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Downtown Fargo Street Fair

Lindenwood Park Rose Creek Golf Course

Location: Fargo

Location: Fargo Location: Fargo

What makes the street fair so popular with locals?

“It isn’t just a shopping event, it’s a community tradition!” Downtown Community Partnership Executive Director Cindy Graffeo said. “After so many events were canceled in 2020, I believe we all were looking for something to help bring us back together to feel that sense of community.”

What has your team done to continuously improve this event?

“Over the years, we’ve created and expanded the kids’ zone and added things like live music concerts,” Graffeo said. “This last year, we loved having the activation of Broadway Square as part of the Street Fair. We’re working to expand that experience for 2022.” honorable mentions

What do you love most about our community?

“Downtown Fargo is where you can truly feel the personality of Fargo. Retailers are neighbors who care about one another, and there’s always someone you recognize at the coffee shop. We are like a big small town,” she said.

SECOND PLACE: TROLLWOOD PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL

THIRD PLACE: HAPPY HARRY’S RIBFEST

FOURTH PLACE: FARGO AIRSHO

FIFTH PLACE: RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR

Lindenwood has won this honor multiple times. Why is this park so special to our readers?

“Lindenwood Park is the largest multi-use park in Fargo (at 92 acres) with five picnic shelters, a beautifully wooded campground, bike and kayak rentals and a fully adaptive playground for people of all abilities,” Fargo Park District Executive Director Dave Leker said. “It features a mature forest and is adjacent to the Red River.” honorable mentions

What features of the park do people especially seem to like?

“People enjoy the variety of picnic shelters. It’s filled with all sorts of wooded trails and in the summer the ADA-compliant kayak launch allows a wide variety of users to enjoy the benefits of nonmotorized water sports on the Red River,” Leker said.

SECOND PLACE: ISLAND PARK, FARGO

THIRD PLACE: GOOSEBERRY MOUND PARK, MOORHEAD

FOURTH PLACE: RENDEZVOUS PARK, WEST FARGO

FIFTH PLACE: ELMWOOD PARK, WEST FARGO

What is it about this golf course that makes it so popular with locals?

“It is an enjoyable golf course for all skill levels,” PGA Head Professional Matt Cook said. “It is a walkingfriendly layout with subtle contours and elevations. You have a mixture of a ‘parkland’ setting on the front nine and a little ‘woodsy’ feel on the back nine.”

Are there any particular services or features at Rose Creek that you wish more people knew about?

“The Legends at Rose Creek began operating our food and beverage services in 2021. The pandemic has been challenging from a staffing situation; however, they have done a fine job of adjusting and servicing all of our season pass holders, guests and corporate golf events,” Cook said.

What improvements will we see in the next year?

“We are going to have a new look to the clubhouse by next spring,” he said. “We’re replacing the siding this winter after remodeling the interior last winter.” honorable mentions

SECOND PLACE: VILLAGE GREEN GOLF COURSE

THIRD PLACE: OXBOW COUNTRY CLUB

FOURTH PLACE: MAPLE RIVER GOLF CLUB

FIFTH PLACE: OSGOOD GOLF COURSE