Category Archives: News
China to Participate in 2019 Babe Ruth 13-15 World Series
Hamilton, NJ…Babe Ruth League, Inc. is excited to announce that a team from MLB China will participate as an invitational team at the 2019 Babe Ruth 13-15 World Series to be held in Bismarck, North Dakota, August 7-15. As the …
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Park District Tennis Professional Wins Award
Each year, the Northern Section of the US Tennis Association (USTA) honors individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the growth and development of tennis. One of the awards is the Jack Dow Adult Development Award. The …
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Doosan Bobcat helps out at Atkinson Nature Park
Doosan Bobcat’s Annual Day of Caring project for 2019 is helping Bismarck Parks and Recreation District with an entrance and trails for the Atkinson Nature Park, 1921 Riverwood Drive. This park is located along Riverwood Drive, next to the Walt …
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Groundbreaking at Cottonwood Park
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD), donors and volunteers celebrated the groundbreaking for eight additional softball fields at Cottonwood Park. Four of the fields are for adult softball and four fields will make up a youth fastpitch complex. The expansion …
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Facilities Master Plan Findings
The initial findings, survey results and preliminary recommendations of the BPRD Facilities Master Plan was presented to the Board of Park Commissioners and at a Public Information meeting. The purpose of the Facilities Master Plan is to assess the condition …
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Farwest Rotary Community Center
The name of the new community center at New Generations Park was unveiled on Friday, January 25th. Pictured are Farwest Rotary Club President Sheldon Kauk, Board of Park Commissioners President Brian Beattie, ND Parks and Recreation Department Grant Administrator …
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Planning for the Future of Facilities
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) is conducting a Facilities Master Plan to assess the condition and uses of BPRD facilities, with a focus on the BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center, the Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, the VFW Sports …
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Bismarck Parks and Recreation District Staff Person Receives State Honor
Lynn Morgenson, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) Landscape Specialist, was honored with a Tree Award by the North Dakota Forest Service. The Tree Awards recognize individuals, organizations and agencies who contribute to forestry activities in North Dakota. Lynn …
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World War Memorial Building named an official World War I Centennial Memorial
The World War Memorial Building, a downtown recreation center and a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) facility, has been named an official World War I Centennial Memorial. This distinction comes from the US World War I Centennial Commission and …
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Bismarck Parks and Recreation District Earns National Accreditation
Mark of distinction recognizes commitment to highest level of service to Bismarck Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) joins the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies across the country by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park …
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