Golf
Golf Courses
2025 Season
- April-May: Courses are open for the season. Hours are weather dependent.
- June-September: 7am-30 minutes before sunset
- September: 8:30am-30 minutes before sunset
- October: 9:30am-30 minutes before sunset
- Hours may change with weather conditions.
Carts must be returned to the pro shop at each course 30 minutes before sunset.
No outside food or beverages are allowed into Riverwood or Tom O’Leary Golf Courses.
Save Time Online
Book a Tee Time Online: Available to all golfers up to three days in advance at all courses.
- Golfers are encouraged to use the same email for all tee time reservations and avoid creating duplicate accounts.
Pebble Creek Golf Course
2525 N. 19th St. • 223-3600
- Nine-hole, par-34 course
- Natural links course running along the Hay Creek corridor
- Beginning and experienced players enjoy this short and sweet course
- Indoor and outdoor putting green
- Indoor and outdoor driving range
- Sheila Schafer Junior Links (see details below)
Riverwood Golf Course
725 Riverwood Dr. • 222-6462
- 18-hole, par-72 course on the Missouri River flood plain
- Parkland-style course with wide, tree-lined fairways and abundant wildlife
- Outdoor driving range and putting green; chipping and pitching practice areas
- Club house with concessions
- Carts are allowed off the cart path during favorable weather conditions. Golf carts are equipped with GPS and are required to use the 90-degree rule on par-4 holes and par-5 holes. Carts must stay on the cart path on par-3 holes.
Learn more about Cross Country Skiing opportunities.
Riverwood Golf Course was selected as one of the 2016 Best Courses You Can Play by Golfweek magazine. The distinction is made by the magazine’s nationwide team of course raters and is an exclusive honor given to public golf courses.
Tom O’Leary Golf Course
1200 N. Washington St. • 222-6531
- 18-hole, par-69 course in central Bismarck
- Well manicured, shorter and challenging for players of all skill levels
- Wonderful views, mature trees and wide-open fairways
- Putting green and concessions
- Practice area, free to use with your own golf balls
Sheila Schafer Junior Links
Located adjacent to Pebble Creek Golf Course and Fore Seasons Center, the Sheila Schafer Junior Links offers four holes and a practice area with multiple tees for free play for ages 17 and under. The shortest hole is 46 yards while the longest hole is 124 yards.
Golf
Upcoming Events
July, 2025
thu01mayAll Daysun31augStudent Summer Break Special - BSC AWC and CRFC(All Day)(GMT-05:00)
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Students – Want to stay in shape – without having to sign up for a lengthy membership? Then take advantage
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Students – Want to stay in shape – without having to sign up for a lengthy membership? Then take advantage of this Summer Student Membership valid May 1 – August 31.
- $65 – membership
- Valid May 1 – Aug. 31, 2025
- Offer valid for students 13 yrs old to college
(College students must present class schedule & valid college ID to receive this special.)
A membership purchased at either Capital Racquet & Fitness Center (CRFC) or BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center (BSC AWC), gives you dual membership for both facilities.
(Taxes will be added at the time of purchase.)
A membership includes the use of:
BSC AWC: 50-meter competition pool, diving, recreation and lap pools, a wellness center with strength and cardio equipment and group fitness classes. The facility also has Turtle Beach playground and meeting rooms.
CRFC: indoor tennis courts, racquetball and wallyball courts, indoor track (1/9 mile), a fitness center with strength and cardio equipment, group fitness classes, saunas, and hot tubs. The facility also offers child care.
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May 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025 (All Day)(GMT-05:00)
tue01jul8:00 amthu31(jul 31)10:00 pmJuly Celebration Photo Contest8:00 am - 10:00 pm (31)(GMT-05:00)
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We’re looking for your summery photos! Submit your best shots of you and/or your family or friends enjoying Bismarck Parks and Recreation District facilities, parks, programs and events! The top
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We’re looking for your summery photos!
Submit your best shots of you and/or your family or friends enjoying Bismarck Parks and Recreation District facilities, parks, programs and events! The top three winning entries will receive a prize. Photographers of all ages and skill levels are invited to enter – whether taking a photo with your phone or camera.
To view all entries, visit our Photo Gallery Page.
Prizes:
The top three photos will be picked. Each winner will receive:
- One $50 BPRD gift certificate (can be used on anything except golf through our online registration system, ActiveNet)
- One daily admission coupon book to Capital Racquet & Fitness Center and the BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center
- Two large buckets of balls for the Fore Seasons Center
- Four outdoor pool daily passes, including the Hillside waterslide
Winners will be announced online. Judges decisions are final.
Rules:
- Photos must be taken at a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District park, facility, program or event.
- Enter as many photos as you like.
How To Enter:
- Email your photos to bisparks@bisparks.org with the subject line “Photo Contest”. Please include:
- Photographer’s name
- Location of photo
By submitting photos to this contest you are granting the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District permission to use your photograph(s) in any and all publications or marketing materials, without payment or any other consideration in perpetuity. You are also certifying to the Park District that you are the sole copyright holder of the images.
Submission Deadline: Thursday, July 31 at 10pm.
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July 1, 2025 8:00 am - July 31, 2025 10:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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Monday, July 14 • FREE Fitness Facility Admission 5:30am–9pm Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St. Check out the fitness facility or group fitness class for free today!
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Monday, July 14 • FREE Fitness Facility Admission
- 5:30am–9pm
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
- Check out the fitness facility or group fitness class for free today!
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July 14, 2025 5:30 am - 9:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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July 16, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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Wednesday, July 16 1–9pm McDowell Dam Recreation Area, 1951 93rd St. NE Grab a sack lunch or supper and head to McDowell Dam
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- Wednesday, July 16
- 1–9pm
McDowell Dam Recreation Area, 1951 93rd St. NE
Grab a sack lunch or supper and head to McDowell Dam Recreation Area. There will be free use of paddleboats, paddleboards, canoes, and kayaks.
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July 16, 2025 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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Thursday July 17 • 4:30-8pm • Rock the Deck Hillside Aquatic Complex, 1719 E. Boulevard Ave. Come enjoy the pool on the night set aside just for incoming 6th,
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- Thursday July 17 • 4:30-8pm • Rock the Deck
Hillside Aquatic Complex, 1719 E. Boulevard Ave.
Come enjoy the pool on the night set aside just for incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Enjoy open swim, music, prizes, and a departing treat. Regular admission rates apply.
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July 17, 2025 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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Join in on the fun with Junior Team Challenge in a low-pressure learning environment. An introduction to tennis competition focusing on team play, parent information and challenging players’ skills. Kids
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Join in on the fun with Junior Team Challenge in a low-pressure learning environment. An introduction to tennis competition focusing on team play, parent information and challenging players’ skills. Kids can enjoy level-based competitive play in a fun, social setting.
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July 18, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Sertoma Park Tennis Complex
300 Riverside Park Rd.
fri18jul5:00 pmfri9:00 pmHalf Off Toptracer Range5:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-05:00) 2525 North 19th Street
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Friday, July 11 Half off Toptracer Range 5-9pm Half off special = $7.50 for 30 minutes; $15 for 60 minutes Fore Seasons Center, 2525 N. 19th St. Reserve a
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Friday, July 11
Half off Toptracer Range
- 5-9pm
- Half off special = $7.50 for 30 minutes; $15 for 60 minutes
- Fore Seasons Center, 2525 N. 19th St.
- Reserve a bay.
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July 18, 2025 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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This high-energy, low-impact group fitness class is for everyone. Burn calories while moving to classic rock music at the outdoor pool. June 15, 22 & 29 July 13, 20 & 27 Aug. 3 $5
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July 20, 2025 11:00 am - 11:45 am(GMT-05:00)
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
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July 23, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
thu24jul4:30 pmthu8:00 pmCommunity Pool Party4:30 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) 321 W. Broadway Ave.
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Thursday, July 24 • Community Pool Party 4:30 – 8pm Elks Aquatic Center, 321 W. Broadway Ave. We invite families and friends to join the pool party. This evening swim will include
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Thursday, July 24 • Community Pool Party
4:30 – 8pm
Elks Aquatic Center, 321 W. Broadway Ave.
We invite families and friends to join the pool party. This evening swim will include music, prizes, and a departing treat. Regular admission rates apply.
Daily Swim Fee
- $5 per person per session
- Infants 11 months and younger, Free
- Cash, checks or credit cards accepted.
- Outdoor Pool Rules
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July 24, 2025 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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July 24, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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Friday, July 25 • FREE Fitness Facility Admission 5:30am–7pm BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center, 1601 Canary Ave. Check out the fitness facility or group fitness class for free today!
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Friday, July 25 • FREE Fitness Facility Admission
- 5:30am–7pm
- BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center, 1601 Canary Ave.
- Check out the fitness facility or group fitness class for free today!
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July 25, 2025 5:30 am - 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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Join in on the fun with Junior Team Challenge in a low-pressure learning environment. An introduction to tennis competition focusing on team play, parent information and challenging players’ skills. Kids
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Join in on the fun with Junior Team Challenge in a low-pressure learning environment. An introduction to tennis competition focusing on team play, parent information and challenging players’ skills. Kids can enjoy level-based competitive play in a fun, social setting.
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July 25, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Sertoma Park Tennis Complex
300 Riverside Park Rd.
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Saturday, July 26 General Sibley Park and Campground is located on South Washington St., just four miles south of Bismarck Expressway. You’ll enjoy camping, trails,
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Saturday, July 26
General Sibley Park and Campground is located on South Washington St., just four miles south of Bismarck Expressway. You’ll enjoy camping, trails, playgrounds, picnic shelters, a disc golf course and river access. Make a day of it and a night of it.
To reserve a free tent site for this date, call 701-222-1844. Space is limited. Please note that reservations made online are not free.
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July 26, 2025 All Day(GMT-05:00)
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This high-energy, low-impact group fitness class is for everyone. Burn calories while moving to classic rock music at the outdoor pool. June 15, 22 & 29 July 13, 20 & 27 Aug. 3 $5
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July 27, 2025 11:00 am - 11:45 am(GMT-05:00)
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
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July 30, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
thu31jul12:00 pmthu8:00 pmFREE Swimming at Outdoor Pools12:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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Thursday, July 31 Enjoy some free swim time at Hillside Aquatic Complex (includes waterslide), Elks Aquatic Center and Wachter Aquatic Complex. Swim Sessions: 12-1:45pm, 2:15-4pm, 4:30-5:45pm, 6:15-8pm
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July 31, 2025 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Hillside Aquatic Complex, Elks Aquatic Center & Wachter Aquatic Complex
thu31jul6:00 pmthu8:00 pmRoller Skate Rink Night6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) 1504 Wichita Drive
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Roller Skate Rink Night Thursday, July 31 6-8pm Capital Ice Complex, Wachter Arena, 1504 Wichita Dr. FREE admission. $5 roller skate rentals. Sizes available 10 Junior – 13 Adult. Roller blades welcome. This event brings back
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- Roller Skate Rink Night
- Thursday, July 31
- 6-8pm
- Capital Ice Complex, Wachter Arena, 1504 Wichita Dr.
- FREE admission.
- $5 roller skate rentals. Sizes available 10 Junior – 13 Adult.
- Roller blades welcome.
This event brings back the nostalgic roller skating rink experience. Music, prizes, and skating games! Grab some friends and bring your roller skates or blades. Co-sponsored by the BisMan Bombshellz Roller Derby League.
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July 31, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)