Gallatin County Commission approves funding for Public Open Lands Project

The Gallatin County Commission approved using Open Lands Program money to help fund three projects, including the expansion of Burke Park on Peets Hill, and improvements to the Gallatin County Regional Park and Anderson Dog Park in Bozeman.

On Tuesday, April 26, commissioners voted unanimously to spend $172,900 total on the following projects:

• Burke Park (Peet’s Hill) expansion and improvement project – City of Bozeman – $100,000

• To assist with the acquisition of 12 acres at the south end of Peets Hill

• Gallatin County Regional Park protected “quiet area” – Gallatin County Parks – $40,000...