Mission Statement
We offer a diversity of recreation opportunities and sustainably manage resources.
Vision
Enriching generations through experiences that connect people and places.
Values
Stewardship ∙ Service ∙ Experiences ∙ Leadership ∙ Partnerships
About the department
The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is the state agency charged with administering selected parks and recreation areas that are deemed to have state-wide or regional significance.
In addition, the department has responsibility for the following functions:
- Off-highway vehicle planning and safety program
- Snowmobile safety programs and trails
- Nature Preserves Act
- Outdoor recreation grants and statewide recreation planning
Central Office
Century Center
1600 E. Century Ave. Suite 3 PO Box 5594
Bismarck, ND 58506
Ph. 701.328.5357
Email: parkrec@nd.gov
Division and Program Contacts
Director: Melissa Baker
Field Operations
- Chief of Field Operations -- Jesse Hanson
- Field Operations Administrator -- Lynn Spomer
- East Regional Manager -- Justin Robinson
- West Regional Manager -- Ryan Gardner
- Project Coordinator -- Brendan Ternes
- Project Coordinator -- Jason Johnston
Business Services
- Chief of Business Services -- Craig Gaube
Communication/Marketing
- Public Information Officer -- Kristin Byram
Planning and Programs
- Chief of Planning and Programs -- Jolene Rieck
- Natural Resources Management Coordinator -- Kathy Duttenhefner
- Motorized Recreation Coordinator -- Erik Dietrich
- Recreation & Trails Grant Coordinator -- Genny Giese
- Snowmobile Trails -- Todd Thronson
- Ride Safe Program -- 701.328.5348 or ridesafe@nd.gov
Reservations
Ph. 800.807.4723 or online at Parks and Recreation Online Services
State Parks and Recreation Areas
Beaver Lake
Phone: (701) 452-2752
E-mail: blsp@nd.gov
Cross Ranch
Phone: (701) 794-3731
E-mail: crsp@nd.gov
Fort Abraham Lincoln
Phone: (701) 667-6340
E-mail: falsp@nd.gov
Fort Ransom
Phone: (701) 973-4331
E-mail: frsp@nd.gov
Fort Stevenson
Phone: (701) 337-5576
E-mail: fssp@nd.gov
Grahams Island
Phone: (701) 766-4015
E-mail: dlsp@nd.gov
Icelandic
Phone: (701) 265-4561
E-mail: isp@nd.gov
Lake Metigoshe
Phone: (701) 263-4651
E-mail: lmsp@nd.gov
Outdoor Learning Center:
(701) 263-4514 or lmolc@nd.gov
Lake Sakakawea
Phone: (701) 487-3315
E-mail: lssp@nd.gov
Lewis & Clark
Phone: (701) 859-3071
E-mail: lcsp@nd.gov
Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
Phone: (701) 462-8535
E-mail: lcic@nd.gov
Little Missouri
Phone: (70) 764-5256
E-mail: lmosp@nd.gov
Pembina Gorge
Phone: (701) 549-2444
E-mail: pgsra@nd.gov
Sully Creek
Phone: (701) 623-2024
E-mail: scsp@nd.gov
Turtle River
Phone: (701) 795-3180
E-mail: trsp@nd.gov