Johnny Gisi Memorial Park

2547 E. Calgary Ave.

Trailhead/Neighborhood Park Features

3.5 acres of developed neighborhood park overlooking an addition 12 acres of conservation land

  • Playground Area
    • Composite structure with canopies for ages 5-12
    • Sand play area with canopy for ages 2-5
  • Open picnic shelter
  • Two youth tennis/pickleball courts
  • Trailhead with access to the Edgewood Trail (approx.
    2.5 miles) including connections to 43rd Ave., Century
    Avenue, Legacy High School, and Centennial Road
  • Community gardens with water access
  • Overlook area with interpretive signs
  • Pollinator Garden
  • Parking lot
  • Trees and shrubs
  • Little Free Library

Project Costs:

  • $485,000
  • Year dedicated: Sept. 23, 2015

Project Partners:

  • Phil Gisi Family
  • Lewis and Clark Wildlife Club – Pollinator Gardens
  • ND Outdoor Heritage Fund
  • Bismarck Community Gardens
  • Bismarck Parks & Recreation District

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Johnny Gisi Memorial Park - Map 2016