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Weather Update (7/15): Due to the rain, baseball, softball, and pickleball in the park have been cancelled for today.
🌳 Parks do more than give us space to play they help us live healthier, happier lives.
Whether you're walking the trails, playing catch with your kids, or just taking a deep breath outdoors, parks are powerful tools for wellness and community vitality.
Here’s what the research shows:
🏡 Homes near parks see an 8–10% increase in property value
→ Parks & Recreation Magazine, March 2020
💬 Nearly 75% of U.S. adults say access to parks and recreation is important when choosing where to live
→ National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), 2023
💪 Living near green space increases physical activity by 25%
→ Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
🧠 People who visit green spaces more often experience less stress and report greater life satisfaction
→ Stigsdotter, 2010 / Active Living Research, 2015
💬 Parks matter to our health, our neighborhoods, and our quality of life.
Tell us how your favorite park has impacted your life!
#BuildTogetherPlayTogether #ILoveGFParks
Weather Update (7/14): Due to the rain, the 9am and 10am Tennis in the Park lessons have been cancelled.
Outdoor Pool Update (7/12): Due to poor air quality, Riverside and Elks Pool will be closed today.
Outdoor Pool Update (7/11): Due to the continued weather conditions, our outdoor pools will not reopen today. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Outdoor Pool Update (7/11): Due to poor air quality, Riverside Pool and Elks Pool will not open at noon today.
We will reassess conditions at 4:00 PM to determine if the pools can open for the evening.
Thank you for your patience and understanding
JFF Swimming Update: Due to the weather, there will be no Just for Fun swimming today (7/10).
Due to the weather, today’s (7/10) swim lessons at Riverside scheduled for 10:00, 10:30, and 11:00 AM have been cancelled. The makeup day will be tomorrow at the same times. We’ll keep you posted if there are any further cancellations.
We’ve been absolutely loving all the amazing submissions for our July Park Tour Challenge! It’s been so fun to see the adventures you’ve all been on. ❤
There’s still plenty of July left, so keep exploring, snapping pics, and tagging us. ☀️☀️
#ILoveGFParks #BuildTogetherPlayTogether
🏃♀️🎨⚾ We don’t just build parks—we build community.
From T-ball and tennis lessons to oil painting classes and cornhole leagues, our programs are where friendships are formed, skills are developed, and memories are made.
🧩 We believe in creating spaces and opportunities where people of all ages can build together and play together.
💬 Tell us what’s your favorite Grand Forks Park District program?
#BuildTogetherPlayTogether #ILoveGFParks
🌳 Sertoma Park is now an official accredited arboretum through ArbNet! Featuring 65 unique tree species cultivated by the Park District Forestry Department, the park showcases a diverse and beautiful collection of trees 🌿 A new sign on-site explains the arboretum and includes a QR code linking to the TreePlotter Interactive Dashboard—making it easy to explore and learn about each tree 🌍 Learn more at www.arbnet.org or www.gfparks.org/trees-flowers/tree-care/treeplotter-interactive-dashboard/
#ILoveGFParks
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This year’s theme is “Build Together, Play Together” and what better way to celebrate than by exploring all that Grand Forks has to offer?
🎒 Introducing the Park Tour Challenge!
We’re challenging YOU to visit as many of Grand Forks’ parks and facilities as you can during the month of July. 🚴♂️🌞🌼
📸 How to Enter:
1. Explore any of our amazing parks and facilities
2. Snap a photo of your adventure at one of our parks or facilities
3. Tag us or DM us
🏆 At the end of the month, one lucky participant will win a Summer Swag Bag full of summer fun and Park District goodies!
#BuildTogetherPlayTogether #ILoveGFParks
On Thursday, June 26th through Monday, June 30th repairs will begin on Choice Health & Fitness and ICON parking lots. Please avoid parking in barricaded areas. All repairs should be completed by Monday afternoon. Thank you for your understanding.
Night one of Summerthing Kids kicks off TONIGHT (6/25) starting at 5:30! 😁🍭🎉 Stop by a join in on the fun happening at University Park!
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