Burke Park Improvements have begun!

You may have noticed machinery making its way to the top of Peets Hill, near where the additional 12-acres were protected in 2021. Those visiting Peets Hill in the coming week can expect to see machinery and equipment making its way to the southern end of Burke Park where the new 12 acres were conserved as public parkland last January. Beginning the week of May 15, 2023, phase 1 will consist of the construction of two overlooks and All Abilities trail improvements on the newly purchased 12 acres. Click the link below for answers to FAQs.

2023 Burke Park Master Plan

Since the last update to the Burke Park Master plan in 2003, the city of Bozeman has grown in population from 31,000 to over 54,000 in 2022. With this population growth, along with the purchase of 12 additional acres for the expansion of Burke Park in early 2022, this is an ideal opportunity to update the existing Master Plan for the Peet’s Hill/Burke Park natural park area.

Burke Park Expansion Renderings

These 12-acres hold so much potential; we have identified two promontories on the property that could serve as established lookouts and locations for educational and interpretive experiences. They have also identified opportunities for additional trail connections and improvements to the existing trail. Once purchased, we would transfer the 12 acres to the City of Bozeman as expanded parkland. Take a closer look at the boundary maps that showcase the Peets Hill expansion.

In Pursuit of Peets Hill

We recently learned that a 12-acre parcel on the southern end of Peets Hill is for sale. The undeveloped parcel would increase the size of Peets Hill/Burke Park by 30% and includes a well-established spur trail that connects Peets Hill to Kagy Boulevard and the rest of the Main Street to the Mountains Trail system...

View Area Maps

These 12-acres hold so much potential; we have identified two promontories on the property that could serve as established lookouts and locations for educational and interpretive experiences. They have also identified opportunities for additional trail connections and improvements to the existing trail. Once purchased, we would transfer the 12 acres to the City of Bozeman as expanded parkland. Take a closer look at the boundary maps that showcase the Peets Hill expansion.

Gallatin Valley Land Trust raising money to buy land near Peets Hill

The fate of 12 acres at the south end of Peets Hill is now in the hands of the Gallatin Valley Land Trust, which is working to raise money to make good on a deal to buy the land. 

Guest column: Peets Hill offers shared space, mutual history

There is a common saying at the Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT), “By building trails, we build community.” The power of this saying became abundantly clear last month when 12 acres at the south end of Peets Hill was suddenly for sale.  How do we possibly put a price tag on a place like Peets Hill?

Join the Peets Pack

Make a donation on behalf of your dog, and we'll share their photo on our website and social media pages. 

Progress on Peets Hill

We have officially hit our GVLT fundraising goal. Now, we will work with the City of Bozeman to apply for Cash in Lieu of Parkland funds to obtain the final amount needed to secure the 12-acre parcel. 

Bozeman commission to consider purchase of Peets Hill addition

Dec. 10, 2021 - Bozeman city commissioners plan to consider next week whether the city should spend $800,000 to seal the deal on a purchase of 12 acres of land on Peets Hill.

HISTORY OF BURKE PARK

The Highland Ridge area (the top of Peets Hill) of Bozeman was first platted as the Electric Heights Addition in 1892

BOZEMAN, LAND TRUST CLOSE DEAL FOR PEETS HILL LAND

Jan. 21, 2021 - It’s official: 12 acres off Bozeman’s iconic Peets Hill will be preserved as a city park.

you're invited to the Peets Hill Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Since August 2021, you've worked hard to secure the funding to protect Peets' final piece. Now, it's time to celebrate!