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BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center Room 1

1601 Canary Ave. Room 1 Accessible Bathrooms Electricity – 6 outlets Heated and air conditioned Dry erase board Seats: 15 Call 751-4266 to make reservations for BSC AWC Community Rooms.

Bismarck Parks 2019 Highlights

We’re just about ready to greet a new decade, but we have to pause for just a moment to be incredibly grateful for a great 2019. Bismarck Parks and Recreation (BPRD) had another year of developing parks, providing opportunities for …
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Bismarck to Host Men’s Softball Championship in 2021

Bismarck has been selected by USA Softball to host a national softball championship in 2021. USA Softball is the governing body for the US national softball team and oversees more than 150,000 amateur teams nationwide. Championship locations were announced recently …
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Feasibility Study Information

The Feasibility Study for an Indoor Community Recreation Complex Draft Plan Presentation is here for your review.  The final report is scheduled to be presented to the Board of Park Commissioners on Thursday, Dec 19th at 5:15pm. If you have …
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Bismarck Parks and Recreation District recognized with Main Street Award

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today announced Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) is being recognized with the 2019 Main Street Livability for All Ages Award for its recent work to improve the quality of life for people of …
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Atkinson Nature Park

  This natural wooded area is now open for use. Even the gravel parking lot, lined with logs, is welcoming and woodsy. This park is located just south of the Walt Neuens Horse Arena, 1909 Riverwood Drive. There is a …
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Grant Monies Provide Accessible Tables

Fourteen more accessible picnic tables have been installed throughout Bismarck Parks and Recreation District’s (BPRD’s) parks with the help of grant funds. Just under $12,000 was received from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center’s Quality of …
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Parks Impact Mental Health

Creating public spaces, outreach and activities play a role in helping people affected by mental illness. Read more on how parks and recreation impact mental health. #NRPAConference: How parks and rec can take the lead on mental health  

Survey Shows Parks and Recreation’s Positive Community Impact

Read more about how parks are viewed as an important local government service, how important it is to protect natural resources and how parks impact where people live. Yay, parks! Gauging People’s Enjoyment of the Outdoors

Cottonwood Softball Expansion Project

Progress Continues on Eight Softball Fields – August 20, 2019 Work continues on the expansion of Cottonwood Park. The construction of four adult softball fields and four fields for a youth fastpitch complex is moving along. The expansion also includes …
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