moorhead parks and recreation

Volunteers plant trees along the Red River in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Volunteers with River Keepers Fargo-Moorhead were busy planting trees for future generations to enjoy along the Red River Thursday. Around 60 volunteers arrived on the picturesque day to plant about 350 trees including Accolade Elm, Northern Acclaim Honey Locust, Hackberry, Bur Oak, and Kentucky Coffeetree. Many of the tree species can be found in southern Minnesota….

Moorhead Offers Opportunity to Skate with Santa

The event took place at the Moorhead Sports Center from 2:15 to 4:15 P.M.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Normally, in order to get an audience with Santa, you have to swing by the mall or a similar location. But in Moorhead, you could catch him out on the ice. The Moorhead Parks and Recreation department put on the “Skate With Santa” event at the Moorhead Sports Center. Admission was free, and all were welcome…

Moorhead will start hosting RiverArts concert series on Tuesdays

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead is inviting people to come out to the park for some summer entertainment. Starting tomorrow, Moorhead Parks and Recreation is hosting its RiverArts concert series. For five nights throughout the summer, you can show up for a concert, inflatables and art activities. It’s from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and you’re encouraged to bring a chair….

Families attend the annual Skate with Santa in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) —The skating rink was filled with kids and families at the Moorhead Sports complex for the eighth annual Skating with Santa. Kids of all ages came out with their families to the rink to go skating with Santa and Mrs. Claus. About 10 volunteers from the Moorhead Park and Recreation Advanced skaters helped give an extra hand…

Moorhead Parks kicks off 8th annual farmers market

Shoppers can buy fresh produce, meats, plants and other hand crafted items from local vendors.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Parks and Recreation is bringing to town a taste of Summer with its eighth annual Moorhead Farmers market. The market will run every Tuesday through September 28th from 3 to 6 p.m. Shoppers can buy fresh produce, meats, plants and other hand crafted items from local vendors. “I think it’s great that we’re able to…

Moorhead Municipal Pool Opens June 9th

The facility will be open seven days a week during normal business hours.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — After being closed all last summer, Moorhead’s Municipal Pool is back in business. The pool is opening on June 9th with full capacity. The facility will be open seven days a week during normal business hours. Last summer the pool had to close due to covid. Moorhead Parks and Recreation have announced pool passes are on…

Moorhead Farmer’s Market Opens For Summer

The venue is taking precautions to help protect customers from COVID-19

MOORHEAD, MN – Today marked the opening of the Moorhead farmer’s market in the Ace Hardware parking lot on 20 S sixth street. It’s open every Tuesday through September 29th. Minnesota Governer Tim Walz’s executive order deems the market an essential, allowing it to operate under safety guidelines including social distancing, hand washing, and customers following a designated path. Moorhead…