Category Archives: News
Playground Improvements and Additions Underway
Playgrounds are being updated and added at the following locations: McDowell Dam Recreation Area: a second playground is being installed by the shelters. Elks Aquatic Center: the poured-in-place surfacing for the playground will be replaced starting Sept. 14. General Sibley …
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Board of Park Commissioners Brief for September 11, 2025
Lynn Beiswanger shared information about the Bismarck Marathon as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner. He shared the organization’s focus on community wellness and highlighted the growth of the Marathon through the years. Beiswanger expressed appreciation for BPRD’s …
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Vote for Free Concerts at McDowell Dam Recreation Area
Help bring free, live music to Bismarck! Vote for Dakota West Arts Council to become a Levitt Music Series grant finalist, and our community will be one step closer to receiving up to $98,000 in matching funds to bring a …
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2025 Trail Closures
Longer-Term Closures River Road Trail – A section of River Road Trail in Bismarck will be closed beginning March 3, 2025, for the duration of the BNSF railroad bridge project. See updates from BNSF Railway for details. Burleigh Avenue Trail – …
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Keelboat Park Under Redevelopment
Keelboat Park is being redeveloped by the Fort Abraham Lincoln Foundation. As part of this redevelopment, the following amenities have or will be relocated as follows: Keelboat replica to Pioneer Park Lewis & Clark statues to the City of Center …
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Board of Park Commissioners Brief for August 21, 2025
Tom Gerhardt shared information about Dakota Media Access as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner. DMA offers a Government Access channel, and Community Access channel, and a radio station. DMA broadcasts and archives BPRD regular Park Board meetings …
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Fall Program Registration Opens in August
Registration for many fall youth and adult programs opens Thursday, Aug. 7, at 8am online and in person at the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District office at 400 E. Front Ave. Archery Basketball, boys’ grades 3-5 Fitness classes Pickleball Racquetball Tennis, adult …
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Outdoor Pool Closing Schedule
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District’s outdoor pool season is ending over the next few weeks as its college and high school workforce heads back to school and begins practice for fall activities. The last day for outdoor pools is as …
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Board of Park Commissioners Brief for July 17, 2025
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District’s featured partners highlighted camps for people with disabilities. Lorena and Matt Poppe shared information about iCan Swim Camp, which is in its fifth year at BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center. Kendra Vander Wal discussed iCan …
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July Celebration – Events All Month
Come out and play with Bismarck Parks and Recreation during July Celebration, a whole lot of fun to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month. There’s so much to do, see, and experience. Get out and Play Together this summer! Download …
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