Fargo Park District Archives - Page 15 of 16

Carl Ben Eielson, Discovery Students Team Up with Fargo Park District for Arbor Day

Carl Ben Eielson and Discovery Middle School's Students Plant Trees at Brandt Crossing Park

May 19, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Local Students and volunteers are helping our community stay green. Students from Carl Ben Eielson and Discovery Middle Schools, along with other volunteers, planted nearly 100 trees throughout the Brandt Crossing Park in Fargo. The students planted the trees as part of an Arbor Day celebration. Fargo Park District Executive Director, Joel Vettel, says it’s important for…

Downtown Fargo Brightens Up the Streets for Spring

Fargo Park District Hangs Flower Baskets Down Broadway Street

May 16, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Although the weather may be dreary outside, the Fargo Park District did their best to brighten up the Downtown Fargo area. The Park District hung 175 colorful flower baskets from lampposts all down Broadway. Greg Haberman of the Fargo Park District said that although it was wet out, the flowers were hung today because they came in…

Fargo Park District Unveils New Pickleball Complex

Pickleball was invented near Seattle in the 1960s

May 10, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Park District has unveiled a new six court pickleball complex. The new outdoor venue is located in Brunsdale Park in South Fargo and was made possible through a donation by the Brunsdale family. Pickleball is a racquet sport that uses large wooden paddles and a whiffle ball and is played on a miniature size tennis court….

Paddlefish Fishing Seasons Kicks Off..But How Long Will it Last?

The paddlefish season doesn't always last the entire month that it's scheduled

May 1, 2017

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WILLISTON, ND — The paddlefish season begins. It’s scheduled to continue through the end of the month, but it doesn’t always make it that far. Before you travel or maybe if you’re just staying local, there are a few things officials want you to consider. “Paddlefish snagging season opens today,” said Doug Leier, a biologist with the North Dakota Game…

Looking for a Summer Job? Fargo Park District is Looking for 500 of You

During it's busiest season, the Fargo Park District is hiring over 500 part time employees

April 4, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Looking for a part time job? The Fargo Park District is looking for you…and 500 more of your friends. More golf courses are getting ready to fully open for the season and employees are needed across the greens. “People are really anxious to get out there, especially at the beginning,” said golfer Joseph Martinez. “They were cooped…

LIVE: Warming House Removed From Downtown Fargo’s Outdoor Rink

Fargo Park District Removes the Downtown Fargo Ice Rink's Warming House For the Season

February 27, 2017

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KVRR’s Jackie Kelly reports live from the Downtown rink’s warming house removal in Downtown Fargo. The warming house was removed due to the closure of all of Fargo Park District’s outdoor skating rinks for the season. The house was transported to the Fargo Park District’s south maintenance shop and will remain there until the rink opens up next season. Categories:…

Fargo Park District Reminds Citizens of Oak Grove Bridge Closure

The bridge will be officially up on Tuesday, February 21 for the spring season

February 17, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Officials with the Fargo Park District and the City of Moorhead are preparing to raise the pedestrian bridge at Oak Grove Park at 170 Maple Street North. The bridge will be officially up on Tuesday, February 21 for the spring season. Officials say this is done every year to get ready for the rising of the…

Anchor Island Pool Party is Fun for the Whole Family

The annual pool party brought out more than 100 locals looking to bring summer fun to the winter

February 4, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Some locals traded in the cold and snow this afternoon for a tropical pool party. The Fargo Park District held their annual Destination Anchor Island at the indoor pool at Fargo North High School. Entry was $2. Swimmers left with a gift bag full of goodies and a lucky few won bigger prizes. The Park District…

Fargo Park District Announces Ticket Sales for Butterfly Ball

The popular annual event sells out every year

January 31, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Tickets go on sale in one week for a very popular Fargo Park District event for fathers and daughters. The annual Butterfly Ball, a semi-formal father-daughter dance, will be held on two nights this year. It will be held March 3 and 4 at Ramada Plaza & Suites. The event sells out each year. Tickets are $20 per person…

Warm Weather Closes Fargo Skating Rinks

Fargo Park District has temporarily closed all of their out door rinks due to the weather

January 20, 2017

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The warm winter weather we’re experiencing right now may come as a relief for many, but if ice skating is your hobby, it may come as a disappointment. The Fargo Park District says it’s closing all of its outdoor rinks because of standing water on the ice. The above freezing temperatures are melting ice in the area, creating poor skating…