Bismarck Parks and Recreation District participants and partners: As recommended from ND Governor Burgum, all Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) facilities are closed and programs suspended through Monday, April 6.
The 2020 ND State Amateur Basketball Tournament scheduled for March 27-29 has been cancelled.
The Expressway underpass on the Sertoma Trail is closed.
Softball (Coed)
Coed Summer Softball
Grab some of your friends and play coed summer softball through Bismarck Parks and Recreation District. Rosters and fees are due by May 8.
- Coed Summer Softball Roster Form
- Coed Summer Softball Manager’s Handbook
- Coed Summer Information Sheet
- USA Softball approved bats only.
- Players/teams bring their own bats.
- Umpires are provided whenever possible.
| Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| May 31-July 19 | Sun | 6:30pm | Cottonwood, 2506 12th St. SE |
Fees and Location
- $140 sponsor fee (Includes state sanction fee and beverage permit) and $30/player – if received on or before May 8.
- $150 sponsor fee (Includes state sanction fee and beverage permit) and $35/player – if received May 8 or later.
- Minimum of 13 players
- Cottonwood Park, 2506 12th St.
Coed Fall Softball
Summer may be nearly over, but softball is not. Bismarck Parks and Recreation District runs a fall coed softball program. Rosters and fees are due by August 14.
- This is an USA Softball wooden bat only league. Bats are provided by Bismarck Parks and Recreation District.
- Umpires are provided when possible.
| Date | Day | Time |
| August 24-October 5 | M or W | 6:30pm Early Games |
| August 24-October 5 | M or W | 8:45pm Late Games |
Fees and Location
- $140 sponsor fee (Includes state sanction fee and beverage permit) and $30/player – if received on or before August 14.
- $150 sponsor fee (Includes state sanction fee and beverage permit) and $35/player – if received August 15 or later.
- Minimum of 13 players
- Clem Kelley Athletic Complex, 517 West Arbor Ave.
League Tournament
- Saturday, September 19
Rainout/Inclement Weather Policy
Decisions are made by 5pm. All games are at the discretion of the umpire should conditions be questionable at game time. Please check the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District website ALERT bar on the front page of the website. You may also choose to “Like” the BPRD Facebook page, since weather notifications are also posted there. You can also call the BPRD information line at 222-6479.
Softball Weekend Diamond Reservations
All Bismarck Parks and Recreation District softball and baseball diamonds are available for practice on weekends on a reservation basis. To reserve a diamond call 222-6455 for field assignment and reservation slip. All softball association teams are assigned practice times prior to the start of the season, beginning in April. Once the season begins, teams must call the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District Office to reserve a diamond. Call Friday for weekend reservations. The time limit is one hour.
