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❄️ Glide Into Skating Season! ❄️
Enjoy free indoor public skating this season at Icon Sports Center and Blue Line Club Arena! Perfect for all ages to come and have some fun on the ice.
ICON SPORTS CENTER
📅 Sept. 30, 2024 – April 24, 2025
⏰ Mon – Thurs | 12:00pm – 1:30pm
(Closed Nov. 28, Dec. 24 & 25)
BLUE LINE CLUB ARENA
📅 Nov. 2, 2024 – March 2, 2025
⏰ Thurs | 8:15pm – 9:45pm
⏰ Sat | 12:30pm – 2:00pm
⏰ Sun | 1:00pm – 2:15pm & 8:15pm – 9:45pm
(Closed Nov. 28, Dec. 24 & 25)
🚨 *Important:* No sticks, pucks, or skate rentals available. Limited supervision provided.
Lace-up and let’s hit the ice! ⛸️
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Just some pumpkins wishing you a spooktacular Halloween from the Grand Forks Park District! 🎃👻🍂
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Have you visited First Seasons Community Center lately? We're open and ready to welcome you! Stop by and experience all the fun we have to offer!
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Exciting job opportunities are now available! We’re looking to fill several fall and winter positions:
- Skating Instructors ⛸
- Warming House Rink Attendants 🧤
- Ice Arena Workers & Zamboni Drivers ❄️
- Golf Course Maintenance Workers 🏌️♀️
Ready to join our team? Visit our website to apply or learn more: www.gfparks.org/employment/
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A huge thank you to the Andy Nomland Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans for their generous $4,000 contribution toward the War Time Military Working Dog and Service Dog sculptures at Veterans Memorial Park. The Chapter presented their generous donation to the Board at the most recent monthly meeting.
Yesterday at Veterans Memorial Park a heartfelt ceremony to dedicate a new commemorative plaque was hosted. This plaque, generously donated by the Daughters of the American Revolution, Prairie Grass Chapter, honors the memory of five Grand Forks Air Force Base airmen who tragically lost their lives in an explosion following a training mission on January 27, 1983.
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From start to finish, Parktoberfest was a blast! 🍁🎉🧡
Special thank you to our volunteers from the UND Football Team and the UND PT Club!
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Stop by University Park TONIGHT (10/7) for Parktoberfest from 5-7pm!🍂
Stay after for a Movie in the Park featuring Beetlejuice!
Event Features: Food Trucks, Bounce Houses, Hayrides, Live Entertainment, Music, Games, S’mores, Face Painting ($3), Pumpkin Painting ($2/pumpkin), & Movie at Sundown.
Exciting Park Update! 🎉
The wait is over— Jaycees Park construction is now complete, and the park is officially open! Come by and enjoy the new features and fresh upgrades.
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Veterans Memorial Park dedication ceremony to honor Grand Forks Air Force Base airmen
Veterans Memorial Park dedication ceremony to honor Grand Forks Air Force Base airmen
The plaque, donated by the Daughters of the American Revolution, Prairie Grass Chapter, commemorates the lives of five victims of an explosion on the base in 1983.It was a beautiful morning at Optimist Park! 🍂 The fall colors are fabulous! 🍁
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Thanks for making a splash this summer! 🌊 As of today (10/3), our spray parks are officially closed for the season. We'll see you next summer for more fun in the sun! ☀️
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🎅 Santa Village is Coming Soon! 🎅 Dates: December 2-22
Join us at Santa’s new workshop for a festive holiday experience! Enjoy the company of Santa’s elves, warm up with cocoa, and admire the beautiful trees. Special visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus will happen on Dec. 14-15 and Dec. 21-22, along with magical story times.
📍New Location: 1711 S Washington Street (Formerly The Ski & Bike Shop)
Public Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: By Appointment Only
(Call 701.787.2813 to book, perfect for daycares and classrooms)
- Friday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Sunday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Special Appearances:
- Santa & Mrs. Claus: Dec. 14, 15, 21, & 22, from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Magic Show: 1:00 pm on those dates!
Admission: A donation of a non-perishable food item or a new toy.
🎄Hosting a Holiday Party?
The beautifully decorated Lincoln Clubhouse (250 Elks Drive) is available for your holiday gatherings. Rentals are available from Dec. 1 – Feb. 1 for $450.
Book an Event: 701.746.2750 | lroche@gfparks.org
*Note: Dates and times are subject to change.*
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We’re excited to share that the Grand Forks Park District has been featured in "The Participator" newsletter, published by the North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund (NDIRF). As a proud member of NDIRF, we’re honored to be highlighted for our facilities, programs, projects, and safety processes.
👉 Dive into the article starting on page 6 to learn more:(www.ndirf.com/news/#the-participator)
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Hip Hip Hooray! Monday is the day! 🎉
On Monday, October 7th, First Season Community Center will re-open for the season! Our hours will be:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
For more information, visit our website: www.gfparks.org/parks-facilities/first-season
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EVENT UPDATE: Parktoberfest has been rescheduled due to high wind speeds. We hope everyone can attend our NEW date - Monday, October 7 starting at 5pm!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Park Update: The B-52 plaque donated by the Prairie Grass Chapter DAR (led by Peggy Vanyo) has been officially installed at Veterans Memorial Park!🎉
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Happy First Day of Fall! 🍂🍁🍎
Fall is here & what better way to welcome the season than with some bucket list fun? Check out this fall-themed bucket list, packed with exciting adventures to make the most of this cozy time of year! 🤩
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Come visit the newly renovated Skidmore Park located on the corner of N 5th Street and Gateway Drive! This historic park is more beautiful than ever. Drop by today (and maybe treat yourself to a delicious sweet treat while you're there 🍦😜)
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Throwback Thursday↩️
University Park has been an amenity of the Grand Forks Park District since 1909.
Did you know⁉️ Before becoming a part of the Park District, this park was once a thriving tree farm!🌲
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