We're visiting from Texas and came by this park and I knew the kids would love it!! There's a huge…read moreempty space we used to fly kites and then they enjoyed playing on all of the fire department themed playground equipment. This is so much different from back home and the kids loved it!!

Hhhmmmm where in Bismarck can I find a super big park to run, play, take pictures or do whatever my…read moreheart else desires? Well my fellow yelpers, the answer is Sertoma Park. This park is 98.7 acres of pure fun and nature. There 11 shelters here, each consisting of their own picnic areas, parking lot, playgrounds and restrooms. Some shelters are bigger than others, so the capacity ranges from 25-350 people. With that many shelters and playground, you are pretty much guaranteed your own play area every time you come. Some shelters have special features: Shelter #7 is the closest to the amusement park, Shelter #8 is closest to the zoo and has a eagle mural on the floor nearby, shelter #9 is closest to tennis courts and has a baseball diamond, shelter #10 (my favorite) has a bunch of sand volleyball courts and a horseshoe complex. Some other features of this parks are multiple running trails, fancy art on the floor, lots of Pokestops for Pokemon Go, very close to the Dakota Zoo (see my review for that one if you are interested) and lots of trees to provide shade. This is my favorite park in Bismarck and perfect to go running or play volleyball to destress from graduate school.

I came to Eagles Park for the Universal Playground because of a pediatrics project. This…read moreplayground is hands down, a child's dream come true. Universal Playground: On top of your normal slides and playground sets, there are also zipline bucket seats, multiple people seasaws, roll over tables, sensory wall, many unique types of swings, a big spinning cup and a mini rock climbing wall. The flooring is about 70% rubber and 30% tanbark. My descriptions do not do it justice. Probably better to see for yourself. Pretty much the main feature here. Inside Shelter: Can be reserved in advance. Bathrooms are located in here, so this might be a problem if it is rented by another party. In my opinion, it can comfortably fit about 30-40 people. There are tables and chairs inside for use. Parking: bit limited in the lot, but lots of street parking Outside shelters: There are 3 private outside shelters. 1 super big one and 2 smaller ones. Grass field: Not as big as some other parks, but big enough for a children's playground

Kids love this place! There's so much to do! This is probably the most modern playground in the…read moreMandan area. It is clean, sometimes crowded, but pretty spacious. I wish there was more shaded areas and seats for adults to sit but overall it's great! You could keep kids entertained here for over an hour.

Nice park for the playground, a small picnic area, letting your dog run, and a sweeping view.read more

History buff checking in here. I LOVED IT. vehicles are…read more$5/day (or you can take the trolley from Mandan) and our camping was $12/site/night for up to 6 people. The tours were $6/adult and you get TWO tours! One of the Mandan Village with access to a "home" that has some really cool artifacts that you don't get to see without the pass. The other is the back in time tour of Custers House. Once you enter the house you are back to 1865 and its great for all ages. We did "primitive" camping (ie - tents) on a weekend with a TON of rain... no surprise so we were prepared. Even WITH the rain for the better part of the weekend we still had a great time here. There was a playground for the kids, trails, stables, fishing, all the things you associate with a state park... it was GREAT. we had a group of 8 and there was always something enjoyable for all of us to do. We'll be going back next month for another fun weekend. :-)

What a gem of a park! We camped for one night (could have easily stayed longer if we'd had more…read moretime) and enjoyed fishing and the historic sites. Ranger Austin was a friendly wealth of information and my 5 yo really enjoyed wearing the buffalo head dress he brought over. Our campsite faced the Missouri, which was sweet. However, all of the campsites are pretty close together. If I were to go back, I'd opt for site 1, which faces the river and has a little more space to it as it is close to a parking lot, but not obtrusively so. Also, the bathrooms were spotless and boasted the nicest campground shower I've ever had.

This large park includes two picnic shelters, a skate park and a softball field as well as plenty…read moreof paved areas for walking and benches for sitting. The area is next to a rather busy road but there are residential developments nearby as well. The park does have a restroom too. [Review 10749 overall, 517 of 2019.]

This small park close to Bismarck's "downtown" area features free parking with a picnic area and a…read morewater fountain. It's not very large, but it's a nice spot to stop and enjoy your lunch if the weather's good. The sculptures of children at play are neat and there are benches. Probably better when not buried in snow as it was today. [Review 10750 overall, 518 of 2019.]

I love this trail area! There are a few different paths to choose from. My favorite path is the one…read morethat runs right along the Missouri River (literally like only a couple feet away). It is well maintained and dog friendly; dog owners are doing a good job of cleaning up after their dogs. It is a super beautiful area. Overall, the trail is a good amount like over two miles (I never go fully to the end due to time, but it is far). Lastly, there's like random educational plaques placed on the trail that teach about the local area (from the waters to the birds to the types of trees). This is a pretty sweet area, one of my favorite places to wander!

Stopped here on a cross country trip to get some exercise and walked a few miles through pretty…read morecottonwood trees with a few views of the river. Traffic noise was constant from the interstate and too much trash along the way. I am afraid this is as good as it gets in this neck of the woods.

Driving over the Missouri River on I-94 towards Bismarck, I spotted this park along the riverside…read moreand made the detour to stop. It's not exactly easy to get there but if you're living in Bismarck then that's different. Walking trails (some folks were walking their dogs), art, history and a boat ramp for launching into the River. Yes, Lewis and Clark passed through here and stopped at nearby Fort Mandan as they explored through the Louisiana Territory from St. Louis along the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers, eventually reaching the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean. If you're in the middle of recreating their journey, then more power to you. If not, and you're also not launching a boat into the river, then you're probably not going to be overly excited about Keelboat Park. [Review 10751 overall, 519 of 2019.]

I honestly think this place was a bit underwhelming. I had read that it was the prettiest overlook…read moreof that river, that makes me sad. I thought it was a glorified parking lot. I was disappointed.

Awesome dog park bro! The best in the Midwest. Well taken care of and lots of room for the little…read moredoggos and the big doggos too. Woof woof

It's a great park with plenty of friendly and responsible dog owners!…read moreHere are a list of rules from the website: Park Hours: Open 5 am -11 pm Use the Dog Park at your own risk. Owners are legally responsible for their dogs and any injuries caused by them. Dogs are allowed off leash in dog park areas only; Mandan City Ordinance 16-03-02. Owners must carry a leash at all times. Dogs should be leashed before entering and prior to leaving the dog park. Dogs must wear a collar, carry ID tags, be properly licensed and vaccinated, be parasite free and in healthy condition. Owners must remain in the dog park with their dogs at all times. Dogs must be leashed when maintenance crews are working in the dog park. No children under the age of 12 allowed in the dog park without adult supervision Owners must pick up and dispose of dog feces. No more than two dogs per handler at any time. Female dogs in heat and dogs less than four months of age are prohibited from entering the dog park. Dogs must be removed from the dog park at the first sign of aggression or excessive barking. Violators of these rules will be subject to removal from the dog park and suspension of dog park privileges. All users need to abide by City and Park Ordinances. Keep all gates closed No smoking No alcohol No bicycles, skateboards, or motorized allowed inside the fence.