Winter On The Oval
Winter on the University of Montana's Oval brings so much fun and excitement. We invite you to come and enjoy our Adirondack chairs by a crackling fire.
Fire Pits
There are five propane-burning fire pits in the University Quad closest to the northeast oval quad. Fire pit lighting for free public enjoyment times and dates TBA. Outside of these times, the fire pits are lit by reservation or for special events.
The fire pits burn propane and are not wood-burning and are allowed under Missoula Municipal Code 8.60.
Group Reservations & Rates
Grab your friends and a blanket! Fire pits will be open and available for reservation during the winter season (conditions dependent). Fire pit reservations are first come first serve based on reservation. Each reservation comes with:
- Propane fire pits.
- Four (4) Adirondacks per pit for a total of sixteen (16) chairs per
- Fee is for space only – all food, beverage, and additional supplies outside package deals are purchased separately.
Fire Pits: $170
Half Fire Pits w/Single Dome: $110
Fire pit reservations are based on availability as well as staffing availability. Typical rental hours are from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. during the non-academic year and from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. during the academic year.
For reservations or additional questions, please contact Conference and Event Services at (406) 243-4119 at least 72 hours prior to your desired reservation time.
Sponsors
We want to thank the Knife River Corporation for be a financial sponsor for the ice rink. Our students and this entire community benefit from the ways in which we can collaborate, partner, and build community together.
If you would like to be a sponsor for the ice rink or other student engagement programs, please contact Emily Ferguson-Steger, Director of Student Engagement at emily.steger@mso.umt.edu.