are dogs allowed on Bozeman’s trails?
Burke Park and Gallatin County Regional Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Bozeman?
46 miles of bike routes are on the map: 19 of painted or protected lanes, 25 of off-road paths and 1.2 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Bozeman?
57,995 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Bozeman or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,495 of them inside the city line.
How much outdoors does Bozeman have?
Ahead of 97% of U.S. towns on the Outdoors grade, #4 of 42 in Montana. The grade combines the share of land that is conserved, miles of mapped trail per square mile of land, park acres per 1,000 residents and the share of residents within a half mile of a park. It’s a character grade, so it isn’t part of the overall grade. How it works.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Bozeman neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →