Fargo Park District

Skating Show
Local News, North Dakota News

Figure skaters perform at downtown showcase

"It was a great opportunity for the public to come and see skating and for the girls to kind of show off a little bit,"
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An ice skating exhibition taking place at the downtown Broadway skating rink to let figure skaters showcase their skills. After putting in hard work, the competitive skaters weren’t able to compete due to pandemic restrictions. The exhibition let them demonstrate everything they learned throughout the season. The figure skaters also took the opportunity to thank the…

Frozen Business
Business, Local News, North Dakota News

Local Businesses compete in team building exercises during Frostival

"What's really great about it is that they kind of see their coworkers in a new light and they see a different strength they might bring to the table."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — A team building event is getting co-workers out of the office and straight to the outdoors for winter activities. The Frozen Business Showdown brought local business employees from all over the metro together to compete in a series of events to promote physical fitness and a friendly competition. The Frostival event had teams battle for points in…

Soc Dis
Morning - In The Community

Social Distancing: Skating Into The Weekend

Check Out Figure Skating Outdoors This Weekend
Site Staff,

  It’s gonna be a fairly nice weekend considering we’re still in January. And there’s a chance to stretch your legs and get out while still easily socially distancing. You can check out some fun winter sports this weekend. Fargo Figure Skating is hosting an exhibition Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the downtown Broadway skating rink. This is video they…

Warming Houses
Local News, North Dakota News

Fargo Park District opens warming houses for the season

Warming houses will be available at some outdoor ice rinks
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FARGO, N.D.- Fargo Park District is opening its warming houses at the outdoor ice rinks. The staffed warming houses during the season are Longfellow, Roosevelt, Centennial, Clara Barton and Kennedy Park. They will close earlier than scheduled in the evenings if the temperature reaches -10 degrees or colder, or wind chills of -30 or greater. All will be operating at…

Village
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Santa’s Village helps bring Christmas cheer throughout the metro

Donations are encouraged to help spread holiday greetings towards local organizations
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Park District is celebrating its 36th annual Santa’s Village with fun Christmas filled festivities for everyone. Because of COVID, this year’s festivities won’t include Santa and Mrs. Clause themselves, but nonetheless three of Santa’s reindeer have flown in from the North Pole to greet children throughout the metro. Attendees will also get the chance to…

Broadway Square Tree
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Fargo city leaders light tree at Broadway Square

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – It’s a big unveiling in Downtown Fargo. Fargo Park District Executive Director Dave Leker lit the tree at Broadway Square. NDSU’s Madrigal Singers delighted the crowd with beautiful harmonies of I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas, which we still are. Officials also opened the rink at Broadway and 2nd Avenue North. “This new tree marks a new…
Community, Local News

Fargo Park District planning Island Park Pool renovation

A budget and timeline have not been established for the project yet.
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FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Park District is in the early stages of planning a complete Island Park Pool makeover. The current pool was designed in 1977 and according to the Fargo Park District, is nearing the end of its lifespan. A budget and timeline have not been established for the project yet, but the Fargo Park District has come up with…
Community, Entertainment, Local News

Block 9 partners reveal official name of community plaza

The community plaza has been named Broadway Square.
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FARGO, N.D.–The Block 9 partners got together Thursday morning to reveal the name of the community plaza. The public-private partnership, made up of the Kilbourne Group, R.D. Offutt Company and the City of Fargo, announced Broadway Square as the official name. The Block 9 partners also revealed the logo and introduced the Block 9 plaza manager, Ana Rusness-Peterson. Once construction…
Community, Coronavirus, Local News

UPDATE: Southwest Recreation Pool to reopen Thursday

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UPDATE: Southwest Recreation Pool will reopen to the public on Thursday after it was temporarily closed. Staff at the pool were recently exposed to an individual who tested positive for COVID-19. The exposed staff were tested and the results came back negative for the virus. Fargo Cass Public Health determined there is no concern for the public.   FARGO, N.D.–The…