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Board of Park Commissioners Brief for October 16, 2025

Cherise Pfaff shared information about Bismarck Arts & Galleries Association as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner. BAGA hosts art exhibits and classes throughout the year, and their gallery space is available for rentals. They also have a store. …
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2025 Trail Closures

Longer-Term Closures River Road Trail – A section of River Road Trail in Bismarck will be closed beginning March 3, 2025, for the duration of the BNSF railroad bridge project. See updates from BNSF Railway for details. Burleigh Avenue Trail – …
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Improvements Underway at Tom O’Leary Golf Course

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District is excited to announce the first phase of cart path improvements at Tom O’Leary Golf Course. Work began this week on cart paths for holes 10, 11, 12, 13, and 16. During these improvements, holes …
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