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'''Glen Lake Rotary Park''', formerly the '''East Gallatin Recreation Area''', is an 83-acre recreation area in [[Bozeman, Montana|Bozeman]], [[Montana]], United States.<ref name="gnis">{{cite gnis|1743578|East Gallatin Recreation Area|May 24, 2013}}</ref> The lake was originally a water filled old gravel pit. |
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The conversion of the gravel pit and adjacent old city landfill into a recreation area was awarded a national [[Take Pride in America]] award. |
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'''Glen Lake Rotary Park''' is an 83 acre recreation area (formerly named East Gallatin Recreation Area) in [[Bozeman, Montana|Bozeman]], [[Montana]], United States.<ref>{{cite gnis|1743578|East Gallatin Recreation Area|May 24, 2013}}</ref> The lake was originally a [[landfill]] site.<ref>{{cite news |title=Park Service to help with East Gallatin Rec Area, Bozeman Creek projects |newspaper=Bozeman Daily Chronicle |first=Amanda |last=Ricker |url=http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/city/article_0cce5da0-6b69-11e2-84e0-0019bb2963f4.html |accessdate=May 24, 2013 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6Gr0m8M0V?url=http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/city/article_0cce5da0-6b69-11e2-84e0-0019bb2963f4.html |archivedate=May 24, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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The conversion of the adjacent old city landfill into a recreation area was awarded a national [[Take Pride in America]] award.<ref>{{cite web |title=East gallatin recreation area |publisher=Pack6 |url=http://www.pack6.us/east-gallatin-recreation-area-19046 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6Gr0iLUbE?url=http://www.pack6.us/east-gallatin-recreation-area-19046 |archivedate=May 24, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The East Gallatin Recreation Area began as a gravel pit and the city dump.<ref name=assessment/> Early photos show a steep sided water filled pit, surrounded by weeds and old refrigerators and car parts poking out of the |
The East Gallatin Recreation Area began as a gravel pit and the city dump.<ref name=assessment>{{cite document |title=Draft Environmental Assessment: East Gallatin Recreation Area |publisher=City of Bozeman }}</ref> Early photos show a steep sided water filled pit, surrounded by weeds and adjacent to an old city junk yard and landfill, with refrigerators and car parts poking out of the ground. The land was sold to the state parks department by Glen Hash and partners, whose business owned the gravel pit and some adjacent land. Shortly after the land became owned as park land, Mr. Glen Hash died in an accident. This eventually led to the current name of Glen Lake. |
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The cleanup around the water filled gravel pit, now called a lake, was accomplished in partnership with the City through local donations and volunteer labor. Early volunteer work was performed by local people and businesses under the leadership of the volunteer group organized as the East Gallatin Recreation Area Task Force. |
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The area is named for the [[East Gallatin River]] which forms the eastern edge of the park.<ref name=assessment>{{cite document |title=Draft Environmental Assessment: East Gallatin Recreation Area |publisher=City of Bozeman }}</ref>{{rp|5}} |
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The renovation of the landfill was accomplished by a combination of local government (City and Soil Conservation Service) and donations from others. Now it is almost entirely covered with dirt and tall grass. |
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After about ten years, the newly formed Bozeman Sunrise Rotary Club took over the volunteer leadership.<ref name="rotary">https://bozemansunriserotary.org/SitePage/east-gallatin-recreation-area-1</ref> |
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https://bozemansunriserotary.org/SitePage/east-gallatin-recreation-area-1 |
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In late December 2018, the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department gave a 50 year lease agreement for the park to the City of Bozeman, which also owns the larger grassland and river bottom park area to the east. Under the terms of that agreement, the name of the area was changed to "Glen Lake Rotary Park" in honor of all the work done by the Rotary Club. |
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As of 2020 detailed plans have been partly accomplished to improve the roads and parking and create an additional entrance on the south side. Also in 2020 the Bozeman Noon Rotary Club created and dedicated an additional large picnic shelter built with artistically designed steel sheets and supports. In 2021 Rotary club members will work on restoring a meandering stream on two acres at the north entrance. Detailed engineering plans have been created to extend the gravel road in the park and expand the amount of parking areas and in doing so pave the entire project and connect to a new south entrance; however the cost is estimated at roughly $500,000 and raising that much money may take a while. |
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Starting in about 2018, detailed plans were made to improve the roads and parking and create an additional entrance on the south side. As of August 2023 this progress still exists only on paper, but the first 1/3 might be created by the end of 2023. Rising costs and available cash are the main impediments. However, a new paved road to the South border of the Park has been completed, mostly due to the Park neighbor Northwestern Energy. The Bozeman Sunrise Rotary Club has offered to pay $150,000 of the projected $441,000 cost. |
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These large projects have been undertaken in cooperation with the City of Bozeman, the State of Montana and surrounding property owners. In December 2018 a 50-year lease was signed allowing the City to manage the lake area of the park which is on state owned land. Part of that lease agreement called for the park to be renamed as "Glen Lake Rotary Park" |
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In late 2022 and during 2023, the Bozeman Sunrise Rotary Club, with help from a nearby land owner and others, has converted an old 2 acre horse pasture with a small ditch into a landscaped park area containing a meandering stream. |
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For current information, consult the website of the Bozeman Sunrise Rotary Club or TripAdvisor |
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==References== |
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*{{cite web|url=https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/city/plan-calls-for-more-trails-beach-expansion-at-glen-lake/article_41a4cfa8-de22-54bd-a6e3-3e503e09581f.html|title=History and plans for Glen Lake Rotary Park|publisher=Bozeman Daily Chronicle}} |
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Revision as of 01:29, 20 May 2024
Glen Lake Rotary Park, formerly the East Gallatin Recreation Area, is an 83-acre recreation area in Bozeman, Montana, United States.[1] The lake was originally a water filled old gravel pit.
The conversion of the gravel pit and adjacent old city landfill into a recreation area was awarded a national Take Pride in America award.
History
The East Gallatin Recreation Area began as a gravel pit and the city dump.[2] Early photos show a steep sided water filled pit, surrounded by weeds and adjacent to an old city junk yard and landfill, with refrigerators and car parts poking out of the ground. The land was sold to the state parks department by Glen Hash and partners, whose business owned the gravel pit and some adjacent land. Shortly after the land became owned as park land, Mr. Glen Hash died in an accident. This eventually led to the current name of Glen Lake.
The cleanup around the water filled gravel pit, now called a lake, was accomplished in partnership with the City through local donations and volunteer labor. Early volunteer work was performed by local people and businesses under the leadership of the volunteer group organized as the East Gallatin Recreation Area Task Force.
The renovation of the landfill was accomplished by a combination of local government (City and Soil Conservation Service) and donations from others. Now it is almost entirely covered with dirt and tall grass.
After about ten years, the newly formed Bozeman Sunrise Rotary Club took over the volunteer leadership.[3]
In late December 2018, the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department gave a 50 year lease agreement for the park to the City of Bozeman, which also owns the larger grassland and river bottom park area to the east. Under the terms of that agreement, the name of the area was changed to "Glen Lake Rotary Park" in honor of all the work done by the Rotary Club.
Starting in about 2018, detailed plans were made to improve the roads and parking and create an additional entrance on the south side. As of August 2023 this progress still exists only on paper, but the first 1/3 might be created by the end of 2023. Rising costs and available cash are the main impediments. However, a new paved road to the South border of the Park has been completed, mostly due to the Park neighbor Northwestern Energy. The Bozeman Sunrise Rotary Club has offered to pay $150,000 of the projected $441,000 cost.
In late 2022 and during 2023, the Bozeman Sunrise Rotary Club, with help from a nearby land owner and others, has converted an old 2 acre horse pasture with a small ditch into a landscaped park area containing a meandering stream.
References
- ^ "East Gallatin Recreation Area". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
- ^ "Draft Environmental Assessment: East Gallatin Recreation Area" (Document). City of Bozeman.
- ^ https://bozemansunriserotary.org/SitePage/east-gallatin-recreation-area-1
- "History and plans for Glen Lake Rotary Park". Bozeman Daily Chronicle.
External links
- "East Gallatin Picnic Shelter". City of Bozeman. Archived from the original on 2013-05-13. Retrieved 2013-05-20.