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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for June 16, 2022

Board Reorganizes, Elects Gilbertson President and Zimmerman Vice President Mike Wolf presented Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) with the James Farrell Award of Excellence from USA Softball for the 2021 Men’s Class D Northern National Tournament, which was held …
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New Neighborhood Park to be Dedicated June 30 in Northeast Bismarck

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) will officially dedicate Bismarck’s newest park, A. James Silbernagel Memorial Park, on Thursday, June 30, at 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The park, located at 4019 Platinum St., is named in …
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Tennis Court and Fitness Enhancements in Progress for Sertoma Park

The youth and adult tennis courts in Sertoma Park, 300 Riverside Park Road, are being upgraded this summer to improve playability and accessibility. In addition, three new fitness components are being installed along with accessible routes. People of all ages …
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Improvements Underway for North Central Park

Work has begun on improvements at North Central Park, 830 Central Ave., including a new, fully-inclusive playground that goes above and beyond the standard guidelines for safety and accessibility. All aspects of the project will meet or exceed ADA guidelines, …
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Summer Outdoor Pool Schedule, Indoor Swim Lesson Changes – Lifeguards Needed

Due to staffing shortages, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) is adjusting pool hours and swim lessons this summer. “We are working diligently to fill lifeguard and swim instructor positions, but it has proven especially difficult this year in a …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for May 19, 2022

Kristin Wilson, North Dakota Safety Council, presented Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) with the Workplace Safety Milestone Award. This a new award representing a ND Workforce Safety & Insurance experience modification rate of less than 1 for five consecutive …
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New Generations Park

1021 Mustang Dr. New Generations Park is located in the Mustang Drive, Stagecoach Circle and Saddle Ridge Road area of northwest Bismarck. New Generations playground has a “Wild West” theme with “Fort Fun”, an accessible play structure for ages 2-5, …
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Hillside Aquatic Complex Community Room

Lions Park, 1719 E. Boulevard Ave. Accessible (elevator access to second floor) Electricity – 18 outlets Heated and air conditioned Kitchenette with sink, counter space, refrigerator/freezer – 12 outlets No alcohol is allowed during Hillside swim season, nor is outdoor …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for April 21, 2022

Meeting Recap for April 21, 2022 Matt Sagsveen shared information about Bismarck Youth Baseball (BYB) as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. BYB has about 830 kids registered this year in five divisions, with most games played …
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Clairmont Family Conservation Park

2310 Tyler Parkway Development of the Clairmont Family Conservation Park is a partnership between Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) and Ducks Unlimited (DU). The 117-acre park is bordered on the west by Clairmont Road and on the south by …
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