Category Archives: Dropdown: Extra Info – Parks & Trails
We’re Hiring! Work, Play, Every Day
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District offers amazing job opportunities during the summer and throughout the year. Now is a great time to lock in a summer job that offers a great place to work – and play. We’re looking for: …
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Registration Open for State Amateur Basketball Tournament
Basketball teams from across North Dakota are invited to register for the State Amateur Basketball Tournament March 28-30 in Bismarck. It is the state’s largest amateur basketball tournament and is hosted this year by Bismarck Parks and Recreation District and …
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River Road Trail Closure for BNSF Work Starts March 3
BNSF Railway is closing a section of the River Road Trail starting March 3 for the duration of its railroad bridge project per this statement: “With the start of the new year, crews are constructing the walls and caps for …
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Flurry Fest Treasure Hunt 2025
Flurry Fest Treasure Hunters Lane Berger, Jamison Bosch and Jayme Engen found the treasure at the Bismarck Rotary Arboretum last night. Jamison and Jayme have been enjoying the search since childhood, while Lane joined his co-workers on the annual hunt …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Feb. 20, 2025
Mikayla Jablonski Jahner shared information about Bismarck Hockey Boosters (BHB) as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. This year, BHB has 757 youth ages 4-15 involved in their programs. Their season is October through March, but they …
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Limited Cross-Country Skiing Opens in Bismarck
Although snow conditions are not optimal for cross-country skiing this season, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District has opened a few groomed flat track trails at Riverwood Golf Course, 725 Riverwood Dr., and Atkinson Nature Park, 1921 Riverwood Dr. Ski and …
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Flurry Fest 2025
Did you know the great outdoors might just be the ultimate pick-me-up? Studies show that fresh air and outdoor fun can melt away stress and anxiety, keeping you happy and healthy. That’s why Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) is …
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Update on BPRD Property Options Related to South Bismarck Flood Control Project
Gabe Schell, City of Bismarck Engineer, presented an update on the South Bismarck Flood Control Project to the Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners at its Jan. 17 meeting. He reviewed the potential impacts to park district property for the Bismarck …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Jan. 16, 2025
Elyse Puklich and Jeff Steele of Aquastorm Swim Club shared information as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. Aquastorm currently has 300 swimmers and 10 divers based at BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center. The swim team has …
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2026 Shelter Reservations Open Jan. 9
2026 reservations for indoor and outdoor park shelters open online on Thursday, Jan. 9, at 8am. BPRD’s reservable shelters include five indoor community centers, 48 outdoor picnic shelters, and a stage and amphitheater. Online shelter reservations will not be available Jan. 7-8 …
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