Burke Park consists of approximately 40 acres of accessible land created in 1992 thanks to the generosity of the Burke family and efforts of many community partners, including the City of Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley Land Trust. In November 1997, Burke Park was established as a leash free park Burke Park is not fenced. Numerous trails have been improved primarily through the efforts of Gallatin Valley Land Trust and the City of Bozeman Parks Department. Also heavily involved in trail construction and re-vegetation were the Montana Conservation Corps, the Bozeman Rotary Club, and volunteers from local grade schools, Bozeman High School, MSU college students, and community residents. The Main ridge–top trail was improved through the mid-nineties. Wortman Spur Trail, which connects the ridge to South Church Street was added in the late nineties. The Highland Ridge Trail and the Simkins Spur Trail which branch off the south end of the Boyd Trail were added later. The popular main ridge-top trail was named in remembrance of Chris Boyd after his death in 1998. Benches, plaques and additional plantings were also installed in his memory. A strong proponent offtrails, Boyd was the catalyst for GVLT's trail network by raising funds, securing easements, and helping to build more than fourteen miles of local trails. Burke Park is key to the trail System "Main Street to the Mountains" and is a treasured wildland within the city from which spectacular views are enjoyed. Since the dedication of Burke Park in August 1993, the public has come to use it heavily throughout all seasons. It is almost impossible to visit the site without seeing other people enjoying the paths and views. The north end of the park, referred to as Peets Hill, is now an even more popular sledding hill with recent safety improvements such as a berm at the base to prevent sleds from running out into south Church Street or into the Mill Ditch. The old shack at the bottom has been repaired, painted and improved as a warming hut. All trails in Bozeman, including the Lindley trail below Burke park (connects to the library) require dogs to be on-leash at all times.