Newly elected board members Kate Herzog and Paula Redmann were sworn into office by legal counsel. Mark Zimmerman was elected president, and Julie Jeske was elected vice president. Commissioners were assigned to management teams and as committee/liaison representatives. Missy Hilsendeger shared information about Buckstop Junction as a Bismarck Parks and
Spencer Aune, recreation specialist with Bismarck Parks and Recreation District, provided highlights of the upcoming July Celebration. There are many free events this year, along with many low-cost activities for the community to enjoy. This year’s National Park and Recreation Month theme is “Where You Belong.” The Board approved a
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District dedicated the Louise & Loren Gobbs and ElRoy Haadem Memorial 4-H Playground at the Joann Hetzel Memorial 4-H Building on Thursday, June 20, 2024. The building and playground are located at the Missouri Valley Complex, 3715 E. Bismarck Expressway. Burleigh County 4-H donated the building
Gavin McCollam, Sleepy Hollow Theatre & Arts Park, shared information about his organization as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner. This year’s summer shows are Cinderella and Jersey Boys. The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Bismarck for placement of an embankment and storm
Roger Weigel, Bismarck Men’s Slowpitch Softball Association, shared information about his organization as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner. For the 2024 season, there are approximately 100 men’s softball teams playing a 14-week season at Cottonwood Park and Clem Kelley Athletic Complex. Bismarck is hosting 11 softball tournaments
Doug Wiles, Bismarck Forestry Department, shared information about its 49-year partnership with Bismarck Parks and Recreation District. Forestry Department staff spend about 20 percent of their time each year working in parks, mainly working on tree planting and removals. The 2024 focus is preparing for the anticipated arrival of emerald
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District celebrated the expanded and renovated VFW Sports Center with its partners, campaign supporters and the community at the February 28, 2024, ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house. BPRD thanks everyone who worked to bring the vision of an expanded community facility to life. The expanded VFW
Brenda Nagel, Bismarck-Mandan Chamber EDC, shared information about her organization as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner. She expressed the importance of parks and recreation as an essential asset to bring people to the community and meet workforce needs. The Board appointed Executive Director Kevin Klipfel and Commissioner
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District Recreation Specialist Spencer Aune updated the Board on plans for the annual Flurry Fest in February. The month-long celebration of winter provides a diverse mix of free and low-cost events and programs for residents and visitors. Condrey and Associates presented the results of a classification