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PARKS

Parks and Playgrounds in Grand Forks

Updated October 2026 Β· 10 places Β· Grand Forks

These nine parks and recreation sites are within Grand Forks, North Dakota, and are listed by the Grand Forks Park District or Visit Grand Forks. Seasonal amenities such as splash pads and pools may not be operating year-round; the descriptions identify what each place offers and what it is known for.

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University Park

320 North 25th Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201

splash pad and gardens

University Park is near the University of North Dakota and has a playground, splash pad, walking trails and flower gardens. Visit Grand Forks describes it as a family-friendly park with floral gardens and a splash park; the Park District notes that its flowerbeds are used for family and senior pictures.

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Lincoln Drive Park

120 Euclid Avenue, Grand Forks, ND 58201

walking and disc golf

Lincoln Drive Park is a riverside park with a playground, dog park, sledding hill, disc golf course and picnic shelters. Visit Grand Forks highlights its Greenway access and describes it as a spacious park with open green space and family recreation amenities.

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Sertoma Park and Japanese Garden

3300 11th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND 58201

inclusive playground and garden

Sertoma Park has Ali’s Boundless Playground, a Japanese garden, an arboretum and walking and biking trails that connect to the Greenway. Visit Grand Forks highlights the Japanese Garden and birdwatching, while the Park District notes that the playground is designed for children with disabilities as well as other visitors.

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Riverside Park

1811 North 1st Street, Grand Forks, ND 58203

pool and walking

Riverside Park is a city park with a swimming pool, playground, tennis complex and winter ice rink. Visit Grand Forks also points to its walking trails, fishing opportunities and access to recreation along the river.

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Elks Park

1002 13th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND 58201

young children and splash pad

Elks Park has a swimming pool, playground, splash park and green space. Visit Grand Forks describes the splash pad as a smaller option with gentle fountains and sprays for younger children.

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NDAD Park

4100 South 32nd Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201

playground and walking paths

NDAD Park is a community park with play equipment, basketball courts, a gaga ball pit, walking paths and green space. The Park District identifies it as a south Grand Forks park near Discovery Elementary School.

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Ryan Park and Ryan Lake

2001 47th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND 58201

fishing and walking trails

Ryan Park surrounds a man-made lake and has a fishing pier, picnic shelter, playground and walking and biking trails. The Grand Forks Herald reports that the lake is a popular place for children and families to fish, and describes new trail and outdoor classroom improvements at the site.

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Kannowski Park

703 South 4th Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201

playground and skatepark

Kannowski Park has playground equipment, restrooms, a walking and biking trail, and the Rydell Skatepark. Visit Grand Forks notes its open lawns and shade trees, as well as its access to nearby Greenway paths.

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Bill Palmiscno Park

5855 Cherry Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201

playground and sledding

Bill Palmiscno Park is a south Grand Forks park with a large playground, sledding hill, soccer nets and open space. The Park District says the playground has equipment for a variety of age groups.

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Ben Franklin Park

2111 Westward Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58201

playground and ball fields

Ben Franklin Park has a playground, baseball and softball fields, and outdoor ice rinks with a warming house. The Park District also lists it as a location for its summer Just for Fun kids program.