Category Archives: Parks & Amenities


All Outdoor Rinks and Warming Houses Open for Season

Warming houses for all outdoor hockey and pleasure skating rinks are open for the season. Hours are: Monday-Friday: 3:30-9pm Saturday-Sunday and Public School Holidays: 1-9pm  

Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Dec. 21, 2023

Terry Lincoln shared information about the new river otter exhibit at the Dakota Zoo as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partner. Dakota Zoo and BPRD have been partners for 62 years. John Bollinger with the Bismarck Larks …
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Celebrating 2023 and Looking Ahead to 2024

Working with the community to provide public parks and recreation opportunities is what we are committed to doing at Bismarck Parks and Recreation District. As we close out another year, it provides us the chance to reflect on the many …
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Hidden Star Park Shelter

Hidden Star Park, 3011 Boston Dr. Electricity Open play space Playground Restroom (portable) Trail connection Capacity: 24, Tables: 4 (one accessible)

Winter Program Registration Opens Dec. 5

The 2023-24 Winter Activity Guide is posted online for everyone to access. Make sure your online BPRD account is up to date before registration starts! Registration for most winter youth and adult programs opens Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 8am online and in person …
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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners Brief for Nov. 16, 2023

Three Eagle Scouts shared their projects as Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) featured partners. Jackson Sperry, Troop 123, built hen houses near wetlands at Cottonwood Park, Johnny Gisi Memorial Park and Gateway Pond Loop Trail. Dalton Rouse, Troop 1006, …
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Hay Creek Park Shelter

Hay Creek Park, 2027 N. 26th St. Playground Restrooms (permanent) Trailhead for Hay Creek Trail Capacity: 32, Tables: 4 (8 ft., one accessible)

Bismarck Public Golf Courses Closing for Season

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District golf courses are closing for the season. The final day of golf at Riverwood and Tom O’Leary Golf Courses is Tuesday, Oct. 24. Fore Seasons Center is open year-round, and six new Toptracer Range bays have …
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Hay Creek Park

2027 N. 26th St. This 26.6-acre neighborhood park was built with support from a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant, administered by the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department. Park Amenities Trailhead for Hay Creek Trail Playground for ages 5-12 …
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Hay Creek Park Dedicated Oct. 20

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) officially dedicated Hay Creek Park on Friday, Oct. 20. The 26.6-acre neighborhood park, located at 2027 N. 26th St., features a playground, picnic shelter and restrooms. The park also serves as the trailhead for …
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