Fargo Park District

Kids Kick Off 20th Annual Midwest Kid Fest with Teddy Bear Parade

The event started around 11 with inflatable activities, crafts and life size games

FARGO, N.D.– Kids and their teddy bears get their time to shine thanks to a Fargo Parks event. The 20th Annual Midwest Kid Fest kicked off with a teddy bear parade. Children walked along the paths of Island Park smiling and waving with their stuffed animals. The event started around 11 with inflatable activities, crafts and life size games. Aside…

Fargo Park District Makes Use of Stocked Waters with Trout Fest

North Dakota Game and Fish stocks lakes and ponds across the state for fishing

FARGO, N.D.– Every spring North Dakota Game and Fish stocks between 50 and 100 lakes and ponds with fish. Between larger lakes and “mom and pop” ponds, Game and Fish says the goal is to provide the best opportunity for a great catch. “We stock them,” North Dakota Game and Fish Department biologist Doug Leier said. “We put them in…

Kids Learn to Stay Safe in the Pool at Fargo Park District’s Water Safety Day

There is a new swim test policy

FARGO, N.D. — Before jumping straight into the pool this summer, make sure you and your kids are keeping safety top of mind. The Fargo Park District is teaching children to stay safe in the pool at Water Safety Day. There are plenty of things to enjoy at the pool, but don’t dive in too quickly. “Know your strengths and weaknesses,…

Fargo Park District Introduces Swim Test Policy for Summer Season

The district is asking anyone who is not able to stand comfortably in the deep area to take the test

FARGO, N.D.– Fargo Park District is implementing a new swim test policy at all five of its pool locations beginning this Monday. The district is asking anyone who is not able to stand comfortably in the deep area to take the swim test. The test includes jumping in on one side of the pool, swimming across and getting out on…

Back 9-holes At Edgewood To Open Saturday After Flooding Recedes

The remaining front 9-holes to open as turf conditions improve

FARGO, ND — Fargo Park District is opening the back 9-holes of Edgewood Public Golf Course for play on Saturday at 8:00 am. Due to flooding damage, the 9-hole course is temporarily playing at a par 34 with the remaining front 9-holes to open as turf conditions improve. You can only book your tee times by calling the Edgewood Pro Shop….

Fargo Park District is Planting 78,000 Flowers for Summer

For the next few weeks we will see people fixing up flower beds and hanging plants in the downtown area, parks, golf courses and more

FARGO, N.D– Fargo Park District is getting ready for summer by planting more than 78,000 flowers in popular places. For the next few weeks we will see people fixing up flower beds and hanging plants in the downtown area, parks, golf courses and more. The community can enjoy the stunning work the Park District puts into making the area look…

Get “On the Move” This June, Get Rewarded

pick up a bingo card at courts plus community fitness, Family wellness or and YMCA location

FARGO, N.D. — Being active this June in Fargo will get you a lot more than some health benefits. You could score some rewards. Pick up a bingo card of activities at Courts Plus Community Fitness, Family Wellness or any YMCA location. As part of the Fargo Park District’s second annual “On the Move” initiative, you will win prizes from the…

Fargo Park District Prepares Golf Courses For Another Season

Moorhead To Open Two Courses Over The Weekend

FARGO, ND — Fargo Park District is ready to open some select driving ranges and public golf courses. Osgood Driving Range will open on Friday at noon. The golf course is opening at noon next Thursday. Rose Creek Driving Range and 9-holes of the golf course will open at noon on Wednesday. Prairiewood Public Golf Course will open next Thursday at…

Hundreds of Kids Take Part in Fargo Youth Ice Fishing Derby

Fargo Park District saw fifty more kids take part as opposed to last year

FARGO, N.D. — The warmer temperatures did not slow down kids from venturing out on Woodhaven Pond to go ice fishing. FM Walleyes and the Fargo Park District teamed up to host the annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby. Kids under the age of 15 could try to catch perch, bluegill, or northern pike in order to win some prizes. Getting more…