Squirts and Mites (8:30am and 10am) Baseball/Softball has been cancelled for today, July 18 due to poor field conditions.
Bill Mills Trails is closed due to high river elevations.
The Washington Trail from 57th Ave NW to Restful Dr. is temporarily closed for construction.
Two segments of the Cottonwood Park trail, 2506 South 12th St., are closed until further notice due to construction of additional softball fields.
Golf
Free Junior Golf, June – August
Kids 17 and under, junior golfers, can golf for free on selected courses from 7:30-11 am. Please call the selected golf courses to make tee time reservations. Juniors play from the forward tee markers and may be paired up with other juniors if they have less than four players.
| Day | Location | Phone |
| Mon | Mandan Municipal, 1002 7th St SW, Mandan | 751-6172 |
| Tues | Riverwood, 725 Riverwood Drive | 222-6462 |
| Tues | Pebble Creek, 2525 North 19th St. | 223-3600 |
| Thur | Tom O’Leary, 1200 North Washington St. | 222-6531 |
Golf Club Rental
- Juniors: $2.50 for 9 or 18 holes
Introductory – 5-6 year olds
This is an introduction to golf for boys and girls ages 5-6. Lessons are at the Sheila Schafer Junior Links located between VFW Sports Center and the YMCA. This class teaches the basics and fun of playing golf for even the youngest members of your household. All clubs and equipment will be provided.
Fees and Location
- $35/child
- Sheila Schafer Junior Links, 1200 North Washington St.
Session 1: June 6, 13, 20, 27 (Thursdays)
Session 2: July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1 (Thursdays)
| Times | Session 1 Code | Session 2 Code |
| 9 – 9:45am | 13979 | 13975 |
| Makeup Date for June 20: July 11 at 1pm – Junior Links | ||
| 10 – 10:45am | 13980 | 13976 |
| 11 – 11:45am | 13981 | 13977 |
| 12 – 12:45pm | 13982 | 13978 |
| 5 – 5:45pm | 13972 | 13969 |
| Makeup Date for June 13: July 11 at 4pm – Junior Links | ||
| 6 – 6:45pm | 13973 | 13970 |
| 7 – 7:45pm | 13974 | 13971 |
Red Level – 7-17 year olds
This instruction is for boys and girls ages 7-17, and is the first level available to students who have not taken a lesson with DJGA. The lessons offered at the Sheila Schafer Junior Links do not qualify as a red level class. All clubs and equipment will be provided.
Fees and Locations
- Red Level $45/session, Four one-hour lessons
- Pebble Creek, 2525 North 19th St. or Prairie West, 2709 Longspur Trail, Mandan
| Dates | Time | Location | Code |
| June 24, 25, 26, 28 | 9 – 10am | Pebble Creek | 13993 |
| Makeup Date for June 28: July 12 at 9am – Pebble Creek | |||
| July 8, 9, 10, 12 | 9 – 10am | Pebble Creek | 13987 |
| July 8, 9, 10, 12 | 6 – 7pm | Pebble Creek | 13986 |
| Makeup Date for July 8: July 15 at 6pm – Pebble Creek | |||
| July 15, 16, 17, 19 | 11 – 12pm | Pebble Creek | 13983 |
| July 15, 16, 17, 19 | 6 – 7pm | Pebble Creek | 13984 |
| July 22, 23, 24, 26 | 9 – 10am | Pebble Creek | 13985 |
White Level – 7-17 year olds
This instruction for boys and girls ages 7-17, and is the second level of lessons offered to those students that have taken the Red Level lessons. This class focuses on getting students to learn to play golf on the golf course. It is recommended that students in White Level repeat at least one time before graduating to Blue Level. All clubs and equipment will be provided.
Fees and Location
- White Level $60/session, Four – 75-minute lessons
- Pebble Creek, 2525 North 19th St.
| Dates | Time | Code |
| July 8, 9, 10, 12 | 11 – 12:15 pm | 13999 |
| July 8, 9, 10, 12 | 7:30 – 8:45 pm | 14000 |
| July 15, 16, 17, 19 | 9 – 10:15 am | 13997 |
| July 15, 16, 17, 19 | 7:30 – 8:45 pm | 13996 |
| July 22, 23, 24, 26 | 11 – 12:15 pm | 13998 |
Girls Only Golf
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District is partnering with Dakota Junior Golf Association (DJGA) for this FREE eight-week golf program just for girls ages 7-17. This program covers all aspects of the game; from how to hold a club to course etiquette. This will be a fun, relaxing, engaging hour of golf. Participants must have completed the Red Level of instruction through DJGA’s instruction program.
Program Dates:
- Tuesdays, 10-11 am, June 4-July 23; attend any and all sessions. No need to register; just show up – with a friend.
- Equipment will be provided for those without clubs.
- Riverwood Golf Course, 725 Riverwood Dr.
- Questions? Contact Tim Doppler at Riverwood Golf Course by phone, 222-6462 or email, TDoppler@bisparks.org
Gold Level
This is competitive golf for middle school through graduating high school seniors. The focus of this two-hour group instruction includes competitive games and instruction for girls and boys. Retired golf professional Chuck Ruppert, with 40 years teaching
experience, will lead instruction for these golfers.
Fees and Location
- Gold Level $100/session, Four – 2-hour lessons
- Must graduate from the White Level to enter Gold Level.
- Lessons held at Tom O’Leary, Riverwood or Pebble Creek
- Each group session has a maximum of 12 students.
- No online registration. Register through Tim Doppler at Riverwood Golf Course, 222-6462.
| Dates | Day | Time |
| Session 1: June 6, 13, 20, 27 | Th | 6 – 8pm |
| Session 2: June 7, 14, 21, 28 | F | 9 – 11 am |
| Session 3: July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1 | Th | 6 – 8 pm |
| Session 4: July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2 | Th | 12 – 12:45pm |
Blue Level
Blue Level prepares White Level graduate students with the skills and knowledge needed to tee it up on the golf course. Participants learn a pre-shot routine, advanced short game techniques, scoring strategies, golf course management, on the golf course training, rules of golf, and course etiquette.
Fees and Location
- Blue Level $125/session, Four – 2-hours lessons.
- Must graduate from the White Level to enter Blue Level.
- Pebble Creek, 2525 North 19th St.
- Each session has a maximum of 4 students.
- No online registration. Register through Tim Doppler at Riverwood Golf Course, 222-6462.
Dates
- Times will be flexible with each group of up to four students.
- There will be three sessions each in June and July; final schedule to be determined.
