Hillside Aquatic Complex is closed Friday, July 30, due to a water main break. The facility will remain closed until further notice.

The Gateway Pond Trail, north of Menards, is closed for trail maintenance until further notice.

Bismarck to Host Babe Ruth 13-15 Year Old Midwest Plains Regional Tournament

Bismarck, N.D. – Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) is hosting the Babe Ruth 13-15 Year Old Midwest Plains Regional Tournament July 28-Aug. 1. Eight teams are scheduled to play during the five-day tournament. Games will take place at the …
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Grants from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Support Accessible Kayak Launch and Picnic Tables

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) and Burleigh County Water Resource District (BCWRD) are proud to announce they have each been awarded grants as part of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) 2021 1st  Cycle …
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The shared use paved trail through Sleepy Hollow Park is closed for maintenance until further notice.

Bina Receives National Award for Parks and Recreation

Randy Bina, executive director of Bismarck Parks and Recreation District, was recently selected to receive a National Distinguished Professional Award by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The award will be presented during the 2021 NRPA Annual Conference in …
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A section of Hay Creek Trail, from the E. Capitol Ave. entrance to the pedestrian bridge north of the interstate., is closed for trail maintenance until further notice.

2021 July Photo Contest

2021 Community Survey Results: Bismarck’s Indoor Recreation Needs

The Board of Park Commissioners initiated a community survey after Bismarck residents turned down a sales tax measure for a community recreation complex in 2020. The Board hired Community Perceptions to administer the survey, which was distributed in April 2021, …
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Joann Hetzel Memorial 4-H Building

3715 E Bismarck Expressway Bathrooms Electricity – 8 outlets every 8ft length of building, 3 outlets and 2 50-amp outlets at end of building with garage door Heated (not air conditioned) Dividers available Screen Sound system 62 (8ft) tables, 37 …
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