Known as “the Western Gateway to the Rendezvous Region”, the community of Langdon has been an integral part of Cavalier County. The town was designated as the county seat in 1884 and officially incorporated the following year. The town was named for Robert Bruce Langdon, a politician and railroad official who was here conducting business for the Great Northern Railroad.

Langdon, like many other young towns, became a hub of activity. Homesteaders and settlers relied on businesses to support their livelihoods. As the community grew, additional services were wanted. In 1956, Langdon established a park commission. The Park District purchased just over 20 acres of land for $1,000 an acre. The goal was to create a gathering space for kids and adults alike to participate in a variety of recreational activities. The first order of business was a swimming pool which was opened for business the summer of 1959. Through donations by the Soil Conservation District, several varieties of trees were planted to provide shade, protection, and beauty, regardless of the season. In what became a community effort, the Langdon City Park continued to evolve. Picnic shelters and camping areas invite visitors to stop and stay awhile, while the playground equipment keeps youngsters entertained. During the dog days of summer, the crack of baseball bats echoes through the park, as baseball and softball teams go head-to-head on the diamonds. Tennis and basketball courts are also available to use.

Like many small towns, the city park in Langdon serves as a gathering place, a symbol of community effort. For decades, countless kids, parents, and visitors have performed their best cannonballs, hit home-runs, and shared a hotdog with their neighbors right here at the city park, a place to rendezvous in the heart of Rendezvous Region.