In 2023, the Play Like Robert Foundation pursued the opportunity to
create a safer Golf Course Road and successfully secured a $1.4 million
Transportation Alternatives Grant to create a trail along Golf Course
Road. We invited the community to embark on the first steps of a
journey with us through the "One Step at a Time" campaign, a
pivotal initiative of the Play Like Robert Foundation, dedicated to
nurturing safer, more connected communities. With you walking
long side us, we were able to raise the total $300,000 required community match.
We are humbled by your generosity and further committed to continuing the journey with you. Currently, we are in the engineering phase of this project and waiting on the Montana Department of Transportation to begin construction.
Born from unfortunate circumstances that created a vision to enhance the lives of our youth, this campaign is the cornerstone of our ambitious RAL Trail Project. Designed to carve out a secure passage for the children of Hamilton from the lethal lanes of Golf Course Rd. to the welcoming gates of Daly Elementary School, the trail is a beacon of safety and freedom for the future of our community. With plans to continue creating connectivity trails, we have no desire to stop with now. Phase I and Phase II in 2028 and we are focusing our efforts on Phase III and we are hoping to start that project in Spring 2026. The trails symbolize a path toward remembrance, recognition, growth, and unity.​
How Can You Help?
One Step = $57
One Hop (3 Steps) = $170
One Skip (5 Steps) = $280
One Jump (10 Steps) = $560
Where we are now?
Step One: Path for Golf Course Road
With your support we were successful in raising the required match of $300K to obtain the MDT Grant in the amount of $1.8 million to construct a 1 mile trail along Golf Course and creating a safe route to Daly School. Trail construction slated to begin 2028.
Step Two: Marcus Street to RAL Trail
In partnership with the City of Hamilton we were awarded an MDT Grant to connect the North Section of the RAL Trail to a path down Marcus Street to Main Street. We are fundraising our portion of the match of: 55k Project slated to begin in 2028.
Step Three: Coming Soon
