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VFW Sports Center Open House Scheduled for Feb. 28

The community is invited to celebrate the completion of the VFW Sports Center Expansion & Renovation Project on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. at the …
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All Outdoor Rinks Closed for Season

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District is closing all outdoor rinks and warming houses for the season today, Feb. 21, due to warm weather.

Flurry Fest Treasure Hunt 2024

The 2024 Treasure Hunt was a short one this year as Braxton, Brayden and Ben Turner located the treasure this morning, Feb. 19, after visiting their second location, Promontory Point Park. Congratulations to the three Treasure Hunters! Clue #1 – …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Feb. 15, 2024

Brenda Nagel, Bismarck-Mandan Chamber EDC, shared information about her organization as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. She expressed the importance of parks and recreation as an essential asset to bring people to the community and meet …
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Flurry Fest 2024

Did you know that the outdoors can be some of the best medicine? Research shows that spending time outside cuts anxiety and stress and providing places and opportunities to get active can help people stay healthy. That’s why Bismarck Parks …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Jan. 18, 2024

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) Recreation Specialist Spencer Aune updated the Board on plans for the annual Flurry Fest in February. The month-long celebration of winter provides a diverse mix of free and low-cost events and programs for residents …
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Online Reservations Now Available for Shelters and Birthday Parties

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) is excited to announce that online reservations are available for indoor and outdoor park shelters, as well as birthday parties at the BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center. BPRD’s reservable shelters include five indoor community …
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All Outdoor Rinks and Warming Houses Open for Season

Warming houses for all outdoor hockey and pleasure skating rinks are open for the season. Hours are: Monday-Friday: 3:30-9pm Saturday-Sunday and Public School Holidays: 1-9pm  

Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Dec. 21, 2023

Terry Lincoln shared information about the new river otter exhibit at the Dakota Zoo as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. Dakota Zoo and BPRD have been partners for 62 years. John Bollinger with the Bismarck Larks …
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Celebrating 2023 and Looking Ahead to 2024

Working with the community to provide public parks and recreation opportunities is what we are committed to doing at Bismarck Parks and Recreation District. As we close out another year, it provides us the chance to reflect on the many …
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