Where the river runs and community gathers
Our Mission
This organization develops and maintains recreational facilities and opportunities serving the residents of the Knife River area.
The Knife River Recreation Council is a volunteer-led nonprofit. We're not a town council, which means there's no municipal budget backing what we do. Everything you see is made possible through grants, memberships, donations, and the hands-on effort of neighbors who show up because they care about this place. If you've ever skated the rink, walked the trail, or kicked a ball on the field, you've seen that work firsthand.
2026 KRRC Board of Directors
Officers
President - Ryan Cavitt
Vice President - Norbert Norman
Secretary - Tara Caine
Treasurer - Aaron Richner
Directors
Steve Carlson
Alex Happ
Pat Meyer
Gregg Murray
Nicole Ojard
Scott Shelerud
Amanda Wellner
Members hold a 2 year term. Board member and officer elections are held every spring. If you have interest in becoming a board member come to a monthly board meeting or email us at info@kniferiver.org.
KRRC Monthly Meetings
KRRC meetings are held every third Thursday of the month at 7pm at the Rec Center. All meetings are open to members of the KRRC. Become a member today!
2026 meeting dates
January 15
February 19
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
July 16 (tentative)
August 20
September 17
October 15
November 19
No December Meeting
Upcoming Events
Activities and events are put on by the KRRC and volunteers from the community. Have an idea or recommendation for an offering? Fill out our comment form
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Chair Yoga w/Nancy Hong
When: Friday 5, 19, 26 from 8:30-9:30 am
Where: Knife River Rec Center
Cost: Suggested donation $13
Functional Yoga w/ Nancy Hong
When: Friday 5, 19, 26 from 9:45-11am
Where: Knife River Rec Center
Cost: Suggested donation $15
Beginner and advanced Pickleball When: Thursdays from 8:30-10am through August
Where: John Geist Tennis / Pickleball Court
Cost: Free
Video led community yoga
When: Mondays and Thursdays 8am Where: Knife River Rec Center
Cost: Free -
Community Picnic
When: July 4
Where: Knife River Rec Center
Campground Purchase KRRC Membership Vote
When: July 16 (Tentative) 7pm
Where: Knife River Rec Center
Chair Yoga w/Nancy Hong
When: Friday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 from 8:30-9:30 am
Where: Knife River Rec Center
Cost: Suggested donation $13
Functional Yoga w/ Nancy Hong
When: Friday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 from 9:45-11am
Where: Knife River Rec Center
Cost: Suggested donation $15
Beginner and advanced Pickleball When: Thursdays from 8:30-10am through August
Where: John Geist Tennis / Pickleball Court
Cost: Free
Video led community yoga
When: Mondays and Thursdays 8am Where: Knife River Rec Center
Cost: Free -
National Night Out Gathering
When: Tuesday, August 4 (time TBD)
Where: Knife River Rec Center
More details to come
Beginner and advanced Pickleball When: Thursdays from 8:30-10am through August
Where: John Geist Tennis / Pickleball Court
Cost: Free
Video led community yoga
When: Mondays and Thursdays 8am Where: Knife River Rec Center
Cost: Free -
Video led community yoga
When: Mondays and Thursdays 8am Where: Knife River Rec Center
Cost: Free -
Video led community yoga
When: Mondays and Thursdays 8am Where: Knife River Rec Center
Cost: Free -
Video led community yoga
When: Mondays and Thursdays 8am Where: Knife River Rec Center
Cost: Free -
Julebyne
When: SAT. Dec 5 (9-4) & SUN. Dec. 6 (10-3)
Where: “Downtown” Knife River
Admission: Free
This place runs on community
Knife River's trails, beach, and programs don't maintain themselves and there's no city budget backing them up. It's memberships, donations, and neighbors showing up that keep this place going. Whether you want to become a member, make a donation, or simply get more involved, you're investing in something real. The kind of place where kids grow up with room to roam and everyone has somewhere to gather. We can't do this without you!