Outdoors & fitness
Join a local curling club with leagues, introductory sessions and youth curling.
The club publishes team and individual registration, a club calendar and an instructional league. New curlers can ask about learning sessions or connecting with a team.
When: Winter leagues and scheduled learn-to-curl sessions; check the current club calendar.
Where: Capital Curling Club at the VFW Sports Complex, 1200 N Washington Street, Bismarck.
Who: New and experienced curlers; youth programming is separate.
The October registration meeting has passed. Contact the club about current options rather than arriving for an expired signup date.
Checked 2026-10-19. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Outdoors & fitness
Connect with a Bismarck cycling club focused on recreation, fitness and riding skills.
Central Dakota Cyclists maintains a club page for people interested in bicycling. Use the club’s own posts to find a suitable ride and confirm its pace and route.
When: Group rides are posted by the club; confirm the next ride rather than assuming a weekly start.
Where: Bismarck-area ride starts vary by event.
Who: Cyclists of different skill levels; check each ride’s expectations.
Some club event details require a Strava account. No fixed meetup address is published here.
Checked 2026-10-19. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Outdoors & fitness
Join winter recreational basketball through Bismarck Parks and Recreation.
The adult program accepts men’s and women’s teams. Players without a team can ask about the district’s non-rostered-player process.
When: Winter season; use the program page for registration deadlines and the current team schedule.
Where: Assigned Bismarck gym locations; confirm with your team schedule.
Who: Adult recreational players and teams.
Registration is team-based. Expressing interest as an individual does not guarantee placement.
Checked 2026-10-19. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Outdoors & fitness
Find a volleyball team for indoor fall and winter leagues or summer sand play.
The park district offers several league formats and skill divisions. Choose a season and ask staff how to find an appropriate team.
When: Fall and winter indoor seasons; sand volleyball is seasonal. Check the official registration page.
Where: Assigned Bismarck gyms or park sand courts.
Who: Adult teams across recreational and competitive divisions.
Team rosters, fees and deadlines apply. The current winter registration date is separate from fall play.
Checked 2026-10-19. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Outdoors & fitness
Plan for seasonal coed softball with Bismarck Parks and Recreation.
Summer and fall coed leagues use different schedules and equipment rules. Ask about next-season registration and individual-player inquiries.
When: Summer and fall seasons. The published 2026 fall season ended October 5; ask about the next cycle.
Where: Clem Kelley Athletic Complex or other assigned fields, depending on the league.
Who: Adult coed teams and interested players.
This is a seasonal program, not an open drop-in game. Confirm team and bat requirements.
Checked 2026-10-19. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Outdoors & fitness
Try drop-in pickleball, lessons and organized play through the park district.
Bismarck Parks and Recreation publishes indoor and outdoor options with different ability levels and locations. Use its schedule to choose an appropriate session.
When: Year-round options; indoor and outdoor schedules change by season.
Where: World War Memorial Building, recreation centers or outdoor courts, depending on the session.
Who: Adult players; check level and registration requirements for each session.
Drop-in access, lessons and special events have different fees and signup arrangements.
Checked 2026-10-19. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Outdoors & fitness
Meet other players through adult tennis lessons, leagues and cardio sessions.
The district offers adult tennis options throughout the year. Choose a lesson or playing format and check the current schedule before joining.
When: Year-round programming; seasonal leagues and session times are listed by the park district.
Where: Indoor and outdoor Bismarck courts; use the location shown for the selected session.
Who: Adult tennis players; beginner and other levels vary by program.
Confirm booking, ability level and any daily facility or lesson fee.
Checked 2026-10-19. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Outdoors & fitness
Learn Olympic-style fencing with a recurring class at the World War Memorial Building.
The park district’s fencing classes teach basic skills and support progression toward intermediate practice. Equipment is provided except for the required glove.
When: Monthly sessions with weekday classes; check the current age-group schedule.
Where: World War Memorial Building, 215 N 6th Street, Bismarck.
Who: Ages 12 and up; adult and youth schedules separate in winter and spring.
Advance registration and a fencing glove are required. Holiday exceptions and age-group times vary.
Checked 2026-10-19. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
