Things to Do & See:
Recreation:
Public Parks
Greater Grand Forks has many beautiful parks for the entire family to enjoy. From lush, green shade trees to picturesque views of the river, our parks are truly an example of nature's beauty. Between our two communities several parks feature a variety of outdoor fun. During the summer months, the parks offer picnic facilities, playground equipment, splash parks, outdoor swimming pools, bicycle trails, basketball courts, baseball fields, soccer fields, flower gardens, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, and a disc golf course. During the winter months you can find indoor ice arenas, several outdoor lighted ice-skating areas with supervised warming houses, a sledding hill, groomed cross country ski trails and indoor tennis or racquetball at Center Court Fitness Club.
Our grand cities also cater to our furry friends with two dog parks. One is situated in the Greenway at Lincoln Drive Park. The other has been established by the Circle of Friends Humane Society and is located at 4375 North Washington Street. Both off-lease parks are open daily from dawn until dusk. All dogs must have collars with current rabies vaccination tags attached and be on leashes when they enter and exit the play area.
For a more detailed list of Greater Grand Forks Parks, including locations and facilities, contact the Grand Forks Park District at 701-746-2750 (www.gfparks.org) or East Grand Forks Parks and Recreation at 218-773-8000 (http://www.egf.mn/index.aspx?NID=210).
Turtle River State Park
Turtle River State Park is just 22 miles west of Grand Forks and is situated along a heavily-wooded valley. This 784-acre park is a vivid contrast to the open farmland that dominates eastern North Dakota. The river was named for the mud and snapper turtles once found in abundance in the streams. Today, the entire park is a natural sanctuary harboring an abundance of plant and animal life. The wetland is a haven for birds and migratory waterfowl. The park has 125 modern and primitive campsites, a woodland lodge and group cabins, a mountain bike trail, self-guided nature trails, fishing for rainbow trout and special programs presented in an outdoor amphitheater. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, sledding and more.
Address:22 miles west of Grand Forks on Hwy 2Arvilla, ND Phone: (701) 594-4445 FAX: (701) 594-2556 |
Ali's Boundless Playground14-year-old Ali Karpenko was born with Spina Bifida. Her dream of having a community playground that is accessible to children with disabilities will be realized in the spring of 2009. Boundless playgrounds are universially accessible so every child can play side by side at her or his own highest level of ability. Address:Sertoma Park11th Avenue & 30th Street Grand Forks, ND Phone: (701) 746-2750 Pocket Parks
Beautiful public art captures the city's history and natural surroundings in small "pocket" parks scattered throughout downtown Grand Forks. These include Arbor Park (S 4th St), Flood Memorial Park (N 3rd St) and Loon Park (S 3rd St).
Address:DowntownGrand Forks, ND Phone: (701) 746-0444 Sherlock Forest Playground
Designed with the help of junior architects from local elementary schools, this playground stimulates the imagination. Wheelchair accessible activities and toddler area. Call the Convention and Visitors Bureau for more information.
Address:500 Block and 4th Ave. NWEast Grand Forks, MN |
Larimore Dam Rec Area & Campground
The whole family will enjoy a day at Larimore Dam, just 30 miles west of the Grand Cities. The area offers fishing, nature trails, bike paths, 145 campsites, a sandy swimming beach, basketball and volleyball courts, a baseball diamond, horseshoes, an adjacent nine-hole golf course and winter sledding. The arboretum contains more than 500 different trees in a 26-acre area that is amazingly rich in color.
Phone: (701) 343-2078 Red River State Recreation Area
This 1,200-acre recreation area located in the Greenway features 72 campsites, including 48 electric sites with full hookups, along with shower and bathroom facilities. In addition, you'll find trails for walking and biking, areas for picnicking and a river for fishing and boating. The urban area setting also offers visitors access to shopping and dining facilities within walking distance of one another.
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4251 Gateway Drive • Grand Forks, ND 58203 • Toll-Free: 800-866-4566 or Local: 701-746-0444