Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing


2024-2025 Season

Limited Opening Due to Snow Conditions

Feb. 10, 2025: 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 snowshoe rentals are not available, and Riverwood Golf Course pro shop will not be open for regular hours.

Riverwood Golf Course

725 Riverwood Dr.

Hours (weather permitting)

  • 10am-6:30pm daily

Course Information

  • Dogs are allowed on leashes only.
  • Snowshoeing is allowed on any non-paved trail, such as River Bluffs bike trail, Sleepy Hollow Park bike trail, Bill Mills Nature Trail, East Sibley Nature Trail and the McDowell Dam Recreation Area trail loop. View our Trail Map for locations.
  • You can also snowshoe along the sides of paved trails and in open park space.

For More Information

  • Call Riverwood Golf Shop at 222-6462.


Atkinson Nature Park

1921 Riverwood Dr.

Hours (weather permitting)

  • Sunrise to sunset daily

Course Information

  • Snowshoeing is allowed alongside trails but not on them.

General Sibley Park and Campground

5001 South Washington St.

Hours (weather permitting)

  • Sunrise to sunset daily

Course Information

  • Snowshoeing is allowed alongside trails but not on them.