Trail Location: East Helena

Prickly Pear Park – Fishing Access

The East Helena Prickly Pear Park features several fishing access sites along the creek. By the water, various waterfowl and other wildlife can be seen enjoying their wetlands habitat. Please follow Fish, Wildlife and Parks regulations for fishing, and try to leave some for the next angler!

Prickly Pear Park

Located in East Helena, Prickly Pear Park transforms the Asarco industrial site to its natural state as a haven for wildlife and people. The park features wetlands along Prickly Pear Creek, grasslands, and a towering cottonwood and aspen grove. It’s visited by beavers, sandhill cranes, moose, bear, and deer. Enjoy a stroll around on two […]

The Grove

Named after its towering cottonwoods, The Grove bridges East Helena’s history as a smelter town with its future as a thriving community with abundant public access. Accessed from JFK Park, The Grove features over two miles of wide, flat trails in the grasslands adjacent to Prickly Pear Creek. Visitors love the views of Sleeping Giant, […]