Community gardens are tilled starting in mid-October. All desired produce must be harvested and stakes, fencing and other materials removed before October 15. Anything not removed will be taken to the landfill, recycled or tilled. Tenants of any plots not properly picked up will be notified and may lose future use of the garden. 

River accessories must be removed in the fall to prepare for freezing water and snowfall. Kayak launches are generally removed on 15th October, and floating bridges and docks are removed as soon as temperatures are low enough to allow ice to form on the river. If snowfall is predicted, accessories might have to be removed sooner as these conditions make it more difficult and dangerous for our crews to work. 

Parks are public spaces and open to the community year around. However, some amenities must be closed in the fall and opened in the spring. 

Park amenities generally close once snow falls or temperatures are consistently below freezing. Water will be turned off and bathrooms will be closed once freezing temperatures are forecasted. Portable bathroom facilities are placed near existing permanent bathroom structures as a temporary measure until bathrooms are opened again in the spring. 

The Fargo Park District has dedicated staff to mowing and caring for our five public golf courses, sports fields and over 1,200 acres of parks. Large, open areas are mowed by large area mowers and crews. Trim crews then mow and trim areas that large mowers are unable to access. 

We love clean parks! Crews begin cleaning up garbage as soon as it begins to thaw from snowbanks. If you notice any areas that need extra attention, please submit a maintenance request form or text "GARBAGE" to 701-997-7275. 

River accessories must be removed in the fall to prepare for winter and freezing temperatures and reinstalled for public use in the spring. The floating bridge, kayak launches and docks are installed as soon as ice and river levels allow. Docks are generally installed first as they are the easiest to remove quickly should weather or river levels change suddenly. Historically, river accessories are installed in May. 

Our parks are public spaces and open to the community all year around, but some amenities do have to be closed in the fall and reopened in the spring. 

Opening of amenities is dependent on air temperature, amount of snow and flooding levels. Water will be turned on and bathrooms opened as soon as staff has determined that most of the freezing potential has passed. Portable bathroom facilities are placed near existing permanent bathroom structures as a temporary measure until bathrooms are opened again in the spring. 

In order to keep our green spaces beautiful and healthy, crews begin spraying and fertilizing (covers approximately 2,000 acres) in the spring and continue into the fall. Employees are licensed as commercial applicators through the State of North Dakota. All chemicals used are registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and applied according to label instructions. 

The Fargo Park District does not apply mosquito control chemicals. The chemicals that are applied are most commonly herbicides for broadleaf weed control, fungicides and fertilizer.