Category Archives: News
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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Sheila Schafer Junior Links Open for Golfers
Thank you to everyone for joining us for the grand opening of the relocated and expanded Sheila Schafer Junior Links on July 1. The Sheila Schafer Junior Links has expanded to four holes and a practice area adjacent to Pebble …
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Board of Park Commissioners Brief for June 19, 2025
Jack Jones shared information about USA Patriots Kids Camp as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner. The camp will bring 16 kids with amputations or limb loss to Bismarck for a week to learn softball and life skills, …
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Air Quality Guidelines for BPRD Programs and Facilities
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District is committed to providing safe and healthy experiences for our community. As poor air quality conditions have become more common in Bismarck, BPRD has adopted the following guidelines regarding cancellation of park district programs and …
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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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2025 Summer Outdoor Pool and Splash Pad Schedule
The free splash pad at New Generations Park will open Tuesday, May 27, for daily hours of 10 am-8 pm. Bismarck Parks and Recreation District’s three outdoor pools will open for the season on Monday, June 2, at noon. Pool …
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Memorial Day Hours
All Bismarck Parks and Recreation District facilities will be open for regular hours on Monday, May 26, except for the World War Memorial Building and Administrative Office, which will be closed for Memorial Day.
Board of Park Commissioners Brief for May 15, 2025
Mike Wolf shared information about the 50th Annual Sam McQuade Sr. Charity Softball Tournament as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner. More than 80 charitable nonprofits have benefited from an estimated $3 million in donations raised through the …
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Register for BRC Golf Scramble
2nd Annual Golf Scramble Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Riverwood Golf Course Bismarck Recreation Council is hosting its 2nd Annual Golf Scramble to grow its Endowment Fund, a permanent legacy that supports Bismarck Parks and Recreation District recreational programs and facilities, …
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Board of Park Commissioners Brief for April 17, 2025
Christy Ames-Davis, city forester, shared information about Bismarck Forestry Division’s partnership with Bismarck Parks and Recreation District. Forestry staff spend about 20 percent of their time each year working in parks, primarily on tree planting and removals. Ames-Davis also provided …
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