The city of Fargo is located in North Dakota's Red River Valley. Steamboats traveled the Red River during the 1880s when the valley was known as the breadbasket of the world. Modern Fargo is a metropolitan community rich with cultural events. Surrounding the city are acres of fertile farmland. The city is host to a number of regional parks. Fargo's four seasons make it a place to enjoy a variety of outdoor sports.
History
Railroad history is an important piece of Fargo's past. An Act of Congress signed by President Lincoln in 1864, which created the Northern Pacific Railroad, resulted in a plan to develop the city. The railroad company erected a passenger depot in the town over a century ago. It is still maintained by the city's parks and recreation department. Visitors to Pioneer Village in West Fargo can view the depot along with a locomotive dating back to 1883. Additionally, visitors can stroll through the caboose and a passenger coach car to gain an understanding of early rail travel.
Kiddie Train Rides
The Children's Museum at Yuker Farms is a place where kids and their parents can ride a small train called the Yunkie Express. The train runs round the perimeter of the 55-acre park. In 1985, the Fargo-Moorehead Junior League and the Fargo Park district raised funds to renovate a house built in 1876. The renovations were complete in 1989, and the house reopened as the Children's Museum.
Lindenwood Park
At Lindenwood Park, campers can pitch their tent in the wooded area along the Red River. This city park provides 12 tent sites and 46 campsites with electrical hookups. Ride your bike down the park trails. You can also rent tandem and surrey bikes onsite. Kids can play at one of the two playgrounds within the park.
Park Pathways
If you are looking for a path on which to walk, run, bike or inline skate, you will find it in Fargo. The park district maintains more than 90 miles of paths. Bridges over the Red River connect the paths to three different parks: Oak Grove, Lindenwood and Dike East.
In an effort to get residents out and moving during the winter season, the city provides cross-country skis at no charge. There are three golf course trails ideal for cross-country skiing. The Lindenwood and Dike East parks are connected by a fourth trail.
Specialty Parks
The Fargo Skate Park is a 23,000-square-foot arena within the Dike West facility. All skateboard enthusiasts, bikers and individuals on roller blades are welcome. Beginners and advanced athletes alike will find the concrete course an exhilarating challenge.
Fargo has two fenced-in parks where small and large dogs are free to romp. Both parks are open year-round from dawn to dusk.
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