April 8, 2026, Update
As of April 10, 2026, at 12:00pm, Pebble Creek, Tom O’Leary, and Riverwood Golf Courses will open, along with course practice areas. No carts to start the season at Tom O’Leary. Riverwood and Pebble Creek will use mats until grass returns from dormancy.
As of April 17, 2026, Sheila Schafer Junior Links will open for the season.
March 25, 2026, Post
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District is excited to announce golf course opening dates for the 2026 season. Temperatures must be at least 40 degrees for golfers to play.
Pebble Creek Golf Course and the driving range will open Saturday, March 28, at 11:00am. Sheila Schafer Junior Links and Junior Links Practice Area remain closed.
The back nine (holes 10-18) will open at Riverwood Golf Course on Monday, March 30, at 11:00am. The front nine will open as conditions allow.
UPDATE: Tom O’Leary Golf Course opening is delayed and will be announced on this website.
Throughout the season, tee times may be booked three days in advance.
Golfers are encouraged to purchase season passes before opening day. Season passes maybe be purchased online or in person, along with green fee packages, at:
- Pebble Creek Golf Course/Fore Seasons Center, 9:00am to 9:00pm daily
- Riverwood Golf Course, 10:00am to 6:00pm daily
- BPRD office, 400 E. Front Ave., 7:30am-5:00pm Monday through Friday
To arrange for a league or plan a group golf outing or tournament, call Golf Operations Manager Tim Doppler at 701-222-6462.
Throughout the season, course updates will be posted on our general golf webpage and Facebook.