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Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness:
HELENA'S HOTTEST UPGRADE
Written by Heather Bode
Photography by Jacqui Smith
A
s a high schooler hand-digging a pool at
the former Broadwater Athletic Club in
the early 80s, you can bet Chris Johnson
never imagined he'd one day own the
land. And the pool. Together with his brother
Sco and business partner John Rosa, Johnson
purchased the Broadwater in February, 2015.
Chris Johnson says, "W hen we were young,
the Broadwater was THE place to be." A thought
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ful remodeling process aims at reclaiming that
status.
Massive changes are evident, with more in
the works. Johnson says, "We wanted the remodel
to revolve around the pools. Anybody can put in a
fitness facility. Very few places on earth are bless-
ed with hot water just coming out of the ground. For us, it was important to put the
framework together so we could move what makes this facility special to the forefront."
Note the new name: Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness. Hot water, which arte-
sians out of the ground at roughly 150 degrees Fahrenheit east of the building, mixes
TOP: A comfy conversation area sits adjacent to the taproom. Direct access to the pools is also
available. ABOVE: The pools border Highway 12, but traffic noise is muffled by the sound of happy
soakers. A variety of pool temperatures, including a cool plunge, offers options for everyone.
106 Broadway
Helena, Montana
(406) 443-1929
onbroadwayinhelena.com
