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Jerry Rostad, Board President

Jerry was re-elected to the Board in June of 2024, originally joining the Fargo Park Board for his first term in 2016. As the Vice Chancellor for Strategic Engagement for the North Dakota University System, he provides public affairs and strategy leadership for the North Dakota University System office and the 11 institutions of the NDUS. He retired as a Captain in the Navy Reserve after 28 years of service. He serves on the Board of Directors of FM Athletics and the Roger Maris Celebrity Golf Tournament. He also volunteers with the Growing Together community garden project.

Vicki Dawson

Vicki Dawson was reelected for her third term in 2026, originally joining the Board in 2018. Prior to her reelection, Vicki had been serving as the Fargo Park Board President. Vicki is a Senior Risk Consultant for Federated Insurance. As a Certified Safety Professional, Vicki works with businesses to improve their safety practices. Volunteering on youth centered boards and for youth organizations has been a focus for Vicki. Vicki and her husband Steve live in Fargo with their sons Ben and Nick.

Level 2

Level 2 swim lessons build on skills learned in Level 1, with an emphasis on performing skills independently without instructor or flotation support. Students practice floating, submersion, kicking, arm movements, and front and back crawl swimming while developing breathing control and water safety awareness.

Level 1

Level 1 swim lessons focus on building confidence and introducing basic swim skills in shallow to moderate water. Students practice safe water entry and exit, floating with support, submerging, basic kicking and arm movements, and beginning front and back crawl skills using flotation and instructor assistance. Water safety concepts are also introduced.

Pre-Level

Pre Level swim lessons for ages 4–5 focus on water comfort, safety, and basic swim readiness. Participants will work on entering and exiting the pool safely, blowing bubbles, floating with support, kicking, and following instructor-led activities.

Yunker Farm Park & Dog Park

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Yunker Farm Park has a non-reservable shelter and playground. This northside Fargo Dog Park offers fenced in areas for large and small dogs to exercise and socialize with seating for dog owners and a dog shelter. For more information on Fargo's dog parks and its rules, see the dog park page.

Address

1201 28th Avenue N
Fargo, ND 58102
United States

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