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Bismarck Public Golf Courses Closing for Season

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District golf courses are closing for the season. The final day of golf at Pebble Creek, Riverwood and Tom O’Leary Golf Courses is Thursday, Oct. 31. Fore Seasons Center is open year-round from 9 a.m. to 9 …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Oct. 17, 2024

Thom Brigl shared information about Bismarck Sports Group as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. Bismarck Bobcats hockey offers boys ages 16-20 the opportunity to play competitive hockey. Bismarck Sports Group also operates concessions at BPRD golf …
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Final Days for Seasonal Activities as Temperatures Cool

Several seasonal activities at Bismarck Parks and Recreation District come to a close in October. The camping season at General Sibley Campground and Eagles Park Campground ends today, Oct. 7, although General Sibley Park remains open for day use. The …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Sept. 19, 2024

Tyler Kralicek shared information about Burleigh County Extension as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. Many youth activities are held at the Joann Hetzel Memorial 4-H Building at the Missouri Valley Complex (MVC), including Achievement Days, Farm …
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Planning for 2026 Events in Parks

Earlier this year, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District launched online reservations for indoor and outdoor park shelters. BPRD’s reservable shelters include five indoor community centers, 48 outdoor picnic shelters, and a stage and amphitheater. Reservations may be made through 2025. Reservations for 2026 …
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Fall Program Registration Open Now

Registration for many fall youth and adult programs opened Thursday, Aug. 1, at 8 a.m. online and in person at the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District office at 400 E. Front Ave. These programs have different registration dates: Aug. 6-7 – fall …
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Temporary Route Provides Access to Sertoma Park Amenities

Staring Monday, July 29, a temporary route will be available to access the following amenities at Sertoma Park during water main replacement work: Sertoma Park Community Center Shelters 5, 6 and 7 Super Slide Amusement Park BisParks BCycle Station   …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Aug. 15, 2024

Dr. Jeff Fastnacht shared information about Bismarck Public Schools (BPS) as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner, highlighting just a few of many ways the entities work together, such as the VFW Sports Center expansion, annual fifth …
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Closing Schedule for Outdoor Pools

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District’s (BPRD) outdoor pool season is ending over the next few weeks as its college and high school workforce heads back to school and begins practice for fall activities. Friday, Aug. 9 – last day for …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for July 25, 2024

Newly elected board members Kate Herzog and Paula Redmann were sworn into office by legal counsel. Mark Zimmerman was elected president, and Julie Jeske was elected vice president. Commissioners were assigned to management teams and as committee/liaison representatives. Missy Hilsendeger …
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