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Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Jan. 21, 2021

Meeting Recap for Jan. 21, 2021 The Board heard about the upcoming Flurry Fest activities and special events planned for the month of February. Flurry Fest is Bismarck Parks and Recreation District’s (BPRD’s) annual celebration of winter. Jeff Ubl of …
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Ducks Unlimited one step closer to creating Bismarck park

Short Hikes for Cool Days

Discover small trails for the small ones in your home. Bismarck Parks and Recreation District has several not-so-big trails located within parks that are perfect for those with not-so-long legs. Here are some options for short hikes on cooler, winter …
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Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Dec. 17, 2020

Meeting Recap for Dec. 17, 2020 The Board heard from several Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) community partners: Bismarck Public Schools and their use of ice arenas, Bismarck Sports Group (Bismarck Bobcats) and a representative from the adult hockey …
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Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Nov. 19, 2020

Meeting Recap for Nov. 19, 2020 The Board of Park Commissioners received updates on the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District’s (BPRD’s) Risk Management Program and the Matching Grant program. BPRD’s Risk Management Program includes a staff driven Risk Management Committee …
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Meet Bismarck’s Newest Park

Welcome to the family, Elk Ridge Park. Elk Ridge Park, 3620 Cogburn Rd. in northwest Bismarck, was created and built using the City of Bismarck’s Neighborhood Parks and Open Space Policy. This policy provides for parks and open spaces within …
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Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Oct. 22, 2020

Meeting Recap for Oct. 22, 2020 The Board of Park Commissioners received updates on two construction projects. The first was the reconstruction of the parking lot at the Fore Seasons Center. The second was the reconstruction of the parking lot …
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Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Sept. 17, 2020

Meeting Recap for Sept. 17, 2020 Kathy Feist, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District Finance Director, presented the 2021 Bismarck Parks and Recreation District Operating Budget. The 2021 budget is a balanced budget with no increase in mills. The Board of …
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AARP Outdoor Fitness Park Organized by FitLot is Open

A new outdoor fitness space located at Jaycee Centennial Park, 321 E. Century Ave. is now complete, open and ready for all ages and abilities. AARP has teamed up with the non-profit FitLot to bring an outdoor fitness space to …
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Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Aug. 20, 2020

Meeting Recap for Aug. 20, 2020 The Board heard from Rachael Howard, Local Foods Coordinator, on her roles and responsibilities relating to BisMarket, the Bismarck Community Orchard and the Bismarck Public Schools Farm-to-School program. A group of citizens asked the …
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