Kids On The Move park ministry set for McElroy Park June 10

McElroy Park will be the setting for a summer evening of children’s outreach when Jamestown First Assembly brings Kids On The Move to the west-side park from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 10. The short window and familiar location make it a practical option for Jamestown families looking for a structured after-dinner activity in early summer.

The park ministry fits neatly into a place many residents already know through baseball, softball and neighborhood recreation. Jamestown Parks and Recreation says McElroy Park includes baseball and softball fields, playground and picnic equipment, a paved walking trail and a connection to the White Cloud Nature Trail. That mix of open space and built-in amenities makes it a natural setting for a family event centered on children.

Kids On The Move also comes with a clear program identity. A 2021 Jamestown First Assembly post described the ministry as including outdoor games, energetic songs, interactive Bible stories and snacks, offering a sense of the kind of experience children are likely to find again at McElroy Park. For parents, that means the event is not just a stop-and-go gathering, but a supervised evening activity that gives children something to do in a public space already used by local families.

The timing comes as McElroy Park is in the middle of a major renovation effort. Jamestown Parks and Recreation says the project includes a new complex of six fields, bullpens, batting cages and fan amenities such as parking, paths, seating and concessions. The plan also includes upgrades to Jack Brown Stadium and is being carried out in three phases.

The park’s larger role in Jamestown’s athletic history adds another layer to the setting. North Dakota Tourism says Jack Brown Stadium was originally built in 1917 and first carried the McElroy Park name, underscoring how long this site has been part of the city’s public life. The ongoing field work, along with a 2023 commitment by Dakota Central to donate $100,000 to the Jamestown Parks and Recreation Foundation for McElroy Park renovations, shows the scale of investment now tied to the area.

For families in Jamestown and Stutsman County, the June 10 gathering offers something simple but useful: an evening event for children in a park that is easy to recognize, easy to reach and already central to summer life in the city.