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Each year the Fargo Park District dedicates time and resources to enhancing the parks system in the "City of Parks." Below learn more about current, future and completed park district projects throughout Fargo. The list below includes capital improvements, rehabilitation and other projects. Note: Projects with a status of current means the project has been approved by the Fargo Park Board. 

For questions on any of the projects listed below, please contact the Fargo Park District at 701-499-6060 or info@fargoparks.com

To request service at a park or provide feedback on a specific location, please use the Public Feedback Form.

To request the addition of a project to the Capital Improvement Plan, please use the Capital Project Prioritization Form.

Current Projects

Status: Current

Location: Various

Estimated Completion: Spring 2024

Project Overview:

The Fargo Park District is engaging in a robust strategic planning process with the assistance of Dr. Jeff Schatz and Schatz & Associates, LLC. The process will start in January 2024 and is expected to conclude with a final presentation of findings to the Fargo Park Board of Commissioners in June of the same year.

The strategic planning process will include a systematic approach which involves assessing current position, identifying key priorities and community needs, and outlining actionable steps to ensure sustainable growth and development.

The Strategic Planning Committee will meet the following dates:

  • January 17, 2024
  • January 31, 2024
  • February 21, 2024
  • March 6, 2024
  • March 20, 2024

To view agendas, meeting recaps  and more information visit the Strategic Planning Overview page. 

Status: Current 

Location: Various parks

Estimated Completion: Ongoing

Project Overview:

With Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) confirmed within Moorhead city limits, the Fargo Park District is actively working with city and state officials to help slow the spread of the invasive species throughout Fargo’s parks, trails and green spaces.  

The Fargo Park District currently cares for over 26,000 trees, of which roughly 3,500 or 14% are ash trees. For the past ten years, the Fargo Park District Forestry team has been actively removing ash trees in poor condition and diversifying park tree species to help mitigate a possible EAB infestation. The City of Moorhead has issued quarantine procedures to help slow the spread of the pest.

The Fargo Park's EAB mitigation strategy includes removing small ash trees, those with a stem diameter at breast height of less than or equal to 8" and replace those removed the following year. Approximately 700 ash trees will be treated chemically on a biannual rotation to preserve them and prevent decline from EAB infestation. This will maintain a population of about 1400-2000 ash trees in the Fargo park system. 

To view a map of trees that are marked for removal or treatment, visit the links below. Each colored dot annotates a tree that will be removed and subsequently replaced. 

2023 Ash Tree Removals 

2023 Ash Tree Treatments

2024 Ash Tree Removals

Status: Current

Location: Island Park 

Estimated Completion: Fall 2024

Project Overview: Construction of the pool at Island Park will start in the spring of 2023 and plans to be complete the fall of 2024

The financing for this project was discussed at the March Park Board meeting.

The Fargo Park District is in the planning stages for a replacement pool at the current Island Park Pool location. A centrally located summer fixture, the Island Park Pool has served the community in its current design since 1977. The pool and fixtures are outdated and nearing the end of its lifespan. 

The financing for this project was discussed at the March 9, 2021 and April 13, 2021 Park Board meetings. Options for replacement were discussed at the April 13, 2021 Park Board meeting. This project has an updated timeline that was discussed at the October 5, 2021 board meeting. 

The public celebrated one final summer at the current Island Park Pool. Plans will be made for the pool to open for the 2022 season with demolition beginning in the fall of 2022 after it closes. 

Project Updates: 

Survey Results: 

Completed Projects

Status: Completed

Location: Woodhaven South 

Project Overview:

Beginning September 27, Woodhaven South Playground will be closed to replace playground equipment. The project is expected to go through the end of October, weather dependent. 

This project will remove old park equipment and replace it with 2-5 year old and 5-12 year old equipment. Work also includes removing and replacing play surface material, an improved drainage system, the addition of surrounding benches and a new ADA accessible border. 

Status: Completed

Location: Village West 

Project Overview:

Beginning September 27, Village West Playground will be closed to replace playground equipment. The project is expected to go through the end of October, weather dependent. 

This project will remove old park equipment and replace it with 2-5 year old and 5-12 year old equipment. Work also includes removing and replacing play surface material, an improved drainage system, the addition of surrounding benches and a new ADA accessible border. 

Status: Complete

Location: Jefferson West Park, McCormick Park, Village West Park

Project Overview:

Existing asphalt trails will be removed and replaced with new concrete tr

Status: Complete

Location: Sports Arena

Project Overview:

The reroofing project will begin on June 19th and completion is expected by August 25th. Construction will be completed in two phases to ensure that the facilities are still open for public use.  

The Sports Arena, located at 2001 17th Avenue S, is used by the public and school district for many recreational programs and activities including hockey, ice skating, walking, jogging and volleyball. The facility features a running track, weight room and figure skating rink.  

Status: Completed

Location: Coliseum

Estimated Completion: Summer 2023

Project Overview:

This is a collaborative project between the Fargo Public Schools and the Fargo Park District. The Park District portion has been completed in the Summer of 2022, School district portion will likely be completed in the Summer of 2023.The lot is currently open for parking.

To view the project's concept, click here

Status: Complete

Location: Edgewood Public Golf Course

Project Overview:

The project will involve installing a ribbon of concrete and adhering a strip of turf to the concrete to create a more resilient tee line for golfers. The artificial tee line will primarily be used in the spring and fall when the natural turf grass is not growing naturally. It can also be used when the course experiences extremely wet conditions and at times when staff need to do maintenance to the natural grass areas of the driving range. A similar tee line was installed at Osgood Public Golf Course last summer and has been favorably received by both staff and golfers.  

Status: Complete

Location: Yunker Farm Park

Estimated Completion: May 2023

Project Overview:

The Master Plan process was completed in the Summer of 2023. Commissioners will now consider future plans, timelines, contractors, etc.

As part of the Yunker Farm Master Plan, Fargo Parks is considering existing site features and possible new uses. The process also includes significant input from the community and stakeholders to establish master plan goals and concepts. 

Yunker Farm Park is a 55-acre park owned and operated for over 40 years by the Fargo Park District. What makes Yunker Farm Park unique is the numerous uses, attractions, history and interesting landscape and buildings that make this park special.

View the Final Master Plan (June 2023)

View the Survey Results for the Master Plan

Status: Completed

Location: Trollwood Park

Estimated Completion: Spring 2023

Project Overview:

This project is replacing the old asphalt trail with concrete.

Please note: due to this ongoing project, trails and sidewalks will not be plowed in Trollwood Park during the winter of 2023. 

Status: Completed

Location: Rose Creek Public Golf Course

Estimated Completion: Spring 2023

Project Overview:

This project includes updating all of the heating and cooling at the Rose Creek Clubhouse. The update also includes converting the units from electric to natural gas, which will help save considerable dollars in the operation of heating and cooling in the building. 

Final placement of air handling units have been completed, some minor electrical works are yet to be done, project should be completed by Spring of 2023.

Status: Complete

Location: Osgood Public Golf Course

Estimated Completion:  Spring 2023

Project Overview:

This project is to stabilize slopes at the Osgood Public Golf Course. The project is to correct soil conditions and lower slopes in areas where slumping has occurred. Work takes place on the 6th and 8th holes. 

The project is 95% complete, some seeding and minor grading will take place in the Spring before the completion.

Note: Project is weather dependent and may be pushed back if conditions warrant an extended completion timeframe. 

Status: Completed

Location: Island Park

Project Overview: 

At the October 5, 2021 Fargo Park Board Meeting, commissioners approved and awarded a proposal for Master Planning Services at Island Park to AGL Landscape Architects and RDG Planning and Design.

The preparation of a master plan for Island Park will help build a better understanding of how the park is used, what existing features are to be preserved for the future and what other ideas can be generated to help guide future decisions and capital improvements within Island Park. The final master plan will provide a summary of these ideas, priorities and opportunities as a guiding document for the Fargo Park District to help plan and implement future park improvements for the next 20 years and beyond.

The master plan completed in May 2022.

Project Updates:

 

Status: Completed

Location: Oak Grove Park

Project Overview: 

At the July 29, 2020 Facilities Committee Meeting, the City of Fargo presented preliminary information regarding the need to construct additional flood mitigation projects within the City. Five of the new neighborhood projects are adjacent to Park District property which will result in varying levels of impacts to the properties and in some cases, amenities. The City of Fargo will maintain access to the park throughout the construction timeline.

They presented the final design for the property adjacent to Oak Grove Park at the February 24, 2021 Facilities Committee Meeting. The City requested approval for an easement to construct the levy. It was recommended at the February 24, 2021 Facilities Committee Meeting to bring this to the full board for further discussion at the March 9, 2021 meeting. 

Project Updates:

Status: Completed

Location: Brunsdale Park

Project Overview:

This project adds three additional outdoor pickleball courts to the Brunsdale Pickleball Complex. The courts will be located north of the existing courts to create a 9-court pickleball complex at Brunsdale Park. 

Status: Completed

Location: Westgate Park

Project Overview:

This project will remove old park equipment and replace it with 2-5 year old and 5-12 year old equipment. Work also includes removing and replacing play surface material, an improved drainage system, the addition of surrounding benches and a new ADA accessible boarder. 

Status:  Completed

Location:  Lindenwood Park 

Project Overview: 

This project includes adding additional parking spaces by the lower shelters. 

Status: Completed

Location: Willow Park

Project Overview:

This project will remove old park equipment and replace it with 2-5 year old and 5-12 year old equipment. Work also includes removing and replacing play surface material, an improved drainage system, the addition of surrounding benches and a new ADA accessible boarder.

Status: Completed 

Location: Osgood Public Golf Course

Project Overview:

This project constructed a 390 linear foot long by 8' wide artificial turf tee box on the Osgood driving range. 

Status: Completed

Location: Rose Creek Public Golf Course

Estimated Completion: Fall 2021

Project Overview:

This project is to remove old siding and install new siding on the Rose Creek clubhouse. Projected start the week of October 25, 2021 with completion yet this fall.  

Status: Completed

Location: Lindenwood Park

Project Overview: 

A new concrete road replaced the failing asphalt road starting just east of the information center. The three shelters along the existing road were moved to align with the new road. 

Status: Completed 

Location: Mickelson Park

Project Overview:

This project removed the older wooden poles from along Oak Street and moved the lights in closer to the field to provide adequate lighting for field number three at the complex.

Status: Completed

Location: Brunsdale Park

Project Overview:

Resurfaced the parking lot at Brunsdale Park. 

Status: Completed

Location: Centennial Park

Project Overview:

The Centennial Basketball Courts Project adds basketball courts to the northeast corner of Centennial Park. The additional basketball courts accommodate the need for more amenities at a location with parking available and also help reduce congestion at nearby neighborhood parks.  

Status: Completed

Location: Longfellow Park

Project Overview:

Four pickleball courts were added to Longfellow Park across from Longfellow Elementary School in north Fargo.  

Status: Completed

Location: Trefoil Park

Project Overview:  This project was part of the City of Fargo's flood mitigation where increased river elevation through the City from 35 feet to 37 feet during a 100 year flood event required the City to construct additional flood mitigation projects within the City to ensure 37 foot flow would not require any emergency measures. 

 

Status: Completed

Location: Valley View Park

Project Overview:

Four newly constructed pickleball courts are open at Valley View Park north of Independence Elementary School in south Fargo. 

Status: Completed

Location: Lindenwood Park

Project Overview:

Removed the old rubber from the Rotary Playground and replaced it with new rubber.