Where is Park River, North Dakota, USA?

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Where is Park River Located? - Park River is a city located in the Walsh County of North Dakota, United States. Park River lies between 34.4047987 Degrees North latitudes and 103.2052272 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Park River, North Dakota

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Where is Park River?: The Google Map showing the location of Park River in the U.S. state of North Dakota.

Where is Park River Located?

Park River is a city located in the Walsh County of North Dakota, United States. Park River lies between 34.4047987 Degrees North latitudes and 103.2052272 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Park River city is 1424 people and the city has a total area of 2.59 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Park River, North Dakota Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityPark River
CountyWalsh County
StateNorth Dakota
State CapitalBismarck
US RegionMidwestern United States (West North Central)
Latitude48.3987° N
Longitude97.7418° W
Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Land Area1.13 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area1.13 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)1,364
Population DensityApproximately 1,207 people per sq mi
ZIP Codes58270
Area Code701
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code38-61780
Congressional DistrictNorth Dakota At-Large Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Park River, North Dakota

CategoryDetails
Airport NameGrand Forks International Airport (nearest commercial airport)
IATA CodeGFK
PortNo commercial port
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 81, North Dakota Highway 17, North Dakota Highway 32
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station in Grand Forks
Local Bus/Transit ServiceRegional demand-response transit services
  • U.S. Route 81 – Major north–south highway connecting Park River with Grand Forks, Grafton, and the Canadian border.
  • North Dakota Highway 17 – East–west route linking Park River with Grafton, Cavalier, and neighboring agricultural communities.
  • North Dakota Highway 32 – Regional highway providing access to northeastern North Dakota and nearby rural towns.

Top Places to Visit in Park River, North Dakota

Landmark NameType
Park River City ParkCommunity Park
Heritage VillageHistoric Site
Park River Bible CampRecreation Area
Walsh County Historical MuseumMuseum
Grafton Country ClubGolf Course
Icelandic State ParkState Park
Turtle River State ParkState Park
Frost Fire ParkRecreation Area
Walsh County FairgroundsEvent Venue
Downtown Park RiverHistoric District

Driving Distances from Park River, North Dakota to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
GraftonNorth Dakota1520 minutes
CavalierNorth Dakota3135 minutes
Grand ForksNorth Dakota4245 minutes
Devils LakeNorth Dakota621 hour 10 minutes
LangdonNorth Dakota561 hour
PembinaNorth Dakota661 hour 10 minutes
East Grand ForksMinnesota4450 minutes
Thief River FallsMinnesota641 hour 15 minutes
FargoNorth Dakota1212 hours
WinnipegManitoba, Canada1452 hours 40 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Park River, North Dakota

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Northland Community and Technical College – East Grand ForksPublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical education
University of North DakotaPublicUniversityResearch and aviation programs
North Dakota State UniversityPublicUniversityAgriculture and engineering
Mayville State UniversityPublicUniversityTeacher education and liberal arts
Park River Area School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Park River, North Dakota

Park River, Red River of the North, Forest River, Middle Branch Park River, South Branch Park River, Homme Reservoir, Turtle River, Pembina River, Red Lake River, Devils Lake

Stadiums in Park River

Park River High School Athletic Field, Walsh County Fairgrounds Arena, Grafton Centennial Center, Park River Country Club Golf Course, Hillcrest Golf Club, Choice Health & Fitness Sports Complex, Alerus Center

Park River, North Dakota — Key Historical Facts

  • Park River was founded in 1884 following the arrival of the Great Northern Railway, which encouraged settlement and commercial growth.
  • The city developed as an important agricultural service center for farmers across northeastern North Dakota.
  • The fertile Red River Valley helped establish Park River's economy through grain farming, livestock production, and agribusiness.
  • Community events, local museums, and historic downtown buildings reflect the city's Scandinavian and European immigrant heritage.
  • Today, Park River remains a regional hub for agriculture, education, and small-town commerce while preserving its rural character.

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