Category Archives: News
July Celebration – Events All Month
Come out and play with Bismarck Parks and Recreation during July Celebration, a whole lot of fun to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month. There’s so much to do, see and experience. Make a new park memory and enjoy all …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for June 20, 2024
Spencer Aune, recreation specialist with Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD), provided highlights of the upcoming July Celebration. There are many free events this year, along with many low-cost activities for the community to enjoy. This year’s National Park and …
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Memorial 4-H Playground Dedicated June 20 in Bismarck
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) dedicated the Louise & Loren Gobbs and ElRoy Haadem Memorial 4-H Playground at the Joann Hetzel Memorial 4-H Building on Thursday, June 20. The building and playground are located at the Missouri Valley Complex, …
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Keelboat and Kniefel Boat Ramps Now Open
As of June 12, Keelboat Park Boat Ramp and Kniefel Boat Ramp are both open as dredging work has been completed.
Improvements to McDowell Dam Recreation Area Beach, Temporary Closure June 12-13
Thanks to Doosan Bobcat and their Annual Day of Caring, McDowell Dam Recreation Area will see improvements next week as employees spread additional sand on the beach area. Due to this project, the beach area will not be accessible from …
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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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