Category Archives: News


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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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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