Category Archives: News
Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for April 15, 2021
Meeting Recap for April 15, 2021 The Board heard an annual update from Deputy Chief Randy Ziegler, Bismarck Police Department. He provided information on current community challenges and discussed the important partnership between the department and Bismarck Parks and Recreation …
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Tom O’Leary Tennis Courts Parking Lot Closed
Great news: Bismarck Parks and Recreation District, with supporting funds from the Bismarck-Mandan Tennis Association. St. Mary’s Central High School Booster Club and Bismarck Public Schools, is building a restroom/tournament building just north of the Tom O’Leary Tennis Courts. The …
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Board of Park Commissioners Brief for March 18, 2021
Meeting Recap for March 18, 2021 The Board heard updates from two Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) community partners; Bismarck Gymnastics Academy and the Bismarck-Mandan Tennis Association. These partners shared program participation numbers as well as plans for upcoming …
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2020 In the Rearview Mirror
What a year! Despite the many challenges that our community faced together, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) worked very hard to provide recreational opportunities, great parks and sports complexes, trails, playgrounds and safe facilities. Many of our programs, facilities …
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Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Feb. 18, 2021
Meeting Recap for Feb. 18, 2021 The Board heard a presentation from Sue Peterson with Community Perceptions regarding a Bismarck Parks and Recreation (BPRD) community survey. This survey would gather feedback on what contributed to the failed sales tax measure …
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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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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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