Giving Dakota Park a Refresh for Residents

Dakota Park isn’t new to Fargo. With a few thoughtful, resident-focused updates, it’s getting even better.

The community first opened in 1996 and is noteworthy as one of the largest communities in Fargo, one of the first to feature underground parking, and one of the first to have an indoor pool. It’s no surprise that many residents have chosen to call Dakota Park for decades. It truly does have everything you need.

It’s been a few months since we welcomed Dakota Park into the Collective portfolio, and it’s quickly become a favorite among our team. In that time, they’ve come up with some great ideas to make it even better.

Aerial view of Dakota Park in South Fargo

The Good Stuff We’ve Been Working On

The team at Collective has been focused on updating the parts of Dakota Park our residents use every day. The goal hasn’t been to reinvent the community, but make small changes that we know will make a difference. We’re starting with community spaces like the pool, community room, and fitness centers.

The Pool

The pool area is incredibly popular with our residents and for good reason. There aren’t many apartment communities in Fargo that have an indoor pool or a sauna, or a hot tub let alone all three. It gives tropical oasis vibes, especially soaking in the hot tub while looking through the oversized windows (just pretend it’s not snowing). Still, we knew we could make this space even better for our residents.

Thanks to our on-site team members Cate, Abby, Daniel, and Lawrence, the pool area has brand new furniture including tables and chairs, as well as pool loungers for that extra beach feel. Community Manager Cate wanted to make sure we pointed out that the team at Dakota Park put together the furniture themselves. We appreciate their hard work!

The Community Room

The biggest change has been in the community room. This area has always been popular with our residents for impromptu game nights, birthday parties, and crafting sessions, but it was in need of a refresh. Thanks to our partners over at Great States Construction, the room has fresh paint, new carpet, and a completely transformed kitchen area.

The kitchen, which is ideal for prepping a feast for dozens of friends, is brand new from top-to-bottom. New flooring, new cabinets, new appliances, new countertops - everything has been redone. 

We’ve also brought in brand new, comfortable furniture with plenty of space for lounging and seating. One of our favorite new additions is the high top table and barstools that overlook the pool area. It’s a great place to get some work done, read a book, or just relax while soaking up the sunshine from the pool area windows.

The community room is really setup for entertaining and having a good time. The space now has three flatscreen TVs - great for watch parties, movie nights, and gaming. A unique addition is the new oversized puzzle table that is going to make puzzle nights so much fun. And, we’ve had a lot of questions: yes, a brand new pool table is part of the remodel. 


Every great space deserves a great name. We’re inviting residents to help choose the community room’s new one with an in-office naming vote. Stop by the office to cast your vote. We’ll reveal the winning name at the end of May.


Over the past three decades, this room has been part of so many resident memories, and we can’t wait to see what gatherings come next. The community room is available to reserve. Just stop by the office or send the team a note.

The Fitness Centers

After hanging out in the community room, head upstairs to the fitness center. Everything (and we mean it) is brand new.

The updated low-impact flooring is what you’d expect to see in a commercial gym. It looks great, but more importantly, it’s easier on your joints and provides solid grip.

We kept the center of the space open for things like yoga, giving you room to move without feeling cramped. Along one wall, you’ll find floor-to-ceiling mirrors, perfect for checking your form (or striking a quick selfie, no judgment here).

The center has all the equipment you need to stay active. Equipment includes the usual lineup of treadmills, free weights, and stationary bikes, plus a new FTX Functional Trainer that gives you a lot more flexibility in your workouts. Whether you are doing some cardio or some light weight lifting, the fitness center has you covered.

The exact same changes are underway at the fitness center in the 2900 building, with that fitness center expected to be completed by the end of April.

Other Changes

We’ve made a few other changes that probably aren’t as visible but are just important. 

In the parking garages, the lighting has been updated to make it brighter and easier to see. 

Outside Dakota Park, crews will be completing the landscape cleanup project once the weather warms up. Look for continued tree and shrub trimming throughout the entire community as we keep reinvesting into the community.

Address marker for the 3001 building at Dakota Park in Fargo

Looking Ahead

We’ll keep doing what we can to keep the Dakota Park community a great place to live. Our on-site team, led by Cate, is there to answer resident questions. They’d love to hear any suggestions you might have, too.

We sincerely appreciate your patience while these upgrades took place, and we’re excited for what’s ahead.

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