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Athletic Clubs & Gyms Access Fitness 715 13th Ave S (406) 727-8888 accessfitnessgf.com Anchor Fitness 2509 6th Ave N (406) 231-1503 anchorfitnessstudios.com Big Sky CrossFit 327 9th St S (406) 360-6656 bigskycrossfit.com FIT Republic 1200 10th Ave S (406) 315-8301 fitrepublic.com Hi-Line Climbing Center 608 1st Ave S (406) 315-1613 hilineclimbingcenter.com RPP Fitness 624 3rd St S (406) 868-1450 facebook.com/rppfitness Snap Fitness 125 NW Bypass (406) 217-6293 snapfitness.com Volta Athletics 701 River Dr S (406) 595-7646 voltaathletics.com The Peak Health and Wellness 1800 Benefis Ct (406) 727-7325 peakgreatfalls.com The Peak West Bank Landing 401 3rd St NW (406) 604-4334 peakclublanding.com Gymnastics Centers Golden Triangle Gym 901 9th St N (406) 216-2066 gotrigym.com Great Falls Gymnastics Academy 815 1st Ave N (406) 781-5549 greatfallsgymnastics.com Rock N Chalk Gymnastics 1040 55th Ave S (406) 590-2656 rocknchalkgymnastics.com Golf in Great Falls Great Falls has two public courses, Eagle Falls and Anaconda Hills, a private course, Meadow Lark Country Club, and an executive course, Hickory Swing. These four courses serve an estimated 3,500 golfers. Typically, about 60,000 rounds are played at Eagle Falls or Anaconda Hills each during the golf season, which runs from mid-March through October. About 35,000 rounds are played at Meadow Lark Country Club each year. There are also opportunities for young golfers to learn the sport and compete. Three of the Electric City's high schools offer teams, as does the University of Providence. Both city courses and Hickory Swing are busy for at least four months with men and women's league play. Hickory Swing also offers league play on a smaller scale. Eagle Falls Golf Club 1025 25th St N (406) 761-1078 playeaglefalls.com 18 holes, open to the public Anaconda Hills Golf Course 2400 Smelter Ave Black Eagle, MT 59414 (406) 761-8459 playanacondahills.com 18 holes, open to public Meadow Lark Country Club 300 Country Club Blvd (406) 453-6531 meadowlarkclub.com 18-hole championship course, private club, open to golfers with club affiliation Hickory Swing Golf Course 1100 American Ave (406) 452-9400 18-hole executive course, open to public Recreation Centers Community Recreation Center 801 2nd Ave N (406) 727-6099 greatfallsmt.net/recreation/ communityrecreation-center Heisey Youth Center 313 7th St N (406) 453-1211 The Salvation Army Youth and Family Center 1000 17th Ave S (406) 452-9641 Swimming pools Enjoy a soak, take a dive, or ride the waves. There are plenty of options when it comes to swimming in Great Falls. The Electric City Water Park is one the best ways to beat the heat but still have fun in the sun. Its attractions are nestled amidst mature shade trees and a large grassy area, and include Montana's largest outdoor swimming pool, bodyboarding on the Flow Rider, chillin' with a float down the Lazy River, and two 165-foot long water slides. There is also a wading pool and splash area in the Squirt Zone for the younger guests. Great Falls' two neighborhood pools, Water Tower Pool and Jaycee Pool, feature small slides and spray parks in relaxed community settings. Electric City Water Park 100 River Dr S (406) 454-9800 Water Tower Pool 701 33rd Ave S (406) 761-4320 Jaycee Pool 4th St and 26th Ave NE (406) 727-1080 Great Falls High School Pool 1900 5th Ave S (406) 268-6281 Malmstrom Air Force Base (406) 731-2638 Peak Health and Wellness Center 1800 Benefis Ct (406) 727-7325 peakgreatfalls.com Get ready to shred There's no better spot for a winter sports lover than in Great Falls. When the temperature drops and the mountains start calling, head 65 miles south to Neihart and check out Showdown Montana. "Showdown is hands down, without a doubt the best place to learn," Dwayne Taylor, avid snowboarder and boarding instructor, said. "The terrain is nice and mellow with even progressions." Showdown might only be 640 acres, but it delivers. If big mountain skiing is what you're looking for, you won't have to travel far. Whitefish Mountain resort is a stunning four-hour drive through the southern reaches of Glacier National Park. Four hours south of Great Falls, Big Sky Resort boasts some of the most lavish skiing in the state. In fact, 10best.com named Big Sky the third best ski resort in the entire country. Great Falls isn't hurting for good ski locations. Whether you opt to shred local or make an easy day trip down to one of the state's bigger destinations, the city has you set up for a gnarly winter. Downhill Ski Areas Bear Paw Ski Bowl South of Havre – 30.2 miles (406) 395-4040 Big Sky South of Bozeman – 50.4 miles (406) 995- 5900 bigskyresort.com 76 Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce www.greatfallschamber.org Recreational Sports S P O RT S S C E N E * Businesses listed in blue are Chamber Members.