Vote for experience to lead the Fargo parks into the future
Vote for experience to lead the Fargo parks into the future
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Island Park Pool Construction
The New Island Park Pool Design
About Jerry Rostad
Jerry Rostad is seeking his third term on the Fargo Park Board.
Jerry has helped lead several initiatives for the Park District including the construction of the Fargo Parks Sports Center and the renovation of the Island Park. These amenities will attract businesses, workforce, and active families to Fargo.
Rostad has also helped develop several initiatives to meet the future, growing needs of Fargo Parks. Public input was vital in developing master plans for Island Park, Yunker Farm, and Lindenwood Park. A strategic plan is in the works that will drive the future of the Fargo Park System.
Rostad is employed as the Vice Chancellor for Strategy and Strategic Engagement for the North Dakota University System. He is a retired U.S. Navy Reserve Captain.
He serves on several community and state boards, including the North Dakota Council of Navy League, FM Athletics, the Sanford Roger Maris All-Star week, and the Olivet Lutheran Church Council. He is a long-time member of the Fargo American Legion Post 2, he volunteers with the Growing Together community garden project, and he assists with high school state tournaments.
Our Priorities
Fargo Parks Sports Center
Island Park
Pool Project
Yunker Farm Dog Park Redesign
Fargo Park District Strategic Plan
Fargo Parks Sports Center
The Fargo Parks Sports Center will be a game changer for Fargo. The amenities offered within the 390,000 square foot facility will help attract workforce and businesses to the comminute, driving economic development. The best news is – nearly 40% of the project has been funded by private gifts and in-kind services. A win-win for the community.
The Center will open in phases beginning in the spring of 2024. Amenities will include one full-size indoor multi-use turf field, an elevated indoor walking and running track, eight hardwood courts, two sheets of ice, six pickleball courts, three large multi-use community rooms, an indoor playground, Fargo Park District staff offices, and more.
Island Park Pool Project
Island Park Pool has been an icon in the city of Fargo for several years and once renovation is complete and the pool reopens in the spring of 2025, it will provide new and lasting memories to young and old for several years to come. The new design will include a 50-meter competition pool with diving boards and diving platform, a lifestyle pool, a lazy river and a slide complex with 1 Fly Tyme slide and 1 tube slide.
Yunker Farm Dog Park Redesign
The Fargo Park District is redesigning the Yunker Farm Dog Park as part of the broader Yunker Farm master plan that was recently completed. As with most Park District projects, community involvement is vital to ensure that the Yunker Farm Dog Park meets the needs of the citizens of Fargo.
Fargo Park District Strategic Plan
The Fargo Park District embarked on a robust strategic planning process in early 2024 and will complete the process sometime this summer. The strategic plan will be critical for the Fargo Park District because it will provide a systematic approach to assessing current environments, identifying key priorities and community needs, and outlining actionable steps to ensure sustainable growth and development.
Parks By the Numbers
119 recreational and cross-country ski trails
50 pickleball and tennis courts and one sand volleyball complex
16 outdoor skating rinks, three indoor ice arenas, two sledding hills
10 shelters, one campground
Five golf courses and three driving ranges
One control line model airplane park
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