Category Archives: News
Park and Playground News
What’s Up at Wachter Park? 205 E. Reno Ave. It’s a sensory play space! The new play space at Magical Moments Playground at Wachter Park is a fully inclusive, sensory play space for kids and adults with visual, auditory …
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Century Bark Park – A New Field for Furry Family
There are paws-itively good things happening at the dog park. Dogs of all sizes are encouraged to use the new, furthest north bark park. New fencing was added and dirt was brought in to even out the playing field …
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Dakota Community Bank and Trust Makes Lead Gift to Softball Complex
In their continued commitment to the community and to their customers, Dakota Community Bank and Trust has announced their lead gift in a capital campaign to bring a youth fast pitch softball complex to Cottonwood Park. Bismarck Parks …
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Bismarck to Host World Series
In a little over a year, Bismarck will roll out the red carpet to welcome the top 13-15-year-old baseball talent in the country to Municipal Ballpark, Home of Dakota Community Bank and Trust Field, to participate in the 2019 …
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We love playgrounds!
Randy Bina, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District’s Executive Director, and Dave Mayer, the park district’s Operations Director, recently visited a Bismarck classroom to hear about playground design ideas from third graders. A project entitled Dream It, Build It! is …
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Work for the Park District
Bismarck Parks and Recreation is in need of spring and summer staff. Supervise kids, coach baseball or drive a Zamboni! If you want to work for a Gold Medal winning agency, click here for the list of jobs and …
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Century’s Sayler Chooses Park District to receive Grant
Century High School Senior Evan Sayler, North Dakota’s Cross Country Gatorade Player of the Year, chose Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) to receive a grant as part of the Gatorade Play it Forward initiative. Gatorade Play it …
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Welcome to the neighborhood, Heritage River Landing
Heritage River Landing Launches Phase II Campaign When the flood of 2011 swallowed the old Wilton Train Depot and Captain Meriwether’s Landing, it left a hole on the riverbank in Bismarck. “Everyone loved Meriwether’s, sitting out on that deck, …
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Bismarck Parks Year Review – Thanks for a great 2017
2017 was a wonderful year for Bismarck Parks and Recreation District. New neighborhood parks, new playgrounds, new special events and programs, the opening of the Capital Ice Complex, great community partners and a Gold Medal! Thank you for your …
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Advice for Parents
American Academy of Pediatrics Link to the American Academy of Pediatrics study that encourages organized sports. How To Support Your Kids in Their Activities This article on how to support your kids in their activities was sent to Bismarck Parks …
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