The longtime vision for Fargo’s own destination indoor sporting, event and activity facility will soon be realized with Phase I of the Fargo Parks Sports Center slated to be completed in the Spring of 2024 and Phase II expected in January of 2025. This multipurpose community recreation facility will accommodate nearly any indoor sport, activity, tournament or special event and will span more than 390,000 square feet of indoor space.
Situated on 123-acres in the quickly budding area between 52nd Avenue South and 64th Avenue South in South Fargo, the Fargo Parks Sports Center will address a critically unmet community need for indoor recreation facilities to serve Fargo and the surrounding region. Once both phases are complete, the Center will include one full size turf field, an elevated walking track, eight hardwood courts, two sheets of ice, six pickleball courts, multiple community and meeting rooms, an indoor playground, food and beverage services, Sanford Sports Performance facilities and Fargo Park District staff offices.
As a highly impactful community recreation facility, the Fargo Parks Sports Center provides a host of Community Benefits including:
- Addresses Critical Need - Comprehensive study identified Fargo’s needs for indoor community recreation complex.
- Community Wellness - Provide community space for a more active and healthier Fargo.
- Multipurpose - Forward thinking design to accommodate recreation and community activities, classes and events while serving all ages, interests and backgrounds.
- Accessibility - Provide year-round public access for Fargo residents and visitors for sports and community events.
- Memorable Destination - State of the art community facility and a regional destination unlike any other of its kind.
- Economic Driver - This facility will attract visitors from across the Midwest with its capacity to host large tournaments and events, bringing a positive economic impact to local businesses.
Contacting the Fargo Parks Sports Center:
Rentals: Paul Wixo, Partner Success Manager, at pwixo@fargoparks.com.
All other inquiries: Kali Mork, Director of the Fargo Parks Sports Center, at kmork@fargoparks.com.
Information About the Project
The impact of the Fargo Parks Sports Center goes far beyond sports and recreation. The space will serve more than 20,000 local children, provide gathering space for 20-plus local community organizations and attract more than 1,000,000 local and regional visitors annually.
Phase I (completion slated for early summer 2024):
- 1 Full Size Indoor Soccer Turf Field
- 4 Full Size Hardwood Courts
- Indoor Walking Track
- Multipurpose Community Spaces
- Sanford POWER
- Fargo Park District Staff Offices
- Food and Beverage Services
Phase II (completion slated for January 2025):
- 4 Additional Full Size Basketball Courts
- 2 Sheets of Ice
- 6 Pickleball Courts
- Indoor Playground
- Additional Community Meeting Spaces
Projected timeline for the Fargo Parks Sports Center:
- December 7 - Bid opening
- If bids come in favorable the following timeline continues.
- January 11 - Award bids for construction (Park Board Meeting)
- Spring 2022 - Projected groundbreaking
- 20-22 month build out
- Early Summer 2024 - Phase I Grand Opening
- January 2025 - Phase II Grand Opening
*Timeline projections as of December 7, 2021
To view the results of the 2016 GreenPlay Needs Assessment Study summary, click here.
There are multiple ways individuals or organizations can donate to the Fargo Parks Sports Center. Interested parties are encouraged to visit the Fargo Parks Sports Donate page or contact the Fargo Park District Foundation for more information at foundation@fargoparks.com or call 701-551-5887.
Click here, to find the ways you can help support this project.
