Parks and Playgrounds in Bismarck
Updated October 2026 · 10 places · Bismarck
Bismarck has city parks with playgrounds, paved walking routes, riverfront access, and seasonal splash-pad amenities. The places below are in Bismarck; the city’s published park hours are generally 6 a.m.–11 p.m., while the free New Generations Park splash pad is seasonal and closed for the 2026 season as of October 7.
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Sertoma Park
300 Riverside Park Rd., Bismarck, ND
Sertoma Park is a 352-acre park with several playgrounds, a paved shared-use loop, and the unpaved Bill Mills Nature Trail. Visitors and local coverage associate it with riverfront paths, picnic spots, and family recreation; Dakota Zoo is also located in the park.
Pioneer Park
1500 River Rd., Bismarck, ND
Pioneer Park has a playground and connects to the paved Riverfront Trail and the Pioneer Park Overlook. The overlook includes Chief Looking’s Village, with unpaved biking and hiking trails.
New Generations Park
1021 Mustang Dr., Bismarck, ND
New Generations Park has a playground and a free splash pad. The city lists the splash pad’s last day of the 2026 season as September 13, so the water feature is closed on October 7; the park itself is listed as open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Kiwanis Park
318 S. Washington St., Bismarck, ND
Kiwanis Park is a 13-acre park with the Jack Vantine Playground, fitness equipment, and a 0.6-mile paved shared-use loop. Its park page also lists picnic shelters, a sand volleyball court, and public art.
Optimist Family Park
2098 N. 16th St., Bismarck, ND
Optimist Family Park is a 3.03-acre neighborhood park with two playgrounds and open green space. It also has basketball and sand-volleyball courts, picnic shelters, and horseshoe pits.
Wachter Park
205 E. Reno Ave., Bismarck, ND
Wachter Park features Magical Moments, identified by the park district as North Dakota’s first inclusive playground. The city lists the park as a 3.15-acre site.
Lions Park
1601 E. Boulevard Ave., Bismarck, ND
Lions Park contains the Hillside Aquatic Complex and a playground. The park district lists the park as open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Missouri Valley Millennium Legacy Trail (Riverfront Trail)
Bismarck, ND (multiple access points)
The Missouri Valley Millennium Legacy Trail, also called the Riverfront Trail, is a paved shared-use route that follows the Missouri River through north and south Bismarck. The city describes it as passing Chief Looking’s Village, Pioneer Park, Steamboat Park, and Sertoma Park.
23rd Street Park
520 N. 23rd St., Bismarck, ND
23rd Street Park is a city park in Bismarck listed among the district’s playground locations. The playground guide describes its play area as including Turtle Beach for children ages 2–5.
16th Street Park
1600 E. Broadway Ave., Bismarck, ND
16th Street Park is a city park at East Broadway Avenue with playground equipment. The park district includes it in its playground listings and lists regular park access from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.