It’s Almost Round Up Time at the Honker Hilton in Great Falls

As Great Falls begins to prepare for the next pre-winter storm to move in this weekend, it isn't just humans that are needing to be prepped for the upcoming cold weather and change of seasons in the city.

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Great Falls Park and Recreation are ready to start finding tenants for the "Honker Hilton" at Gibson Park and are inviting the public to come see the annual round up of waterfowl for the season.

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It's Almost Round Up Time at the Honker Hilton in Great Falls

Each year in the spring, the GFPRD release waterfowl kept through the winter into the Gibson Park pond and area.  But once the weather begins to turn cooler and the heat dissipates, they are once again rounded up for shelter during the winter at the Honker Hilton.

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The waterfowl enclosure is located at the North end of the park, dating back to the mid-1900's.  The insulated building will be home to the ducks, geese and swans that call the park home each year, with city workers taking care of them through the winter.

Come Join the Fun of the Annual Round Up at Gibson Park

This year, the annual round up will occur on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 10:30am at the park pond.  All of the waterfowl will then be moved to the Honker Hilton for the season.  The Park and Rec Department are encouraging everyone to attend, and for families to bring kids as school isn't in session for the day.

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To learn more about the Park and Rec Department's Honker Hilton or other information about the department, find details here.