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Fargo Park District Responds to Cybersecurity Event

State of the Parks

Date
Wednesday, November 9 2022, 3:59 - 4:59 pm
Description

The Fargo Park District invites the public to the community’s first State of the Parks public forum on Tuesday, December 6 at 5:30 pm. The forum will include a report delivered by Fargo Park District Executive Director Dave Leker reflecting on the past year, celebrating the District’s many successes and looking forward to future initiatives. The event will be hosted at the Dakota Medical Foundation, 4141 28th Ave S, Fargo.    

The event is free to the public but does require registration.

The public forum will be streamed via the Fargo Park District YouTube channel and the Fargo Park District Facebook page and recordings will be available after the event. 

The public is also urged to submit items of interest and questions via the registration link. A moderator will facilitate a question-and-answer portion of the event using submitted questions with Fargo Park District leadership. 

Expected topics of discussion include the Fargo Parks Sports Complex, Island Park Pool, Yunker Farm Park Master Plan, Island Park Master Plan, recreation programs, and the District’s recent strategic plan and reorganization.

Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.  

Sled Construction Requirements

  • Teams must construct their sled prior to the event and bring it with them.
  • No materials will be available on-site.
  • Sleds must be free of sharp edges, pointy objects, or any other features deemed dangerous by event staff.
  • Participants must be able to stop their sled. You may be asked to explain or demonstrate how your sled stops during inspection.

Approved Materials

Only the following materials may be used to construct sleds:

Event Schedule and Registration

  • Registration is held on-site the day of the event beginning at 10:30 am.
  • Teams should report for registration between 10:30 and 10:50 am.
  • The Class 1 race begins at 11:00 am, with Class 2 and Class 3 races following immediately after the previous class is completed.
  • All racers are encouraged to be present for all races to ensure they do not miss their race.
  • Awards are presented at the completion of all races.

Best Design Contest

  • Participants may also choose to enter their sled in the Best Design contest.
  • Best Design is categorized by age classes.
  • Best Design is judged by an assembled panel prior to each class of speed races.
  • Entries must be on-site and registered by 10:45 am.
  • Judges’ decisions are final.

Winter Tree Pruning

Status: Starting December 1, 2025

Location: Prairiewood Golf Course, Island Park, Lindenwood Park, Red River Trail, Oak Grove Park, Mickelson Park, Madison Park, Trefoil Park, Yunker Farm Park

Estimated Completion: March 31, 2026