Parks & Recreation Department
- Snowshoes: $10.00/per day
Historic Carnegie Library - Library Park - 426 Bemidji Ave N.
Park Facility and Reservations -
Reservations for park facilities for the summer of 2024 will open on January 3rd on-line and in person at the Tourist Information Center! Click here to reserve a building or shelter family, group or social gathering. If you are looking for an indoor space in the Parks - there are four park buildings available Diamond Building in Diamond Point Park, Old Mill Building in South Shore Park, City Park Building and the new building formally known as the Outdoor Program Center within Diamond Point Park. Each has a unique atmosphere and amenities. Photos are available under each facility link. Old Mill and Diamond provide a view of Lake Bemidji, while City Park is spacious with three rolling doors and close parking. The Sapphire Pavilion in Diamond Point is a large open air pavilion located on the point. Park Facilities are available for rent/reservation from May 19th through September 30th!
Park Permits and Special Event Permits
The Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department is happy to facilitate your special event in the parks! Special Event/Park Event Application Form will help us get all the information to reserve the park space. Please fill out the Special Event Application with all attachments (site or route plan) and send them to us at parks.recreation@ci.bemidji.mn.us or give us a call at 218.333.1859. We are happy to assist you in making your event a success!
Please contact us with any questions!
Marcia Larson, Parks and Recreation Director – marcia.larson@ci.bemidji.mn.us
Jamie Anderson, Recreation Supervisor- Jamie.anderson@ci.bemidji.mn.us
Scott Schroeder, Parks Superintendent - scott.schroeder@ci.bemidji.mn.us