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Board of Park Commissioners Brief for June 19, 2025

Jack Jones shared information about USA Patriots Kids Camp as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner. The camp will bring 16 kids with amputations or limb loss to Bismarck for a week to learn softball and life skills, culminating with a softball game at Bismarck Municipal Ballpark on

Board of Park Commissioners Brief for May 15, 2025

Mike Wolf shared information about the 50th Annual Sam McQuade Sr. Charity Softball Tournament as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner. More than 80 charitable nonprofits have benefited from an estimated $3 million in donations raised through the history of the tournament. Many special activities are planned for

Board of Park Commissioners Brief for April 17, 2025

Christy Ames-Davis, city forester, shared information about Bismarck Forestry Division’s partnership with Bismarck Parks and Recreation District. Forestry staff spend about 20 percent of their time each year working in parks, primarily on tree planting and removals. Ames-Davis also provided information about emerald ash borer, a destructive pest of ash

Board of Park Commissioners Brief for March 20, 2025

Brandon Wilkens, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District facility specialist, shared information about the State Amateur Basketball Tournament being held in Bismarck March 28-30. There will be 116 teams competing with a new high school division this year. The Board approved the bid for concrete projects as follows: General Sibley Park

Flurry Fest Treasure Hunt 2025

Flurry Fest Treasure Hunters Lane Berger, Jamison Bosch and Jayme Engen found the treasure at the Bismarck Rotary Arboretum last night. Jamison and Jayme have been enjoying the search since childhood, while Lane joined his co-workers on the annual hunt about five years ago. Congratulations to this year’s winners! Clue

Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for February 20, 2025

Mikayla Jablonski Jahner shared information about Bismarck Hockey Boosters as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner. This year, BHB has 757 youth ages 4-15 involved in their programs. Their season is October through March, but they are also planning summer programs. BHB is hosting two state tournaments in

Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for January 16, 2025

Elyse Puklich and Jeff Steele of Aquastorm Swim Club shared information as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner. Aquastorm currently has 300 swimmers and 10 divers based at BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center. The swim team has won 26 consecutive short- and long-course state titles. The club provides

Celebrating An Amazing 2024

This holiday season, we’re celebrating the joy and impact of parks and recreation in our community! At Bismarck Parks and Recreation District, we’re honored to provide spaces and programs that enhance quality of life year-round. None of this would be possible without our incredible volunteers, partners and supporters. Enjoy this

Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for December 19, 2024

Members of the Farwest Rotary Club shared information as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner. Charter Member Mark Thompson shared highlights from the club’s 40 years of service to the community. As the club’s closing act, a gift of $107,343 from the club and its individual members was

Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for November 21, 2024

Jade DeSmidt shared information about Bismarck Gymnastics Academy as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner. BGA has more than 800 gymnasts in its recreational program, ranging in age from 18 months to high school seniors, along with a competitive program. BGA is located at Capital Racquet & Fitness

Fishing Improvements to Cottonwood Park Pond

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District appreciates the work recently completed at Cottonwood Park Pond by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The earthen fishing piers have been stabilized to improve access for anglers, while also making it easier to stock fish and preventing additional erosion.

Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for October 17, 2024

Tom Brigl shared information about Bismarck Sports Group as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner. Bismarck Bobcats hockey offers boys ages 16-20 the opportunity to play competitive hockey. Bismarck Sports Group also operates concessions at BPRD golf courses and VFW Sports Center. Also as feature partners, user groups