Board of Park Commissioners Brief for May 21, 2026
Liliana Norby shared an update on Theo Art School as a BPRD featured partner. The Board also heard from Gavin McCollam about another featured partner, Sleepy Hollow Theatre & Arts […]
2026 Memorial Day Hours
On Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day, all Bismarck Parks and Recreation District facilities will be open for regularly scheduled hours, except for the BPRD administrative office and World War […]
2026 Outdoor Pool and Splash Pad Schedule
The free splash pad at New Generations Park will open Tuesday, May 26, for daily hours of 10:00am-8:00pm. Bismarck Parks and Recreation District’s three outdoor pools will open for the […]
Leker Named Next Executive Director of BPRD
The Board of Park Commissioners has selected David Leker for the position of executive director of Bismarck Parks and Recreation District effective June 18, following the retirement of Kevin Klipfel. […]
Board of Park Commissioners Brief for April 16, 2026
Dr. Jeff Fastnacht, Bismarck Public Schools superintendent, presented information on the $127 million bond referendum on the June 9 ballot. Bismarck Parks and Recreation District Recreation Manager RaNae Jochim introduced […]
Results of 2026 Community Input Survey
In January, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District sought public input to help guide our 2027-2029 strategic planning process. A Community Input Survey, open from January 13-29, 2026, invited feedback about […]
Holiday Hours April 3-5, 2026
All Bismarck Parks and Recreation District facilities will be open for regularly scheduled hours April 3-5, 2026, except as listed below: BPRD Administrative Office – closed Friday, April 3 BSC […]
2026 Golf Season: First Course Opens March 28
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 […]
Registration for 2026 Summer Programs Opens Next Week
Registration for most Bismarck Parks and Recreation District spring and summer programs opens Wednesday, April 1, at 8:00am online and in person at the BPRD office at 400 E. Front […]
It’s Spring 2026! What’s Ready for Outdoor Play?
To celebrate the first day of spring in 2026, here are the latest updates on our outdoor recreation spaces: Some nets are up for outdoor tennis and pickleball at Elk […]
Board of Park Commissioners Brief for March 19, 2026
Ryan Lagasse, president of Capital Curling Club, shared information about the upcoming USA Curling Junior U21 National Championships. The event will be held March 30-April 4 at Capital Ice Complex […]
Warm Weather Provides Outdoor Golf Opportunity, Closes Outdoor Rinks
Riverwood Driving Range and Pro Shop Due to warm temperatures and limited snow, Riverwood Golf Course is opening its outdoor driving range on Thursday, February 5. The driving range will […]