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Weather Update (7/23): Tennis in the Park has been canceled today due to weather conditions.
Weather Update (7/23): Grand Forks Park District youth softball and baseball have been cancelled for today due to weather and field conditions.
Baseball makeup games at Oxford Sports Complex are as follows: Squirts will play Thursday at 12:00 pm. Bantams will play Friday at 9:00 am, and PeeWees will play Friday at 10:15 am.
⛳️ Did you know golf is part of your Parks & Recreation experience?
With two beautiful courses right here in Grand Forks, King’s Walk and Lincoln Golf Course, you don’t have to go far to enjoy the outdoors, stay active, and have fun with friends and family.
🏌️ Lincoln offers relaxed, affordable play for all ages.
👑 King’s Walk brings championship-level quality to your backyard.
Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or swinging a club for the first time, our courses are spaces to play together all season long.
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🏊♂️ Updated Outdoor Pool Hours – Weekend of July 19–20 🏊♀️
📍 Saturday, July 19
- Riverside Pool: Open 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Elks Pool: Closed
📍 Sunday, July 20
- Elks Pool: Open 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Riverside Pool: Closed
Thank you for your understanding!
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🚧 Public Notice: Crary Park Closed to Public 🚧
Please be advised that Crary Park, including the playground area, remains closed to the public.
This closure is necessary to:
- Ensure public safety while crews complete final construction.
- Allow newly planted grass to grow and establish properly for long-term park enjoyment.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to make Crary Park a safe and beautiful space for everyone. Updates will be shared as progress continues.
Thank you for your understanding!
While you wait for this new park to open – make sure to check out our NEW playgrounds at Riverside Park and Jaycees Park!
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!
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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. ☀️☀️
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