Category Archives: News
Park District Receives Award
The Northern Lights Council of the Boy Scouts of America has honored Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) with the Outstanding Community Partner Award. Ric Jensen presented the award to the Board of Park Commissioners, stating that BPRD has …
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Northwoods League To Introduce New Team in Bismarck, North Dakota
Rochester, MN. – The league where Chris Sale, Max Scherzer, Curtis Granderson, Jordan Zimmermann and well over 100 other current and former major-league baseball players once spent their summers is coming to Bismarck in 2017. The Northwoods League announced …
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Thanks for a great 2015
It was a very good year for Bismarck Parks and Recreation District. We’re grateful for a supportive community and our many partners and friends. Thank you all. Watch the video for a very brief review of the happenings of 2015, …
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U.S. Paralympic Swim Meet Held at Aquatic Center
Athletes Make a Splash for U.S. Paralympics Swimming Open – KXNews Story Swimmers From Around the World Compete in Can-Am Open – KFYR TV Story
Swing Away….. New Expression Swing
The sought after and often asked about Expression Swing is now installed at Jaycee Centennial Park in Bismarck. The expression swing allows for a parent or care-giver the opportunity to swing with a baby or young child under five …
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State-Wide Honors
A Bismarck project, person, programs and a partner received awards at the annual meeting of the North Dakota Recreation and Park Association (NDRPA) recently in Fargo. Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) nominated the award winners. The Golden Egg …
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Welcome to the Park Family
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District warmly welcomes the Johnny Gisi Memorial Park to the family. This new neighborhood park and trailhead, located at 2601 E. Calgary Ave., was dedicated today. The park features two playgrounds, two youth tennis/pickleball courts, …
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Bobcats Pledge to Raise $100,000 for Schaumberg Ice Arena Expansion
BISMARCK, ND – In their continuing effort to promote and grow the youth ice sports—including hockey and figure skating—in the Capital Region, the Bismarck Bobcats are pleased to announce that they have committed to raise $100,000 toward Bismarck Parks …
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Congratulations, Bismarck Public Schools
Welcome Home, Legacy High School Students Legacy High School opens to a crowd BISMARCK, N.D. – After 40 years, Bismarck Public Schools today officially opened a new high school. More than 3,000 people attended the Legacy ribbon cutting …
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Bismarck Named One of 241 “Playful City USA” Communities
Being able to play is critical to a community’s health, and especially to the health of children. Bismarck, along with 241 other cities and towns across the country, has been named a Playful City USA. The honor comes …
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