Behind the Children's Play Park on Main Street, the Watford City Walking Path begins—a specific starting point for a walk in Watford City. There are also water activities, regional art, and park amenities; a public golf course is nearby. When planning your stay, it’s worth considering two questions: What would you like to do right in town, and does your schedule also depend on seasonal or regional offerings?
Water Park and Park Amenities
Wild West Water Park offers swimming activities for all ages. Amenities include a double tower slide, a splash pad, a zero-depth-entry children's area, a whirlpool, and lap-swimming lanes. The options range from play-focused water features to swimming lanes, so you can plan your visit around your preferred activities. Check with the operator for the season and current availability.
Children's Park / Centennial Park offers a different experience: a playground with swings and slides, as well as a picnic area near baseball and volleyball fields. Admission is free; fee information may change, so it’s a good idea to check before your visit. If you’d rather spend time in a park than in the water, this is a distinctly different option.
Walking and Regional Art
The Watford City Walking Path begins in Centennial Park, behind the Children's Play Park on Main Street. This named starting point makes it easier to find your way if you’d like to include a walk in your day’s plans. Since the path begins in Centennial Park, you can also plan your walk together with a visit to the park.
Long X Art Gallery is free and open to the public, with a new exhibition by regional artists every two months. If you’d like to include regional art in your trip, you can plan a visit to the gallery as a separate activity. Check the latest visitor information before your visit.
Golf, Events, and Seasonal Options
Nearby, two miles east of Watford City on Highway 23, is the public Fox Hills Golf Course. The course has 18 holes and five different tee boxes. There’s also a pro shop, a driving range, and cart rentals.
The McKenzie County Ag Expo brings events such as rodeos, trade shows, and motorsports to McKenzie County and the surrounding region. The facility includes a 53,000-square-foot indoor livestock arena and an outdoor arena with grandstands. If an event is determining your travel dates, check the specific event dates in advance.
Seasonal public ice skating is available at the Rough Rider Center. Specific dates vary by season; check them in advance if ice skating is part of your travel plans.
Watford City as a Place to Stay
Fox Hills Golf Course is two miles east. The McKenzie County Ag Expo brings events to the county and the surrounding region, while ice skating at the Rough Rider Center is seasonal. First consider whether your trip will be shaped mainly by activities in town, golf, or a specific event date.
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