Fargo Park District

Fargo Park District denies accusations by former executive director

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Fargo Park District is responding to a federal lawsuit filed by former Executive Director Dave Leker, who claims board members created a hostile work environment and discriminated against him because of his age. The Fargo Park District is accused of discrimination, retaliation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Despite Leker’s claim that he received no significant…

Former leader sues Fargo Park District for age discrimination, hostile work environment

Dave Leker is suing the Park District for age discrimination, retaliation and intentional infliction of emotional distress

FARGO (KVRR) – The former executive director of the Fargo Park District has filed a federal lawsuit, claiming board members created a hostile work environment and discriminated against him because of his age. Dave Leker is suing the Park District for age discrimination, retaliation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. According to the complaint, Leker received no significant disciplinary actions…

Pond Hockey Season Wraps up at Lindenwood Park

Teams in the gold and silver divisions even had the chance to compete for some vaunted hardware.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A successful pond hockey season is in the books thanks to hard work and community involvement. Fargo Park District began hosting games at Lindenwood Park on February 8 for Youth Pond Hockey Day. Since then, those 18 and older have hit the ice, with the Novice division playing last weekend and the Silver and Gold divisions…

People Have Sticker Shock Over Season Pass Increases For Fargo Park’s Pools and Golf Courses

UPDATE:  Fargo Park Board President Aaron Hill says the board will meet next week to reconsider the cost of its pool passes. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People are taking to social media to share outrage over Fargo Park District price increases for its pools and golf courses this upcoming season. A 2025 season pool pass to all five pools is…

Youth Pond Hockey Day Brings Little Skaters to Lindenwood Park

The games were contested jamboree-style, which meant there was no real emphasis on winning or losing.

Some young skaters get ready to enter the fray.FARGO, N.D. – The sounds of scraping skates and tapping sticks echoed through the frosty air hanging over Lindenwood Park this Saturday. That’s because it was time for the annual Youth Pond Hockey day, put on by the Fargo Park District. 23 teams competed in the jamboree-style event, with all participants 10…

Youth Ice Fishing Derby on South Woodhaven Pond

Event organizers estimated over 200 children participated in the competition.

Some of the tents set up on South Woodhaven Pond.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Last January, ice fishing was hardly a consideration. But this year, the temperatures were perfect for a family-friendly competition. Fargo Parks and Fargo-Moorhead Walleyes Unlimited teamed up to host the annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby at South Woodhaven Pond. The free event was open to kids 15…

Santa Sets up Shop in Fargo

Santa Village, organized by the Fargo Park District, transports families to a real winter wonderland.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)  – Children are, of course, likely going to write down their Christmas wishes in letter form and have that sent off to the North Pole. However, if they want some face time with Santa himself, there are few better places to do so than in Santa Village. Located in Rheault Farm, the immersive experience is free to…