Programs & Activities

Advance Registration Programs

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District has programs for children and adults that you need to sign up for ahead of time. Many spring and summer programs, along with early fall programs, open for registration the first week in April. Registration for fall and winter programs generally opens the first week in October. Other programs, including adult team sports, BLAST, swim lessons, and youth tennis, have specific registration dates listed on program pages.

Summer

Fall and Winter

Year-Round

Drop-In Programs

BPRD offers drop-in programs with scheduled times throughout the year. BPRD’s Geocache Challenge can be enjoyed year-round, and BisParks BCycle bike share rentals operates seasonally from May to October.

Special Events

BPRD offers a variety of special events throughout the year. Below is a sampling of our offerings. View our Events Calendar to see what’s happening.

  • 4-Person Volleyball Tournament
  • 5th Grade Track Meet
  • Arts in the Park
  • Cookies & Crafts
  • Disc in the Dark
  • Flurry Fest: a month of wintery fun each February
  • Halloween Carnival
  • July Celebration: a celebration of Parks and Recreation Month each year
  • Luminary Walk
  • Movie in the Park
  • Park Clue
  • Pickleball Events
  • Pool Pooch Party
  • Santa’s Hotline
  • Tennis Events