BOZEMAN, Montana — The City of Bozeman invites the public to an open house to view concept designs for the aquatics, library, and recreation building that will be on the November ballot. The Bozeman Community Center will be a place for people of all ages and abilities to learn, play, and connect. The project team will present the design concept on April 26 at Gallatin High School Commons (4455 Annie Street) from 4 to 6 p.m.

 
“This event is the culmination of many months of hearing from the public and incorporating a wide variety of community needs into the design,” Jon Henderson, Strategic Services Director, stated. “We’re excited to finally show what a comprehensive community center might look like. Once the City Commission decides to place a question on the November ballot, it’s up to the public to determine if they want to proceed with building and staffing this kind of facility.”

 
Some of the major parts of the facility include:
·         Leisure pool/indoor water park
·         Multi-purpose pool
·         Outdoor splash pad and deck area
·         Two-court wood floor gymnasium
·         Multi-purpose recreation space
·         Fitness and stretching areas
·         Indoor climbing wall feature
·         Public/civic plaza
·         Meeting rooms
·         Lockers and locker rooms
·         Café and seating
·         Children’s, Teen, and Adult Library Collections and seating areas
·         Maker Space
·         Learning Lab
·         Audio/video media lab
·         Sensory room
·         Bookmobile garage
 
Cost and location will be confirmed over the next few months as staff finalize the concept design and determine the number of new staff needed to operate the facility.
 
More information on the project can be found at engage.bozeman.net/community.