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Temporary Boat Ramp Closures on June 10 & 11

To improve river access, Bismarck Parks and Recreation District has scheduled dredging at the following boat ramps next week: Monday, June 10 – Keelboat Park Boat Ramp Tuesday, June 11 – Kniefel Boat Ramp Dredging operations will begin each morning, …
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Improvements to McDowell Dam Recreation Area Beach, Temporary Closure June 12-13

Thanks to Doosan Bobcat and their Annual Day of Caring, McDowell Dam Recreation Area will see improvements next week as employees spread additional sand on the beach area. Due to this project, the beach area will not be accessible from …
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2024 Summer Outdoor Pool and Splash Pad Schedule

The free splash pad at New Generations Park will open Saturday, May 25, for daily hours of 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Bismarck Parks and Recreation District’s (BPRD) three outdoor pools will open for the season on Monday, June 3, at noon. …
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