The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is the state agency charged with administering selected parks and recreation areas that are deemed to have state-wide or regional significance.

In addition, the department has responsibility for the following functions:

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* Off-highway vehicle planning and safety program

* Snowmobile safety programs and trails

* Nature Preserves Act

* Outdoor recreation grants and statewide recreation planning

* Little Missouri Scenic River Commission coordination

* Governor's Take Pride in America Program

* State Scenic Byways Program