State of the Parks

Date
Wednesday, November 9 2022, 3:59 - 4:59 pm
Description

The Fargo Park District invites the public to the community’s first State of the Parks public forum on Tuesday, December 6 at 5:30 pm. The forum will include a report delivered by Fargo Park District Executive Director Dave Leker reflecting on the past year, celebrating the District’s many successes and looking forward to future initiatives. The event will be hosted at the Dakota Medical Foundation, 4141 28th Ave S, Fargo.    

The event is free to the public but does require registration.

The public forum will be streamed via the Fargo Park District YouTube channel and the Fargo Park District Facebook page and recordings will be available after the event. 

The public is also urged to submit items of interest and questions via the registration link. A moderator will facilitate a question-and-answer portion of the event using submitted questions with Fargo Park District leadership. 

Expected topics of discussion include the Fargo Parks Sports Complex, Island Park Pool, Yunker Farm Park Master Plan, Island Park Master Plan, recreation programs, and the District’s recent strategic plan and reorganization.

Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.  

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened?
We discovered suspicious activity within our network on October 27, 2025, and took immediate action to secure our systems. Our IT team and outside experts are investigating the incident to determine its scope and restore services safely.

Is my personal information safe?
Protecting personal and financial data is a top priority. The investigation is ongoing, and we will share updates if any data risks are identified.

What's Still Operating

  • All parks, trails, and facilities remain open
  • Programs, classes, and events are continuing as scheduled

  • Valley Senior Services and Courts Plus Community Fitness phones remain operational

  • Valley Senior Services nutrition and transit programs are operational

  • On-site staff are available to assist in person

Some services may experience minor delays as restoration efforts continue.

System-Wide Outage

PHONES & EMAIL OUTAGE: We’re currently experiencing system-wide outages affecting Fargo Parks phones and email.

Our team is working on a resolution. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we get everything back on track.