Stay up to date with the latest news, projects, and initiatives from Jamestown Parks and Recreation! This is your go-to source for updates on community programs, park improvements, upcoming events, and the progress of our Strategic Plan.
We’re always working to enhance our parks, facilities, and recreational programs. See the parks and facilities below we are currently improving:
Phase One of this field renovation project is completed. It includes a dedicated parking lot, paved pathways, concession/restroom building, community plaza, and two feature fields. Gould Field is a Babe Ruth sized field with artificial turf infield, sod outfield, and concrete dugouts. The smaller sized feature field also has an artificial turf infield with sod outfield. It will be used for Cal Ripken (12 and under) baseball and fast pitch softball.
A $623,000 matching grant from ND Park System Grant program has been awarded to JPRD for the renovation of Nickeus Park and the addition of an all-abilities playground! A volunteer committee has raised the remaining needed funds to match the grant and bring this dream to a reality for our community. The design includes a handicap accessible parking lot, paved pathways, new accessible restroom and shelter in addition to an amazing playground. The playground is surfaced with poured in place material and include play activities to serve everyone in the community providing a safe and healthy place for community members of all ages and abilities to stay active and improve their social skills. A grand opening celebration is planned for mid-May!
Hillcrest Golf Course is undergoing a phased renovation of the Pro Shop. The first phase was completed in 2025 and focused on the hospitality room. This newly renovated space provides a versatile and welcoming setting for events of all kinds. This space has seating for 78 guests and includes a convenient serving area. In 2026 the main area of the Pro Shop is being renovated. New flooring throughout, paint and new countertops will give the Pro Shop an updated look and feel.
The Bunker has recently updated the audio and projection system to include a large projector mounted on the wall perfect for presentations. The Neirling Room also received a fresh coat of paint and new flooring.
The Horseshoe Courts in McElroy Park are getting an update with the removal of the dilapidated tool storage shack and renovations to the clubhouse.
In July of 2024 the field lights were rendered inoperable after a lightning strike. Since that time grant funds have been secured to remove the 50+ year old system and upgrade to a state-of-the-art field lighting system. Installation of the new system began Tuesday March 11th and project completion is anticipated by April 15th.
We’ve made some big improvements to our website navigation to help you find information on programs, events, and activities more easily. But that’s not all, we launched a JPRD app in late 2025. This new app is your one-stop-shop for everything parks and recreation, including event schedules, activity details, and an easier way to register for programs.
Our Strategic Plan is shaping the future of parks, programs, and recreation in our community. We’re committed to transparency and accountability, ensuring that every step we take aligns with our mission to enhance public spaces and recreational opportunities.
To keep you informed, we’ve created a Work Plan that outlines our priorities, projects, and progress. This plan helps us track goals, improve our parks and facilities, and ensure a better recreation experience for everyone.
See what we’re working on: View our Work Plan
Key areas of focus include:
Check back regularly as we update our Work Plan and share progress on our initiatives! Click here to learn more information about our Strategic Plan.
