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Trout Creek Community Park Master Plan

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Planning for a Park That Brings People Together

A community-led master plan will guide improvements to Trout Creek Park—ensuring it remains a welcoming space for residents and a vibrant destination for visitors.

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WHAT it is

The Trout Creek Community Improvement Association is leading the creation of a comprehensive master plan for Trout Creek Park, funded by the Montana Pilot Community Tourism Grant Program. This professionally guided plan will shape the park’s future, from infrastructure upgrades to new amenities, while reflecting community priorities. Known as the “Huckleberry Capital of Montana,” Trout Creek will use the plan to guide investment and strengthen its role as a cultural and recreational hub.

HOW it works

The project includes:

Funding Roadmap: Creating a clear plan that can be used to secure future grants and investment for phased implementation starting in 2026.

Professional Planning Support: Hiring a design firm to develop site renderings, phased priorities, and cost estimates.

Community Engagement: Gathering input from residents and visitors to ensure the plan meets local needs and tourism goals.

Infrastructure Vision: Outlining potential upgrades like a community kitchen, improved event spaces, walkability enhancements, and visitor amenities.

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WHY it matters

Trout Creek Park is the heart of the community, hosting events like the Huckleberry Festival, Farmers Market, and Shakespeare in the Parks. A master plan ensures it can meet growing demand, improve accessibility, and enhance its role as a tourism-ready space. By investing now, Trout Creek builds a stronger foundation for economic growth, community pride, and a welcoming experience for residents and visitors alike.

Revitalizing a Rural Destination

Trout Creek Park hosts signature events that draw thousands each year. A master plan ensures these spaces can handle growing attendance, adapt to changing needs, and remain the center of community life.

Improving Walkability and Access

Safer, more connected pathways inside the park and to surrounding areas make it easier for residents and visitors to enjoy all the park has to offer, no matter their mobility level.

Supporting Local Business & Tourism

By adding amenities like a community kitchen, the park can better serve entrepreneurs, event vendors, and food producers by creating new opportunities tied to local culture and tourism.

Building for the Long Term

With clear priorities and cost estimates, Trout Creek will be ready to secure funding and make smart, phased investments that benefit both residents and visitors for years to come.

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Your voice will help shape the park’s future. Attend community engagement sessions, share your ideas, and help guide priorities for upgrades and new features. Whether you’re a year-round resident or a seasonal visitor, your feedback will make a difference.

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Ronan Co-op Brewery – A Tourism Asset  

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Brewing Community, Building Main Street

Ronan Cooperative Brewery is upgrading its space to be a stronger tourism draw, a safer gathering place, and a centerpiece of downtown revitalization.

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WHAT it is

The Ronan Cooperative Brewery (RCB) is undertaking a series of infrastructure and aesthetic improvements through funding from the Montana Pilot Community Tourism Grant Program. These upgrades will make the brewery more welcoming, accessible, and visible while preserving the historic Masonic Lodge building it calls home.

HOW it works

The project includes:

Building Preservation: Roof repairs to protect the structure and ensure long-term use.

Façade Enhancements: New illuminated signage, awnings, and outdoor seating through the Ronan Façade Improvement Grant Program.

Accessibility & Safety: ADA ramp improvements, added bike racks, and upgraded lighting.

Event & Hospitality Upgrades: A centralized audio-visual system for community events and expanded refrigeration for take-home products.

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WHY it matters

Upgrading the Ronan Cooperative Brewery isn’t just about improving a building—it’s about strengthening downtown’s heartbeat. These changes create a safer, more welcoming space for residents and visitors, boost tourism through unique cultural experiences, and reinforce the brewery’s role as a community-owned anchor business. Every improvement helps make Main Street more vibrant, accessible, and economically resilient.

Main Street Revitalization

Activating outdoor space, upgrading the façade, and improving safety directly enhance the look and feel of Ronan’s downtown, blending historic preservation with fresh energy.

Better Access for Everyone

New bike racks and an ADA-compliant entrance make the brewery more welcoming to all residents and visitors, aligning with the city’s walkability and inclusion goals.

Preserves Tourism Impact

With more than 650 cooperative members across 32 states, RCB draws both locals and craft beer tourists. Upgrades help attract more visitors, expand reach, and create reasons to stay longer in Ronan.

Community-Owned Resilience

As a cooperative, RCB reinvests in its members and town. These improvements strengthen the brewery’s ability to serve as a cultural hub and anchor business for Main Street.

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Whether you’re a craft beer enthusiast, a supporter of downtown revitalization, or someone who loves community-owned businesses, there are ways to be part of RCB’s growth. Stop in for a pint, attend an event, or become a co-op member.

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Walkability Study & Pathway Development (Phase 1)

From new pathways to better lighting and a citywide transportation plan, this project is making it easier and safer to walk, bike, and roll through our community.

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WHAT it is

Mission West Community Development Partners and the City of Ronan are working together to improve active transportation in town. The work includes a new 3rd Avenue NW pathway, a lighting plan to make it safer after dark, and a Non-Motorized Transportation Plan to guide future investments in walking and biking infrastructure.

HOW it works

3rd Avenue Pathway Design: Plans for an 8-foot-wide, ADA-compliant asphalt path connecting schools, the Community Center, athletic fields, the Boys & Girls Club, and US Highway 93

Pathway Lighting Design: A full lighting system plan to improve visibility and safety in evening and early morning hours

Non-Motorized Transportation Plan: A community-driven plan that identifies gaps, priorities, and opportunities for sidewalks, trails, and bike routes across Ronan

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WHY it matters

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Safer travel for students, families, and visitors

Well-designed pathways and lighting reduce conflicts between pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. This means kids can get to school more safely, families can enjoy walking to local events, and visitors can explore with more confidence.

Easier connections between neighborhoods, schools, parks, and downtown

Linking key destinations with safe, continuous routes makes it simpler for everyone to get around without a car. Whether it’s walking to the fairgrounds, biking to the park, or heading downtown for a meal, travel becomes direct and pleasant.

More active lifestyles and healthy transportation options

When walking and biking are safe, people use them more often. This helps improve public health, encourages time outdoors, and creates more opportunities for neighbors to meet and connect.

A stronger, more connected community identity

Attractive, functional public spaces signal that Ronan invests in its people. These improvements make the town feel welcoming to both residents and visitors, reinforcing pride and a sense of belonging.

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Get Involved

You have three simple ways to help shape this project, and every one of them counts. Add your ideas online, pinpoint spots on the map, or join us in person. However you choose to get involved, you will be helping make Ronan safer, easier to explore, and more connected.

  • Take the Walkability Survey to share your experiences and priorities
  • Use the Comment Map to pinpoint areas for improvement
  • Attend public meetings to help shape the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan
Join The Conversation

Stay connected with what’s happening in Ronan.

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