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GF PARK DISTRICT BOARD APPROVES OFFICIAL NAME OF FACILITY - CHOICE HEALTH & FITNESS
(Grand Forks, ND) May 19, 2011
(Grand Forks, ND) Choice Health & Fitness is now the official name of the Grand Forks Park District's new health and fitness facility being developed in Grand Forks, ND. Members of the Grand Forks Park Board unanimously approved the name earlier today and will implement its use in all future references to the building as part of an agreement with naming sponsor Choice Financial.
The Red River Valley-based financial institution helped jump start the project last March when it pledged $2.75 million to name the facility, according to Park District director John Staley. "Their sponsorship gave us the cornerstone we needed to inspire never-before seen collaboration for a community project of this magnitude,” Staley said.
See full Choice Health & Fitness story >>
GIVING HEARTS DAY TO SUPPORT YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS
(Grand Forks, ND) January 25, 2011
Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF) has selected the Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation to participate in the 2011 Giving Hearts Day, a 24-hour online fundraising event that will be held on February 10, 2011. Contributions of $10 or more will be matched by DMF. The Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation will designate all funds generated through Giving Hearts Day for YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS.
To support the Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation and have your donation matched, simply go to www.impactgiveback.org on February 10th and click on the Giving Hearts Day “Learn More/Donate” button.
You can help support youth scholarships in our community!
COMMUNITY GROUNDBREAKING EVENT - "Dig It"
October 21, 2010 |
3:00 PM
Location: Future site of Choice Wellness Center
(corner of 44th Ave. S and S. 11th Street)
Everyone is welcome to join us for this historic groundbreaking event!
This will be an outdoor pep rally style event - please dress for the weather.
(10/12/10)
GRAND FORKS PARK DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCE THEIR APPROVALTO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION OF CHOICE WELLNESS CENTER
[Grand Forks, N.D.] During the October 12, 2010 special session, the Grand Forks Park Board of Commissioners voted to officially approve to begin construction of the new Choice Wellness Center. More than five years studying feasibility, conducting comprehensive research, partner building and fundraising has finally allowed the Board enough solid information and funding to officially give the “green light” to start construction.
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(09/29/10)
STEPHEN MULLALLY OF GRAND FORKS INDUCTED INTO THE NORTH DAKOTA RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME
Grand Forks, ND – Stephen Mullally, Superintendent of Parks of the Grand Forks Park District received the North Dakota Recreation and Park Association (NDRPA) Hall of Fame Award at the NDRPA Annual State Conference in Fargo, ND on September 15th. The Hall of Fame Award is one which the NDRPA honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the parks and recreation field in North Dakota based on a reputable performance attested to a personal record of accomplishment.
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(09/15/10)
ALTRU HEALTH SYSTEM ANNOUNCES DONATION TO THE IMAGINE CAMPAIGN
Grand Forks, ND – Altru Health System has taken another step in fulfilling its mission by investing in a healthy community. By way of the Grand Forks Park District and Grand Forks YMCA Family Center, Altru is investing $6.5 million in the community to help create a health and wellness campus on the south end of Grand Forks, and revitalize the YMCA in a way that best meets the community’s needs.
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For more information on Altru's donation- click here >>
(03/02/10)
GRAND FORKS PARK DISTRICT ANNOUNCES CHOICE FINANCIAL NAMING SPONSOR FOR PROPOSED WELLNESS CENTER
[Grand Forks, N.D.] During the March 2, 2010 Grand Forks Park Board meeting, Commissioners voted to accept a final contract with Choice Financial Group, defining their official partnership as Naming Sponsor of the proposed new health and wellness center. Currently, a group of citizens are working diligently to raise funds to support the capital costs of a new facility, which will be named Choice Wellness Center.
More information available in a full release - click here >>
(12/15/09)
GRAND FORKS PARK DISTRICT ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL PARTNERSHIP CONTRACT WITH ALTRU HEALTH SYSTEM
[Grand Forks, ND] During the October 15 mid-month Board meeting, the Grand Forks Park District voted to accept a final contract with Altru Health System, defining their official partnership within the proposed new health and wellness facility. Currently, a group of citizens are working diligently to raise the funds needed to support the capital costs of a new facility, which will be the home to various leasing partners, one of which is Altru Health System.
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(09/25/09)
BILL PALMISCNO OF GRAND FORKS RECEIVES HIGHEST HONOR BY THE NORTH DAKOTA RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION
(Grand Forks, ND) Bill Palmiscno, Superintendent of Recreation of the Grand Forks Park District received the North Dakota Recreation and Parks Association (NDRPA) Fellow Award at the NDRPA Annual State Conference in Minot, ND on September 23rd. The Fellow Award is the Association’s highest honor for outstanding service in the field of parks and recreation.
Bill Palmiscno has been the Superintendent of Recreation at the Grand Forks Park District for 35 years.
(08/28/09)
KING’S WALK GOLF COURSE INCLUDED IN ARNOLD PALMER’S “SWEET 16” LIST
(GRAND FORKS, ND) King’s Walk Golf Course, an Arnold Palmer Signature Course was recently chosen as one of the top courses in an Arnold Palmer “Sweet 16” list. This information was published in the 2009 special “80th Birthday” edition of Kingdom publication (Issue 14, pg.176-178). As stated in the article, “Arnold Palmer and his design company were asked to pick a favorite course from their many designs – but they couldn’t choose just one.”
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(08/05/09)
RIVERSIDE POOL TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED TO OPEN FOR THE SEASON, MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2009
The Grand Forks Park District Superintendant of Recreation, Bill Palmiscno announces the tentative opening of Riverside Pool; Opening is scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2009 at 12:00 Noon.
POOL HOURS: MONDAY- FRIDAY 12:00- 8:30 PM
SATURDAY/ SUNDAY 1:00- 8:30PM
POOL FEES: ADULTS $3.00
16& UNDER $2.50
4 & UNDER (W/ADULT) $1.00
*GROUP PASS $10.00
SEASON PASS $40.00
*GROUP PASS: GOOD MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 5:00-8:30 PM AND ALL DAY SATURDAY & SUNDAY. (GROUPS 5 OR LESS WITH AT LEAST ONE ADULT.)
Riverside Pool: 100 PARK AVE
Phone: 701-740-1497
(07/07/2009)
Prairie Rose State Games will be hosted in Grand Forks, July 11-12.
The public is invited to enjoy a party in Riverside Park on Saturday, July 11 to celebrate the games!
Community Party in Riverside Park
Prairie Rose State Games Celebration
Free and Open to the Public!
Saturday, July 11th, 6-9 PM
Live Music – Kids Games!
Sponsors by the Greater Grand Forks Convention Visitors Bureau
and the Grand Forks Park District.
2009 Souvenir Booklet >>
2009 Entry Booklet >>
(03/18/2009)
Grand Forks Parks District's King's Walk Golf Course and Course Superintendant Dave Clark is Featured in Parks and Rec Business magazine, March Issue 2009.
Focusing on golf course maintenance, King's Walk Golf Course is featured in the March issue of the national PRB publication. In an interview, Dave Clark shares his experiences of maintaining the Arnold Palmer Signature Course by taking you through detailed accounts of all four seasons. The current article can be viewed in hard copy or online at www.northstarpubs.com
(03/2009)
Grand Forks Parks District's Horticulturist, Melissa Grafenauer Featured in RRV Women Today Magazine, March Issue 2009.
Our very own Melissa Grafenauer is featured in the March 2009 issue of RRV Women Today. This is a local publication, which focus on local women, businesses, tips and topics. Melissa shares her secrets to beautifying our city through floral design. Copies are available in news stands at various locations in the area or check it out online at www.rrvwomentoday.com.
(03/07/2009)
Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation Raises $13K on Giving Hearts Day
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Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF) inspired many health related non-profits in our region to participate in “Giving Hearts Day”, an online fundraiser, which took place Thursday, February 12. DMF matched $5000 to each participating non-profit for online contributions made on Giving Hearts Day. The Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation participated in this one-day event and through generous online donations and the DMF match, raised a gross amount of $13,196. The Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation devoted the dollars raised to support scholarships for children and families in our community, who would otherwise not have the means to participate in programs and activities through the Grand Forks Park District. “This is a great opportunity to grow our scholarship fund and reach families and children with the most need in our community,” stated GF Parks and Recreation Foundation President, Paula Anderson.
(10/26/2008)
Grand Forks Tennis Team wins National Championship
Lord of the Strings, a team from Center Court Fitness Club, won the USTA National Junior Team Tennis Championship, held in Mobile, AL. The team participated in the 14 & under Advanced Division representing the section, USTA Northern. The division featured 16 teams throughout the United States, each representing their section. The Team Tennis format consists of five matches: boys’ singles, girls’ singles, boys’ doubles, girls’ doubles, and mixed doubles. The winning team is determined by most games won.
Center Court Fitness Club Head Pro, Tim Wynne said “I knew this was a strong group of kids and it would be interesting to see how they’d stacked up on a National level. This is a great accomplishment for tennis in North Dakota and in our section.”
The Grand Forks team won their flight against teams from Albuquerque, NM; Philadelphia, PA; and Richmond, VA to qualify for the championship round. There they defeated Orlando, FL 53-37 in the semi-finals and claimed the national title by defeating Austin, TX, 43-40. Team members are Joey Anderson, Samantha Anderson, Erik Johnson, Lalangi Marasinghe, Mimi Yunker, and Greg Wischer. The team is coached are Paula Anderson and Brian Wischer and the team manager is Mike Orr.
10-13-2008
LOCAL TENNIS PROS RECOGNIZED AS "PRO OF THE YEAR" - Center Court Fitness Club
Tim Wynne and Tom Wynne have been chosen to receive the Frank Voigt Tennis Pro of the Year Award for the Northern Section of the United States Tennis Association. This award was established in 1998 to support and recognize the accomplishments of teaching professionals that continually give of their time and energies to promote and develop the growth of tennis.
The Wynne name is synonymous with tennis in Grand Forks. The Wynnes have been teaching professionals at Center Court Fitness Club and the Grand Forks Park District for over 25 years and have coached area high school and collegiate teams. Currently, Tim is the Head Tennis Pro at Center Court Fitness Club and is the Head Coach of the Grand Forks Red River Girls’ Tennis team. Tom recently accepted the position of Head Women’s Tennis Coach and Academic Services Advisor at the University of North Dakota. The Wynnes had previously received the Ward Burton Award for Junior Development from USTA Northern and the USPTA Junior Development Award.
8-6-2008
ARNOLD PALMER TO VISIT KING’S WALK GOLF COURSE
(GRAND FORKS, N.D.) Mr. Arnold Palmer is making a site visit at King’s Walk Golf Course in Grand Forks, N.D. on Wednesday, September 3, 2008.
Mr. Palmer is scheduled to arrive on the course at 1:00 p.m. at which time an introduction and photo session will take place. He will then take a tour of the King’s Walk Golf Course with the Course Superintendent, Golf Manager and Park District Officials. Following the tour, Mr. Palmer will be available to answer questions during an open press session, which is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. The entire public is invited and encouraged to share in this exciting and unique opportunity.
As a designer of approximately 300 Arnold Palmer Signature Courses worldwide, Mr. Palmer visited Grand Forks in 2000 to oversee the design and progress of the King’s Walk Golf Course development. King’s Walk Golf Course was established and open for business in 2002. This will be Mr. Palmer’s first time viewing the course in its current mature state.
All times are subject to change due to Mr. Palmer's schedule. More details will be announced within the following weeks.
King’s Walk is located at 5301 South Columbia Road, one mile South of Columbia Mall. For more information regarding this release, contact Brandy Chaffee at the Grand Forks Park District.
6-3-2008
Grand Forks Park District and Center Court Fitness Club Team Up for SOLUTE TO SUMMER
The Grand Forks Park District, Center Court Fitness Club, Grand Forks YMCA and The Greenway invite you to get active in the park on June 7th to honor our local Veterans and troups returning from overseas. Proceeds from the Solute To Summer event will go tot he Northern Valley Honor Flight. This organization is dedicated to taking local WWII vererans to Washington D.C. to visit the National World War II Memorial.
When: June 7th, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Riverside Park
Schedule of Events:
9:00 AM Social
9:30 AM Yoga In The Park
9:45 AM Tribute to Veterans
10:00 AM Singing of National Anthem and 21 Gun Salute
10:00 AM 1 Mile Family Run, 5K Run and 10K Run
11:00 AM Picnic Aerobics
12:00 PM Thank You and Send Off
The Salute To Summer event is free and open to the public. All donations are appreciated.
6-4-2008
Superstar Shootout at Abbott Sports Complex June 21st
When: Saturday, June 21
Time: 10:00 a.m
Where: Abbott Sports Complex (7th Avenue South - across from GF Park District Offices)
This is a one day event for all players to show their skill in the game of basketball. Categories to participate include a Free Throw Contest, Three Point Contest and a Slam Dunk Contest. Cost is $10 per event entered. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place! Pre-registration required. More information available at Center Court Fitness Club 746-2790 or at the Grand Forks Park District Office, 746-2750.
Some restrictions apply.
12-20-2007
Grand Forks Park District establishes Foundation
The Grand Forks Park District is proud to annouce the establishment of the Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Founation. Paula Anderson, Foundation President stated, "The creation of the Park District Foundation will help the district live its mission of enhancing lives. This is a very exciting time for our community." See full release >>
December 2007
Park District's Lynne Roche Featured in RRV Women Today Magazine
Spreading the word about the upcoming Santa Village, Recreation Coordinator Lynne Roche explains to RRV Women Today that one of the greatest things about Santa Village is seeing the faces on those who walk through the door.
Check out December's RRV Women Today Magazine, on racks now!, and read more about the magic of Santa Village!
November 2007
Grand Forks Park District Builds Ice Rink for Northwood
Recently the Parks crew of the Grand Forks Park District built and installed new hockey boards for all the kids and families who enjoy hockey and skating in Northwood, ND.
