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Skateboarding changes lives — it builds confidence, creativity, and community. At SAM, we work to grow the Montana skate scene through events, skate clinics, park improvements, and youth programs. Whether it’s helping a first-time skater drop in or building a new feature at a local park, your support makes it happen.
Every dollar donated goes directly into projects that support skateboarding across the state — from Belgrade to Butte, from Livingston to Missoula. SAM is a volunteer-run nonprofit, and your contribution helps us bring inclusive, community-centered skateboarding to Montana year-round.
Join the movement. Support the mission. Let’s build something rad together.
🚧 Current Funding Project:
BYEP Skatepark Replacement
For half a decade, the BYEP Skatepark served as far more than just a skate spot—it was a second home for Bozeman youth. Built in partnership with Big Sky Youth Empowerment (BYEP), this DIY park gave hundreds of teens a place to grow, express themselves, and find community. It was raw, creative, and deeply meaningful to those who used it.
In July 2025, the park was officially demolished. And just like that, a vital part of Bozeman’s skateboarding soul disappeared.
“It looks and feels like a public park, but unfortunately, it’s on private land. There are so many complications around that — with risk and liability and insurance — and really, that’s the heart of why we have to remove the skatepark,”
-Danica Jamison Executive Director of BYEP
Now, the Skateboarding Alliance of Montana (SAM) is stepping up. We’re launching a campaign to replace what was lost—and build something even better. At minimum, we aim to match BYEP’s original square footage, but our vision is bigger: a modern, inclusive skate space three times the size, designed to honor BYEP’s legacy and serve Bozeman’s rapidly growing skate community.
Right now, we’re:
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Documenting BYEP’s legacy through interviews, archival footage, and community stories
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Gathering feedback from skaters, teens, and mentors to guide design and location planning
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Scouting new potential sites with city support and public input
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Working with professional builders to envision a creative, welcoming new park
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Aligning with local government and nonprofits to secure funding and long-term maintenance
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Producing a video spotlight to build awareness and help drive donations
A detailed plan—including cost estimates, potential locations, and concept designs—will be released in the coming months.
This project isn’t just about concrete.
It’s about reclaiming a safe space, uplifting youth voices, and making sure Bozeman’s next generation has somewhere to land, grow, and thrive—just like they did at BYEP.
