Category Archives: Parks & Amenities
Board of Park Commissioners Brief for March 20, 2025
Brandon Wilkens, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) facility specialist, shared information about the State Amateur Basketball Tournament being held in Bismarck March 28-30. There will be 116 teams competing with a new high school division this year. The Board …
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Spring/Summer Registration Opens April 3
Registration for most Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) spring/summer programs opens Thursday, April 3, at 8am online and in person at the BPRD office at 400 E. Front Ave. BPRD offers sports, fitness and recreation programs for youth and adults, …
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We’re Hiring! Work, Play, Every Day
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District offers amazing job opportunities during the summer and throughout the year. Now is a great time to lock in a summer job that offers a great place to work – and play. We’re looking for: …
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Registration Open for State Amateur Basketball Tournament
Basketball teams from across North Dakota are invited to register for the State Amateur Basketball Tournament March 28-30 in Bismarck. It is the state’s largest amateur basketball tournament and is hosted this year by Bismarck Parks and Recreation District and …
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River Road Trail Closure for BNSF Work Starts March 3
BNSF Railway is closing a section of the River Road Trail starting March 3 for the duration of its railroad bridge project per this statement: “With the start of the new year, crews are constructing the walls and caps for …
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Flurry Fest Treasure Hunt 2025
Flurry Fest Treasure Hunters Lane Berger, Jamison Bosch and Jayme Engen found the treasure at the Bismarck Rotary Arboretum last night. Jamison and Jayme have been enjoying the search since childhood, while Lane joined his co-workers on the annual hunt …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Feb. 20, 2025
Mikayla Jablonski Jahner shared information about Bismarck Hockey Boosters (BHB) as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. This year, BHB has 757 youth ages 4-15 involved in their programs. Their season is October through March, but they …
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Limited Cross-Country Skiing Opens in Bismarck
Although snow conditions are not optimal for cross-country skiing this season, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District has opened a few groomed flat track trails at Riverwood Golf Course, 725 Riverwood Dr., and Atkinson Nature Park, 1921 Riverwood Dr. Ski and …
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Flurry Fest 2025
Did you know the great outdoors might just be the ultimate pick-me-up? Studies show that fresh air and outdoor fun can melt away stress and anxiety, keeping you happy and healthy. That’s why Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) is …
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Update on BPRD Property Options Related to South Bismarck Flood Control Project
Gabe Schell, City of Bismarck Engineer, presented an update on the South Bismarck Flood Control Project to the Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners at its Jan. 17 meeting. He reviewed the potential impacts to park district property for the Bismarck …
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