Category Archives: Parks & Amenities


Holiday Hours March 29-31

All Bismarck Parks and Recreation District facilities will be open for regularly scheduled hours March 29-31 except as specified below: BPRD Administrative Office – closed Friday, March 29 BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center – closed Sunday, March 31 Capital Racquet …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for March 21, 2024

Doug Wiles, Bismarck Forestry Department, shared information about its 49-year partnership with Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD). Forestry Department staff spend about 20 percent of their time each year working in parks, mainly working on tree planting and removals. …
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Pass Cards Replace Outdoor Pool Swim Patches in 2024

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) is swapping swim patches for pass cards for the 2024 outdoor pool season! Instead of sewing a swim patch on your swimsuit, you will receive a pass card that will be scanned for entry …
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Get Ready for New General Sibley RV Campsite Reservation System This Year

In 2024, there is a new online reservation system for RV campsites at General Sibley Park & Campground. It’s the same system Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) customers use to reserve park shelters (also new in 2024!), purchase memberships …
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Summer Activity Guide Available Online – Registration Opens April 4

The 2024 Spring/Summer Activity Guide is posted online now! Registration for most programs opens April 4 at 8 a.m. online and in person at the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) office at 400 E. Front Ave. See specific programs for details. Now is …
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VFW Sports Center Expansion Celebrated Feb. 28

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) celebrated the expanded and renovated VFW Sports Center with its partners, campaign supporters and the community at the Feb. 28 ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house. BPRD thanks everyone who worked to bring the vision …
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VFW Sports Center Open House Scheduled for Feb. 28

The community is invited to celebrate the completion of the VFW Sports Center Expansion & Renovation Project on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. at the …
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All Outdoor Rinks Closed for Season

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District is closing all outdoor rinks and warming houses for the season today, Feb. 21, due to warm weather.

Flurry Fest Treasure Hunt 2024

The 2024 Treasure Hunt was a short one this year as Braxton, Brayden and Ben Turner located the treasure this morning, Feb. 19, after visiting their second location, Promontory Point Park. Congratulations to the three Treasure Hunters! Clue #1 – …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Feb. 15, 2024

Brenda Nagel, Bismarck-Mandan Chamber EDC, shared information about her organization as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. She expressed the importance of parks and recreation as an essential asset to bring people to the community and meet …
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