Category Archives: Shelters
Board of Park Commissioners Brief for November 20, 2025
Lindsay Junge, operations manager with BisMarket, shared an update as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner. BisMarket completed its 13th season in 2025 with an average market attendance of 1,000 people per Saturday. They look forward to continuing …
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Thanksgiving Day Hours
All Bismarck Parks and Recreation District facilities and the administrative office are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27. All facilities will resume normal business hours and schedules on Friday, Nov. 28. The administrative office will remain closed on Friday, …
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Registration for Most Programs Opens Early December
The 2025-2026 Winter Activity Guide is posted online for everyone to access. Registration is open now for the following activities: Fencing Lifeguarding Classes Karate Adult basketball team registration deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 5:00pm. New adult volleyball team registration …
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Veterans Day Hours
The Bismarck Parks and Recreation District Administrative Office will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you to all military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Update on Keelboat Park
Keelboat Park is closing as of November 7, 2025. The park is being redeveloped by the Fort Abraham Lincoln Foundation into a new public space called Bismarck River Commons. Learn more on their website. As part of the redevelopment, these …
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BPRD Golf Courses Closing for Season
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District golf courses are closing for the season. The final day of golf at Pebble Creek, Riverwood and Tom O’Leary Golf Courses is Friday, Oct. 31. Fore Seasons Center is open year-round from 9am-9pm. Sixteen Toptracer …
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Board of Park Commissioners Brief for October 16, 2025
Cherise Pfaff shared information about Bismarck Arts & Galleries Association as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner. BAGA hosts art exhibits and classes throughout the year, and their gallery space is available for rentals. They also have a store. …
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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. Channel Drive Trail – …
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Improvements Underway at Tom O’Leary Golf Course
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District is excited to announce the first phase of cart path improvements at Tom O’Leary Golf Course. Work began this week on cart paths for holes 10, 11, 12, 13, and 16. During these improvements, holes …
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Playground Improvements and Additions Underway
Playgrounds are being updated and added at the following locations: McDowell Dam Recreation Area: a second playground is being installed by the shelters. Elks Aquatic Center: the poured-in-place surfacing for the playground will be replaced starting Sept. 14. General Sibley …
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