Bismarck Parks and Recreation District has programs for children and adults that you need to sign up for ahead of time. We also offer drop-in activities and special events.
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.
Check out our list of programs and when they are offered throughout the year.
BPRD also works with other groups that run their own programs at our facilities. You can see who they are on our Partner page.
Check our website alert bar or Facebook for program or activity cancellations.
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District is committed to providing safe and healthy experiences for our community. As poor air quality conditions have become more common in Bismarck, BPRD has adopted the following guidelines regarding cancellation of park district programs and closure of park district facilities. BPRD uses AirNow.gov as its official air quality index to determine any closures or cancellations.
Parents are encourage to review our Parent FAQ for youth programs, including our Code of Conduct and Concussion Policy.
Volunteer as a coach for one of our youth programs or help with a special event.
BPRD sells gift certificates that make a great gift for any occasion.
Interested in playing in an adult sports league but don’t have a team? Complete our Non-Rostered Player Form.
BPRD takes photographs and videos during our programs.
Everyone who signs up for a program must sign the following waiver:
Please read this form carefully and be aware that in registering yourself or your child/ward for participation in the below program(s), you will be waiving and releasing all claims for injuries you or your child/ward might sustain arising out of the below program(s). I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury and/or death to participant in the below program(s) and, I agree to assume the full risk of any such injuries, death, damages, or loss regardless of severity which I or my child/ward may sustain as a result of involvement with the below program(s). Further, I hereby waive and relinquish all claims that I, my insurer, or my child/ward may have against the Park District and its officers, servants, and employees from any and all claims for injuries, damages, or loss which I or my child/ward may have or which may accrue to me or my child/ward in relation to his/her involvement with the below program(s), regardless whether the activities involved are supervised or unsupervised. I also agree to hold the Park District harmless for any injuries, death, or damages sustained in relation to my child/ward’s involvement with the below program(s). Nothing in this release shall be intended to release the Park District from responsibility for fraud or willful injury to person or property, nor for any violation of law. This release is intended to and releases only claims for negligence and/or non-willful or non-criminal claims. I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE AGREEMENT OUTLINING MY ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS. I further acknowledge that photographs or videos may be taken by designated district personnel during program activities. I agree that in the event I or my child/ward is photographed or videoed while participating in the program activities, such photos or videos may be used by the district for informational and promotional purposes.
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District does not provide medical or accident insurance for people in our programs. If we did, program fees would be much higher. Please check your family’s health insurance to make sure it covers you and your family. Also, talk to your doctor before joining any program that involves physical activity. If your doctor finds any health concerns, keep those in mind when choosing to participate in programs.