2026 UPDATE: BPRD is committed to making improvements to Century Bark Park. Please see More Information below for details.
Park in the parking lot west of Century High School.
Features
- Four gated fields
- Big Paws Field: dogs over 30 pounds
- Wiggly Field: dogs less than 30 pounds
- Fetch Field: all dogs for training and obedience
- Furry Field: all dogs
- Clean-up bags
- Restroom: portable
- Water
Dog Park Rules
These guidelines help Century Bark Park stay clean and safe.
Dogs
- Must be licensed (tag must be attached to and visible on dog’s collar).
- Must be leashed while in parking lot and in central corridor. Remainder of the dog park is a leash-free area (Bismarck City Ordinance 3-01-01, Section 8).
- No digging.
- No female dogs “in heat.”
- Must not be aggressive toward other dogs or people.
- Must be over 30 pounds to use Big Paws Field.
- Must be 30 pounds or less to use Wiggly Field.
Handlers
- No food or treats in the fields.
- Stay in the field with your dog(s).
- Must pick up and dispose of their dog’s waste (Bismarck City Ordinance 3-03-05).
- No more than two dogs per handler at any time.
- You may be held liable for any damages or injury caused by you or your dog.
Children
- No children under age 11 on any field. Children under age 11 may be in the central corridor if always accompanied by an adult.
All People
- Keep all gates closed.
- No smoking.
- No alcohol.
- No bicycles, skateboards, or motorized vehicles allowed inside the fence.
- Use Bark Park at your own risk. Bismarck Parks and Recreation District is not liable for any damages or injury occurring in Bark Park.
Enforcement
- Bark Park is subject to patrol and enforcement of rules by Bismarck Police Animal Control Officers.
- See the City of Bismarck Animal Ordinances.
Assistance
- In case of emergency, call 911.
- For police/animal control assistance, call 701-223-1212.