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Rheault Farm Adds 25–Foot Christmas Tree As It Gets Ready For Santa Village

The Christmas tree is one of the last additions to the village and adds a big final touch to the holiday decorations.

November 19, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.- The tree is traveling by truck from the home of the property owner who donated it to the Fargo Park District. For many, the Christmas tree is the first thing they see when driving by the Santa Village before they head inside to meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus. “It’s always so much fun to see the little kids run…

Gates Close at Parks Located Along Red River in Fargo

The gates will remain closed until spring, but will be accessible by foot.

October 30, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Park District is closing the gates to three parks along the Red River on November 1. Oak Grove Park at 170 Maple Street North, Riverwood Park at 4707 Country Road 31, and Trefoil Park at 3664 Elm Street North will be closed due to the river levels and cold weather. The gates will remain closed until spring,…

Fargo Park district holds meeting on Executive Director candidates

October 29, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Park District held a meeting to review executive director candidates. Park Board President Jerry Rostad says the Human Resources Director reviewed the position description, gathered input on interview questions and provided a framework on how the search committee process will play out. Each member of the search committee will then review the list of candidates. Previous…

Madison Community Garden Getting Ready for Annual Ice Rink

In the past, the Fargo Park District has opened up rinks in the beginning of November

October 23, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — As people are battling flooding across the state, the Madison Community Garden is no different. “Because we’ve had so much flooding, some of that garden we couldn’t get to and the grass grew really tall. We’re going to finish harvesting the potatoes and trimming the grass today. Then we’ll have it set and the park district will…

Fargo Park District Closing Two Pedestrian Bridges Due to Red River Levels

The bridges are being closed to ensure the safety of those who utilize the river trails.

October 2, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Park District is closing two pedestrian bridges in Fargo due to the rising Red River. To ensure the safety of those who utilize the river trails, the Fargo Park District is raising the pedestrian bridge at Lindenwood Park and removing the floating bridge at Dike East on Wednesday. The bridge at Lindenwood is lowered when the river…

Fargo Park District Celebrating Everything About Autumn

there are 15 family-friendly carnival games at Rheault Farm

September 22, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — With a change in the seasons Rheault Farms in Fargo is celebrating all the things that make fall so exciting. “Fall in Fargo” has 15 autumn–themed carnival games so families can celebrate with one another. Games like the straw maze and apple toss are free while face painting and any of the rides are available for…

Fargo Park District Requests Christmas Tree Donations

The trees will be put in the Depot downtown and at Rheault Farm

August 27, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — It may seem too early to be talking about Christmas, but staff with the Fargo Park District is already planning for the holiday season. They are asking for Christmas tree donations for the Depot downtown and at Rheault Farm. Trees should be a minimum of 20 feet tall, and the surrounding area must be clear so the…

LIVE: Celebrating Sausage, Polka And Beer: The German Folk Festival

Festival Comes To Rheault Farm Saturday, August 3rd

August 1, 2019

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You don’t have to be German to celebrate German culture. Jessica Korynta is proof of that. She’s Norwegian, but she organized this year’s German Folk Festival with the Fargo Park District. You can celebrate the food and arts, from sausages to pretzels to polka, woodcarving and making hats. Plus, like any good German celebration, there’s beer. Check out the…

Pedestrian Bridges Close Due to Rising River Levels

The Pedestrian Bridge at Lindenwood Park has been raised, the floating Bridge at Dike East and the Kayak Launch have been removed

July 9, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Due to the rising Red River, preventative steps are being taken to ensure safety to those who use the river trails. Starting on July 9th, the Fargo Park District and the City of Moorhead will be raising the pedestrian bridge, and removing the adaptive kayak launch and floating bridge at dike east in Lindenwood Park. The pedestrian…

Fargo Park District Exec. Dir. Joel Vettel Quits After 3 Years

Vettel served as the director after longtime director Roger Gress retired

July 3, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– Joel Vettel, a staple in the Fargo community resigned Tuesday night as the park district’s executive director. In Vettel’s statement he says “this was a huge undertaking and I recognize I had huge shoes to fill.” Vettel served as the director after longtime director Roger Gress retired. Vettel’s service to the community began in the late 90’s when…