Author Archives: bisparks
What’s the Latest on Winter Activities? Updates on Cross-Country Skiing
Last week’s snowstorm has peaked a lot of interest in outdoor winter activities offered by Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD). The latest updates and openings will be posted on Facebook and this website. Shared Use Trails With more than …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Nov. 17, 2022
Will Hutchings and Molly McLain shared information about Dakota West Arts Council as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. She highlighted summer Arts in the Parks activities, including Kids Summer Stage, Songs at Sibley and Visual Arts …
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New Video Showcases Successful Park Projects
To fulfill its mission to work with the community to provide residents and visitors the highest quality park, program, facility and event experience, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) actively seeks grant funding to support to maintenance of existing spaces …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Oct. 20, 2022
Kurt Weinberg and Miranda Kaelberer shared information about the Bismarck Mandan Lacrosse Association as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. Lacrosse season runs from March to June, and 142 kids participated this year. The association offers recreation …
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Promontory Point Park
4102 Wrangler Lane This 2.3-acre neighborhood park was established as part of the City of Bismarck’s Neighborhood Park and Open Space Policy. Park Features Tower-style accessible playground for ages 5-12 Longest slide in the park district Sand play area with …
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Cool Weather Brings Seasonal Closures
The cool fall weather is bringing many summer programs and facilities to a close. The boat docks at Kniefel Boat Landing and Hoge Island Park have been removed for the season, and the Fox Island and Kniefel Fish Cleaning Stations …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Sept. 15, 2022
Kathy Feist, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) finance director, reviewed the 2023 Operating Budget. The Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners held its public hearing on the budget, but no public comment was provided. The Board approved the second reading …
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Open Houses on Sept. 27 & 29 Celebrate Park Improvements
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) is holding two open houses to showcase the improvements made to North Central Park and Sertoma Park this year. North Central Park Open House Tuesday, Sept. 27, 4-6pm BPRD staff will be at North …
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VFW Sports Center Expansion Project Underway
Work has begun on the addition of a third sheet of ice to the VFW Sports Center. Estimated project completion is fall 2023.
BisParks BCycle Offers New Recreational Opportunity in Bismarck
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) launched the new BisParks BCycle bike share program on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the Sertoma Park Bike Station, 300 Riverside Park Road. BisParks BCycle offers residents and visitors the opportunity to rent a bike …
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