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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
FARGO, N.D. — Southwest Recreation Pool in Fargo is back open after a COVID-19 scare. Fargo Park District temporarily closed the pool Wednesday due to staffing issues. They had been exposed to someone with the virus. They were tested and the tests came back negative. The person with the virus is not a park district worker. They determined along with…
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…
Why is this Wednesday a good day to celebrate the great state of North Dakota? It’s 701. The date on July first matches the state’s area code. The Fargo Park District is taking advantage of that for its first 701 Day celebration. You can come get your shirts or bags screen-printed with a 701 logo Wednesday at Rheault Farm…
FARGO, N.D. – Community members are being encouraged to wash their hands regularly and bring their own equipment like towels, sunscreen and water bottles. Chairs are going to be spaced out to promote social distancing between people. Guests are not required to wear masks, but are encouraged to. “Based on capacities, we’re either going up to 50% 250 at the…
FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Park District will begin opening recreational pools on Saturday, June 6 with ND Smart Restart guidelines in place. Northside, Southwest and Davies recreational pools will open June 6 and Island Park Pool and Madison Pool & Splash Pad will open June 8. Swimmers are encouraged to arrive at the pool already wearing swimsuits as locker room use…
