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
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
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.
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
Tyler Kralicek shared information about Burleigh County Extension as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner. Many youth activities are held at the Joann Hetzel Memorial 4-H Building at the Missouri Valley Complex, including Achievement Days, Farm Safety Camp, and Life on the Farm. He also shared the positive
Dr. Jeff Fastnacht shared information about Bismarck Public Schools as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner, highlighting just a few of many ways the entities work together, such as the VFW Sports Center expansion, annual fifth grade track meet and local foods coordinator position. He noted the strong
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