The Missoula Peace Park is the result of a community effort that began more than 20 years ago to create a welcoming public natural space dedicated to celebrating peace. Today, we have the opportunity to build on that vision.
The Peace Paver Project is an important next step. It will help transform the park into a destination for learning and reflection, with interpretive stations that explore the history of the peace movement, the people and ideas that have shaped it, and peace as a shared value rooted in justice, equality, compassion, and belonging.
As the park grows, it will continue to honor the unique history and natural landscape of this remarkable place inviting visitors to explore how each of us can help build a more peaceful and inclusive future.
By supporting the Peace Park, you become part of a lasting legacy that will educate and inspire generations to come.
Every Peace Paver helps create the next phase of the Missoula Peace Park. Your support funds the Peace Paver Project and moves the park closer to becoming a place for learning, reflection, and community for years to come.
Build the Future of the Peace Park
Become part of the story by purchasing a commemorative Peace Paver. Every paver helps build a permanent public space dedicated to peace, connection, and community.
To purchase a paver, simply complete the form below.
We're looking for volunteers to help us share the Peace Paver Campaign with the community! By taking a two-hour tabling shift, you'll help spread the word about this exciting project to create a welcoming gathering space at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center while giving community members the opportunity to purchase an engraved paver in support of our mission. No prior experience is needed—we'll provide everything you need, including talking points, materials, and support.
Thank you for helping us build a more compassionate community, one paver at a time!
Volunteer Tabling Schedule
Wednesdays during "Out to Lunch" : 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursdays during "Downtown Tonight" : 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturdays during "Farmer's Market" : 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Peace Park
In 2007, the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center learned that 4.5 acres of land on the south face of Missoula's North Hills were available for purchase. Many community members still missed the beloved Missoula Peace Sign that had been removed in 2001, and we envisioned creating a new, lasting symbol of peace overlooking the city.
Thanks to the generosity of our members and supporters, JRPC purchased the property and, in time for the International Day of Peace that year, volunteers created a hillside peace sign using white sheets secured with painted rocks. The Peace Park was born.
Over the years, the park has grown into a place for reflection, connection, and community. Visitors can enjoy benches overlooking Missoula, a small amphitheater for gatherings such as yoga, meditation, and community events, a bell that rings out across the valley, a Buddha statue generously donated by the Rocky Mountain Buddhist Center, and the iconic hillside peace sign. A guest log invites visitors to share their thoughts, reflections, and hopes for peace.
The Peace Park is cared for by dedicated volunteers who maintain the trails, tend the landscape, preserve the peace sign, and help ensure this special place remains welcoming for everyone. The park is located just a 0.3-mile walk from the Waterworks Hill trailhead off Greenough Drive. Simply follow the Peace Park signs.
The Peace Park is our gift to the Missoula community—a place to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what peace means in our lives, our relationships, and our world.
Help Build the Next Chapter
Today, we are working to make the Peace Park even more accessible and welcoming by creating a permanent gathering space with engraved Peace Pavers. This new plaza will provide a place for community events, reflection, and remembrance while honoring those who have contributed to building a more compassionate world. By purchasing a Peace Paver, you can leave a lasting legacy while helping ensure the Peace Park continues to inspire future generations.