Get Out and Play!

To provide OPPORTUNITIES for its citizens to enjoy their leisure time in our public

programs, facilities, and parks that:

· Contribute to the physical, mental, and social DEVELOPMENT of our citizens.

· Contribute to the quality of COMMUNITY life.

· Meet citizens needs and interests through QUALITY services at a reasonable price.

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Our Vision Parks and programs; ENHANSING THE QUALITY OF LIFE in West Fargo.

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Our Core Values 1. Honesty 2. Receptive and Responsive 3. Sense of Community

4. Integrity 5. Leadership 6. Partners

7. Responsibility

Page 1 Intro, Board, Staff

Page 2 Matching Funds, 2016 Projects, Values

Page 3 Capital Improvements History

Page 4 Budget, Financial

Page 5 Recreation

Page 6 Shelters, Veterans Memorial Pool

Page 7 Veterans Memorial Arena

Page 8 Rustad Recreation Center

Page 9 Sponsors, Volunteers

Page 10 Map

Greetings! On behalf of the Park Board Commissioners and staff of the West Fargo Park District, I would like to thank you for your patronage, partnership and participation in our pro-grams, events, parks and facilities throughout this past year. The growth of West Fargo is an exciting challenge. We are committed to growing new areas of the city as well as making improve-ments to parks in the older and established parks and facilities we maintain. At the Park District, participation and development of programs and special events continues to rapidly rise and we are dedicated to increasing our offer-ings of classes and keeping with trends. We also welcome and encourage your suggestions. The West Fargo Park District is a municipal government entity and we under-stand the importance of responsibility we are trusted with of utilizing public dollars which fund and support over 40 parks and facilities in the City of West Fargo. This annual report provides a broad overview of the budget, participa-tion statistics, sponsorships, realized volunteer hours and park/facility use throughout the year. The West Fargo Park District takes great pride in all of its parks and facilities and our goal is to provide you with the best experience possible. Thank you for a great 2016, and I look forward to a progressive 2017! Barb Erbstoesser Executive Director

West Fargo Park Board

Commissioners

Sharon Odegaard - President *Land Acquisition, Facility Development

Todd Rheault - Vice President *Finance, Budget, Legal, Legislation

Jeff McCracken *Parks, Facilities

Kathy Scully *Recreation, Programming

Ken Zetocha *Public Relations, Policy, Personnel

*primary portfolio

West Fargo Park District Staff

Barb Erbstoesser - Executive Director Justin Germundson - Business Manager Bob Potter - Park Operations Manager

Lance Belisle - Recreation Manager Jamie Olson - Facility Manager

Recreation & Support Staff

Katie Ettish Allison Hauschild

Matt Johnson Leah Kelm

Isaac Schaller Diane Fritz

Maintenance

Micah Fraase (Park Foreman) Greg Foien Kevin Hawley Dave Opdahl Dave Schacher Andrew Rodriguez

Doug Haakenson Jackson Agather Andie Wagemann

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40+ Parks & Facilities

500 Acres of Parks

34 Playgrounds

15 Ball Fields & Backstops

50 Miles of Bike Path*

*includes combined park & city 8’ - 10’ paths

2 Skateboard Parks

2 Indoor Hockey Arenas

4 Activity Centers

26 Acre Soccer Complex

Synthetic Turf Baseball Field

Recognized Tree City USA

20 Picnic Shelters

5 Sledding Hills

Splash Pad

Outdoor Pool

Disc Golf w/18 Holes

Activities for ages 2 – Seniors

3 Fitness Trails

Free, Annual Events

Over 150 Program Offerings

30+ Annual Special Events

5 Outdoor Skating Rinks

Rustad Recreation Center

While some facets regarding the quality of life cannot be measured, the West Fargo Park District provides many quantifiable benefits

to its residents. Here is a snapshot of some of the outstanding parks and facilities our residents enjoy:

Rustad Recreation Center—Grand Opening August 2016

Relocated Park District Administrative Offices to Rustad

Veterans Memorial Arena Tower Replacement

Rustad Recreation Center Message Board

Rustad Landscaping /Misc. Trees

Loberg Nature Trail Gift of 15 acres

3/4 ton Pickups (2)

Utility Cart Purchase (2)

Scheels Soccer Flagpole Install joint project with the WF Am Vets

New Park District Logo

The West Fargo Park District has matching fund dollars available for the development of areas of special interest. These funds may only be utilized within West Fargo Park District owned facilities and properties. In 2016, the Park District awarded $20,000 in matching funds. Requests are received and reviewed annually the end of February with funding awarded by the Park Board at the March Board meeting. Individuals or groups interested in pursuing a project are encouraged to contact the Park District.

2016 Matching Fund Recipients and Projects:

West Fargo Hockey Association Materials garage door & windows, labor, at the Veterans

Memorial Arena II training area. Install wall and garage door on the 2nd level of Vets 2 for newly purchased treadmill. Separates the main rink from the dryland area and cuts down on the noise from the treadmill. Awarded $5,800.

West Fargo Soccer Club Information Kiosk, Goals, Corner Flags, Pinnies, Nets, Balls, Ramp and

Deck at building. Awarded $5,750.

West Fargo Baseball Club Improvements at Young and Rendezvous Fields - total $11,500 -

$6,000 for equipment and $5,500 for the sign, Backstop Padding – Young and Rendezvous Fields; Backstop Netting at Rendezvous Fields, 2 Portable Mounds for 7-12 year olds; Additional and replacement L-screens; Young Field Hitting Nets. 13th Avenue sign signifying Young Field. Awarded $7,650.

Red River Valley Lacrosse Association New league that has formed in the Fargo, Moorhead,

West Fargo area for youth. The West Fargo teams are currently seeking West Fargo sites and will practice at the multiuse space at Rendezvous Park. Purchase of goals and nets. Awarded $800.00

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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS YEAR COST CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS YEAR COST

Shadow Wood Area Lakes Park (Phase 2) 2012 $2,005,046 Rustad Recreation Center (2015 only) 2015 $2,997,718

Veterans Memorial Arena 2012 511,409 Asphalt Project 2015 1,910,586

- Parking Lot, Message Center, Lighting, Media - Rendezvous, Elmwood, Scheels Soccer, Mplood

Maintenance Equipment 2012 146,930 Goldenwood Park 2015 528,852

Rustad Park (Freedom) Playground 2012 145,000 River's Bend Park (Phase 2) 2015 512,025

Elmwood Park 2012 77,540 Legion Field Synthetic Turf 2015 446,225

- Message Center, Rink, Lighting, Fencing The Wild's South Park 2015 132,180

Misc. Park Improvements 2012 63,000 Eaglewood Park 2015 74,500

TOTAL $2,948,924 Brooks Harbor Park 2015 72,709

VMA Lobby and Restroom Remodel 2015 39,314

Maintenance Equipment 2015 16,000

TOTAL $6,730,109

Veterans Memorial Pool 2013 $2,590,000 Opened Rustad Recreation Center (August 2016) 2016 5,002,282

Rendezvous Park Activity Center 2013 375,018 Rustad Recreation Center Message Board 2016 49,000

Maplewood Park Activity Center 2013 328,000 Rustad/Misc. Trees 2016 35,000

The Wild's Park 2013 140,000 Loberg Nature Trail 15 acres 2016 Gift

Shadow Creek Park 2013 75,000 Maintenance Equipment 2016 69,996

Scheels Soccer Complex Irrigation 2013 67,205 VMA Tower Replacement 2016 95,000

Maintenance Equipment 2013 63,572 Misc.—benches, tables, park signage 2016 15,000

Elmwood Park Field Seating 2013 20,000 TOTAL $5,266,278

TOTAL $3,658,795

River's Bend Park (Phase 1) 2014 $859,928

Rendezvous Park 2014 366,426

- Fields #5 and #6, Sledding Hill

Elmwood Field #5 2014 160,713

The Preserve Scenic Outlooks 2014 122,321

VMA Equipment 2014 121,014

Maintenance Equipment 2014 29,589

TOTAL $1,659,991

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$293$311

$296

$257 $249$236

$207

$100

$125

$150

$175

$200

$225

$250

$275

$300

$325

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Park District Tax on $200,000 Residence

20

202

District Employees - 2016

Full-time

Part-time

Total Total = 222

$1,863,114

$686,764

$295,854

$399,605

$132,745 $54,137

General Fund Revenue - 2016

Property Tax

State Aid

Arena

Recreation

Concessions

Pool

Total Revenue = Total Revenue = $3,432,218

$1,369,915

$608,677 $306,307

$303,239

$101,249

$60,103 $435,653

$240,686

General Fund Expenditure - 2016

FTE

Operations

Arena

Recreation

Concessions

Pool

Debt Service

Transfer Out

Total Expenditures = Total Expenditures = $3,425,828

19%

2%

24%

9%

46%

West Fargo Tax Dollar

County

Misc

City

Park

School

The WF Park District Scholarship program offers reduced rates for specific classes and programs to West Fargo residents with limited incomes. Eligi-

bility is in accordance with recognized income guidelines for state and federal programs. Please inquire at time of registration.

Scholarship Given In: 2015 - 14 Families Served 2016 - 26 Families Served

Recreation & Special Event Participation

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Art 248 309

Bone Builder Adult Exercise 3,500 3,964

Day Camps / Other Youth Classes 541 615

Flag Football 512 551

Ice Skating 188 154

Pickle Ball* (Rustad expanded the offering) 1,872 5,200

Pre-School Program 258 344

Youth Soccer 460 464

Tennis Lessons 188 182

Youth Basketball 419 582

Youth T-Ball / Baseball / Softball 1,098 1,208

Youth Track 350 500

Big Screen Movie Days (events) 1,200 1,320

Bouncin Bash 1,716 2,024 part / 4,211 total

Easter Egg Hunt 750 1,285

Farmers Market (Vendors / Customers) 15 / 100+

106 booths / 31 dif vendors

900+ visitors

Halloween Party 600 685 part / 1,285 total

Hawaiian Beach Blast 900 250 (inclement weather)

Rummage Sale (2 events) 215 / 2,900 315 booths / 3,800 attend

Senior Picnics (2 events) 350 405

Sweetheart Dance (Couples) 229 244

Teen Dances (2 events) 1000 900

Adult Volleyball Tourney (# teams) 43 58

Wild West Jamboree 900 1,100

Dog Show 200

Art Mania (2 events) 195

Autumn Pumpkin Party 600

Santa PJ Party 200 part / 475 attend

Skate With Santa 220

Frostival Snow Golf 15 teams

Scavenger Hunt 15 teams

Rustad Recreation Center Grand Opening 1,300

Days of Operation 2016

Length of Pool Season 83 Days

Full Day Closure Due to Weather 5

Early Closing Due to Sanitary 3 Events

Rainchecks Issued for Early Closing 256

Days with Precipitation 48 (out of 83)

Average Daily Temperature 80 degrees F

2015 - 282

2016 - 281

Includes Shelter and Activity Centers at: North Elmwood, Armour, Shadow Wood, Maplewood, River’s Bend and Rendezvous Parks.

Most open shelters available first come first serve and are not included in the above count.

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2015 Attendance - 21,033 / Scholarships - 214

2016 Attendance - 19,342 / Scholarships - 209

Opened to the public July 2014

FACILITY RENTALS

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PARTY RENTALS

ICE RENTALS

THE FACILITY

ICE RENTAL HOURS

2015 - 2,283

2016 - 1,821

Toppers Car Club Twin Arrow Archery Shoot Firefighter’s Ball MS Society Annual Spring Walk

Dakota Cross Fit Games Just for Kix Dance Camp West Fargo Hockey Association West Fargo School District events United Blood Services Cub Scouts WF Police Training Fargo Youth Hockey Girls on the Run Metro Basketball NDAHA ND Rough Riders Hockey

The Veterans Memorial Arena provides rental

opportunities for youth birthday parties. Each

package includes private room for 2 hours, a

choice of inflatable games and other recrea-

tional equipment, 3 large pizzas and two 2-

liters of pop.

2015 - 88 Rentals

2016 - 50 Rentals*

(addition of Rustad Recreation Center)

The Veterans Memorial Arena opened to the public in 1989. The

lobby was added in 1999 and the Vets 2 building was added in

2003. Since its opening, the Veterans Memorial Arena has been

a valuable asset to the community of West Fargo and has hosted

many events. The VMA is home ice of the West Fargo Stampede

Youth Hockey Association and the WF Schools Girls & Boys

hockey programs. Year-round, the VMA host many Park District,

community and regional events and rentals. The Veterans Memo-

rial Arena features (2) NHL size rinks (seasonal), open public

skate (seasonal), a year-round 1/8th mile walking track, bleach-

ers, concessions, meeting rooms (2), tennis courts (2 seasonal), 3

on 3 basketball court, a large lobby, a fitness room (for 18 & up)

and an interactive gaming system. The Veterans Memorial Arena

is available for rental for small events up to large trade shows. If

you are interested in rental or arena use please inquire at 701-433

-5370.

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The $8 million dollar Rustad Recreation Center is located at 601 26th Avenue East. The Park District Administrative office re-located to Rustad in July, 2016. Since opening,

the 44,000sf facility has offered great opportunities for expanded Park District programs & events, meetings, community events, rentals, birthday parties, etc. The facility

has a 1/10 mile walking track, 2 regulation size basketball courts, 4 volleyball courts, 6 pickleball courts, a variety of meeting, gathering and party spaces. Stop in at Rustad

Recreation Center if you are interested in taking a tour or are interested in a rental. The walking track is free and open to the public during building hours.

2016 Special Event Volunteers Hours

Art Mania 28 112

Autumn Pumpkin Party 14 56

Bouncin Bash & More 196 685

Blizzard Bash 12 48

Dog Show 4 12

Easter Egg Hunt 20 80

Hawaiian Beach Blast 6 24

Santa's PJ Party 14 56

Skate with Santa 20 50

Spooktacular Party 41 164

Sweetheart Dance 12 48

Teen Dances 16 64

Western Round Up 8 32

GRAND TOTAL 591 5,467

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2016 Rec Programs Volunteers Hours

Evening T-ball 18 216

Youth Basketball—Metro 56 1,792

Youth Flag Football 123 1,968

Youth Soccer—Summer/Fall 6 60

$60,000

saved because of

volunteers!

A special thank you to our 2016 advertisers,

partners, and sponsors. We appreciate your continued

support of the West Fargo Park District.

1st International Bank and Trust

4 Luv of Dog

Apple Tree Pre-School

Applebee’s

Balloons & More

Bell State Bank and Trust

Bonanzaville USA

Boys & Girls Club of Red River Valley

BSN Sports

Cambria Hotel & Suite

Caribou Coffee

Cass County Senior Citizens

Cass County Soil Conservation

Casselton Vet

Cheney Motor Sports

City Of West Fargo

CItyWIde Electric

Cloud 9

Costco

Dakota Carriage

Dakota Playground

Dawson Insurance

DS Beverage

Eagle Run Crossing

Elevate Rock School

Family Fair Supermarket

Fargo Marathon

Fargo Moorhead Kennel Club

Fargo Park District

Fargo-Moorhead CVB

Firestone

FM Youth Basketball League

Forum Communications

Frostival

Gallery on the Go

Games Galore Party Rental

Games To Go

Girls on the Run

Halftime by Sheri

Homeward Animal Shelter

Hornbachers

In House Marketing

Jodi Tollefson Park Company

Johnson Lawn Service Inc.

Kinder Kloset

Lars and Joe Pony Show Band

Luther Family Ford

Marco's Pizza

Missoula Children's Theater

Mom's on the Run

Moore Engineering

Moorhead Parks and Recreation

Natural Pet Center

ND Farmers Market and Growers Assn. Inc

NDSU Men's Hockey Club

NDSU Sports Management Program

New Breed

North Dakota Center for Distance Education

Ole and Lena's Pizzeria

Ostroms Ace Hardware

Pet Mania

Petro Serve

Platinum Plus DJ

Prairie Dog Hotel, Grooming and Canine Daycare

Red Carpet Wash

Red River Harness Club

Red River of the North Dog Obedience Club

Red River Refrigeration

Red River Regional Marksmanship Center

Red River Valley Fair Association

River Keepers

Rovers Playhouse

RSVP Bone Builders

Sandhill's Archery

Sandy's Donuts

Sanford Children’s

Scheels

Scherling Photography

Sooper Stop

Spitfire Bar and Grill

Square 1 Kitchen

State Farm, Ryan Kill, Agent

Taco John's

Tesoro

Texas Roadhouse

The Clinic

The Fox

The October Road Band

Three Lyons Pub

TNT Diner

TNT Fitness

Topper's Car Club

United Automotive

Urban Dental Health

Valley Pickleball Posse

Wags Stay N Play

Wanzek/a Mastec Company

West Fargo Exchange Club

West Fargo Fire Department

West Fargo Hockey Association

West Fargo Lions Club

West Fargo Pioneer

West Fargo Police Department

West Fargo Public Library

West Fargo Public Schools

West Fargo Soccer Club

West Fargo V.F.W. Post 7564

Western State Bank

WF National Honor Society

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