Story Mill Community Park Playground
Bozeman, MT
Large destination playground in Bozeman with accessible paths, an adventure layout, nearby pavilions, trails, boardwalks, and a mix of imaginative and climbing play.
Wide view of the main Story Mill Community Park play area.
Photo 1 of 4. Wide view of the main Story Mill Community Park play area.
Editorial notes
What stands out
One of the strongest playground choices in the valley for families who want a full park outing with real play variety and at least some documented accessible routing into the play experience.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor destination playground with exposed and tree-shaded areas.
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Layers for changing Montana weather
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Shade
- Seating
- Picnic tables
- Pavilions or shelters
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Destination outing
Read more about this location
Story Mill Community Park Playground is a major outdoor play destination within Bozeman's 60-acre Story Mill Community Park. Official city materials confirm an adventure playground, picnic pavilions, trails, boardwalks, gardens, and a community center setting, while the playground designer's project page documents accessible paths and an accessible bridge tied into the play layout. Families can expect a broad, nature-forward play experience with junior and senior play areas, sculptural elements, swings, and progressively more challenging climbing features. It works best for families who want a longer park outing rather than a quick stop.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free entry |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Considerations
The site includes a progressively more challenging play sequence, so not every feature will suit every child.
Considerations
Public sources reviewed did not clearly confirm items such as wheelchair swings, transfer platforms, or communication boards.
Known Accessible Features
Accessible paths documented on the playground project page
Known Accessible Features
Accessible bridge connecting part of the play layout
Known Accessible Features
Boardwalk and trail access in the larger park
Mobility features
Ground-level play
Mobility features
Wide pathways
Sensory and communication features
Visual play
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
698 Bridger Dr
Bozeman, MT, 59715
Other options nearby
Central Belgrade park with playground equipment, splash park, restrooms, picnic shelters, and benches for an easy family outing.
Belgrade neighborhood park with playground equipment, a climbing rock, pavilion, benches, picnic tables, and public restrooms.
Sources & Updates
2 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 11, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 2 public sources
Public sources
- City of Bozeman - Story Mill Community Parkbozeman.net
Official park page confirms the adventure playground, pavilions, trails, boardwalks, and general park context.
Checked: name, address, phone, park amenities, playground presence
- Earthscape Play - Story Mill Community Park Playgroundearthscapeplay.com
Project page provides strong venue-specific images and directly describes accessible paths and an accessible bridge.
Checked: playground imagery, accessible paths, accessible bridge, play layout character
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official City of Bozeman park page and playground project documentation.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.