Category Archives: News


We’re Hiring! New Job Perks This Summer!

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) offers fun and flexible summer jobs at our parks and in our facilities. We’re excited to offer new perks for people who work with us this summer – a benefits pass that provides rounds …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for March 16, 2023

Bill Sorenson shared information about Sleepy Hollow Theatre & Arts Park as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. Their 2023 season includes productions of Willy Wonka Jr. and Matilda. BPRD Facility Specialist Katrina Hanenberg shared information about …
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Spring/Summer Activity Guide Available Now Online

The 2023 Spring/Summer Activity Guide is posted online now! Registration for most spring/summer youth and adult programs opens April 4 at 8 a.m. online and in person at the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) office at 400 E. Front Ave. …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Feb. 16, 2023

Jason Tomanek shared information about Bismarck’s 150th Celebration in 2022 as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. The celebration included the planting of 150 trees at New Generations Park. Deputy Chief Jason Stugelmeyer provided an update on …
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Flurry Fest – Events all month long

  Did you know that the outdoors can be some of the best medicine? Research shows that spending time outside cuts anxiety and stress and providing places and opportunities to get active can help people stay healthy. That’s why Bismarck …
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Flurry Fest Treasure Found

It took Andrea and John Smetana of Bismarck three clues to find the 2023 Flurry Fest Treasure at Horizon Park Wednesday morning. It was the first time they participated in the hunt. The Smetanas covered a lot of snowy ground …
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Living Our Mission: Community Impact

Every day, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) works to make our community a better place to live, learn, work and play. Through our vast network of parks, trails, facilities, programs and special events, BPRD: provides gathering places where family, …
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Participate in BPRD Community Survey

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) invites all Bismarck residents to participate in a Community Input Survey to share feedback on parks, trails, facilities, programs and special events. The results will help guide BPRD’s strategic planning process this year. It only …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Jan. 19, 2023

Newly appointed board member Jennifer Odell was sworn into office by legal counsel. Lynae Hanson shared information about the Bismarck Arts & Galleries Association (BAGA) as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. BAGA has 350 members that …
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Thanks for a Great Year: 2022 Highlights & 2023 Preview

As 2022 comes to a close, we want to thank you for enjoying our parks, trails, facilities and programs this year. We appreciate the time and commitment of our partners and volunteers who helped us provide spaces and activities for …
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