Helena Parks and Recreation

06/09/2026

🏊Dive into Summer at Last Chance Splash Waterpark & Pool!

Helena's favorite spot to cool down will open for the season on Monday, June 15th, weather permitting. Enjoy daily open swimming, thrilling waterslides, a relaxing lazy river, and a fully stocked concession stand for all your favorite summer snacks.

Weekday lap swim and adult water walking kick off at 9:30 AM, with full waterpark features opening at 12:30 PM. For lesson information, visit: https://secure.rec1.com/MT/helena-mt/catalog.

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

High school students in Helena ventured up Mount Helena on Wednesday with the mission of giving the "H" a fresh coat of paint.

06/05/2026

We are thrilled to announce the lineup for this year’s FREE Summer Walk Series!

Our partner organizations have planned a variety of engaging walks that explore the landscapes, history, wildlife, and stories that shape our community. These experiences offer a chance to deepen your connection to the places we all enjoy while learning how we can work together to steward and protect them for future generations.

Registration for each walk opens two weeks prior to the event date. To view walk locations, learn more about each program, and register, visit: https://www.register-ed.com/programs/montana/241-summer-walk-series

We hope you'll join us for another season of learning, exploration, and connection on our public lands!

Prickly Pear Land TrustHelena Field SchoolMontana Fish, Wildlife & ParksMontana Department of Environmental QualityMontana Discovery FoundationHolter Museum of ArtMontana Historical SocietyLCCo Water Quality Protection DistrictLewis and Clark Conservation DistrictHelena-Lewis and Clark National ForestHelena Parks and RecreationExplorationWorks

05/26/2026

Last Chance Splash provides quality swim lessons with small class sizes and Red Cross Certified Instructors. Classes are 30 mins long, four days a week for two weeks. Cost is $50 for the entire session.
Private Lessons are one-on-one with an instructor for 30 minutes. Cost is $25 per class. We have classes with open availability. Register here: https://secure.rec1.com/MT/helena-mt/catalog
Questions or need help? 406-447-8077

04/27/2026

Today, Monday, April 27, contract crews will begin tree felling, pruning and slash piling operations in Helena’s Mt. Ascension Natural Park. Crews will begin working in Unit #4 with no impact anticipated to occur for recreationalists using the nearby Archery Range Trail. Toward the end of the week, the CRW Resources workers will initiate operations in the eastern portion of Unit #3. Signs alerting trail users to the ongoing forestry operations and areas/trails segments that may have temporary closures will be present at multiple entrance points to the Bompart Hill portion of Mt. Ascension Natural Park.

This project is supported by a grant from the Montana Forest Action Plan Program of the Montana DNRC with funding from the State of Montana Fire Suppression Fund.

04/27/2026

Registration for Last Chance Splash Swim Lessons and Kay’s Kids Summer Camp opens Friday, May 1st at 7:00am.

TIPS FOR A SMOOTH REGISTRATION
1.) Set up your family account before May 1st to streamline the sign up process:

https://secure.rec1.com/MT/helena-mt/catalog

Log in with Email > Sign up > Create a New Account. You’ll set up the account under your name and then add your children and other family members by clicking the add member button.

2.) View the Parks and Recreation website to see dates and times for swim lessons. Our website can help you determine what level of swim lesson your child should be at. There are four different swim sessions, each session is 8 lessons, four days a week for two weeks. We have morning, afternoon and evening classes. You can see what levels are offered at what times.

https://www.helenamt.gov/Departments/Parks-Recreation-and-Open-Lands/Last-Chance-Splash/Lessons

3.) The City’s Summer Camp Program, Kay’s Kids is offered for children ages 6-9. When checking out you must select each week of camp you’d like your child to attend. If you’d like them to attend all 9 weeks, select all 9 weeks. If you’d like to waive the $25 per week fee, you can do so at checkout. See more information about Kay’s Kids Summer Camp on our website:

https://www.helenamt.gov/Departments/Parks-Recreation-and-Open-Lands/Free-Summer-Camp

4.) Familiarize yourself with the registration site:

https://secure.rec1.com/MT/helena-mt/catalog

04/21/2026

Click to read our Parks and Recreation Guide: https://isu.pub/3l36ONS

04/10/2026

Check out everything Helena Parks and Recreation has to offer this summer! Swim lessons, golf programs, open lands projects, summer camps, free programs in the parks and more!

A guide to Helena Montana's Parks and Recreation Department services and offerings.

04/06/2026

Apply to be a Temp Recreation Leader this summer!