Category Archives: News
VFW Sports Center Expansion Project Underway
Work has begun on the addition of a third sheet of ice to the VFW Sports Center. Estimated project completion is fall 2023.
BisParks BCycle Offers New Recreational Opportunity in Bismarck
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) launched the new BisParks BCycle bike share program on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the Sertoma Park Bike Station, 300 Riverside Park Road. BisParks BCycle offers residents and visitors the opportunity to rent a bike …
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Construction Access Points across Burleigh Avenue Trail
Vehicle access points (bumps) across the E. Burleigh Ave. Shared Use Trail will be installed at two locations between Dortmund Dr. and High Plains Rd. through October.
Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Aug. 18, 2022
Steve Neu shared information about the Bismarck Community Gardens as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. The organization started in 2007 and has grown to managing 676 garden plots at five BPRD sites: Bismarck Municipal Ballpark, Elk …
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Sheila Schafer Junior Links Closes Temporarily
Starting Aug. 8, 2022, the Sheila Schafer Junior Links location next to the Tom O’Leary Golf Course is closed due to expansion of the VFW Sports Center. Discussion is underway regarding relocation of the junior links course. Potential sites include …
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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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