Tenmile Creek channels waters from the mountains west of Helena, winding through the Helena Valley on its way to Lake Helena.

Tenmile Creek channels waters from the mountains west of Helena, winding through the Helena Valley on its way to Lake Helena.

The only urban public access to the creek comes at the park that bears its name, and on Tuesday Prickly Pear Land Trust celebrated Tenmile Creek Park’s official opening with a media tour focused on the partnerships that brought the project to fruition.