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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for March 21, 2024

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

VFW Sports Center Expansion Celebrated February 28, 2024

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

Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for February 15, 2024

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 Board of Park Commissioners Brief for January 18, 2024

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