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…
FARGO, N.D. – For 15 days, the parks department has posted a different education challenge activity using either no supplies or supplies that you should already have in your home. One quest required participants to make a jump rope out of plastic bags that you had from grocery shopping. There were three different prizes given out by random drawing. “Keeping…
FARGO, N.D. -The Coronavavirus has hit both business and recreational services all across the country. Fargo Park District has canceled all of its upcoming events. Employees are following the national guidelines of social distancing and keeping a sanitary environment. They are also using their resources and time to take care of many in house programs that have been pushed back…
FARGO, N.D.–Kilbourne Group showcased what the Block 9 civic plaza will look like on their Facebook page on Wednesday. The Block 9 civic plaza is expected to be completed by the end of 2020 and is inspired by Main Street Square in Rapid City, South Dakota. The Fargo Parks District will be in charge of the community programs that occur…
FARGO, N.D. – A familiar face has been chosen to run the Fargo Park District. The board voted unanimously to promote Interim Executive Director Dave Leker over four other finalists. He’s been in charge since Joel Vettel resigned in July. The board considered feedback on each person up for the job from staff, key stakeholders and the public. Leker was…
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Park District has plenty of options ready for people to get in some fun winter exercise. Cross country ski trails have been groomed at eight different locations in Fargo. There is a trail located at Edgewood Public Golf Course, Prairiewood Public Golf Course, Island Park, Iwen Park, Forest River Park, Lindenwood Park, Orchard Glen Park, and…
FARGO, N.D- Amber Morris came to celebrate her son’s birthday and says this gives the kids an opportunity to do something different and not worry about being cold. She also says that during the winter months, the pools are not as busy and they can swim and run around more freely. “Who doesn’t love the swim, especially the kids so…
FARGO, N.D.- For some, the snowy weather was not a factor, but rather a drive to go outside and make the most of it. “The weather was more like a push, because he likes to be outside, so we got him all geared up and come out and plays in the snow,” says Korinna, a visitor. They came to the…
