Outdoor Program Center News Today

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Though BSU President John Hoffman has confirmed the university has ended its lease of the boathouse in Diamond Point Park, he assures the commitment to its Outdoor Program Center is unwavering.

Now running through Sept. 30, the Parks and Recreation Commission will develop long-term plans for the Center after the lease expires.

The Outdoor Program Center at Bemidji State has helped students experience a whole host of activities to connect with the outdoors. But as the university enters financial headwinds, the looming question is: Will the OPC make the cut?

After being held virtually in 2021, Bemidji’s Loop the Lake Festival returned for its eighth year and brought hundreds of riders to the shoreline of Lake Bemidji for a day of biking.

Howling January winds and an abundance of snow presented the perfect opportunity for Bemidji State students to fully embrace winter on Friday.

The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department recently announced new activities for the community this summer.