Category Archives: News
Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for April 21, 2022
Meeting Recap for April 21, 2022 Matt Sagsveen shared information about Bismarck Youth Baseball (BYB) as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. BYB has about 830 kids registered this year in five divisions, with most games played …
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Why Youth Sports?
All kids deserve a fun, safe place to play where they feel like they belong. Yet the average child drops out of youth sports by age 11, often because the sport doesn’t feel fun anymore — or because the options …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for March 17, 2022
Meeting Recap for March 17, 2022 Liliana Norby shared information about Theo Art School as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. Theo Art School is celebrating its 30th year in 2022, and she noted they have taught …
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Draft Comprehensive Master Plan for Clairmont Family Conservation Park Discussed at Public Meeting
Feedback Survey Open Until March 14 Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) shared the draft comprehensive master plan for the Clairmont Family Conservation Park at a public meeting on March 7. Development of the park, 117 …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Feb. 17, 2022
Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief Meeting Recap for Feb. 17, 2022 Gavin McCollam shared information about the Sleepy Hollow Theatre & Arts Park as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. Attendance for the 2021 season was …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Jan. 20, 2022
Meeting Recap for Jan. 20, 2022 Jeff Steele shared information about the Aquastorm Swim and Dive Club as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. The club has grown from 40 swimmers when it started in 2009 to …
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2021 Bismarck Parks and Recreation District Year End Review
Parks and recreation plays an essential role in keeping Bismarck active and healthy. As we reflect on the accomplishments of the past year, we are grateful for your participation in our parks, trails, facilities and programs and for all the …
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Do You Have Health and Wellness Goals for 2022?
According to a survey by the National Recreation and Park Association, 94 percent of U.S. adults have health and wellness goals for 2022. Key findings include: Nearly two in three adults have a goal of drinking more water and/or eating …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Dec. 16, 2021
Meeting Recap for Dec. 16, 2021 Jamy Mills shared information about Fast Trax BMX as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. Significant work on the track has been accomplished over the last five years, including installation of …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Nov. 18, 2021
Meeting Recap for Nov. 18, 2021 Executive Director Molly McLain shared information about Dakota West Arts Council (DWAC) as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. She highlighted a number of arts in the parks programs offered in …
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