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Fall Program Registration Opens in August

Registration for many fall youth and adult programs opens Thursday, Aug. 7, at 8am online and in person at the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District office at 400 E. Front Ave. Archery Basketball, boys’ grades 3-5 Fitness classes Pickleball Racquetball Tennis, adult …
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Outdoor Pool Closing Schedule

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District’s outdoor pool season is ending over the next few weeks as its college and high school workforce heads back to school and begins practice for fall activities. The last day for outdoor pools is as …
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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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