PARKS:

Chahinkapa Park

Park entrances are located at 2nd Street and 8th Avenue North or 1st Street & 7th Avenue North. Park visitors are encouraged to use the many recreational facilities – playground equipment, horseshoe courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball and softball fields, football field, picnic areas, open grass areas, sand volleyball courts, camping facilities, skateboard park, carousel, a zoo, a winter recreation area and the adjacent Bois de Sioux Golf Course.

Map of Chahinkapa Park

Picnic Shelters

Kidder Recreation Area

4th Street & 19th Avenue North. Located in northeast Wahpeton and nestled along the Red River. Enjoy fishing, gardening, shoreline fishing areas, arboretum, fish cleaning station and a boat access in this area. Home of the world’s largest catfish “Wahpper,” a 40’ long fiberglass channel catfish that proudly signifies the excellent catfishing available in the Red River.

Campgrounds

Airport Park

Located at 4th Street & 11th Avenue South. Facilities include playground equipment, a baseball field, two softball fields, trails, picnic shelter & a drinking fountain.

An airplane monument, the “Corsair II,” is prominently displayed at the Airport Park and available for viewing 24 hours a day. Designed as a ground attack aircraft, it also was used for air-to-air combat in the Vietnam War. The Corsair II achieved its excellent accuracy with the aid of an automatic electronic navigation and weapon-delivery system.

Mini-Parks

Evergreen West Mini-Park

13th Street & 3rd Avenue North. Tot-size park includes a multipurpose piece of playground equipment.

North Meadows Mini-Park

13th Street & 14 1/2 Avenue North. Neighborhood-size park includes a gazebo and a multipurpose piece of playground equipment.

North Park

2001 North 11th Street. Neighborhood-size park includes a gazebo and a multipurpose piece of playground equipment.

Rosewood Park

17th Avenue North and Woodland Drive. Neighborhood-size park includes a gazebo and a multipurpose piece of playground equipment.

Garden Plots

Garden plots can be rented at Kidder Recreation, either (1) on 11th Street North or (2) along the Red River north of the Highway 210 Bypass. Fee: $15, with $5 deposit returned if garden tilled at the end of the season. The plots are approximately 20′ x 40′ in size.

Bois de Sioux Golf Course

FACILITIES:

2023 Chahinkapa Park Swimming Pool (CPSP) RATES

PASSES

Daycare: $120 1:6 under age of 6 and 1:8 for 6 and over plus 1 adult

Family Pass: $140 for up to 5 and then $10 per person after. (up to 4 more.)

Single: $60

DAYS EVENINGS WEEKENDS

2 and under FREE. Must be accompanied by adult. Adult pays reg fee.

(3-17) $4 $3 $7

(18 and up) $5 $3 $8

Family (up to 5) $15 $10 $30

Daycare $25 $15

Ratio: 1:6 (6 and under) or 1:8 (6 and over)

$2 Tuesdays

$5 Family Fridays ( up to 5 people)

MUST BE 14 AND OLDER TO BE LEFT WITH CHILDREN UNDER 10.

CHILDREN MUST BE 10 TO BE LEFT UNATTNEDED

BABY POOL MUST HAVE ADULT IN ATTENDANCE AND STAY WITH THE CHILD

SWIMMING POOL HOURS

When: Monday thru Friday

Time: 12:30pm-4:30pm and 6:30pm-8:30pm. Open to the public.

4:30pm-6:30pm Swim team, Learn to Swim Lessons, and WSI training.

When: Saturday and Sunday

Time: 1:00pm-8:00pm. Open to the public.

Private pool Rentals

Monday thru Friday: 8:30pm-10:30pm $100 per hour

Saturdays and Sundays: 8:00pm-10:00pm $100 per hour

PLEASE GIVE AT LEAST 48 HR NOTICE OF SCHEDULING AND 24 HOUR NOTICE OF ANY CANCELLATIONS.

AMENITIES

178’ Water Slide

Rope Swing

3 Diving Boards

* Please note that schedule can change at any time due to weather cancellations.

Swimming Pool Lesson Sessions*

FEE: $45 per session per child

Session 1:

Date: JUNE 12th -23rd (makeup day: JUNE 26)

Time: 11:15am-12:00pm Level 4 and 5

5:00 pm – Pre-school thru Level 3

5:30 pm – Parent with child, Pre-school thru Level 3

Session 2:

Date: JULY 10th-21st (makeup day: JULY 24)

Time: 11:15-12:00 pm – Level 4 and 5

5:00 pm – Pre-school thru Level 3

5:30 pm –Parent with Child, Pre-school thru Level 3

Session 3:

Date: JULY 31st-AUGUST 11th (makeup day: Aug.14)

Time: 11:15am-12:00pm- Level 4 and 5

5:00pm-Pre-school thru Level 3

5:30pm-Parent with Child, Pre-school, thru level 3

*Each session we attempt to have ten classes. Private lessons are also available. Call Michelle Mostoller, the Pool Manager, at 701-642-8344 or 701-899-4133

Lesson registration: Online registration will be available. (For further info and registration email Michelle at chahinkapa.pool@yahoo.com).

Chahinkapa Pool Lifeguard & Water Safety Instructor Classes

– WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (WSI)

FEE: $200

Instructor: Felisa Mastel

This course prepares candidates to prepare lesson plans for and teach the Parent with Child, Levels 1-6, Community Water Safety and Water Safety Aids classes. Pre-requisite: Age 16 by course completion date. Complete pre-test swim skills – Level 5 ability.

Date: (complete schedule given with registration)

Where: NDSCS Pool

– LIFEGUARD TRAINING

FEE: $175

Instructor: Alysha Oliphant 701-640-4548

Begin your aquatic career now. Learn surveillance skills to recognize and prevent injuries and rescue skills for land and water. You will become First Aide and Professional Rescuer DPR certified, learn professional responsibilities and skills interacting with the public.

-Prerequisites: Age 15 by course completion date> Swim test about Level 5 skill (300 yd swim, retrieve brick)

Date: May 10th – May 26th online portion of this class

May 30th – June 2nd

Time: TBD but usually 4:30pm – 10pm (times may vary) for classwork and water skills

Where: Chahinkapa Park Chalet & Pool

-LIFEGUARD UPDATE (includes CPR and First Aide)

FEE – $85

DATE: June 1st

TIME: TBD typically 6:00pm-10:00pm

-WATER SAFETY AIDE

FEE: $20

DATE: June 12th – 16th, 5:00-6:00pm

WHERE: Chahinkapa Pool

Learn skills to aide in the instruction of swimming lessons. You will work with an instructor teaching swim skills preschool thru Level 6. Recommended age: 14 – adult, level 4 skills or better. Level 6

Competitive and Home Team and level 6

When: June 10th – July 21st Monday and Wednesday

Time: 5:00pm-6:10pm

Fee: $75

We work to refine turns and starts. Increase endurance and speed and encourage lifetime skills. Great cross-training for other sports.

Age 6-Adult. Red cross Level 4 or above swim skills (able to swim 25 yds) required.

FREE HOME MEET JULY 12, 2023

Free to all that want to participate. Closed to open swim during the meet.

Community Center

The Wahpeton Community Center is located at 304 South 5th Street. It is ready for any event offering a gym, kitchen and activities room. Large events can be held here including weddings, reunions, anniversaries and more. For reservations or more information, contact Wahpeton Parks & Rec Dept. 701-642-2811

Gym Photos

South Side Room of Community Center

Dining Room and Kitchen

Photos from different weddings in the Community Center

NDSCS Activities Center

Address: 700-1100 blocks along 14th Avenue North.

Telephone: (701) 671-2281

Facilities include large gymnasiums, indoor swimming pool, racquetball courts, walking track and weightlifting room. Memberships available.

Richland County Historical Museum

Address: 11 7th Avenue North, Wahpeton

Telephone: (701) 642-3075

Hours: May through October, 1-4 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays

See large collection of Rosemeade pottery.

Senior Citizens Center

Address: 503 3rd Avenue South, Wahpeton

Telephone: (701) 642-5746

Stern Sports Arena

The Head of the Red Youth Activities Association, which manages Stern Sports Arena, meets on the third Monday of each month, beginning at 7:30 PM in Stern Arena.