To celebrate the first day of spring, here are the latest updates on our outdoor recreation spaces: Some nets are up for tennis and pickleball at Elk Ridge Park, Johnny Gisi Memorial Park, Lions Park, Sertoma Park, and Tom O’Leary Tennis Courts. The dock is in at Fox Island Boat
Ryan Lagasse, president of Capital Curling Club, shared information about the upcoming USA Curling Junior U21 National Championships. The event will be held March 30-April 4 at Capital Ice Complex with the opening ceremony on March 30 at 5:30pm. The Board approved the bid for replacement of the World War
Riverwood Driving Range and Pro Shop Due to warm temperatures and limited snow, Riverwood Golf Course is opening its outdoor driving range on Thursday, February 5. The driving range will be open from 1:00-6:00pm Friday, February 6. Starting Saturday, February 7, hours will be as follows: The outdoor range will
Sergeant Elliot Carvell, Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department, presented the Golden Citizen Award to two Bismarck Parks and Recreation District employees, David Robinson and Seth Johnson, for their efforts to save a man from freezing to death at McDowell Dam Recreation Area. Kristin Wilhelm shared an update on the Bismarck Figure
Nick Senne and his daughter, Willa, found the 2026 Flurry Fest Treasure at Pioneer Park. Nick’s family has been participating in the hunt for more than 10 years. When he saw the clue with the word “hunt” in it, he thought about wildlife and said he’s seen a lot of
Dr. Dan Leingang, interim president of Bismarck State College, shared an update on BSC’s Bavendick Center as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner. The new athletic facility is located near BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center and MDU Resources Community Bowl. BPRD Recreation Specialist Spencer Aune updated the Board on plans for the annual Flurry Fest in February. The month-long winter festival provides a diverse
All Bismarck residents are invited to participate in a Community Input Survey to share feedback on Bismarck Parks and Recreation District parks, trails, facilities, programs, and special events. The results will help guide BPRD’s strategic planning process. It only takes a few minutes to complete the survey. Share your input
Online community building and outdoor picnic shelter reservations will not be available January 5-6 as Bismarck Parks and Recreation District prepares our system for opening 2027 reservations on January 7 at 8:00am. On January 5-6, reservations for community buildings and shelters may be made in person at the BPRD office,
Brad Veith, president of Nishu Bowmen, shared an update as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner. The organization has 453 memberships with almost 700 individuals involved. Nishu Bowmen has a strong focus on opportunities for youth. They host 5-6 tournaments annually and provide space at the Nishu Bowmen
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District holiday hours for 2025-2026 are as follows: Administrative Office December 24: 7:30am-12:00pm December 25: Closed January 1: Closed BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center December 24: 5:30am-12:00pm December 25: Closed December 31: 5:30am-3:00pm January 1: 8:00am-10:00pm Capital Ice Complex December 24: Closed December 25: Closed December
Every day, all of us at Bismarck Parks and Recreation District work hard to provide affordable, accessible, and sustainable parks and recreation services. We extend our thanks to the wonderful volunteers, partners, and supporters who help make this possible. Enjoy this short video as we share some highlights from this
Kevin Klipfel, executive director of Bismarck Parks and Recreation District, will retire June 1. His service to the public parks and recreation field spans three decades and includes almost 24 years with BPRD. His retirement notice is an agenda item at the December 18 Board of Park Commissioners’ meeting. “I