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Aquatic & Wellness Center 1601 Canary Ave., Bismarck. 701-751-4266 or visit www.bisparks.org. Call for pool hours and fees. Open swimming and inflatable water toys. Facility hours September thru May: Monday through Thursday: 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday: 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. n Mandan Aquatic Center 901 Division Street N.W., Mandan. 701-751-2223 or 701-751-6161. Call for pool hours and fees or visit www.mandanparks.com. n Missouri Valley Family YMCA 1608 North Washington, Bismarck. 701-255-1525 or visit www.bismarck ymca.org. Call for pool hours and fees. Facility hours: Monday through Friday: 5 a.m.-11 p.m.; Saturday: 6 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Open June to August: Call pools for hours and fees. n Elks Aquatic Center 321 W. Broadway Ave., Bismarck. 701-222-6607. www.bisparks.org. n Hillside Aquatic Complex Newly renovated pool and facility including slides, a climbing wall and party rooms. E. Boulevard Avenue and 19th Street, Bismarck, in Lions Park. 701-222-6419. www. bisparks.org. n Wachter Aquatic Complex Wave Pool 205 Reno Avenue, Bismarck. 701-222-6614. www.bisparks.org. Waterslides OPEN YEAR ROUND: n Bismarck State College Aquatic & Wellness Center 1601 Canary Ave., Bismarck. 701-751-4266 or visit www.bisparks.org. Inflatable water toys to bounce, jump and climb. Call for days/ times. n Mandan Aquatic Center 901 Division Street N.W., Mandan. 701-751-2223 or 701-751-6161. Call for hours and fees or visit www.mandanparks.com. Open June to August: n Raging Rivers Waterpark Located off the Bismarck Expressway at McKenzie Drive Exit, 2600 46th Avenue S.E., Mandan. 701-663-3393. Call for hours and fees or visit www.ragingriverswaterpark.com. Water Recreation n Harmon Lake Recreation Area Located on Otter Creek just eight miles north of Mandan on Highway 1806, this area offers an adventurous atmosphere of amenities including: campsites, picnic shelters, fishing piers, trails, playground, and various watercraft rentals. Highway 1806 & County Road 140, Mandan. For more information, call 701-667-3363. n McDowell Dam Recreation Area This 271 acre park is located five miles east of Bismarck on Old Highway 10 and one mile north. Available activities include swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and paddle boating. There is a public beach, picnic shelters that are available and can be reserved for special occasions, horseshoe pits, a small concessions area, a playground and modern restrooms. There is a paved recreational trail, as well as a wooded area for nature walks or runs. For more information, call 701-223-7016. n Missouri River Dotted with sandbars and lined by gentle river bluffs, this broad, swift waterway has public access points that are numerous along the southern stretch of the river and most are good. Several public sites can be used for camping for canoeists who wish to make an extended trip. Canoe rentals and outfitters are also available. Walleye fishing on the Missouri River system is excellent. Racetrack Dacotah Speedway: Dacotah Centennial Park, 2500 Longspur Trail, Mandan. Open from May to September. Regular race Friday at 7 p.m., plus special races. For more information, info@dacotahspeedway.net or call 701-663-6843. BMX/Motocross For race schedules, visit: www.ndmamx.com. Bismarck Motocross: FMI contact Todd Reidman at 701-391-0194. North Dakota Motocross Association: FMI contact Steve Drewlo at 701-255-7606. Directions to Bismarck's track: Take I-94 to Exit 161. Turn South off exit ramp and continue 1.5 miles. Turn left east-on East Main Avenue and continue 0.2 miles, the entrance is on the right. Pro Sports Team n The Bismarck Bobcats generate exciting hockey action at the VFW All Seasons Arena. Their 60-game schedule runs through March. For more information, call 701-222-3300 or visit www.bismarckbobcats.com. n The Bismarck Bucks Indoor Football League runs March through June at the Bismarck Event Center. For more information, call 701-595-0771 or visit www.bismarckbucks.com. n Bismarck Baseball is Back! The Bismarck Larks play May through August at the Bismarck Municipal Ballpark. For more information, call 701-557-7600 or visit www.larksbaseball.com. Skate Parks Try our three outdoor skate parks. Two are located in Bismarck at Lions Park E. Blvd. Ave. & N. 16th St., and Sons of Norway Park E. Bismarck Expy., west of Myhre School. The Mandan Skate Park is located behind the Mandan Aquatic Center 901 Division St. N.W. The parks are for skateboarding, in- line skate and bicycle use. Ice Skating, Outdoor Warming houses are located at the following: n Jaycee Centennial Park Manitoba and Century Avenue, Bismarck. One hockey rink and one pleasure rink. 701-222-6632 n Legion Park Complex 10th Avenue S.W., Mandan. 701-751-6161 n Lions Park 17th Street and Avenue F, Bismarck. One hockey rink and one pleasure rink. 701-222-6635 n Municipal Ball Park Washington Street and Sweet Avenue, Bismarck. Two hockey rinks and one pleasure rink. 701-222-6636 n North Central Park N. 8th Street and Capitol Avenue, Bismarck. One hockey rink and one pleasure rink. 701-221-6875 n Tatley-Eagles Park Michigan Avenue and Airport Road, Bismarck. One hockey rink and one pleasure rink. 701-222-6634 n VFW Post 1326 Family Recreational Park Solheim School, 325 Munich Drive, Bismarck. One hockey rink and one pleasure rink. 701-221-3499 Other Outdoor Pleasure Rinks: n Borden Harbor Park 3805 Sandpiper Trail, Mandan. n KC Park 801 3rd Ave. N.E., Mandan. 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