One of Bozeman’s most popular off-leash dog parks will be getting some much needed improvements next week. The 37-acre, fully fenced park is the largest of its kind in Bozeman. It was created in 2008 by the Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) and the City of Bozeman with an investment of over $100,000. The park now boasts over two miles of trails, a veritable paradise for dog owners and non-dog owners alike.

 
On Monday, October 5th , GVLT is beginning construction on a parking lot expansion and fencing project .  For safety reasons, Snowfill Recreation Area will be closed through Friday, October 9th.
 
Snowfill is a popular place and that often means parking overflows onto Mcllhattan Rd.  “It is one of the most highly used parks in Bozeman. Because of its popularity, demand for parking is high. We're hoping these improvements will mean a safer entry to the park for both dogs and people”, says GVLT Associate Director, Kelly Pohl. The parking lot expansion will add 10 new parking spots, a 50% increase in parking capacity.

 
During the construction and park closure, GVLT is asking all Snowfill users to plan accordingly and be understanding as improvements are made. Alternative off-leash dog parks in the area include the Gallatin County Regional Park, Burke Park, the Softball Complex, and Cooper Park. The park will be closed again later in the fall for the installation of a vault toilet, the only public restroom for miles.

 
The improvements at the park will cost over $50,000. GVLT has had tremendous support for this project from Allied Engineering, Andrea Dumke and Michael Manship, the Recreational Trails Program, and countless individual donors who gave through the Potty Trot Run and Chamwiggly events.
 
Gallatin Valley Land Trust builds, maintains, and enhances trails on the Main Street to the Mountains trail system in Bozeman, MT.  The Main Street to the Mountains trail network boasts over 80 miles of trails that connect throughout town. For more information or to find out how to purchase a trail map, visit www.gvlt.org.