Adaptive Recreation

Adaptive Recreation Programs

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District offers several adaptive programs throughout the year. Learn more about our commitment to accessibility.

Meet It or Beat It Bowling

This bowling program is offered to individuals of all ages and abilities. This program is designed for individual bowlers to meet or beat their previous week’s scores. Emphasis is on participation.

Dates, Times, and Location

  • September 8, 2025-May 18, 2026
    • Mondays from 4-6pm
  • Midway Lanes, 3327 Memorial Highway, Mandan

Fees and Registration

  • $3.50 per game (includes shoe rental)
  • Drop-in program: no registration required

Triple Star Day Camp

Triple Star Day Camp is offered to individuals with disabilities. Emphasis is given to age-appropriate activities, as well as opportunities to participate in community activities and swimming.

Dates, Times, and Location

Need to Know

Fees and Registration

  • $150 per participant
  • Register online or in person at BPRD office, 400 E. Front Ave.

Adaptive Group Swim Lessons

These group lessons for individuals with disabilities teach the foundation for safely enjoying aquatic environments and promoting as much independent movement in the water as possible. This program is not aquatic therapy; instead, the lessons teach and encourage enjoyment of the water as a leisure recreational activity. Lessons will be taught by a Red Cross certified water safety instructor who completed adapted aquatics training and skill evaluation through iCanShine.

Dates, Times, and Location

Need to Know

  • For ages 3-8
  • Maximum participants: 6

Expectations

  • These group lessons will be offered alongside other aquatic classes. The environment will not be distraction free.
  • Each participant MUST have an in-water parent/guardian/adult volunteer to help the individual during the lessons.
  • Be prepared to get into the pool by 4:00pm.
  • Additional spectators may watch the lessons from the Puklich Chevrolet Community Room 1 or upstairs in the bleacher area.
  • View pool rules.

Fees and Registration

  • $24 per participant
  • Register online or in person at BSC AWC

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