About This Splash Pad
McDowell Dam Recreation Area in Bismarck offers a beach area along with two playgrounds, a gaga ball pit, and open green space, all free to visit. The facility includes picnic shelters (four of which are reservable), restrooms, parking, and a paved 0.6-mile trail loop, making it accessible for families and young children. Water equipment rentals—paddleboats, paddle boards, canoes, and kayaks—are available from Memorial Day through Labor Day at hourly rates. The recreation area operates weekdays 1–9 PM and weekends 11 AM–9 PM, and also features volleyball areas with nets during summer months and fishing piers open under North Dakota Game and Fish Department regulations.
Details
| Hours | Monday: 1–9PM Tuesday: 1–9PM Wednesday: 1–9PM Thursday: 1–9PM Friday: 1–9PM Saturday: 11AM–9PM Sunday: 11AM–9PM |
| Admission | Free |
| Age Range | Families, Kids, Toddlers |
| Type | Splash Pad |
| Address | 1951 93rd St NE, Bismarck, ND 58501, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501 |
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