Fargo Parks Sports Center

The Fargo Parks Sports Center is a destination indoor sporting, event and activity facility that opened in June 2024. This longtime vision was achieved due to the partnered efforts of the Fargo Park District, Sanford Health, and many more community partners. The goal when developing the Fargo Parks Sports Center was to address a critically unmet community need for indoor recreation facilities to serve Fargo and the surrounding region. Read more about the Fargo Parks Sports Center amenities below.

1 Full Size Indoor Multi-Use Turf Field

This full sized indoor multi-use turf field is 95,000 square feet with 85,000 feet of synthetic turf. The Fargo Parks Sports Center has partnered with a variety of user groups looking for football, soccer, lacrosse, cricket, baseball, softball, golf practice, kickball, wiffle ball and other turf needs. The turf area fits a regulation soccer field with the ability to host collegiate and high school games, and the large space allows for multiple sports and activities to simultaneously.

Elevated Indoor Track

The elevated indoor walking/running track is located above the multi-use indoor field. The walking track is 4.5 laps per mile and free for public use. Outside the walking track is the Midco lounge, a high traffic place for gathering with seating options and large interactive Midco screens.

8 Hardwood Courts

The Fargo Parks Sports Center features 8 hardwood courts named Bell Bank Courts. The championship court features extended bleachers, seating 280 spectators for championships games or events.

2 Sheet IcePlex

The IcePlex features two 85' x 200' rinks, named the Window World Rink (North) and the John & Mary Noah Rink (South), and each have fixed bleachers with 171 seats per rink, including 6 ADA-accessible spots. Fans can view the rinks from the climate-controlled mezzanine and main level areas. This space features 8 dedicated locker rooms located in between the rinks on the main floor, as well as a rentable tournament room on the mezzanine.

6 Pickleball Courts

The 6 indoor pickleball courts feature a 4' fence system between courts, complete spectator and waiting benches. Courts are available to reserve online with ease and can also be fully booked for tournaments, skills camps, private events, and more.

3 Community Rooms

Located on the main level, our three spacious community rooms are designed for flexibility - set side by side and divided by air walls, they can be used individually or seamlessly combined into one expansive venue for up to 300 guests. Each room is equipped with cutting-edge A/V technology, including screen casting, multiple HDMI inputs, livestreaming capabilities, microphone options and high-definition monitors. A serving counter and sink in every community room make food and beverage service simple and self-contained. For added convenience, a full catering kitchen and prep area - with a service window - are located adjacent to the Alex Stern Family Foundation Room, ensuring seamless support for any event.

6 Multi-Purpose Rooms

The second floor of the Fargo Parks Sports Center features six multi-purpose rooms for smaller gatherings, classes, and programming. These rooms are set in two groups of three, and each set of three rooms are divided by air walls, allowing them to be combined. Each room has a counter, sink, refrigerator, and microwave. Rooms also have A/V capabilities and flexible seating arrangements available.

Indoor Playground and Party Rooms

The indoor playground offers a fun and safe environment for children of all ages! There are mini structures designed for ages 6-23 months and 2-5 for safe and interactive play. Four identical party rooms are also housed in the indoor playground and make a perfect place for a birthday party.

2 Concessions Stands

The Fargo Parks Sports Center is equipped with two concessions areas, one on the main level and the second level. The concessions stands offer classic favorites plus treats like milkshakes, espresso drinks, and a weekday lunch special. An in-house Food and Beverage team prep food in the facility with large prep and grill area along with a large walk-in cooler, freezer and dry storage space.

Sanford Sports Complex

The Fargo Parks Sports Center is home to Sanford Sports Performance and Academy. Their space holds a 2200-square-foot therapy gym with new technology equipment, a therapy pool with hot and cold plunge, locker rooms, sprint lanes, locker rooms, a 7900-square-foot strength and conditioning space and more.

Fargo Park District Offices

The Fargo Parks Sports Center is the hub of the Fargo Park District team. The main level houses administrative staff including the Executive Director, Deputy Directors, Sports Center Director and staff and Human Resources staff. This area includes offices, conference rooms and kitchenette. Upstairs houses additional public services and with open work areas, staff offices, and huddle rooms.