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Bismarck Named One of 217 “Playful City USA” Communities
With research proving play is critical to the overall well-being of children, 217 cities and towns across the country, including Bismarck, earned recognition from national non-profit KaBOOM! as 2013 Playful City USA communities for their efforts in providing ample opportunities …
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BNSF Railway Donates for Ballpark Renovations
Amy McBeth, Director of Public Affairs for BNSF Railway, presents Randy Bina, Executive Director of Bismarck Parks and Recreation District, with BNSF Railway Foundation’s $25,000 donation for the Bismarck Municipal Ballpark. Funds are currently being raised to make $1.5 …
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Friend of Safety and Health Award
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) received a Friend of Safety and Health Award from the North Dakota Safety Council. The purpose of the award is to honor new, innovative or significant safety and health programs in 2012. The award …
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Thank you, ELCA friends!
Earlier this month, an estimated 100 volunteers with an Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) youth group picked up litter at General Sibley Campground and Park. Thank you, thank you to this enthusiastic group for helping keep our parks clean …
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Two Groups Win State-Wide Honors
Two Bismarck Mandan groups recently received awards at the annual meeting of the North Dakota Recreation and Park Association (NDRPA) in Wahpeton. The groups were nominated by Bismarck Parks and Recreation District. The NDRPA Organization Citation Award is given to …
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Thank you Day of Caring Volunteers
The Schaumberg Ice Arena is looking pretty snazzy with its brand new coat of paint made possible by the United Way Day of Caring volunteers. Bismarck Parks and Recreation is grateful to Coca-Cola Bottling, Widmer Roel PC, BisMan Bombshellz, and …
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Thank you, Sam’s Club employees.
A special thank you to Sam’s Club of Bismarck. They asked for an employee service project for one of Bismarck’s parks, and these employees volunteered to clean up the sand volleyball court at General Sibley Park and Campground. A huge …
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Green Space Public Input Meeting July 18
BISMARCK, N.D. – The City of Bismarck will hold a meeting seeking citizen input on a Green Space Initiative at a public input meeting being held July 18, 6:00 p.m., at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, Meeting Room B …
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Solheim School/VFW Post 1326 Family Recreational Park
325 Munich Dr. This park space is next to Solheim School, just off of S. Washington St. You’ll find soccer teams in the open field space, and in the winter months, an outdoor skating rink. A nearby building serves as …
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Go! Bismarck-Mandan
Bismarck Parks and Recreation’s partner GO! Bismarck-Mandan is doing all kinds of things to make our community healthier and a better place to live. Here’s a short glimpse of GO! in action. Check out the fun events and interesting community …
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