Alerts
The Expressway underpass on the Sertoma Trail is closed.
Bill Mills Trails is closed due to high river elevations.
Two segments of the Cottonwood Park trail, 2506 South 12th St., are closed until further notice due to construction of additional softball fields.
Open Gym
The Open Gym Program is designed to provide an opportunity for both youth and adults to use a neighborhood gymnasium in a supervised, free play situation. The Open Gym is FREE of charge.
The Open Gym Program is provided by Bismarck Parks and Recreation District, in cooperation with Bismarck Public School District.
November 2-3, 2019 – March 7-8, 2020 |
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| School | Address | Entry | Saturday | Sunday |
| The following elementary school locations are for elementary age children and/or families: | ||||
| Centennial | 2800 Ithica Drive | Door 1 | 1 – 5pm | 1 – 5pm |
| Dorothy Moses | 1312 S. Columbia Dr. | Door 10 | N/A | 1 – 5pm |
| Liberty | 5400 Onyx Dr. | Door 4 | 1 – 5pm | 1 – 5pm |
| Lincoln | 3320 McCurry Way | Door 4 | 1 – 5pm | 1 – 5pm |
| Rita Murphy | 611 North 31st St. | Door 1 | N/A | 1 – 5pm |
| Robert Miller | 1989 North 20th Street | Door 6 | N/A | 1 – 5pm |
| Solheim | 325 Munich Drive | Door 2 | 1 – 5pm | 1 – 5pm |
| Sunrise | 3800 Nickerson Ave | Door 3 or 6 | 1 – 5pm | 1 – 5pm |
| Middle School Locations | ||||
| Horizon | 500 Ash Coulee Dr. | Door 7 | N/A | 1 – 4pm |
| Simle | 1215 North 19th Street | Door 11 | ||
| Basketball Pick-up | N/A | 1 – 4pm | ||
| *Basketball Court Reservations | N/A | 4 – 8pm | ||
| Wachter | 1107 South 7th Street | Door 4 | N/A | 1 – 5pm |
| Preschool Locations | ||||
| Preschool age children only. Parents are required to stay with child. Older children are not allowed at this site. | ||||
| BECEP Preschool Play Time at Richholt | 720 North 14th St. | Door 11 |
N/A |
TBA |
| Other locations | ||||
| World War Memorial Building | 215 N 16th Street | Main Doors on 6th St. | ||
| *Volleyball Court Drop in Volleyball may be available. Please contact 222-6454 for availability. |
N/A | 1 – 4pm | ||
These times/locations above are subject to change.
*Court Reservations
Only Bismarck Parks and Recreation District registered adult basketball and volleyball teams are permitted to reserve practice during the free Open Gym program.
- Basketball reservations only at Simle
- Volleyball reservations only at World War Memorial Building
- Call 222-6454 to reserve your court for one hour the Friday (8:30am – 5pm) preceding weekend play.
- Youth travel teams interested in reserving /renting gym space during non-Open Gym hours must contact the schools or the World War Memorial Building.
