About Big Sky Community Organization
We build and steward the parks, trails, and spaces that define Big Sky.
We connect our community through exceptional parks, trails, programs, and facilities that make Big Sky a healthier, more accessible, and more livable place for everyone.
Connecting Big Sky through places and programs that matter
We connect our community through exceptional parks, trails, programs, and facilities that make Big Sky healthier, more accessible, and more livable year-round. Every project we take on is rooted in stewardship, long-term thinking, and a commitment to keeping Big Sky a place people can build a life — not just visit.
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Where it started — and where we’re headed
BSCO began when a group of locals recognized what Big Sky needed most: places to gather. What started as an idea became the foundation of our community’s outdoor identity. Over the years, that idea grew into miles of trail, acres of protected parkland, youth programs, recreation leagues, and BASE — a community center built to serve Big Sky in every season.
2001
Big Sky Community Organization Established
The initial network of trails connected Big Sky residents to the landscape they loved. Access meant everything.
2012
Parks expanded
As the community grew, so did the need for gathering spaces. BSCO built parks that became the heart of Big Sky.
2022
BASE opened
The recreation center brought year-round programs and fitness to Big Sky. A place for every season and every person.
2023-2025
Facilities & Infrastructure
Skate Park Expansion
Pump Track Resurfacing
Maintenance Building Constructed
Park Bond Passes
Fields & Recreation Areas
Softball + Baseball Field #2 Construction
Softball Field #1 Construction
Multiuse Field Construction
Community Spaces
Adventure Playground Construction
Team Member Housing Construction
Racket Court Construction
2026-2027
Campus & Program Facilities
Community Campus Bathrooms
Camp Big Sky Relocation
Recreation Additions
Volleyball Court
Basketball Court
Mountain Bike Jump Line
Parks & Trails
Community Park Hiking Trail
Post-construction parking repairs
One organization. Many ways to serve the community.
BSCO is the nonprofit organization responsible for building, stewarding, and sustaining parks, trails, programs, and facilities across Big Sky. BASE is one of those facilities — a year-round recreation center operated by BSCO that brings the community together indoors.
Big Sky Community Organization
The nonprofit that plans, builds, and protects the parks, trails, and programs that keep Big Sky livable.
BASE Recreation Center
The community recreation center operated by BSCO — where Big Sky comes to move, connect, and participate.
Projects at Work for Big Sky Residents
Behind every mile of trail and every community program is ongoing work happening behind the scenes. BSCO manages projects that protect access, maintain public spaces, and create opportunities for Big Sky residents to connect, recreate, and thrive.
Miles of maintained
public trails
Acres of parks and open space
Annual program participants
Our Local Team
Meet the team building Big Sky’s future — planners, organizers, stewards, and community members who care deeply about the places we protect and the people we serve.
An outdoor educator at heart, Carson leads youth programs that build confidence, skills, and belonging in the next generation of Big Sky.
Fluent in multiple languages and deeply committed to service, Cristina helps ensure BASE feels welcoming, organized, and accessible to everyone who walks through the doors.
With years of nonprofit and healthcare experience, Eileen brings a wellness-focused lens to building programs and spaces that support the health of the Big Sky community.
With a background in brand leadership and a deep love for mountain communities, Liv connects people to BSCO’s mission and ensures our work continues to grow with Big Sky.
A longtime Big Sky leader with deep roots in hospitality and community service, Madeleine brings global perspective and steady local commitment to strengthening the places that make this town feel like home.
A skilled trail builder and arborist with a deep respect for the landscape, Marco helps maintain and improve the parks and pathways that connect our community.
Matt brings deep leadership experience in real estate development and investment, along with a longstanding commitment to the Big Sky and Montana communities through his work with numerous local and statewide organizations.
Drawing on global experience and a lifelong connection to Montana, Naomi supports the people and partnerships that help Big Sky thrive.
With a lifelong passion for community events, Sadie creates meaningful gatherings and programs that bring Big Sky residents together.
A seasoned nonprofit leader and community advocate, Sara helps strengthen partnerships and connect supporters to the long-term vision of BSCO.
With a background in education and recreation, Steven brings people together through pickup sports and leagues that keep the community active and connected.
Interested in joining our
Big Sky–based team?
If you care about community, stewardship, and building something that lasts, we’d love to hear from you. Explore current opportunities and help shape what comes next.
Building and caring for the spaces that serve Big Sky
We plan, build, and steward the parks, trails, programs, projects, and facilities that keep Big Sky connected year-round. From protecting public access and maintaining open space to operating BASE and leading long-term community initiatives, our work supports the health, resilience, and everyday life of this place we call home.
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Protecting Public Access
As Big Sky grows, we work to protect and strengthen public access to parks, trails, programs, and shared facilities. From connected trail systems to purpose-built community spaces, we ensure outdoor recreation remains open and available for everyone who calls this place home.
Where Everyone Can Participate
Through youth programs, recreation leagues, BASE offerings, and outdoor initiatives, we expand opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to participate. Inclusion isn’t a tagline — it’s how we build community.
Supporting Community Well-Being
Well-being starts with connection — to nature, to movement, and to one another. Our parks, trails, programs, and projects create the physical and social spaces that support both mental and physical health year-round.
Earning Community Confidence
Community leadership requires consistency. We invest in partnerships, communicate transparently, and follow through on projects — earning trust through action, not promises.
Caring for What Connects Us
We lead with integrity, collaboration, and long-term thinking. Every decision — from maintaining trails to planning major projects — reflects our responsibility to care for Big Sky today while preparing for what tomorrow requires.
The values behind every decision.
The parks we build, the trails we maintain, and the programs we operate don’t happen by accident. They’re shaped by a clear set of values that guide how we lead, how we serve, and how we plan for Big Sky’s future. These principles keep our work focused, transparent, and rooted in community.
Showing Up With Integrity
We show up as real people serving a real community. Our work is grounded in honesty, transparency, and respect — the kind that is earned through consistent, reliable action.At BSCO, authenticity means telling the truth, listening deeply, and building trust through stewardship of the places our community depends on.
Leading Through Action
We lead by doing. Whether building trails, operating BASE, or planning the future of Big Sky’s parks, we take responsibility for guiding this community toward a healthier, more connected future.
Our leadership comes from showing up, solving problems, and doing what’s right even when it’s hard or behind the scenes.
Working With Intention
Everything we build, maintain, and protect serves a clear purpose: helping Big Sky remain accessible, livable, and connected. We focus on solutions that make a meaningful impact today and shape a better future for generations to come.
Purposefulness guides our decision-making, directing both our daily operations and long-term vision for Big Sky.
