Category Archives: News
Flurry Fest – Events all month long
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 …
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Flurry Fest Treasure Found
It took Andrea and John Smetana of Bismarck three clues to find the 2023 Flurry Fest Treasure at Horizon Park Wednesday morning. It was the first time they participated in the hunt. The Smetanas covered a lot of snowy ground …
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Living Our Mission: Community Impact
Every day, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) works to make our community a better place to live, learn, work and play. Through our vast network of parks, trails, facilities, programs and special events, BPRD: provides gathering places where family, …
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Participate in BPRD Community Survey
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) invites all Bismarck residents to participate in a Community Input Survey to share feedback on parks, trails, facilities, programs and special events. The results will help guide BPRD’s strategic planning process this year. It only …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Jan. 19, 2023
Newly appointed board member Jennifer Odell was sworn into office by legal counsel. Lynae Hanson shared information about the Bismarck Arts & Galleries Association (BAGA) as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. BAGA has 350 members that …
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Thanks for a Great Year: 2022 Highlights & 2023 Preview
As 2022 comes to a close, we want to thank you for enjoying our parks, trails, facilities and programs this year. We appreciate the time and commitment of our partners and volunteers who helped us provide spaces and activities for …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Dec. 15, 2022
The Board approved the single prime base bid for the Park Shop Chemical & Paint Storage Project from Dakota West Contracting Inc. for $81,000. Mark Trieglaff, ACTServices Inc., provided a summary of Phase II work on the ADA Access and …
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Registration for Winter Activities Opens Dec. 1
We are digital! The 2022-23 Winter Activity Guide is posted online for everyone to access. Registration for most winter youth and adult programs opens Thursday, Dec. 1, at 8 a.m. online and in person at the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District office …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Seeks Applicants for Open Seat
The Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners (Board) is seeking applications for an open seat due to the resignation of Commissioner Wayne Munson effective Dec. 31. The individual selected by the Board following an application and interview process will serve as …
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What’s the Latest on Winter Activities? Updates on Cross-Country Skiing
Last week’s snowstorm has peaked a lot of interest in outdoor winter activities offered by Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD). The latest updates and openings will be posted on Facebook and this website. Shared Use Trails With more than …
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