Activity Guide January - May 2020
Northeast/Southeast Service Area Audubon • Bottineau • Logan • Luxton • Northeast Van Cleve • Waite • Windom Northeast School Release Days: All recreation centers are open noon-9pm: Jan 2-3, Jan 17, Directory Jan 20, Feb 17-18, Mar 27, Mar 30-Apr 3. All recreation centers are closed: Jan 1, May 25.
Recreation Centers Building Hours January 1 - June 5 Northeast/Southeast Service Area Audubon Recreation Center Manager 1320 29th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 Monday-Thursday, 3-9 pm 612-370-4910 Friday, 3-6 pm Jerry Peterson [email protected] [email protected] Mitch Waukau 612-499-9306
Bottineau Recreation Center Drop into our Recreation Centers 2000 2nd Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm The Park Board offers drop-in activities or 612-370-4958 Saturday, 9 am-4 pm ActivePass Programs for visitors to [email protected] socialize, have fun on their own schedule. Joe Hazuka Find an activity to suit your style – ping- pong, foosball, games in the gym, board Logan Recreation Center games and much more! Most programs 690 13th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm offered daily, year-round; hours subject to 612-370-4927 Saturday, 9 am-4 pm change. Ask Recreation Center staff about [email protected] drop-in programs offered. Ryan Flanders Recreation Centers Community gathering spaces Luxton Recreation Center 112 Williams Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm •Computer labs, gyms, craft rooms, 612-370-4925 Saturday, 9 am-4 pm meeting rooms and community kitchens [email protected] Steve Zimmer •Room rental available for meetings, banquets and birthday parties; for more Northeast Recreation Center information see page 4 1530 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm MPRB Commissioners Saturday, 9 am-4 pm 612-370-4920 City of Minneapolis voters elect nine Sunday, 12-5 pm [email protected] commissioners every four years: one from Heidi Miller each of the six park districts, and three that serve at-large. The MPRB performs its Van Cleve Recreation Center many duties through the contributions of Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm 901 15th Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 elected Commissioners and the leadership Saturday, 9 am-4 pm 612-370-4926 of the Superintendent. Their actions are [email protected] guided according to the following roles Jordan Nelson and responsibilities.
Waite Recreation Center Chris Meyer, Dist. 1 612-230-6443 X 1 1810 34th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm Kale Severson, Dist. 2 612-230-6443 X 2 612-370-4959 Saturday, 9 am-4 pm AK Hassan, Dist. 3 612-230-6443 X 3 [email protected] Jono Cowgill, Dist. 4 612-230-6443 X 4 Brian Hall Steffanie Musich, Dist. 5 612-230-6443 X 5 Brad Bourn, Dist. 6 612-230-6443 X 6 Windom Northeast Recreation Center Londel French, At-Large 612-230-6443 X 7 2251 Hayes Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm Meg Forney, At-Large 612-230-6443 X 8 612-370-4905 Saturday, 9 am-4 pm Latrisha Vetaw, At-Large 612-230-6443 X 9 [email protected] Dave Garmany
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Contents The Minneapolis Park System The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) features How to Use Your Parks ...... 2-5 251 park properties, including local and regional parks, Nature Activities ...... 6 playgrounds, golf courses, gardens, picnic areas, biking and walking paths, nature sanctuaries, 49 recreation centers and Recreation Plus ...... 7-8 the 55-mile Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway. Preschool Age ...... 9-12 The nine-member Board of Commissioners is an indepen- Youth ...... 13-19 dently elected, semi-autonomous body responsible for maintaining and developing the Minneapolis Park system to Teen ...... 19-22 meet the needs of citizens of Minneapolis. This unique Adult ...... 22-25 structure allows independent decision-making so the MPRB can efficiently manage the park system and serve the diverse Family Activities ...... 25-26 park and recreation needs of the city. Special Events ...... 26-27 Mission The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board shall permanently preserve, protect, maintain, improve, and enhance Preschool fun at Logan, Northeast and Waite Parks its natural resources, parkland, and recreational opportunities for current and future generations.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board exists to provide places and recreation opportunities for all people to gather, celebrate, contemplate, and engage in activities that promote health, well-being, community, and the environment.
Ranked Best Park System The Minneapolis Park System has been rated #1 in America by the Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore index among the 100 largest U.S. cities.
ParkScore ratings are based equally on three factors: park access (percent of residents within one-half mile of a park); park size (city size and percent of city area dedicated to parks); and services and investment (number of playgrounds and per capita park spending). Contact Us Volunteering To speak with someone in the Customer Service Department about programs and services, call 612-230-6400. Join more than 9,000 people who make a difference Si aad ulahadasho qof Soomaali ku hadla warbixin ku saabsan barnaamijyada iyo adeega beeraha raaxada ama parks-ka, fadlan • Contribute your time and talents wac 612-230-6574. • Assist with special events • Join the citizen pruning program Para hablar con un representante en español sobre los programas y servicios que ofrece el parque, por favor de llamar el numero • Become a youth sports coach 612-230-6573. • www.minneapolisparks.org/volunteer
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Renting your Parks and Recreation Centers We want you to use your park facilities to their full potential! Individuals and groups are encouraged to use the centers and park spaces for self-directed activities. Meeting Spaces We offer many types of meeting and open spaces throughout the entire park system for all your meeting needs. Groups may be public and/or private agencies, organizations, businesses, or more informal. There are different permit requirements and special use fees, depending on the use.
Weddings and Receptions Hold your wedding ceremony at one of the park system’s many reservable, picturesque set- tings, including Lyndale Rose Garden, Minnehaha Park, the Mississippi Riverfront and Theodore Wirth Park.
Birthday Parties Make your child’s birthday party special! We are committed to making your child’s birthday a fun and memorable event in the parks.
Meetings and Conferences Let us host your next meeting, workshop or conference in one of the recreation centers. Courts and Fields No matter where you live in Minneapolis, you are never too far from a sports field or court. Hundreds of tennis and basketball courts are available, as well as fields for baseball, softball, cricket, football, field hockey, soccer, lacrosse, rugby and more. Most athletic fields may be rented for scheduled practices and games. Some parks offer single fields, and others offer multiple field sports complexes which can be rented for tournaments. Neiman Sports Complex features eight full-size soccer fields, two baseball fields, two youth baseball/fastpitch softball fields, and one adult softball field.
Any user wishing to reserve an athletic facility must fill out and submit an application form found on the MPRB website. All MPRB owned facilities will be reserved through the following process:
Ongoing blanket permits Permit reservations for multiple ongoing dates of usage or at regional facilities are permitted through the citywide permit coordinator in the Athletics and Aquatics Department.
Week to week permits at park facilities Park facilities are permitted on a week to week basis through full-time recreation staff at recreation centers.
4 ADA In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Registration Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Three Ways to Register! How to Use this Catalog • Online: http://activenet.active.com/minneapolisparks using your Visa/MasterCard/Discover/American Express and your username and password.
• Walk-In: Registrations are accepted in person at any recreation center in Minneapolis during business hours.
• Over the phone: Available only for Visa/MasterCard/ Discover/American Express payments. Call the MPRB Customer Service Department at 612-230-6400 or any Refunds Refund requests must be submitted to the location recreation center during business hours and have your or department where the program is being held. These credit card ready to register by phone. procedures include all recreation center programs. If the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) cancels a program, all registration fees will be fully refunded. When to Register Registration will begin on October 23 at 12 pm (noon). Registration is required for all programs, • Programs may be canceled due to low enrollment. trips and free activities. You are not considered registered • If a program is canceled, every attempt will be made to until you have paid all fees and you receive a confirmation give registrants at least 48 hours’ notice. via email. When registering in person, ask for a receipt. • Refunds will be offered for registrant conflicts that are due to schedule changes initiated by the MPRB Class Transfers You may transfer classes with no fee penalty and you must make them at least one week prior to Refunds due to customer cancelation will be as follows: the class start date assuming there is availability. In leu of reduced refunds or administrative fees charges, 100% Missed Classes We do not issue refunds for missed classes of the registration fee can be added on your account for future or for quitting after the class start date. registration fees.
Up-to-the-Minute Activities New and fun activities are • Cancellation of more than 15 business days before the start sometimes added after this publication goes to print. Look of the program: a full refund minus a $5 administrative fee. on ActiveNet for the most up-to-date activities. • Cancellation of 8 to 15 business days before the start of the program: a 50% refund. Fee Assistance The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board • No refund will be given for cancellations 7 or less business Fee Assistance Program assists Minneapolis residents when days prior to the start of the program. financial limitations occur. Eligibility for the program is • If a cancellation is due to a medical reason or other family determined by meeting the current income guidelines, circumstance, it can be reviewed by the full-time staff on a completing an application and providing documentation. case-by-case basis. Fee assistance is for the instructional portion of fees only and • Refunds can only be made by a full-time certified staff. not for supplies, extra fees, or admission costs for field trips. • Fees for transfers from one MPRB program to another will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may be allowed Inclusion Support Services are available for children and without a penalty. adults with disability related needs who participate in • If a program is canceled due to weather, refunds may be Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board programs. Please made on a case-by-case basis contact the Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Coordinator at the time of registration to discuss options for successful Absolutely no refunds will be given for inclusion. Email [email protected], call participant no-shows 612-499-9144, or use your preferred Telecommunications Relay Service.
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School Year 2019–2020 Monday–Friday September 3, 2019–June 5, 2020
Questions: Margaret Jaeger, Child Development Manager Bryce Mack, Child Development Supervisor 2117 West River Road Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411-2227 612-230-6498 612-370-4852
Program Fees Before-School Rec Plus AM Early: 7:00–8:40 am $7.60/day AM Late: 7:00–9:40 am $10.20/day
After-School Rec Plus PM Early: 2:00–6:00 pm $16.50/day PM Late: 3:10–6:00 pm $11.35/day
School Release Days Affordable, Quality 7:00 am–6:00 pm (Rec Plus clients) $40/day School-Age Childcare (Release Day only) $44/day The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board offers Rec Plus for children in kindergarten-6th grades at neighborhood recreation centers. Rec Plus enables children to experience the positive benefits of a balanced recreation program and Non-Minneapolis residents pay a non-resident rate of 50 provides a safe environment that promotes healthy physical percent more for leadership fees. and social development. Partial fee assistance is available for eligible Minneapolis Rec Plus operates before and after school, summer and on Residents. Qualifying families may also apply through school release days, depending on the site. The program the Hennepin County Child Care Assistance program. offers children opportunities to exercise, make new friends, Please contact your local park for more information. gain confidence and have fun. Activities include games and The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is sports, arts and crafts, homework help, field trips and and Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. nutritious snacks. In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the MPRB Contact your desired Rec Plus site for availability and will not discriminate against qualified individuals with registration information. Full-time and part-time spots are disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, available. Space is limited per site. Rec Plus follows the programs, or activities. Minneapolis Public Schools schedule.
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Armatage Recreation Center Keewaydin Recreation Center Northeast Recreation Center [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 2500 57th St W 55410 3030 E 53rd St 55417 1530 Johnson St NE 55413 612-370-4912 612-370-4956 612-370-4920 after school, release days, summer before school, release days, summer summer only
Audubon Recreation Center Kenwood Recreation Center Sibley Recreation Center [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 1320 29th Ave NE 55418 2101 W Franklin Ave 55405 1900 E 40th St 55407 612-370-4910 612-370-4941 612-370-4954 before/after school, release days, summer after school, release days, summer after school, summer
Brackett Recreation Center Lake Nokomis Recreation Center Waite Recreation Center [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 2728 39th Ave S 55406 2401 E Minnehaha Pkwy 55417 1810 34th Ave NE 55418 612-370-4924 612-370-4923 612-370-4959 after school, summer summer only before/after school, release days, summer
Bryant Square Recreation Center Lynnhurst Recreation Center Webber Recreation Center [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 3101 Bryant Ave S 55408 1345 Minnehaha Pkwy W 55419 4400 Dupont Ave N 55412 612-370-4907 612-370-4914 612-370-4916 after school, summer before/after school, release days before/after school, release days, summer
Corcoran Recreation Center Matthews Recreation Center Windom Recreation Center [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 3334 20th Ave S 55407 2318 28th Ave S 55406 2251 Hayes St NE 55418 612-370-4919 612-370-4950 612-370-4905 after school after school, release days, summer after school
Fuller Recreation Center McRae Recreation Center Release Days are an option for all [email protected] [email protected] children (including those not enrolled 4802 Grand Ave S 55419 906 E 47th St 55407 in Rec Plus) who only need childcare 612-370-4963 612-370-4909 on school release days. Space is after school, summer after school, summer limited and you must register a minimum of two weeks in advance. Hiawatha School Park Recreation Center We offer nine school release day sites. [email protected] 4305 E 42nd St 55406 612-370-4952 before/after school, release days, summer
8 My Friends Preschool Educational and recreational activities to enrich and develop your child's social, intellectual and physical growth. Have a great time participating in a wide variety of fun things such as cooking, music, environmental activities, Northeast Preschool art and story time. The new Northeast Recreation Center Preschool is offered Logan Rec Center Ages 3-5 to children who are successfully potty trained that are 33 Tu W Th 9:30am - 12pm months to 5 years old. Class is offered for 3 days a week on Monday,Wednesday & Friday. We are excited to offer 2 Days Res $75 / Non-Res $112.50 (per session) this class at the "nontraditional time" of 12:30pm-3pm. #102098 Jan 1/7 - 1/30 This is a recreational based program that will help prepare #102099 Feb 2/4 - 2/27 your child for Kindergarten. It will include music, creative #102100 Mar 3/3 - 3/26 movement, large motor and games in the gym, a nature program with a MPRB Naturalist and much more. #102117 Apr 4/7 - 4/30 Northeast Rec Center Ages 33 mo – 5yrs #102118 May 5/5 - 5/21 M W F 12:30pm - 3pm 3 Days Res $115 / Non-Res $152.50 (per session) 3 Days Res $110 / Non-Res $165 (per session) #103650 Jan 1/6 - 1/31 #102102 Jan 1/7 - 1/30 #103651 Feb 2/3 - 2/28 #102101 Feb 2/4 - 2/27 #103652 Mar 3/2 - 3/25 #102103 Mar 3/3 - 3/26 #103653 Apr 4/6 - 4/29 #102119 Apr 4/7 - 4/30 #103654 May 5/1 - 5/29 #102120 May 5/5 - 5/21
5 Days Res $185 / Non-Res $250 (per session) My Friends Lunch Bunch #103656 Jan 1/6 - 1/31 This is an extended hour for those in "My Friends". Bring a #103657 Feb 2/3 - 2/28 bag lunch, we will eat together as a group, then either go outside to play or do a fun group activity. The cost is $30 #103658 Mar 3/2 - 3/26 per month in addition to "My Friends" fees. #103659 Apr 4/6 - 4/30 Logan Rec Center Ages 3-5 #103660 May 5/1 - 5/29 Tu W Th 12pm - 1pm 2 Days Res $30 / Non-Res $45 (per session) Waite Preschool #102093 Jan 1/7 - 1/30 Join your preschool friends from the neighborhood in this #102092 Feb 2/4 - 2/27 multi-age class which will help 3-5 year old children learn #102094 Mar 3/3 - 3/26 the skills they need for kindergarten through stories, songs, games, arts and crafts, and science experiments. #102113 Apr 4/7 - 4/30 This preschool program also includes environmental #102114 May 5/5 - 5/21 programming from MPRB naturalists & and so much more! Fee covers entire Winter/Spring session Jan 7 thru May 31 3 Days Res $45 / Non-Res $67.50 (per session) New children may join in at anytime. #102096 Jan 1/7 - 1/30 Ages 3-5 Waite Rec Center #102095 Feb 2/4 - 2/27 M Tu W Th F 1/6 - 5/29 9:30am - 12pm #102097 Mar 3/3 - 3/26 2 days #103435 Res $445 / Non-Res $627.50 #102115 Apr 4/7 - 4/30 3 days #103436 Res $575 / Non-Res $812.50 #102116 May 5/5 - 5/21 4 days #103437 Res $690 / Non-Res $975 5 days #103438 Res $800 / Non-Res $1130
9 Go Gymnastics-Mini's Explore gymnastics in a fun safe atmosphere. We work on balancing, jumping, rolling, cartwheels, handstands and skills on the bars. We also practice taking turns and Health & Fitness following instructions. Open Gym: Tots and Family Ages 3-5 Res $65 / Non-Res $97.50 Spend some quality time with your family playing games 6:05pm - 6:50pm and running around in the gym. Children must be Audubon Rec Center accompanied by a parent or guardian. You may register for #101527 Th 1/9 - 2/6 your free ActivePass at the front desk. We will provide #101528 Th 2/20 - 3/19 equipment for the little ones to play. Great time to socialize with other families in the neighborhood. #104268 Th 4/16 - 5/21 Ages 4 and Under Free Waite Rec Center Go Gymnastics-Little's #103433 Sa 1/4 - 4/25 11am - 1pm Explore gymnastics in a fun safe atmosphere. We work on balancing, jumping, rolling, cartwheels, handstands and skills on the bars. Skill progression depends on abilities and Tiny Tot Indoor Playground desire to learn more. Does your child have energy to burn? Explore a new world Ages 5-8 Res $65 / Non-Res $97.50 at our highly-interactive, drop-in style social playtime! 7pm - 7:45pm Playtime is a convenient way for young ones to burn off Audubon Rec Center energy, socialize and develop motor skills. We think you'll #101525 Th 1/9 - 2/6 enjoy the social interaction too! It's fun, unstructured play and a total sanity-saver. This is an unsupervised activity; #101526 Th 2/20 - 3/19 parents or a guardian must accompany their child(ren). #104267 Th 4/16 - 5/21 6 and Under Res $3 / Non-Res $4.50 Logan Rec Center Sports #102105 M F 1/6 - 3/13 10am - 12pm Mini Hoopers Basketball Audubon Rec Center Children will develop fundamental basketball skills in a #101529 W 1/8 - 2/26 10am - 12pm positive and fun, encouraging atmosphere. The program will focus on progressive skills development, teamwork, Northeast Rec Center and sportsmanship. #103008 F 1/10 - 3/27 5pm - 7pm Ages 4-5 Res $20 / Non-Res $30 Waite Rec Center Go Gymnastics- Tiny's #103431 Sa 1/11 - 2/22 10am - 11am Kids with their adults explore gymnastics in a fun relaxed atmosphere. Work on balancing, jumping, rolling and hanging from bars. Fundamental Basketball Camp Ages 1-3 Res $55 / Non-Res $82.50 In this new program, children will learn how to dribble, 5:30pm - 6pm pass and shoot the basketball. Small 3 on 3 or 4 on 4 games will be played at of each hour. This fun, non- Audubon Rec Center competitive camp is a great way to introduce your child to #101521 Th 1/9 - 2/6 basketball. #101522 Th 2/20 - 3/19 Ages 5-6 Res $20 / Non-Res $30 / Supply Fee $10 #104266 Th 4/16 - 5/21 Northeast Rec Center #104290 Tu 1/14 - 2/18 6pm - 7pm #104955 Sun 1/12 - 2/16 12:30pm – 1:30pm
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Nature & Environment Nature Nuts: Snowy Stories and Games
Enjoy the cold with a wintry story followed by games, songs, and guided play. Includes adventures both indoors and out! Sports Ages 4-5 Res $16 / Non-Res $24 Jr All-Stars: Preschool Basketball Waite Rec Center Jr All-Stars camp focuses on fundamental skill #104075 Tu W Th F 1/28 - 1/31 10am - 11am development, learning to be part of a team, and most of all FUN! This class is an introduction to basketball fundamentals. Participants will learn how to dribble, pass Nature Nuts: Animal Survival and shoot! Parents are encouraged to participate with their children. Parent participation enhances the children's Birds, bears and butterflies -- where are they? Learn about learning experience. animals that escape the cold, hide in the snow, or take a rest until winter is over. Be a detective and figure out what Ages 3-5 Res $30 / Non-Res $40 all our animal friends are doing when the weather turns Bottineau Rec Center cold. #103480 Sa 1/11 - 2/15 9:15am - 10:05am Ages 4-5 Res $16 / Non-Res $24 Waite Rec Center Jr All-Stars: Preschool Floor Hockey #104076 Tu W Th F 2/25 - 2/28 10am - 11am Jr All-Stars camp focuses on fundamental skill development, learning to be part of a team, and most of Nature Nuts: Vet School all FUN! This class is an introduction to hockey fundamentals. Participants will learn how to handle the What does your body have in common with a squirrel, a puck, pass and shoot! Parents are encouraged to fish, and a worm? Attend Vet School to find out! Learn participate with their children. Parent participation basic animal anatomy and body systems. Touch real enhances the children's learning experience. animal bones and furs. Play games, sing songs, and even perform a “check-up” on a live animal! Ages 3-5 Res $30 / Non-Res $40 Ages 4-5 Res $16 / Non-Res $24 Bottineau Rec Center Waite Rec Center #103481 Sa 3/7 - 4/11 9:15am - 10:05am #104077 Tu W Th F 3/17 - 3/20 10am - 11am
Jr All-Stars: Preschool Soccer Nature Nuts: Oh Build Me A Home Jr All-Stars camp focuses on fundamental skill Experiment with the building techniques invented by development, learning to be part of a team, and most of animals! Try weaving a nest like a bird, stacking logs like a all FUN! This class is an introduction to soccer beaver, digging a burrow like a badger, or sculpting with fundamentals. Participants will learn how to dribble, pass mud or wax like a bee! and shoot! Parents are encouraged to participate with their children. Parent participation enhances the children's Ages 4-5 Res $16 / Non-Res $24 learning experience. Waite Rec Center Ages 2-5 Res $30 / Non-Res $40 #104078 Tu W Th F 4/14 - 4/17 10am - 11am Bottineau Rec Center #103490 Sa 4/18 - 5/23 9:15am - 10:05am Nature Nuts: Spring Blossoms Dig in the dirt, plant a seed, and watch it grow! Learn the life cycle of a flower and the important job it has in nature. Ages 4-5 Res $16 / Non-Res $24 Waite Rec Center #104079 Tu W Th F 5/5 - 5/8 10am - 11am
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RevSports instructional classes maximize the time that a player spends developing individual skills. Classes start with an active, skill-based warm-up; transitions into a fun, more challenging game; and ends with an age-appropriate small-sided game. RevSports: Baseball Level Age Activity# Days Date Time Location Fee Ages Res $55 / Non-Res
#104253 Northeast TotStars 2-3 Tu 4/21 - 5/19 5:15pm - 5:45pm $63 Ages Res $55 / Non-Res
#104254 Northeast PreStars 3-5 Tu 4/21 - 5/19 5:45pm - 6:30pm $63 Ages Res $55 / Non-Res
#104255 Northeast KinderStars 4-6 Tu 4/21 - 5/19 6:30pm - 7:15pm $63
RevSports: Basketball
Level Age Activity# Date Time Location Fee Ages Res $55 / Non-Res
#104211 Northeast TotStars 2-3 W 1/29 - 2/26 5pm - 5:30pm $63 Ages Res $55 / Non-Res
#104214 Northeast TotStars 2-3 W 3/4 - 4/8 5pm - 5:30pm $63 Ages Res $55 / Non-Res
#104212 Northeast PreStars 3-5 W 1/29 - 2/26 5:30pm - 6:15pm $63 Ages Res $55 / Non-Res
#104215 Northeast PreStars 3-5 W 3/4 - 4/8 5:30pm - 6:15pm $63 Ages Res $55 / Non-Res
#104213 Northeast KinderStars 4-6 W 1/29 - 2/26 6:15pm - 7pm $63
RevSports: Soccer
Level Age Activity# Days Date Time Location Fee Ages Res $55 / Non-Res
#104217 Northeast TotStars 2-3 W 1/29 - 2/26 5pm - 5:30pm $63 Ages Res $55 / Non-Res
#104220 Northeast TotStars 2-3 W 3/4 - 4/8 5pm - 5:30pm $63 Ages Res $55 / Non-Res
#104340 Northeast TotStars 2-3 Tu 4/21 - 5/19 5:30pm - 6pm $63 Ages Res $55 / Non-Res
#104218 Northeast PreStars 3-5 W 1/29 - 2/26 5:30pm - 6:15pm $63 Ages Res $55 / Non-Res
#104221 Northeast PreStars 3-5 W 3/4 - 4/8 5:30pm - 6:15pm $63 Ages Res $55 / Non-Res
#104341 Northeast PreStars 3-5 Tu 4/21 - 5/19 6pm - 6:45pm $63 Ages Windom Res $55 / Non-Res
#104337 PreStars 3-5 Th 4/23 - 5/21 5:30pm - 6:15pm NE $63 Ages Res $55 / Non-Res
#104219 Northeast KinderStars 4-6 W 1/29 - 2/26 6:15pm - 7pm $63 Ages Res $55 / Non-Res
#104222 Northeast KinderStars 4-6 W 3/4 - 4/8 6:15pm - 7pm $63 Ages Res $55 / Non-Res
#104342 Northeast KinderStars 4-6 Tu 4/21 - 5/19 6:45pm - 7:30pm $63 Ages Windom Res $55 / Non-Res
#104338 KinderStars 4-6 Th 4/23 - 5/21 6:15pm - 7pm NE $63
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Valentine Creations Looking to make a little something special for Mom or Dad this year for Valentine's Day? Stop by and we'll help you make something that they'll treasure forever! Our entire Cooking & Nutrition arts and crafts room is at your disposal to make cards, gifts Meal Program and other beautiful projects. This food service program provides children nutritious Ages 5-13 Supply Fee $5 meals during after school hours. Times and types of meals Waite Rec Center served vary by site and are available on a first-come-first- #103439 Th 2/6 5:30pm - 7pm serve basis. Select sites serve reduced-waste meals, focusing on reducing both food and packaging waste. This Van Cleve Rec Center food service program is free to all children 18 and #100963 M 2/10 4pm - 5:30pm younger. Ages 18 and Under Free Logan Rec Center Health & Fitness #102091 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 5/29 3pm - 6pm Open Gym Luxton Rec Center After School Open Gym is a time specifically for games of #101151 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 6/5 3pm - 8:30pm basketball, soccer, catch, or simply running off steam. Parents may also supervise or join in play with their Bottineau Rec Center child(ren) during Open Gym. Times and dates listed are #103488 M Tu W Th F 1/6 - 5/29 3pm - 8pm subject to change based on availability. Please call ahead to check on gym availability. Arts Ages 6-18 Free Youth Ceramics Bottineau Rec Center Children will express their creative side as they learn the #103489 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 5/29 3pm - 5:30pm basics to the art of ceramics. The kids will be cleaning, Luxton Rec Center glazing and painting their very own ceramic art work to bring home and show off! #101161 M Tu F 1/3 - 6/5 5pm - 7pm Ages 5-13 Res $20 / Non-Res $22.50 Windom NE Rec Center Van Cleve Rec Center #102183 F 1/3 - 6/5 6pm - 9pm #100965 M 1/6 - 2/10 4pm - 5:30pm #100966 M 2/24 - 3/23 4pm - 5pm #102689 M 4/6 - 5/11 4pm - 5pm Elementary Open Gym Help your child stay healthy and get more activity. Youth can come to the gym to enjoy pickup basketball games, Craft Corner floor hockey, dodgeball, big base and other fun games! Come join us for an array of projects. Each week a new Parents and guardians are also welcomed to come craft will be created centered around a positive fun supervise their children. Children age 6 and under must be theme! accompanied by an adult. Ages 7-12 Free Ages 6-12 Free Luxton Rec Center Van Cleve Rec Center #101175 Th 1/9 - 5/28 6:30pm - 7:30pm #100950 Tu W 1/7 - 5/27 3pm - 5:30pm Waite Rec Center #103434 M Tu W Th F 1/7 - 5/29 4pm - 5:30pm Northeast Rec Center #103005 W 1/8 - 6/3 4pm - 6:30pm
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Spring Training Baseball Skills Practice those fundamentals including correct throwing, catching, proper bat control and hitting techniques with G.Y.M. (Get Youth Movin') preparation into the ball season. Hello Youth! Do you miss gym activities and want to keep Ages 8-12 Res $10 / Non-Res $15 your body moving? Luxton Park will be offering gym Waite Rec Center activities such as indoor soccer, kickball, whiffle ball, #103443 M Tu W Th F 3/30 - 4/3 6:45pm - 7:30pm basketball, and other gym based activities. Join today! Ages 9-14 Free Luxton Rec Center Archery In The Parks #101176 Tu 1/7 - 6/2 5:30pm - 7pm Learn the 11 steps to archery success in this exciting new program. Certified instructors will determine student's dominant eye, teach proper archer form, shot execution, Go Gymnastics-Little's and follow-through. Class will be held indoors following Explore gymnastics in a fun safe atmosphere. We work on the National Archery in Schools Program regimen taught in balancing, jumping, rolling, cartwheels, handstands and over 12,000 schools throughout the country. Equipment is skills on the bars. Skill progression depends on abilities and standardized to be safe, durable and universally fit any desire to learn more. student. Ages 5-8 Res $65 / Non-Res $97.50 Ages 8-14 Res $20 / Non-Res $30 7pm - 7:45pm Van Cleve Rec Center Audubon Rec Center #100969 M 4/6 - 4/27 6pm - 7pm #101525 Th 1/9 - 2/6 #101526 Th 2/20 - 3/19 Fundamental #104267 Th 4/16 - 5/21 Youth Basketball: 8U Open Our basketball program emphasizes age appropriate skill Sports development, game structure, and sportsmanship while in a safe learning environment. Priority will be placed on Team Gymnastics learning the game of basketball and being a part of a team. Team gymnastics is an excellent youth sports opportunity Practices begin late December. Practice times vary during for both boys and girls. This class is geared towards the week; please check with your park. advanced gymnasts who are eligible to compete in the Ages 7-8 Res $30 / Non-Res $40 spring competition season. This program will give boys and girls the opportunity to learn the sport of gymnastics, Bottineau Rec Center teach and learn teamwork, constructively use extra #103487 W F 12/18/2019 - 2/21 6pm - 7pm energy, and experience a sense of accomplishment and Luxton Rec Center pride. #103543 W F 12/11/2019 - 2/21 6pm - 7pm Ages 8-14 Res $160 / Non-Res $215 Waite Rec Center Audubon Rec Center #104975 T F 12/10/2019 - 2/21 6pm - 7pm #101535 Tu Th 2/25 - 4/30 5pm - 7pm Fundamental Basketball Camp Baseball Spring Training In this new program, children will learn how to dribble, Come in to Van Cleve Park for some offseason baseball pass and shoot the basketball. Small 3 on 3 or 4 on 4 workouts! These clinics will be led by volunteer coaches games will be played at of each hour. This fun, non- from around Southeast and will focus on the fundamentals competitive camp is a great way to introduce your child to of pitching, throwing and hitting a baseball. Come get your basketball. arms loose before the season starts! This activity is free, Ages 5-6 Res $30 / Non-Res $40 but please pre-register. Northeast Rec Center Ages 7-12 Res $20 / Non-Res $30 #104290 Tu 1/14 - 2/18 6pm - 7pm Van Cleve Rec Center #104955 Sun 1/12 - 2/16 12:30pm – 1:30pm #100971 M W 3/23 - 4/1 6pm - 7pm 14 Youth
Citywide Youth Sports Leagues Sports Leagues by Season Note that practices may start 14-30 days prior to the month The MPRB Athletic, Aquatics and Ice Arena Department indicated, depending upon the site. provides positive recreation experiences for youth ages 9-18. These experiences help our youth develop new physical and social skills in a fun, participatory and safe environment Winter Sports under the guidance of knowledgeable and supportive Basketball (January-early March) coaches. In this way Youth Sports programs contribute to the • 11U Basketball: birthdates 9/1/08-9/1/10 individual’s physical, social, emotional, cultural and educa- • 12U Basketball Open: birthdates 9/1/07-9/1/08 tional growth and development. • 13U Basketball Girls: birthdates 9/1/06-9/1/08 • 13U Basketball Open: birthdates 9/1/06-9/1/07 Registration Information • 14U Basketball Open: birthdates 9/1/05-9/1/06 For more information, stop in or call your local park. You may • 16U Basketball Girls: birthdates 9/1/03-9/1/06 need to register directly through a specific activity council • 16U Basketball Open: birthdates 9/1/03-9/1/05 (separate from but in cooperation with parks). • 18U Basketball: birthdates 9/1/01-9/1/03 FAQ Will I need to purchase additional equipment in order Hockey (January-February) for my child to participate? • Squirts Hockey: birthdates 9/1/10-9/1/13 Equipment needs vary by sport and/or Recreation Center. • Penguins Hockey: birthdates 9/1/06-9/1/10 Please check with your Recreation Center prior to registra- • 11U Hockey: birthdates 9/1/08-9/1/10 tion. • 13U Hockey: birthdates 9/1/06-9/1/08 • 15U Hockey: birthdates 9/1/04-9/1/06 How is my child’s age division determined? • Polar Bears Hockey: birthdates 9/1/03-9/1/06 By pre-established age guidelines set by the Youth Sports Department. Age verification in the form of a birth certificate, Wrestling (January-March) baptismal • 6U Wrestling: birthdates 9/1/13-9/1/14 certificate, immunization card, certification from school • 8U Wrestling: birthdates 9/1/11-9/1/13 administration, etc. is required for participation. • 10U Wrestling: birthdates 9/1/09-9/1/11 • 12U Wrestling: birthdates 9/1/07-9/1/09 How many days per week will my child practice? • 14U Wrestling: birthdates 9/1/05-9/1/07 On average, the team will practice 1-2 times per week.
How many games will my child play? On average, the team will play games 1-3 times per week, for a total of 8-12 games per season.
Where will my child practice and play games? Practices will take place at your recreation center or at a nearby facility. The majority of games will be played within Summer Sports the city limits of Minneapolis. RBI baseball (mid May-July) RBI softball (mid May-July) How will I receive information about practices and Track (mid May-mid July) games? Information about practices and games will come Tennis (July) from your recreation center. Game information will also be available online at www.teamsideline.com/minneap- olisparks. Fall Sports How will I know if a practice or game is cancelled? Football (August-November) Practice cancellation information will be provided by your Soccer (mid August-October) recreation center. Volleyball (October-December)
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Winter Sports Recreation Centers Basketball Hockey Wrestling
*Bottineau l 2000 2nd Street NE, Minneapolis 55418 612-370-4958
Logan l l l 690 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis 55413 612-370-4922
Luxton l 112 Williams Ave. SE, Minneapolis 55414 612-370-4925
Northeast Recreation Center l 1530 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis 55413 612-370-4920
Van Cleve l 901 15th Ave. SE, Minneapolis 55414 612-370-4926
Waite l 1810 34th Ave. NE, Minneapolis 55418 612-370-4959
Windom Northeast l 2251 Hayes St. NE, Minneapolis 55418 612-370-4905
* The Recreation Center collaborates with an activity council to offer sports leagues.
If a team does not have enough players, we may combine teams.
16 Gamers Night Grab a buddy and join in the fun! We will organize tournaments with a variety of games including foosball, gym games, board games, and card games. Drop in program Special Olympics Basketball Ages 8-17 Free Waite Rec Center Join Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's NEW Special Olympics Basketball Team. Special Olympics and #103429 M 1/6 - 5/25 6pm - 8pm MPRB have joined up to bring you the basketball! Practices will be at NERC on Tuesdays from 6-7pm. Game Corner Compete at Area Competition in April & possible Summer Games June 19-21. Additional medical paperwork Come hang out under the supervision of a MPRB staff required for SOMN. Please contact Sarah Thorsen every 3rd Tuesday of the month! We have games, toys, [email protected]. Equipment & uniforms books and play things of all types. This program coincides are provided. with the WPCiA monthly neighborhood meeting and dates may change. Ages 8+ Supply Fee $10 Ages 4-11 Free Northeast Rec Center Windom NE Rec Center #104309 Tu 2/25 - 4/21 6pm - 7pm #102181 Tu 1/21, 2/18, 3/17, 4/21, 5/19 RevSports 7pm - 9pm RevSports: Soccer MightyStars This fun and active RevSports instructional soccer class focuses on individual player development. Each day will Mentoring & Development focus on a topic building on the previous topic, including Homework Help dribbling, shooting, defending, passing, and more. We provide the time, the place, and the assistance to Ages 6-9 Res $55 / Non-Res $63 ensure your child completes their homework completely Windom NE Rec Center and correctly. Our friendly staff is available to help you tackle your homework so that you succeed in school. We #104339 Th 4/23 - 5/21 7pm - 7:45pm assist with homework, practice basic skills, or help in studying for an upcoming test. RevSports: Basketball MiniStars Ages 6-12 Free This active and fun, RevSports instructional basketball Van Cleve Rec Center class is designed for player development. Each day will #100953 M Tu W Th 1/6 - 5/28 3:30pm - 5:30pm focus on a topic building on the previous topic, including Waite Rec Center dribbling, shooting, defending, passing and more. Each day ends with a game. No class April 1. #103442 Tu Th 1/7 - 5/28 3:30pm - 5:30pm Ages 5-8 Res $55 / Non-Res $63 Bottineau Rec Center Northeast Rec Center #103479 Tu Th 1/9 - 5/21 4pm - 7pm #104216 W 3/4 - 4/8 6:15pm - 7pm Luxton Learners Hobbies, Clubs Games This program is led by East Side Neighborhood Services in Game Lounge collaboration with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and Minneapolis Public Schools. Children and youth Looking for something to do? Play board, card, and table in this program focus on academic goals as well as games at your local MPRB recreation center. community service and leadership. Ages 6+ Free Ages 5-11 Free Luxton Rec Center Luxton Rec Center #101146 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 6/5 4pm - 8pm #101147 M Tu W Th 1/6 - 5/7 3pm - 6pm Audubon Rec Center #101540 M Tu W Th F 1/6 - 5/29 3pm - 6pm
17 Jr. Naturalists: Under the Ice Dive into the mysterious world under the ice! Discover the winter survival strategies of reptiles,amphibians, mammals, insects and fish. From burrowing deep into the Nature & Environment mud for a long nap to growing an extra layer of fat and fur, there are lots of ways animals survive the Minnesota Jr. Naturalists: Naturalist Round Up winter. Naturalists will 'round up' available kids for fun, hands-on Ages 6-12 Res $16 / Non-Res $24 activities and games. We may include portions of our other nature-based programs. Each day will be different. Waite Rec Center No need to register, just stop on by! #104081 Th 3/5 - 3/26 4pm - 5pm Ages 6-12 Free Bottineau Rec Center Jr. Naturalists: Creatures of the Night #104030 W 1/8 - 2/26 5:30pm - 6:30pm Delve into the world of darkness. Check out the lives of #104031 W 4/8 - 5/27 5:30pm - 6:30pm rats, bats, cats, owls and more. Who's the prey? Who's the Logan Rec Center predator? Who is it that really goes bump in the night? #104025 M 1/13 - 3/16 5:30pm - 6:30pm Ages 6-12 Res $16 / Non-Res $24 #104026 M 4/6 - 5/18 5:30pm - 6:30pm Waite Rec Center Van Cleve Rec Center #104083 Th 4/9 - 4/23 4pm - 5pm #103950 Th 2/6 - 2/27 3:15pm - 4:15pm #103951 Tu 4/7 - 4/21 3:15pm - 4:15pm Jr. Naturalists: Phenology in Our Parks Follow the clues to track the arrival of spring. Celebrate the changing seasons with hikes, games and activities that Jr. Naturalists: Build a Birdhouse w/Elpis use your senses to notice what is different week by week. Make a birdfeeder, birdhouse, basket, or similar small Ages 6-12 Res $16 / Non-Res $24 woodworking project to bring home! The park naturalist Waite Rec Center will co-facilitate the group with 1-2 staff from Elpis Enterprises, an organization that provides youth job #104082 Th 5/7 - 5/21 4pm - 5pm training and mentoring. Ages 6-12 Free School Release Days Northeast Rec Center School Release Day: Ultimate Frisbee #104040 Th 4/2 1pm - 2pm Interested in playing ultimate Frisbee? Never heard of it? Play it every week? Join Van Cleve staff in a fun new sport that combines football, frisbee and soccer! Jr. Naturalists: Art & Engineering Ages 8-14 Free Build, sculpt and create with Mother Nature in winter! Van Cleve Rec Center Experiment with art supplies and building materials that #100981 M 3/30 1pm - 2pm can be found outside along with those that would otherwise be thrown away. Give simple everyday objects a School Release Day: Archery Intro new purpose as we 'upcycle' them into useful and unique Does your child love the "Hunger Games" or are they a creations. Minecraft archer? If so they will enjoy learning the basics Ages 6-12 Res $16 / Non-Res $24 of archery! Learn the 11 steps of shooting success with Waite Rec Center quality equipment and certified instructors. #104080 Th 1/9 - 1/30 4pm - 5pm Ages 10-17 Res $5 / Non-Res $7.50 Van Cleve Rec Center #100989 Tu 3/31 2pm - 3pm
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Teens get to expolre their creativity by doing diffrent art School Release Day: Volleyball Tournament workshops provided by Youthline. Please contact or see Stuck at home over spring break? Feel like you're at the Van cleve's Youthline representative top sign up. Contact beach playing volleyball with us! Staff will organize a fun at 612-723-7358. tournament for everyone, so don't wait to get some Ages 12-17 Free exercise and have some fun over Spring Break! Van Cleve Rec Center Ages 9-17 Res $5 / Non-Res $7.50 #102528 Tu 1/7 - 5/26 4pm - 6pm Van Cleve Rec Center
#100992 Th 4/2 1pm - 3pm Health & Fitness School Release Day: Basketball Tournament Teen Open Gym Basketball Think you've got what it takes to be crowned champion of Lace up your shoes for pick-up basketball games arranged the Van Cleve court? Come on down and prove it! We'll be by the players. Work to improve your jump shot, meet having a tournament with teams organized by staff. new friends, get into shape or take a break from the TV or Ages 8-17 Supply Fee $5 video games. Van Cleve Rec Center Ages 13-18 Free #100990 F 4/3 2pm - 4pm Luxton Rec Center #101152 M Tu F 1/3 - 6/5 7pm - 8:30pm Northeast Rec Center #103043 M Tu Th 1/6 - 6/4 3pm - 5:30pm Van Cleve Rec Center Cooking & Nutrition #100961 M Th 1/6 - 5/28 3pm - 5:30pm Logan Rec Center Meal Program #102086 Tu Th 1/7 - 5/28 3pm - 5pm This food service program provides children nutritious meals during after school hours. Times and types of meals #102121 W 1/8 - 5/27 6pm - 8:30pm served vary by site and are available on a first-come-first- serve basis. This food service program is free to all Adaptive Open Gym children 18 and younger. Shooting hoops and other gym activities with your friends Ages 18 and Under Free are good ways to get into shape and have fun! This is an Logan Rec Center ActivePass Program for drop-in play. Get an ActivePass #102091 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 5/29 3pm - 6pm from staff at the desk. Youth under the age of 18 need a Luxton Rec Center guardian's signature to receive a pass. Ages 13+ Free #101151 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 6/5 3pm - 8:30pm Northeast Rec Center Bottineau Rec Center #103488 M Tu W Th F 1/6 - 5/29 3pm - 8pm #104090 Sa 1/11, 2/8, 3/14, 4/11, 5/9 2pm - 3:30pm
Youthline: Cooking Club Youth will cook a variety of meals from different cultural backgrounds. Youth will meet and connect with other youth as well. Ages 12-16 Free Luxton Rec Center #101162 W 1/8 - 3/25 5pm - 6:30pm #101163 W 4/1 - 6/3 5pm - 6:30pm
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Looking for something to do? Play board, card, and table games at your local MPRB recreation center. Teen Thursday Ages 6+ Free Youthline will provide a space were teens can play games Luxton Rec Center an hang out. See or contact Van Cleve's Youthline #101146 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 6/5 4pm - 8pm representative at 612-723-7358 to sign up opr get more information. Audubon Rec Center Ages 12-17 Free #101540 M Tu W Th F 1/6 - 5/29 3pm - 6pm Van Cleve Rec Center Northeast Rec Center #102527 Th 1/2 - 3/26 3:45pm - 5:45pm #103007 M Tu W Th F 1/6 - 6/5 3pm - 9pm
Game Night Sports Come hang out under the supervision of a MPRB staff Luxton Lightning Center every Friday for some Gaming and Snacks. Each Night will Hang with friends and de-stress a bit for free at the Teen offer different Video Game options, Table Games such as Center. Everyone needs a break, so why not spend it with Ping Pong, Foos Ball & Bumper Pool. We will make your friends where there is board games, video games, popcorn and drinks. Occasional themed tournaments will sports, movies, art and so much more? be offered with prizes. Ages 11-18 Free Ages 9-15 Free Luxton Rec Center Windom NE Rec Center #101182 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 6/5 6pm - 8pm #102182 F 1/3 - 6/5 6pm - 9pm
Edison Beacons Program in the Gym Nite Owlz Edison Beacons After School Program comes to Logan for a Hey, teens - check out our extended evening tournament style of soccer and other sports. Two Edison programming! The program includes activities such as staff come to facilitate, divide up the teams, and referee. open basketball, cooking classes, movies, computer labs, Must be apart of the Edison Beacons Program. active video games, tutoring, boys and girls groups and art classes. All youth must have an ActiveNet ID card. Ages 13-17 Free Ages 12-18 Free Logan Rec Center Northeast Rec Center #102090 M W 1/6 - 5/20 3:30pm - 5:30pm #103040 F 1/3 - 6/5 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Bottineau Rec Center Youthline: Low Organized Games #103478 Sa 1/4 - 5/30 7:30pm - 10:30pm Come play a variety of games. Soccer, dodge-ball, kickball and big base to name a few!! Ages 12-17 Free Youthline: Movie Night Luxton Rec Center A child appropriate movie will be shown in the Luxton Lightening Youth Center. Snacks will be provided. #101191 M 1/6 - 6/1 6pm - 8pm Ages 8-17 Free
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Snowshoeing! FREE DROP-IN PROGRAM! Snowshoeing is a great way to get outside and enjoy the winter! A naturalist will be available to show you the basics and then you are free to Mentoring & Development explore the park on your own. Bring yourself, your Youthline: Homework Helpers neighbors, your friends, and even your kids! Ages 5+ Free We provide the time, the place, and the assistance to ensure your child completes their homework completely Logan Rec Center and correctly. Our friendly staff is available to help you #104023 M 1/27 5:30pm - 7pm tackle your homework so that you succeed in school. We Bottineau Rec Center assist with homework, practice basic skills, or help in studying for an upcoming test #104029 W 3/4 5:30pm - 6:30pm Ages 10-18 Free Luxton Rec Center Jr. Naturalists: Leader of the Pack #101169 M W 1/6 - 6/3 3pm - 5pm Compare dogs to their wild relatives?they have less in common than you think! Learn how to read canine body language and even try speaking it yourself. Practice the Homework Help safe way to approach a new dog in the city, and what to do We provide the time, the place, and the assistance to if you see a fox, wolf or coyote in the wild. Make puppy ensure your child completes their homework completely art, play puppy games, and explore the park using your and correctly. Our friendly staff is available to help you puppy nose! tackle your homework so that you succeed in school. We Ages 6-12 Res $16 / Non-Res $24 assist with homework, practice basic skills, or help in Windom NE Rec Center studying for an upcoming test. Ages 8-18 Free #104043 F 3/6 - 3/20 3:30pm - 4:30pm Bottineau Rec Center #103479 Tu Th 1/9 - 5/21 4pm - 7pm Jr. Naturalists: Phenology in Our Parks Follow the clues to track the arrival of spring. Celebrate Nature & Environment the changing seasons with hikes, games and activities that use your senses to notice what is different week by week. Jr. Naturalists: Art & Engineering Ages 6-12 Res $16 / Non-Res $24 Build, sculpt and create with Mother Nature in winter! Windom NE Rec Center Experiment with art supplies and building materials that can be found outside along with those that would #104044 F 4/10 - 4/24 3:30pm - 4:30pm otherwise be thrown away. Give simple everyday objects a new purpose as we 'upcycle' them into useful and unique creations. Jr. Naturalists: Creatures of the Night Ages 6-12 Res $16 / Non-Res $24 Delve into the world of darkness. Check out the lives of rats, bats, cats, owls and more. Who's the prey? Who's the Windom NE Rec Center predator? Who is it that really goes bump in the night? #104041 F 1/10 - 1/31 3:30pm - 4:30pm Ages 6-12 Res $16 / Non-Res $24 Windom NE Rec Center Jr. Naturalists: Under the Ice #104045 F 5/8 - 5/22 3:30pm - 4:30pm Dive into the mysterious world under the ice! Discover the winter survival strategies of reptiles,amphibians, mammals, insects and fish. From burrowing deep into the mud for a long nap to growing an extra layer of fat and fur, there are lots of ways animals survive the Minnesota winter. Ages 6-12 Res $16 / Non-Res $24 Windom NE Rec Center
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Senior Membership Meeting Come join us as we evaluate our past trips and look forward to new possible trip opportunities. We look to our members for ideas for the table. Meet new people School Release Days and build relationship with others. A great time to socialize School Release Play Day and have fun. Where will we go in 2020? Ages 50+ Res / Supply Fee $7 Come hang out under the supervision of a MPRB staff on this school release day for some gaming and snacks. Each Audubon Rec Center day we will offer different Video Game options, Board #101533 W 1/15 11:30am - 2pm Games & Table Games such as Ping Pong, Foos Ball & Bumper Pool. We will make popcorn and drinks. Arts Ages 10-15 Free 1pm - 5pm Creative Ceramics Windom NE Rec Center Learn basic ceramics techniques all the way to the newest. #102190 M 12/30 For 47 years Logan Park has been teaching you to make #102191 Th 1/2 your own dishes, figurines or unique piece. This is not a #102192 F 1/3 pottery class. You will purchase greenware. You will then clean it and paint it. We will fire it in our kiln for a finished #102193 F 1/17 product. The options are endless. #102194 M 1/20 Ages 18+ Res $50 / Non-Res $75 #102195 M 2/17 Logan Rec Center #102196 Tu 2/18 #102089 Tu 12/10/2019 - 3/10 6:30pm - 9pm
Spring Break Play Camp Come hang out under the supervision of a MPRB staff on Health & Fitness these school release days for some gaming and snacks. Zumba Each day we will offer different Gym Games, Video Game options, Board Games & Table Games such as Ping Pong, Party yourself into shape! That's exactly what Zumba is all Foos Ball & Bumper Pool. We will make popcorn and about. It's an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin drinks. inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness- a party that's moving millions of people toward joy and health. Get Ages 10-15 Res $20 / Non-Res $30 ready to join the party with your personal certified Zumba Windom NE Rec Center instructor. #102197 M Tu W Th F 3/30 - 4/3 1pm - 5pm All Ages Supply Fee $30 Northeast Rec Center #102599 Th 1/2 - 3/26 6:30pm - 7:30pm #102611 Th 4/2 - 6/25 6:30pm - 7:30pm Logan Rec Center Cooking & Nutrition #102603 Sa 1/4 - 3/28 10am - 11am #102612 Sa 4/4 - 6/27 10am - 11am Senior Luncheon Windom NE Rec Center Join friends for a delicious lunch with some socializing. Park Directors Mitch from Audubon and Brian from Waite #102597 Tu 1/7 - 3/31 7pm - 8pm will prepare lunch for everyone. #102609 Tu 4/7 - 6/23 7pm - 8pm Ages 50+ Res $7 11:30am - 1:30pm Bottineau Rec Center Audubon Rec Center #102598 W 1/8 - 3/25 5:30pm - 6:30pm #101530 Tu 1/7 #102610 W 4/1 - 6/24 5:30pm - 6:30pm #101531 Tu 2/11 #101532 Tu 3/10 #104269 Tu 4/14 #104271 Tu 5/12 22
Open Gym: Adult (Active Pass Program) Lace up your shoes for pick-up basketball games arranged by the players. Work to improve your jump shot, get some exercise and meet new friends at the new gym at Health & Fitness Northeast Recreation Center. Indoor Walking Group Northeast Rec Center Ages 25+ Res $4 Looking for a quiet and comfortable place to walk and #103041 Sa 1/4 - 6/6 10am - 12pm meet people? Our indoor walking track will be open for Van Cleve Rec Center Ages 18+ Res $4 adults and seniors to enjoy. The recreation center building #100987 W 1/8 - 5/27 8pm - 10pm and track is wheel chair accessible. Parents with strollers are welcome. Ages 18+ Free Hatha Yoga Bottineau Rec Center In partnership with the University of Minnesota will be #103485 Tu Th 1/2 - 5/28 1pm - 3pm offering a 5 week Hatha Yoga series. Hatha Yoga is a gentle introduction to the basic yoga postures and breathing Northeast Rec Center techniques. Gain flexibility and strength, while calming the #103009 W F 1/8 - 6/5 10am - 12pm mind. Classes are free but registration is required. You will Th 1/9 - 6/4 7:45pm -8:45pm need to bring a yoga mat, beach towel, small blanket or other type of exercise mat and wear comfortable clothing. Ages 18+ Free Adult Pickleball Sa 1/4 - 2/1 Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Two or four players Luxton Rec Center use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to #101179 12pm - 1pm hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a Wiffle Ball, over #101180 2pm - 3pm a net. Drop in for an afternoon of Pickleball, meet some new friends, get some exercise, and have fun! All Ages Res $4 / Non-Res $6 Core Yoga Logan Rec Center Core Yoga classes are FREE! Please bring your own mat, #102085 F 1/3 - 5/29 1pm - 3pm towel or blanket and wear comfortable clothing. Preregistration preferred. Gain flexibility and strength, while calming your mind and body! Pickleball Ages 18+ Free Pickleball is a sport which combines elements of Van Cleve Rec Center badminton, tennis, and table tennis. It will be played in the #100948 M 1/6 - 5/18 6pm - 7pm gym on a court with the same dimensions as a doubles badminton court. The game is played with a hard paddle and a polymer wiffle ball. Although pickleball appears to Stay Strong-Fitness for Active Older Adults be very similar to tennis, there are key differences that make pickleball more accessible to a wider range of Physical fitness is the ability to fully participate in the life players, particularly children and seniors. Everyone and all have and the life you want. Exercise that supports an levels are welcome! active lifestyle, however, also needs to be fun, results- oriented and purposeful so that you stick with it! This All Ages Res $3 / Non-Res $4 class will do something about it. Aimed at people 55 and Northeast Rec Center better, this class will use body weight and other fitness #103042 M 1/6 - 6/1 10am - 1pm props to strengthen muscles, build power and improve W 1/8 - 6/3 12pm - 3pm joint mobility and stability. Ages 55+ Res $30 / Non-Res $45
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Jammin' at NE-Dance Get your groove on with this fun program for adults with developmental disabilities. Once a month, join your friends for a night of dancing and socializing to the best classic Health & Fitness and new dance jams. A light snack and beverage will be provided. Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong Northeast Rec Center Ages 18+ For centuries, the Chinese have recognized the beneficial effects of Tai Chi to reduce stress and improve health, Saturday’s 6pm - 8pm balance, and flexibility. Great for beginners, this class Res $5 / Non-Res $7.50 introduces basic Tai Chi and Qigong principles and #103674 1/25 movements, activates internal energy, and promotes the #103676 2/22 calming harmony of body, mind, and breath. All abilities welcome. #103677 3/21 Ages 18+ Res $56 / Non-Res $84 6:15pm - #103679 4/18 7:15pm #103680 5/16 Logan Rec Center #102087 Tu 1/7 - 2/18 Adult Open Volleyball #102088 Tu 3/3 - 4/14 BUMP, SET, SPIKE! Come meet old friends and new #102109 Tu 4/21 - 6/2 neighbors as we play friendly, yet competitive volleyball matches in the gym.
Ages 18+ Res $4 / Non-Res $6 Elimination Drop Ping Pong Van Cleve Rec Center Elimination Drop Ping Pong is a group play version of Ping Pong. Crazy rules and crazier action. Easy to learn but #100988 Sa 4/4 - 5/30 2pm - 4pm hard to master. Come prepared to run as this game is much more physical than normal Ping Pong. Up to 12 players can play in the same game. Sports Ages 10+ Free College Archery Windom NE Rec Center Looking for something to do in between cramming for #102188 W 1/8 - 6/3 6pm - 8:30pm exams and writing research papers? Drop by and pick up some new skills and maybe a new hobby! You never know when you'll need to survive a zombie apocalypse! NASP Senior Tai Chi & Qi Gong certified instructors will lead the program and teach you Improve flexibility and balance using Sun style Tai Chi and the 11 steps to shooting success. Program is free but you Qi Gong exercises. Originally developed for people with must preregister. arthritis, this program can be used by young people or Ages 18-24 Free older adults. Learn a 12-movement form to gain better Van Cleve Rec Center control of your health and improve your quality of life. This is a joint program offered through Minneapolis #100946 Sa 1/4 - 5/9 10am - 12pm Community Ed, please call 612-668-1100 or register online at www.mplscommunityed.com. Table Tennis Van Cleve Rec Center 1/24 - 2/28 Ages 55+ Play table tennis for fun and meet other players from the #100959 9am - 10:15am Free area. This exciting program is open to players of all levels. #100958 10:30am - 11:30am Res $30 / Non-Res $45 Coordinator will arrange all matches for participants, and lessons are available for beginners. Pre-register by January 3rd.
Ages 18+ Supply Fee $40
Audubon Rec Center
#101534 Tu 1/7 - 3/10 6pm - 8pm
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Bridge Card Club Play Bridge with fellow seniors from throughout Northeast and stay on top of your game. Coffee and treats are provided. Youth Sports Coach/ Wildcat Booster Ages 50+ Free Be a part of the Waite Wildcat family and help the youth Audubon Rec Center of our community strive to be their best and learn a sport. #101537 Tu 1/14 - 5/26 12pm - 3pm Days and times vary per sport and age group. Volunteers needed. Contact park director Brian for more information. Wildcat Boosters meet on the last Thursday of the month. Park Council Ages 18+ Free Become an active member in your neighborhood park! The council will meet quarterly and discuss park programming Waite Rec Center and sports as well as needed park improvements and any #103440 Th 1/30 - 3/26 6pm - 7pm potential concerns. The objective of the council is to promote all park activities in the area in coordination with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Hobbies, Clubs Games Ages 18+ Free Seniors Group Van Cleve Rec Center Van Cleve seniors provide benefits such as social #100956 Th 1/30 - 4/30 6:30pm - 8pm interaction, a chance to participate in games and good meals! Information is provided about health issues and educational information is provided such as travelogues. Movies are also shown! This is a wonderful opportunity to get out and visit with new people and enjoy yourself. Ages 50+ Free Van Cleve Rec Center #100960 Th 1/2 - 5/21 10am - 12:30pm Book Exchange Volunteers from the Prospect Park Neighborhood have worked hard on a new book exchange room at Luxton 500 Card Club Park. Come to Luxton and find that new interesting book Play 500 and meet some new friends. Coffee is provided. you have been looking for. Bring it home, or stay here and Ages 50+ Free read. And best of all, ITS FREE! Audubon Rec Center All Ages Free #101536 W 1/8 - 5/27 10:30am - 12:30pm Luxton Rec Center #101174 M Tu W Th F Sa 1/2 - 6/5 3pm - 8:45pm
Card Club Join our seniors as we play cards (500)amongst friends. Parent/Family Lightning Gear Coffee and light goodies served. New faces are always Luxton Lightning gear is now available for purchase. welcome. We meet every 2nd and 4th Friday of the Currently we have hooded sweatshirts, blue t-shirts and month. yellow t-shirts. Sweatshirts will cost $40 and t-shirts will be Ages 50+ Free $10. Windom NE Rec Center All Ages Res $50 / Non-Res #102177 F 1/10 - 5/22 1pm - 3pm Luxton Rec Center #101186 M Tu W Th 1/2 - 6/4 3pm - 8pm
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Easter Crafts Join in as Dolly our instructor will have fun Easter craft projects. All ages are welcome but we will use, glue, colors and cut outs to decorate eggs along with glitter, sequins and paint. Bring a friend and come on over. Open Gym: Tots and Family Ages 3-12 Res $5 Spend some quality time with your family playing games and running around in the gym. Children must be Waite Rec Center accompanied by a parent or guardian. You may register for #103441 Sa 4/11 9am - 10am your free ActivePass at the front desk. We will provide equipment for the little ones to play. Great time to socialize with other families in the neighborhood. Family Gym Night Ages 4 and Under Free Looking for a time during the week to get some exercise as a family? We've got it! Our gym and sports equipment will Waite Rec Center be open for all to use. Bring some friends and get a game #103433 Sa 1/4 - 4/25 11am - 1pm of basketball, floor hockey, kickball or ultimate Frisbee started! Children must be accompanied and supervised by FREE Snowshoeing! an adult. Cost is $5/family. All Ages Res $5 / Non-Res $7.50 FREE DROP-IN PROGRAM! Snowshoeing is a great way to get outside and enjoy the winter! A naturalist will be Van Cleve Rec Center available to show you the basics and then you are free to #100976 Th 4/23 - 5/28 6pm - 8pm explore the park on your own. Bring yourself, your neighbors, your friends, and even your kids!
Ages 5+ Free
Northeast Rec Center #104037 F 1/17 1pm - 3pm #104038 M 2/17 3pm - 4:30pm Logan Rec Center
#104023 M 1/27 5:30pm - 7pm Bottineau Rec Center 10th Annual "Feeding the Dream" Food Drive #104029 W 3/4 5:30pm - 6:30pm Help out your community and those in need by dropping off non-perishable food items at any Minneapolis Park and Recreation Center for the 10th Annual Feeding the Dream Food Drive. Proceeds will be donated to the Sabathani School Release Day: MLK Day Skate Program Community Food Shelf. If you have questions please contact us at [email protected]. Non- Looking for something to do on MLK Day? Head over to perishable collected through January 14th. Van Cleve and join us for some hot chocolate and skating! We've got ice skates to borrow and will be brewing hot All Ages Free chocolate and coffee to stay warm on this beautiful winter Van Cleve Rec Center day! Don't close yourself inside at home, get out and have #100943 M Tu W Th F 12/30/2019 - 1/14 3pm - some fun! 8:30pm All Ages Free Waite Rec Center Van Cleve Rec Center #103428 M Tu W Th F 12/2/2019 - 1/14 3pm - #100957 M 1/20 1pm - 3pm 8:30pm
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Egg Hunt Audubon Park will host the Bunny Party for kids ages 6 and under, 9:30am-11:30am. Bring the whole family for this fun event. Enjoy an Egg Hunt, Arts and Crafts, continental breakfast and much more. The actual Egg Hunt at Fire & Ice Family Skate Night Audubon Park will begin at 11am sharp. The cost will be $6 Fire & Ice!! Bring the whole family for a fun night of per child. Pre - Registration is required to receive a treat skating & sledding, We will have a fire pit to keep warm bag and must register by 6pm on April 19. Treat bags will and make smores, Hot Cocoa and popcorn will be served be given to the first 100 registered children ages 6 and as well. We will hold these family skate nights every Friday under. in January & February while rinks are open. Registration is 6 and Under Supply Fee $6 not required. Audubon Rec Center All Ages Free #101539 Sa 4/11 9:30am - 11:30am Windom NE Rec Center #102180 F 1/3 - 2/14 6pm - 8pm Bunny Party and Egg Hunt Bunny Party and Egg Hunt. Celebrate the beginning of Fire and Ice spring at Windom Park. Come on down for some treats Winter solstice is celebrated at our Fire and Ice Festival as and fun entertainment. We will have games, Bounce a time for reflection, renewal, peace, and a time for the House, children's egg hunt and more! Ages 7-12. Audubon glistening snow to purify our air and leave a clean slate. Park will host the Bunny Party for kids ages 6 and under Activities will include a recreational fire, horse drawn from 9am-11am. Windom will host ages 7-12 from 12pm- hayrides, music, crafts, and concessions. 2pm. All Ages Free Ages 7-12 Free Luxton Rec Center Windom NE Rec Center #101145 Sa 2/1 5:30pm - 8pm #102185 Sa 4/11 12pm - 2pm
Tiny Tot Spring Party Pillsburry / Windom Park Carnival We will be celebrating spring at Logan Park on Friday, Come celebrate another school year at Pillsbury Schools / March 20th! There will be open gym, a bounce house, face Windom Parks Annual Carnival There will be food trucks, painting, art projects, a treat bag, and of course a visit bounce houses, carnival games, and performances. from the Easter Bunny. This program is for children ages 1- All Ages Free 6. This is a free event, but please pre-register. Windom NE Rec Center Ages 1-6 Free #102186 F 5/29 5pm - 8pm Logan Rec Center #102122 F 3/20 10am - 12pm
Annual Spring Egg Hunt Hop on over for the annual Spring Egg hunt at Van Cleve Park! There will be a fantastic egg hunt in our beautiful park for various age levels. Age-structured hunts will be held at 11 and 11:45. Enjoy snacks, crafts and baskets, tissue paper flowers and spin art! Ages 1-17 Free Van Cleve Rec Center #100968 Sa 4/4 10:30am - 12pm
27 Youthline Outreach Mentorship Our leaders of tomorrow begin with our youth of today! Youthline is a unique program celebrating diverse talents, building life skills, and engaging the interests of youth ages 12 to 17. Activities are held in structured environments where youth feel safe and focus on life skills, sports, arts, trips and service learning.
The Youthline Outreach Mentorship program is offered at the following locations. Stop by a Youthline program or contact staff to see what’s in it for you!
Corcoran 612-370-4919 Peavey 612-370-4967 East Phillips 612-370-4888 Phillips 612-370-4946 Farview 612-370-4922 Powderhorn 612-370-4960 Folwell 612-370-4917 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King 612-370-4908 Harrison 612-370-4951 Sibley 612-370-4954 Logan 612-370-4927 Stewart 612-370-4932 Longfellow 612-370-4957 Van Cleve 612-370-4926 Luxton 612-370-4925 Whittier 612-370-4966 North Commons 612-370-4921
Arts & Board Bumper Computer Active Ping Air Foosball Billiards Crafts Games Pool Lab Games Pong Hockey
Audubon 612-370-4910 • • • •
Bottineau 612-370-4958 • • • • •
Logan Drop into Recreation Centers 612-370-4927 • • • • • •
Meet new friends, partake in friendly Luxton competition or just hangout! 612-370-4925 • • • • • • •
In addition to a wide array of programs and events Northeast offered annually, each recreation center has ameni- 612-370-4920 • • • • • ties available for you to socialize and have fun when Van Cleve it’s convenient for you. From ping-pong to foosball, 612-370-4926 • • • • • • games in the gym or board games you can find a variety of options to suit your style. Offered daily, Waite year-round. Hours are subject to change based on 612-370-4959 • • • • • programs and events and advanced notice is given Windom NE when possible. Call a recreation center for more 612-370-4905 • • • • • information and see what’s happening in your neighborhood.
28 Adult Sports The Loppet Programs at The Sports are not just for kids in Minneapolis! Trailhead in Theodore Wirth Gather your friends, form a team and stay active in one Park of the many sports leagues and instructional programs The Loppet Foundation offers a gateway to outdoor offered for adult athletes. Whether it’s a casual game learning and adventure with a variety of programs for of dodgeball, a highly competitive game of volleyball or a broomball league, there’s always an opportunity youth, adults, and families of all skill levels at The to keep fit and have fun in the parks! Trailhead in Theodore Wirth Park. Take a course to learn: • Cross country skiing (classic and skate techniques) Registration can be done online or in person at Park • fat biking Board Headquarters (2117 West River Road). For more • mountain biking information or to register contact us at 612-230-6400 • running or visit www.teamsideline.com/minneapolisparks • fitness Check out one of the many Loppet programs offered, or Spring-Summer Registration: February 18, 2020 • Dodgeball • Kickball come enjoy the view, a hot or cold beverage and great • Sand Volleyball (summer & spring) • Soccer – Indoor meal! Your adventure starts at The Trailhead in Theodore • Softball Wirth Park: 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway – Minneapolis, 55422 Summer Registration: March 17, 2020 • Soccer – Outdoor (612) 355-7757 www.Loppet.org Fall Registration: June 16, 2020 • Football • Kickball • Soccer • Softball • Volleyball Adaptive Recreation Winter Registration: October 20, 2020 We want to hear from you! • Basketball (winter & spring) • Broomball Interested in adaptive recreation? Tell us what activities • Dodgeball • Pond Hockey or sports you would like to see offered by emailing: • Volleyball Sarah Thorsen at [email protected]
29 Phillips Fitness Center Commit to get fit! • $10 monthly membership fee includes unlimited access to equipment, classes and certified personal training
• Fitness Center hours: Monday-Friday, 10 am-8 pm; Saturday, 10 am-2 pm
• Group fitness classes include self-defense, step class, cardio kickboxing, yoga and Zumba
• The fitness center is air conditioned
• For more information call 612-370-4946
Ice Arenas Schedule - September 1–May 31
Open Skating is available for all ages to Open Hockey is for skaters interested in Stick & Puck is an opportunity for players sharpen your skills or get out on the ice for keeping their game sharp throughout the to practice their skills during unstructured some exercise. year. Skaters are required to provide their ice time. Practice the skills you’ve been Parade Ice Garden view the schedule own equipment. Sessions limited to 20 learning. Not only will you refine your skills, at bit.ly/ParadeOpenSkate skaters and 4 goalies. View the schedule at but you will have fun. You will be able to bit.ly/AdultOpenHockey practice and improve: Northeast Ice Arena view the schedule at bit.ly/NEOpenSkate Ages: 18+ • Your shot Fee: $5/skater and goalies play for free • Stick handling Fees: $3 adults and youths ages 5 and • Passing accuracy older, seniors $2.75, • Goal tending skills children under age 5 are free Ages 5–11 and ages 12–17 Pro’s Ice Figure Skating is a unique program that allows figure skaters to Dates: Various dates October–April practice on their own or with a skating View the schedule at professional. Sessions held daily Monday– bit.ly/StickandPuck Saturday. Schedule can be found at Fee: $5 bit.ly/ParadeIceGarden. Fees: $12 for 60 minutes $8 for 30 minutes
Parade Ice Garden • 600 Kenwood Parkway • 612-370-4904 Northeast Ice Arena • 1306 Central Avenue Northeast • 612-370-4942
30 Mill Ruins Park Stevens House Stone Arch Bridge Berger Fountain
Historic Homes Mill Ruins Park The Ard Godfrey House is the oldest surviving frame The park illustrates the rich history of the riverfront and home in the Twin Cities and is located at Chute Square. encompasses lumber and flour mills, canals, tailraces Tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 pm, June- and other historic resources. Adjacent St. Anthony Falls August. Other times available through The Woman’s Club was the catalyst for the development of Minneapolis of Minneapolis: 612-813-5300 or www.womansclub.org. and the birthplace of the city’s milling industry. The Stevens House, in Minnehaha Park, was the first wood frame dwelling built west of the Mississippi River. Bridges In this house, our city was named “Minneapolis” and the The Stone Arch Bridge is recognized as a National Hennepin County government structure was established. Civil Engineering Landmark. Originally a train bridge, Originally located near the downtown Post Office, it was the railroad tracks were removed in 1996. It is now for moved to Minnehaha Park in 1896. Hours and admission: pedestrian and cyclist use only and offers a panoramic 612-722-2220 or www.johnhstevenshouse.org. view of St. Anthony Falls and the Mississippi River. At First Bridge Park, visitors can see the site of the The Longfellow House, built in 1906 for Robert (Fish) first bridge to span the Mississippi River. Countless Jones, is a two-thirds replica of Henry Wadsworth other historic bridges can be found in our parks. Longfellow’s home in Cambridge, Mass. In Minnehaha Park, the house is open Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am-8 pm Memorial Day-Labor Day as a Visitor’s Display Fountains Center. Check online for summer programs and Lyndale Park Gardens feature the Heffelfinger events. The house is also used by the Minneapolis Fountain and the Phelps or “Turtle” Fountain. Parks Foundation for its administrative offices. The Gateway Fountain of Gateway Park features The Theodore Wirth Home and Administrative rotating, colored lights at night. Loring Park boasts Building, located in Lyndale Farmstead Park, was the large dandelion-shaped Berger Fountain. built in 1910 as a home for Wirth. The house has been home to seven past superintendents. 31 Earth Day Saturday, April 18 Get involved in your neighborhood and do something great for the environment this Earth Day! It’s easy to get involved in one of the many Earth Day Clean Up events in the Minneapolis Parks. There are dozens of sites throughout the city, simply show up between 9:30 am-noon and help out – gloves and bags are provided. More information at: www.minneapolisearthday.com
Fire And Ice Every Friday in January and February while rinks are open Windom NE Park 6-8 pm Bring the whole family for a fun night of skating, sledding, and a fire pit to keep warm and make s’mores. Free! Registration is not required.