About

The Rough Rider Center presented by Northern States Fishing Tools is a world class facility designed to enhance the quality of life in McKenzie County and serve the needs of the local community, region and state with athletic facilities, meeting and convention spaces and related services.

The 268,000 sq. ft. multipurpose facility provides numerous spaces for recreation programs, sporting events, meetings, conventions, expos, entertainment and special events, educational opportunities and workforce development.

The Rough Rider Center is owned by the City of Watford City and managed and operated by the Watford City Park District. Watford City Park District partners with other organizations to utilize the facility and deliver a comprehensive array of programs and events.

Mission & Vision

Mission

Our mission is to operate a world-class facility designed to enhance the quality of life in McKenzie County and serve the needs of local community, the region and the state with athletic facilities, meeting and convention spaces and related services.

Vision

Our vision is to continue to grow the capabilities and role of the Rough Rider Center as the community and region continue to grow.

Rough Rider Center Code of Conduct

Hours of Operation

Monday–Friday
6:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday
8:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday
10:00am – 6:00pm

Pool CALENDAR

Court CALENDAR

Memberships

Basic Membership

Include track, fieldhouse, arena, rinks

Adult

(19-54)

1 Month

$25

3 Months

$65

6 Months

$130

12 Months

$270

Senior

(55+)

1 Month

$15

3 Months

$35

6 Months

$70

12 Months

$150

Student

(3-18)

1 Month

$15

3 Months

$35

6 Months

$70

12 Months

$150

(One-Time Processing Fee: $5)

Premium Membership

Includes all fitness classes and full access to the facility (rinks, indoor pool, fieldhouse, arena and track)

Adult

(19-54)

1 Month

$50

3 Months

$140

6 Months

$280

12 Months

$570

Senior

(55+)

1 Month

$35

3 Months

$95

6 Months

$190

12 Months

$390

Student

(3-18)

1 Month

$35

3 Months

$95

6 Months

$190

12 Months

$390

(One-Time Processing Fee: $5)

Premium Single Household Membership

Includes all fitness classes and full access to the facility (rinks, indoor pool, fieldhouse, arena and track)

(1 Parent/Guardian + Dependents ages 3-18)

1 Month

$65

3 Months

$185

6 Months

$370

12 Months

$750

(One-Time Processing Fee: $10)

Premium Household Membership

Includes all fitness classes and full access to the facility (rinks, indoor pool, fieldhouse, arena and track)

(2 Parent/Guardian + Dependents ages 3-18)

1 Month

$75

3 Months

$215

6 Months

$430

12 Months

$870

(One-Time Processing Fee: $10)