Category Archives: News


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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Chevy Youth Baseball

Thank you, Puklich Chevrolet, for your continued support of youth baseball in Bismarck.  Puklich Chevrolet and Bismarck Parks and Recreation District have joined forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball program to provide youth baseball leagues in Bismarck with new …
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Special Thank You to State Farm Insurance

A special thank you to State Farm Insurance for their support of Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD). State Farm donated $1,000 to purchase new child-size vehicles for the Safety Village program. This program teaches home, car, pedestrian, bike, fire …
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