https://www.change.org/p/stop-camping-in-missoula-city-parks
Welcome to No Camp Missoula!
Why we formed No Camp Missoula
The City of Missoula’s ordinance that allows overnight shelter in parks is an attempt to groom the citizens into accepting a lower quality of life for the entire community. This ordinance will hurt the economy of Missoula. The Economic Impact of Local Parks from the National Recreation and Park Association (2019). Released a report showing that Montana had 3916 employees working for Parks and Recreation with wages of $191 million. Value added to the state of $284 million, with a total economic activity of $634 statewide.
Missoulians have a generational investment in the city parks with taxes and other investments.
Public parks have significant value because they improve water quality.
Parks naturally manage stormwater.
Parks reduce air pollution.
Parks enhance community health.
Parks provide recreational opportunities.
Parks help attract and retain businesses.
Parks support economic development.
Parks encourage active lifestyles and reduce healthcare costs.