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2024 Summer Outdoor Pool and Splash Pad Schedule

The free splash pad at New Generations Park will open Saturday, May 25, for daily hours of 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Bismarck Parks and Recreation District’s (BPRD) three outdoor pools will open for the season on Monday, June 3, at noon. …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for May 16, 2024

Gavin McCollam, Sleepy Hollow Theatre & Arts Park, shared information about his organization as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. This year’s summer shows are Cinderella and Jersey Boys. The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with …
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Temporary Closure of Section of Hay Creek Trail

Starting Tuesday, May 14, the Hay Creek Trail will be closed from the trailhead east of the Scheels Sports Complex south to Hay Creek Park. Reconstruction of the retaining wall along the trail under I-94 is anticipated to be completed …
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BisParks BCycle Opens for Third Season, Adds e-Bikes to Fleet

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District is opening the third season of its BisParks BCycle bike share program with the addition of pedal assist e-bikes. Stations are located at Sertoma Park, Pioneer Park, BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center and Peace Park. …
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Ignite Your Passion for Recreation – Join Our Team!

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) offers fun and flexible summer jobs at our parks and in our facilities. We hire more than 600 people in paid positions each summer spanning the range of a few hours a week up …
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Get Your Outdoor Pool Season Pass

NEW for 2024: We’re swapping swim patches for pass cards! Purchase your Outdoor Pool Season Pass online or in person at the BPRD office, 400 E. Front Ave. All passholders need to visit the BPRD office, 400 E. Front Ave., …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for April 18, 2024

Roger Weigel, Bismarck Men’s Slowpitch Softball Association, shared information about his organization as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. For the 2024 season, there are approximately 100 men’s softball teams playing a 14-week season at Cottonwood Park …
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Junior Links Groundbreaking Held April 17

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) and Dakota Junior Golf Association (DJGA) held groundbreaking for the relocation and expansion of the Sheila Schafer Junior Links on April 17. Originally a three-hole golf course next to Tom O’Leary Golf Course, the …
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Golf Course Opening Dates Set for April 10 and 12

Tom O’Leary Golf Course, along with all practice areas, will open on Wednesday, April 10, at noon. Only walking will be allowed. Pebble Creek Golf Course will open the five holes south of Century Avenue on April 10 at noon …
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Summer Program Registration Opens April 4

Registration for most programs opens April 4 at 8 a.m. online and in person at the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) office at 400 E. Front Ave. See specific programs for details.   Now is a great time to make sure your BPRD …
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