Category Archives: News
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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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Nov. 17, 2022
Will Hutchings and Molly McLain shared information about Dakota West Arts Council as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. She highlighted summer Arts in the Parks activities, including Kids Summer Stage, Songs at Sibley and Visual Arts …
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New Video Showcases Successful Park Projects
To fulfill its mission to work with the community to provide residents and visitors the highest quality park, program, facility and event experience, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) actively seeks grant funding to support to maintenance of existing spaces …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Oct. 20, 2022
Kurt Weinberg and Miranda Kaelberer shared information about the Bismarck Mandan Lacrosse Association as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. Lacrosse season runs from March to June, and 142 kids participated this year. The association offers recreation …
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Cool Weather Brings Seasonal Closures
The cool fall weather is bringing many summer programs and facilities to a close. The boat docks at Kniefel Boat Landing and Hoge Island Park have been removed for the season, and the Fox Island and Kniefel Fish Cleaning Stations …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Sept. 15, 2022
Kathy Feist, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) finance director, reviewed the 2023 Operating Budget. The Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners held its public hearing on the budget, but no public comment was provided. The Board approved the second reading …
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Open Houses on Sept. 27 & 29 Celebrate Park Improvements
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) is holding two open houses to showcase the improvements made to North Central Park and Sertoma Park this year. North Central Park Open House Tuesday, Sept. 27, 4-6pm BPRD staff will be at North …
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VFW Sports Center Expansion Project Underway
Work has begun on the addition of a third sheet of ice to the VFW Sports Center. Estimated project completion is fall 2023.