Overview

Dickinson Parks & Recreation has partnered with the Best Friends Mentoring Program to offer a FREE program that will focus on goal setting, building confidence & promoting a healthy lifestyle. This program will include skill-building opportunities, physical activities, and small group mentoring. In addition to individual workouts, participants will be doing the following activities: Pickleball, rock wall, racquetball and cycling.

Requirements:

  • Snacks will be provided.
  • Please wear tennis shoes and comfortable active clothing.
  • Bring a water bottle.
  • Program capacity will be determined by the number of volunteer coaches.
  • If transportation is needed, please contact Best Friends Mentoring at 701-483-8615.
  • A climbing wall waiver is required and must be turned in on the first day of program. Waiver will be emailed with registration receipt.
  • Registration deadline: June 10, 2025

The STRONGkids Program in partnership with Best Friends Mentoring Program has received the North Dakota Recreation & Parks Association (NDRPA) 2024 Innovative Programming Award. The Innovative Programming Award recognizes and honors an NDRPA member agency or organization that demonstrates leadership with advanced groundbreaking ideas in programming.

Quick Info

  • Summer Jun 3-Aug 19
  • Day Tue
  • Time 3:30-5:00 pm
  • Grades 6-8
  • Cost FREE
  • Location WRCC
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3×3 Women’s Basketball League

Players interested in forming a team must obtain and submit completed registration packet information by the registration deadline. See registration information below or pick up a packet at the Dickinson Parks and Recreation. QUESTIONS: Please call Wilson McLaughlin at 701-456-2074 or email [email protected] *All sponsor and player fees MUST BE PAID IN FULL when team registration is submitted or it will not be accepted.  It is the team manager’s responsibility to collect all fees ahead of time and submit as one team registration. LEAGUE REGISTRATION/INFORMATION LEAGUE SCHEDULE/STANDINGS
  • Dec 2-Mar 17
  • 18+
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Pickleball Lessons

Dickinson Parks & Recreation has compiled several different options for learning to play the popular sport of pickleball intro to pickleball, beginner lessons and skills and drills. See which works best for you!
Intro to Pickleball
Are you wanting to learn how to play pickleball? This hour class will teach you how to hold a paddle, how to score a game, and teach you the rules. DAYS:
  • March 4
TIME: 7:00-8:00 pm FEE: $5/night REGISTER ONLINE -----
Pickleball Beginner Lessons
Join us for a 2-week crash course that will improve your dinking, serving, understanding of the rules, and more through mini-games and drills designed for the beginner player. DAYS:
  • March 3 & 10
TIME: 7:00-8:30 pm FEE: $10/session (session includes both nights) REGISTER ONLINE -----
Pickleball Skills & Drills
A 2-week program for 3.0+ level players who are looking to improve their skills on the 3rd shot drop, dinking, court placement, hitting targets and more. DAYS:
  • February 17 & 24
  • March 17 & 24
TIME: 7:00-8:30 pm FEE: $10/session (session includes both nights) REGISTER ONLINE
  • 15+
  • WRCC

Tiny Sports

A great introductory class for toddlers to socialize and learn how to play individual and team sports. Activities include basketball, soccer, t-ball, dancing, yoga, running, and an obstacle course to develop participants gross motor and social skills. PROGRAM DATES:
  • April 1 & 15 (T-Ball)
INSTRUCTIONS: 
  • No pre-registration required.
  • Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
 
  • 2-5
  • 9:00-10:00 am
  • $4 walk-in or free with membership

Pickleball For Kids

Learn how to play pickleball in a fun setting with other kids your age. We'll work on the basic skills and play mini-games along the way. INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Select dates you wish to attend during registration process.
  • Bring your own paddle. If you do not have one, one will be provided.
  • March 4
  • 8-14
  • Tue