Caras Park
Caras Park
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This scenic downtown park on the banks of the Clark Fork River is the home of the popular Missoula carousel and a great place for a family outing, with a large jungle gym, walking and bike paths, frequent special events and concerts.
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crutt13
Pottstown, PA649 contributions
Jun 2020 • Family
We decided to take a stroll through Caras Park and along the river. The walkway is nice and affords a nice, even surface for people, bikes, etc. There's a small deck overlooking Brennan's wave where you can watch kayakers and surfers. It's fun to watch. Beyond this almost everything else was closed due to COVID 19. There were no events and the carasoul was closed too.
Written June 27, 2020
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Caras park envelopes the lively lifestyles of all Missoulians and western Montanans who happen upon the downtown area and find themselves amidst the aromas of out to lunch, a summer feeding frenzy of multiple eaterys found in and around Missoula, usually with the accompaniment of local music talent. Did I mention the park lies next the Clark Fork River? Center of recreation and entertainment for Missoulians the park hosts a section of the river trail system used by runners, bikers, strollers, walkers etc. Notably the park has attracted outdoor concert events such as Santana, and Jewel. Recently the park has added a large jungle gym play area for kids, next to its most famous attraction 'The Carousel'. Both features were added to the riverfront area as a result of charitable community involvement. Rides on the carousel are fun and inexpensive and the jungle gym is free. I am not one to know all there is to know of Caras Parks offerings, please visit other related sites to attain a fuller picture of this, center of community jewel for all Missoulians.
Written August 22, 2002
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Patricia C
Livingston, MT172 contributions
Sep 2019
It was hard to find parking but walking the grounds was super nice. Clean grounds with nice playground for the kiddies and a carousel too! We ended up at the farmers market which was fabulous.
Written September 15, 2019
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Linda L
Santa Rosa18 contributions
Aug 2019
This man-made rafting area named the Brennan Falls was super relaxing and zen feeling just with the views and the sound of the water was conveniently by the walking path along the Clark Fork River.
Written September 3, 2019
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duane595
Missoula, MT7 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
I have been going here for years to the Out to Lunch during the summers as well as the Downtown Tonight function on Thursday nights. I have been to a lot of functions there over the years. Really a great location and always fun to people watch, including the people surfing and kayaking on Brennan's Wave on the river right next to it.
Written May 7, 2019
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azahller
Salt Lake City, UT5 contributions
Sep 2018
Somewhat small for a stroll but we had fun seeing the river and riding the carousel. As other reviewers mentioned the carousel is a real gallop of a ride!
Written October 24, 2018
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carlenemissoula
missoula49 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
Great unusual park with huge variety. Nice covered pavillion with frequent venues of different variety. Has "Brennan's Wave" on the river which has surf boarding on the river. Also has a carousel (real one, hand-carved horses) and Dragon Hollow which is a super climbing and exploring area for kids. Parking is very convenient. Also in the downtown area , near many other venues.
Written February 18, 2015
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David E
Albuquerque, NM35 contributions
Jun 2013
Always something going on at Caras Park. Be sure to check the Missoula events webpage for festivals and events. A new parking garage in front of the Holiday Inn makes access by car extremely easy.
Written June 9, 2013
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Leusea
Calgary, Canada5 contributions
Jul 2012 • Family
Great to be able to walk along the Clark Fork River. Some undesirable people hanging around.
Written July 22, 2012
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Sharon B
Enfield, NH171 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Caras Park is at the center of enjoying a variety of outdoor activities while visiting downtown Missoula, Montana! At the center is a carousel and a large climbing structurefor kids. Take a lovely walk along the Clark's Fork River and watch adventurous people surf or boogie board kayak the river rapids. On Wednesday's in the summer from 11:00-2:00 there are a dozen food trucks to choose lunch from while listening to live musical entertainment!
Written July 14, 2022
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Vince L
Emmett, Idaho
We will be visting this area this summer, Do you have a schedule of events for this June 2022?
Written February 26, 2022
Is there a free place to park at caras park?
Written September 10, 2019
Not that I know of unless you park on the street. There are lots of parking spots at the park, which I think runs about a $1.00 an hour.
Written September 11, 2019
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