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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

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

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District is excited about the launch of its new, fully redesigned website on December 9, 2025. The modern design focuses on usability and accessibility to help everyone find the information they need to enjoy BPRD’s parks, facilities, trails, programs, and special events. A few key improvements

As of December 9, cross-country ski trails are closed until further notice. When warming houses for ice skating and sledding are open, it will be posted on this website. Cross-Country Skiing, Kicksledding, Snowshoeing, and Sledding Outdoor Skating Rinks

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 to expand the market at its location at Kiwanis Park.

Check out the activities in the 2025-2026 Winter Activity Guide. Registration is open now for the following activities: Fencing Lifeguard Classes Karate Adult basketball team registration deadline is Wednesday, November 26, at 5:00pm. New adult volleyball team registration is Tuesday, December 2, from 7:30am-5:00pm. Registration for other youth and adult programs

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 park amenities were relocated this fall: Keelboat replica to Pioneer Park