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Closing Schedule Available for Outdoor Pools

There’s still time to enjoy Bismarck’s three outdoor pools before they close for the season! Last Day: Friday, Aug. 12 Hillside Aquatic Complex: 12-7pm Paul H. Wachter Aquatic Complex: 12-4pm Final Week Schedule for Elks Aquatic Complex Aug. 13-21: 12-7pm …
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Fall Activity Guide Available Now Online

  We’re going digital! The 2022 Fall Activity Guide is posted online for everyone to access. Registration for most fall youth and adult programs opens Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 8 a.m. online and in person at the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for July 21, 2022

Dave Dewald shared information about the Lewis & Clark Wildlife Club as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. The club was formed in 1950 and has about 75 members currently. He discussed the club’s efforts to establish …
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Babe Ruth 13-Year-Old State Baseball Tournament Kicks Off July 20

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) is hosting the Babe Ruth 13-Year-Old State Baseball Tournament July 20-24. Eleven teams are scheduled to play during the five-day tournament. Games begin at 10 a.m. on July 20 and will be played at …
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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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