Waterfowl Returning to Favorite Pond in Great Falls

• The annual release of waterfowl from the Honker Hilton has been announced by the Great Falls Park and Recreation Department
• Each fall/winter season the fowl are rounded up and placed in the enclosure to keep them warm and safe
• The release will take place at Gibson Park on April 18, 2025, at 10am

Signs Everywhere in Great Falls That Spring Is Probably Here to Stay

Despite a couple of curveballs from Mother Nature, it appears that Spring is hopefully here to stay in the Electric City.  I know my yard is definitely showing signs with grass growing, lilacs budding and more.

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There is also another sure sign that perhaps it is time to put away the s-word shovel and find the lawnmowing shoes; the "Honker Hilton" is about to see a jailbreak happen.

Great Falls Park and Recreation Department to Release Waterfowl at Gibson Pond

The annual release of waterfowl by the Great Falls Park and Recreation Department will happen on April 18, 2025.  The event at Gibson Pond is slated to begin at 10am to kick off the Easter weekend at the park.

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The GFPR will also be hosting the city Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, offering families the opportunity to not only catch Peter Cottontail hanging out, but also the newly released waterfowl.

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The Honker Hilton of Great Falls is Booked Solid Each Fall

The Honker Hilton is the quirky name given to the pens that house the city waterfowl.  Each fall the Park and Rec department round the birds up and place them in the shelter for the winter months.

The area is located at the north end of the pond, as has its own pond inside.  Park and Rec tend to the animals in both the winter and summer each day with feedings.  To find out more about the event, contact Great Falls Park and Recreation at 406-771-1265.