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Jaycee Centennial Park Leadership Hall

Jaycee Centennial Park, 321 East Century Ave. Reservable April 1-Nov. 30 Accessible Electricity – 7 outlets Heated and air conditioned Open green space Permanent restrooms Playground Tables: 15 (6 ft.), Chairs: 57 WiFi View floorplan View video of interior

Joann Hetzel Memorial 4-H Building

3715 E Bismarck Expressway Visit the Joann Hetzel Memorial 4-H Building page for complete details.

Farwest Rotary Community Center

New Generations Park, 1021 Mustang Dr. Reservable April 1-Nov. 30 Accessible Electricity – 12 outlets Heated and air conditioned Kitchenette with sink, counter space, refrigerator/freezer – 10 outlets Open green space Permanent restrooms (available to public) Playground Splash pad adjacent …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Nov. 18, 2021

Meeting Recap for Nov. 18, 2021 Executive Director Molly McLain shared information about Dakota West Arts Council (DWAC) as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner.  She highlighted a number of arts in the parks programs offered in …
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South Meadows Park

  101 Nina Lane This park is located on S. Washington Street, just south of Burleigh Avenue, in south Bismarck. The park includes a playground, picnic shelter, a loop trail, an open play space, a small parking lot and a …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Oct. 21, 2021

Meeting Recap for Oct. 21, 2021 President Matthew Wilke shared information about the new Bismarck Mandan Pickleball Club as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner.  The group organized to grow the sport and provide a unified voice …
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Thank You, Bismarck! A Message from Retiring Executive Director Randy Bina

It has been my sincere privilege to spend four decades in the public parks and recreation field, 34 of those years with Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) and the last 10 as executive director. Being part of a parks …
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Bismarck Recipients Recognized with State Parks and Recreation Awards

The North Dakota Recreation & Park Association held its annual Awards Banquet in Bismarck on Sept. 14.  Local award recipients included: The Cottonwood Park Expansion by Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) received the Golden Egg Award, which recognizes outstanding …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Sept. 16, 2021

Meeting Recap for Sept. 16, 2021 Kathy Feist, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) finance director, reviewed the 2022 Operating Budget.  The Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners held its public hearing on the budget, but no public comment was provided.  …
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BPRD Postpones Fall Session 1 Swim Lessons

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) is postponing the first session of fall swim lessons scheduled for Sept. 6 through Oct. 6 at BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center due to limited staff. BPRD has immediate part-time openings for swim instructors …
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