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.
For a more detailed list of Greater Grand Forks Parks locations and facilities, contact the Grand Forks Park District at (701) 746-2750 OR East Grand Forks Parks and Recreation at (218) 773-8000.
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 |
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 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 |
Red River State Recreation Area
A number of campsites have been completed and more are on the way in this new green space left empty after 300 houses were removed following the 1997 flood. The site will also include biking and hiking trails, fishing access, habitat improvement, pedestrian bridges over the river, historic sites and an interpretive center.
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