Fargo Parks

Benefits of Trees

The Fargo Park District, City of Fargo’s Forestry Department, River Keepers and Cass County Soil Conservation District invite the public to attend two events in celebration of Arbor Day at Lindenwood Park (1701 5th St. S., Fargo).

About 250 middle school students will participate in Plant it 4 the Planet on Friday, May 18th from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.   In an Arbor Day ceremony, Mayor Walaker will declare it Arbor Week in Fargo and students will read essays on what trees mean to them.  Afterwards, the students will begin planting 1560 trees and shrubs throughout Lindenwood Park.

Community volunteers will plant the remaining trees and shrubs on Tuesday, May 22 from 4 – 7 p.m. during Reforest the Red.  Anyone wishing to volunteer for Reforest the Red can contact River Keepers at 701-235-2895 or christine@riverkeepers.org.

Strategically planting tree along the Red River creates a buffer, maintains river bank stability, encourages growth of native plants, improves water quality (Fargo-Moorhead’s drinking water source), and provides habitat for wildlife.

Join us for a day of fun in the sun!

This day is by, for and about kids. Island Park will be filled with music, laughter and bright colors as children play and learn.  The fest hosts 30 interactive educational booths, many carnival games, entertainment stages and strolling entertainment.  All activities are free!

Date/Time:     Friday, June 15
10 am – 7 pm
Location:        Island Park, Fargo ND

Volunteer Jobs Include:
Belly Bumpers: Supervise and play with kids using the belly bumpers in the Busy Bodies area.  4 needed per shift.
Life Size Games: Supervise and play with kids in the Life Size Games area, which includes Scrabble, Tic Tac Toe, Ker plunk, Character Wheel, Cherry Tree and Checkers. 8 needed per shift.

Volunteer Shifts:
10:30 am – 2:00 pm
1:30 – 4:30 pm
4:00 – 7:30 pm

Please contact Allison Bakke at abakke@fargoparks.com or 701-499-7782 if you are interested in volunteering.  All volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and are guaranteed to have a great time!

If not, it’s not too late—in fact, you’re just in time. The Fargo Project is having its first public celebration and brainstorming summit called the “WeDesign Workshop” on Sunday, April 29. This event is all about using the ideas of residents to turn a storm water detention basin into a multi-functional neighborhood commons where everyone can relax and enjoy nature.

The space we are working with is the Rabanus Park Basin, a large18-acre grassy area contoured to hold water during storms and floods. In an effort to provide beauty, respite, leisure, play and creative exploration for all ages, the Fargo Project Team is engaging the community and seeking creative ideas. Public participation is at the core of the project. This is a unique opportunity for city residents of all ages and backgrounds to envision, design and build a new kind of place, full of nature, wonder and discovery– a place to connect with others and celebrate Fargo’s rich cultural diversity right in the city.

All community members and their families are invited to attend the WeDesign Workshop on Sunday, April 29. Events are planned at the following locations. Shuttles will run between sites.

• 12:30 p.m.: Celebration,      music and refreshments at Rabanus Park, 4415 18th Ave S.
• 2-5 p.m.: Dr. James      Carlson Library / Ed Clapp Senior Center, 2801 32 Ave S.

If you can’t make it to WeDesign, you can still participate by visiting the Warming House at Rabanus Park on April, 30, May 1 or May 2 where the team will be working and will welcome your ideas. Check www.thefargoproject for exact times.

Get in the gardening mood at the Fargo Park District’s Garden Party.  Garden Party is a free event for the entire community that will take place from 1:30-4:30 pm on Saturday, April 28 at Rheault Farm.

Kids and parents will enjoy a fun afternoon of crafts and activities.  See and touch live critters from the Bug Man Don Carey and the Red River Zoo.  Explore the Plant Petting Zoo from Baker’s Garden and Gifts or get your face painted by Thomas Face Painting.  Children can also go on a bug hunt, plant a flower, win a plant at a plant walk and make spring crafts.  Cookies and lemonade will be available for purchase.

Rheault Farm is located at 2902 25 St S, Fargo.  For more information contact the Fargo Park District at 701-499-7788 or go to www.fargoparks.com.

Register your children today for the Fargo Park District’s Youth Baseball/Softball program.  Leagues run from June 4-July 27 for boys and girls ages 5-12.  The registration deadline is Monday, April 16.

Leagues are offered in the mornings at Mickelson Park and Lindenwood Park and in the evenings at Lewis & Clark Park. The fee is $31.50 per participant, due upon registration.  Register online through ePlay at www.fargoparks.com.

For more information, contact the Fargo Park District at 701-499-6060 or go to www.fargoparks.com.

With the beautiful weather this Spring, how could you not want to go outdoors and enjoy it.  All parks in Fargo are just waiting to be used for your enjoyment.  The Fargo Park District has placed picnic tables out at the majority of parks.  Plan a fun day with your family and friends at a park in your neighborhood.

If you are interested in a bigger family outing, the Fargo Park District has several locations with shelters available for rent.  Be sure to look at www.fargoparks.com to see all that is available for you to enjoy in Fargo.

The Fargo Park District is offering Spring Session Art Classes beginning in April.  Spring session classes include Artmania (ages 6-8) and Accelerated Artists (ages 9-12).  All classes are held at the RDJ Rec Center, 1104 2 Ave S, Fargo.

Artmania is perfect for children who love to draw, paint and be creative.  During this class, they will create many pieces of two and three dimensional artwork.  This six week class is held on Mondays from April 2-May 7 from 6:30-8:00 pm.

Try a more challenging art class with Accelerated Artists.  Children will learn new techniques and strengthen their knowledge of art in these, fun creative workshops.  This six week class is held on Tuesdays from April 3-May 8 from 6:30-8:00 pm.

Register online at www.fargoparks.com.  The registration deadline is Thursday, March 29 for Artmania and Friday, March 30 for Accelerated Artists.  For more information contact the Fargo Park District at 701-499-7788 or go to www.fargoparks.com.

The Fargo Park District is opening the 9 hole public golf courses this weekend.  Prairiewood Golf Course will open at 8:00 am on Friday, March 23.  Osgood Golf Course will open at 10:00 am on Friday, March 23, walking only – no carts allowed at this time.  El Zagal Golf Course will be open at 8:00 am on Saturday, March 24. 

Currently Edgewood and Rose Creek Golf Courses and the Osgood Driving Range are all open. 

For the latest updates go to www.fargogolf.net or call the golf courses: Edgewood at 701-232-2824, Rose Creek at 701-235-5100, Osgood at 701-356-3070 El Zagal at 701-232-8156 and Prairiewood at 701-232-1445.

Celebrate Celtic culture at a festival of tartans, bodhrans, bag pipes and fancy footwork. The Celtic Festival will be held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, March 17 at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead.  The festival celebrates the rich cultures of the seven Celtic Nations featuring the intriguing history, arts and traditions of Brittany (France), Cornwall (UK), Isle of Man, Galicia (Spain), Ireland and Northern Ireland (UK), Scotland (UK) and Wales (UK).

New to the festival this year will be Guthrie School of Dance, from Rochester, Minnesota.  Their Highland dance performances and colorful tartans will light up the stage.  Twin Cities native, Danielle Enblom will be performing as part of Northern Gael, with retuning performers Laura MacKenzie and Ross Sutter.  Some returning favorites scheduled for this year’s Celtic Festival include Debi Rogers, McDonald School of Irish Dance, Heather and Thistle and Ogg Creek String Band.   Clann Tartan, a living history reenactment group, will also be returning to the festival this year. 

In addition to all the great performances there will also be heritage presentations throughout the day on each of the seven Celtic Nations.  Topics will include everything from genealogy to folklore.  Children and adults alike can learn about traditions of the Seven Celtic Nations through hands-on activities and table displays.  And if all the scheduled activities weren’t enough, there will also be authentic Celtic food at the Celtic Café and Tae House.

The Celtic Festival is hosted by the Fargo Park District and MoorheadParksand Recreation.  The event is sponsored by Pepsi.  Support for this project is provided by the cities of Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo through The Arts Partnership.  For information go to www.fargoparks.com or call 701-499-7788.

Looking for a fun activity for your family?  Sign up for Cosmic Bowling.  The Fargo Park District is hosting Cosmic Bowling from 12:30-2:30 pm on Sunday, March 18 at West Acres Bowl, 3402 Interstate Blvd SW, Fargo.

Bring the whole family and enjoy bowling at its wildest times.  Fun music and cool lights will add to the party atmosphere.  Prizes will be given away throughout the event.  The fee is $8 per person and groups of 4 or 5 are preferred.  Registrations forms are available at www.fargoparks.com.  There are limited spots available so register early.  Registrations will not be accepted through West Acres Bowl, only through the Fargo Park District.