Category Archives: News


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, …
Read More

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 …
Read More

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 …
Read More

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 …
Read More

Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Dec. 15, 2022

The Board approved the single prime base bid for the Park Shop Chemical & Paint Storage Project from Dakota West Contracting Inc. for $81,000. Mark Trieglaff, ACTServices Inc., provided a summary of Phase II work on the ADA Access and …
Read More

Registration for Winter Activities Opens Dec. 1

We are digital! The 2022-23 Winter Activity Guide is posted online for everyone to access. Registration for most winter youth and adult programs opens Thursday, Dec. 1, at 8 a.m. online and in person at the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District office …
Read More

Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Seeks Applicants for Open Seat

The Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners (Board) is seeking applications for an open seat due to the resignation of Commissioner Wayne Munson effective Dec. 31. The individual selected by the Board following an application and interview process will serve as …
Read More

What’s the Latest on Winter Activities? Updates on Cross-Country Skiing

Last week’s snowstorm has peaked a lot of interest in outdoor winter activities offered by Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD). The latest updates and openings will be posted on Facebook and this website. Shared Use Trails With more than …
Read More

Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Nov. 17, 2022

Will Hutchings and Molly McLain shared information about Dakota West Arts Council as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. She highlighted summer Arts in the Parks activities, including Kids Summer Stage, Songs at Sibley and Visual Arts …
Read More

New Video Showcases Successful Park Projects

To fulfill its mission to work with the community to provide residents and visitors the highest quality park, program, facility and event experience, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) actively seeks grant funding to support to maintenance of existing spaces …
Read More