Early Fargo Parks History

In 1910, the Fargo Park District started with only one park. Fargo's population was 14,000.
Island Park was the first park in Fargo. Lindenwood is the second oldest park in Fargo.
Dill Hill got its name from Dill Hall, the building that sat atop the hill built in 1908.
Lindenwood Campground was established in 1921.
Lindenwood Park saw a number of amenities added in the 1920's. Water was provided in 1921, benches in 1923 and the picnic grounds were added in 1924.
In 1922 a caretaker was housed at Lindenwood Park with a small police force for the campgrounds, then called the Tourist Camp. Some of the police force was mounted and some drove motorcycles. The police force traveled from Lindenwood Park up to Oak Grove.
In the summer of 1934, The Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) camp constructed the main road, toilets and shelters at Lindenwood Park. The main shelter at Lindenwood today is an original shelter built by the CCC.
In 1938, a plaque was placed outside what is now home to the Fargo Park District offices to commemorate the place whereon September 4, 1883, Generals Grant and Sheridan stopped in Fargo with a party enroute west to drive the Golden Spike which completed the Northern Pacific Railroad.
In 1955, the Fargo Park District sold a portion of Lindenwood Park in order for Interstate 94 to be built. The money from this sale was used to construct the winter sports arena known as the Coliseum.