Klipfel Announces Retirement from Bismarck Parks and Recreation District
Kevin Klipfel, executive director of Bismarck Parks and Recreation District, will retire June 1. His service to the public parks and recreation field spans three decades and includes almost 24 […]
Winter Activities Update for 2025-2026
As of December 9, cross-country ski trails are closed until further notice. When warming houses for ice skating and sledding are open, it will be posted on this website. Cross-Country […]
New BPRD Website Launches December 9, 2025
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District is excited about the launch of its new, fully redesigned website on December 9, 2025. The modern design focuses on usability and accessibility to help […]
Board of Park Commissioners Brief for November 20, 2025
Lindsay Junge, operations manager with BisMarket, shared an update as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner. BisMarket completed its 13th season in 2025 with an average market attendance […]
Registration for Winter Programs 2025-2026
Check out the activities in the 2025-2026 Winter Activity Guide. Registration is open now for the following activities: Fencing Lifeguard Classes Karate Adult basketball team registration deadline is Wednesday, November […]
Keelboat Park Update
Keelboat Park is closing as of November 7, 2025. The park is being redeveloped by the Fort Abraham Lincoln Foundation into a new public space called Bismarck River Commons. Learn more […]
Board of Park Commissioners Brief for October 16, 2025
Cherise Pfaff shared information about Bismarck Arts & Galleries Association as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner. BAGA hosts art exhibits and classes throughout the year, and their gallery […]
Improvements Underway at Tom O’Leary Golf Course in Fall 2025
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District is excited to announce the first phase of cart path improvements at Tom O’Leary Golf Course for the fall of 2025. Work began this week […]
Playground Improvements and Additions Underway
Playgrounds are being updated and added at the following locations in fall 2025: McDowell Dam Recreation Area: a second playground is being installed by the shelters. Elks Aquatic Center: the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]