Provide a high quality of life for all residents and visitors by developing and maintaining quality park facilities and recreation opportunities.

Description:
Facilities include Chahinkapa Zoo (AZA nationally accredited), Prairie Rose Carousel (1 / 150 restored antique carousels), Kidder Recreation Area (Red River greenway / outdoor recreation), Chahinkapa Park (large 86-acre park, Bois de Sioux Golf Course (9 holes in both ND & MN) and diverse park system.

Recreation programs include Special Olympics, Kinship Program (mentoring program), arts and youth sports.

History:
The Wahpeton park system was started in 1933 by entrepreneur Robert Hughes. Chahinkapa Park was largely constructed through the WPA Program. Chahinkapa Zoo was renovated in the early 1980's into a accredited facility. Over the past two decades, the Kidder Recreation Area has become a catfishing destination!

Contact people:

Wayne Beyer, Dir. Of Parks & Rec, (701) 642-2811, (email) LaRee Bumgarner, Recreation Supervisor, (701) 642-2811 Connie Raguse, Administrative Assistant, (701) 642-2811

Office fax number: (701) 642-5053

Address:

304 South 5th Street Wahpeton, ND 58075 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.wahpetonpark.com

Directions:

Go one block south of Dakota Avenue / 4th Street intersection.