Activity Guide January - May 2020
North Service Area Creekview • Farview • Folwell • Harrison• Loring Kroening Intrepretive Center • North Commons • Webber 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 North Service Area Creekview Recreation Center 5001 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55430 Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm Manager 612-370-4965 • [email protected] Saturday, 9 am-4 pm Adam Lares Mike Fox [email protected] 612-230-6535 Farview Recreation Center Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm 621 29th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411 Saturday, 9 am-4 pm Drop into our Recreation Centers 612-370-4922 • [email protected] Sunday, 12-5 pm The Park Board offers drop-in activities or Huy Nguyen ActivePass Programs for visitors to socialize, have fun on their own schedule. Folwell Recreation Center Find an activity to suit your style – ping- 1615 Dowling Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55412 Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm pong, foosball, games in the gym, board 612-370-4917 • [email protected] Saturday, 9 am-4 pm games and much more! Most programs Travis Hegland offered daily, year-round; hours subject to change. Ask Recreation Center staff about Harrison Recreation Center drop-in programs offered. 503 Irving Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405 Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm 612-370-4951 • [email protected] Saturday, 9 am-4 pm Recreation Centers Marshall Wylie Community gathering spaces
Loring Recreation Center •Computer labs, gyms, craft rooms, 1382 Willow Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Monday-Thursday, 3-9 pm meeting rooms and community kitchens 612-370-4929 • [email protected] Friday, 3-6 pm •Room rental available for meetings, Julie Sandin banquets and birthday parties; for more information see page 4 North Commons Recreation Center 1801 James Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411 Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm MPRB Commissioners Saturday, 9 am-4 pm 612-370-4921 • [email protected] City of Minneapolis voters elect nine Yvette Griffea-Gray commissioners every four years: one from each of the six park districts, and three Webber Recreation Center that serve at-large. The MPRB performs its 4400 Dupont Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55412 Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm many duties through the contributions of 612-370-4916 • [email protected] Saturday, 9 am-4 pm elected Commissioners and the leadership Sarah Rossman of the Superintendent. Their actions are guided according to the following roles and responsibilities.
Chris Meyer, Dist. 1 612-230-6443 X 1 Kale Severson, Dist. 2 612-230-6443 X 2 AK Hassan, Dist. 3 612-230-6443 X 3 Jono Cowgill, Dist. 4 612-230-6443 X 4 North Mississippi Park Steffanie Musich, Dist. 5 612-230-6443 X 5 4900 Mississippi Court, Minneapolis, MN 55430 Brad Bourn, Dist. 6 612-230-6443 X 6 612-370-4844 • [email protected] Londel French, At-Large 612-230-6443 X 7 Emily Bowers Meg Forney, At-Large 612-230-6443 X 8 Latrisha Vetaw, At-Large 612-230-6443 X 9 Supervisor MaryLynn Pulscher 612-313-7784 • [email protected]
2 www.minneapolisparks.org Contents
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 ...... 9-11 The nine-member Board of Commissioners is an indepen- Youth ...... 11-19 dently elected, semi-autonomous body responsible for maintaining and developing the Minneapolis Park system to Teen ...... 19-21 meet the needs of citizens of Minneapolis. This unique Adult ...... 21-23 structure allows independent decision-making so the MPRB can efficiently manage the park system and serve the diverse Family Activities ...... 23-26 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 Cover photo: Eggstravaganza at North Commons Park 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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6 Recreation Plus
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 Sports Little Hoopers Basketball MPS Dinner Program Lil Hoopers is an introduction to basketball for children. The focus is on teaching youth how to dribble, pass, shoot, The Food Service Program provides children nutritious footwork, team play and of course lots of FUN! Various meals during fall months. Times and types of meals served stations will be set up each Friday to maximize theamount (breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner) vary by site and are of skill development each youth receives. T-shirt included, available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Select sites pre-register by January 31 please. serve reduced-waste meals, focusing on reducing both food and packaging waste. The Food Service Program is Ages 4-5 Res $10 / Non-Res $15 free to all children 18 and younger. Creekview Rec Center Ages 18 and Under Free #101004 F 2/14 - 3/6 6pm - 6:45pm Creekview Rec Center #103398 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 6/5 4pm - 7pm Youth Basketball: 6U Open Farview Rec Center Our basketball program emphasizes age appropriate skill #103352 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 6/5 5pm - 6pm development, game structure, and sportsmanship while in a safe learning environment. Priority will be placed on Folwell Rec Center learning the game of basketball and being a part of a team. #103255 M Tu W Th 1/2 - 6/4 5pm - 6pm Ages 5-6 Res $25 / Non-Res $37.50 Creekview MPS Snack Program #103402 Sa 1/11 - 2/29 9:30am - 12:30pm The Food Service Program provides children nutritious Farview Rec Center meals during fall months. Times and types of meals served (breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner) vary by site and are #103361 Sa 1/11 - 2/29 9:30am - 12:30pm available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Select sites Folwell Rec Center serve reduced-waste meals, focusing on reducing both #102381 Sa 1/11 - 2/29 9:30am - 12:30pm food and packaging waste. The Food Service Program is Harrison Rec Center free to all children 18 and younger. #103339 Sa 1/11 - 2/29 9:30am - 12:30pm Ages 18 and Under Free North Commons Rec Center Creekview Rec Center #103332 Sa 1/11 - 2/29 9:30am - 12:30pm #103400 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 6/5 4pm - 7pm Webber Rec Center Farview Rec Center #104303 Sa 1/11 - 2/29 9:30am - 12:30pm #103354 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 6/5 3pm - 5pm North Commons Rec Center #103200 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 6/5 4pm - 6pm Harrison Rec Center #103364 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 6/5 4pm - 8pm Arts Beginner Dance and Movement This ballet class is for those who love to move & groove to the latest beats. Our instructor, will lead the kids in basic ballet steps, body flow and stretching while the kids make new friends, laugh and get some structured movement in their day! Ages 3-4 Res $45 / Non-Res $67.50 Webber Rec Center #103247 W 1/8 - 2/12 6pm - 7pm
9 Nature & Environment Nature Nuts: Nature Play Group
Get those inquisitive minds and bodies exploring nature and socializing with peers! Bring your little one to play and Hobbies, Clubs Games have fun outside with other children and Open Dance Time parents/guardians. During this six week series each day Come practice your newest dance moves. Staff will be will focus on a different nature theme and include outdoor present but not teaching. Youth will have the time to just exploration time! express themselves through dance. Ages 1-5 Registration Fee: $24 Ages 5-17 Free North Mississippi Regional Park Creekview Rec Center #101572 W 2/12 - 3/18 10:15am - 11:15am #101042 Th 1/2 - 6/4 5:30pm - 6:30pm #101573 W 4/15 - 5/20 10:15am - 11:15am
Parent and Tot Playground Nature Tots: Slithering Snakes Does your child have energy to burn? Explore a new world How have snakes become masters of movement with no at our highly-interactive, drop-in style social playtime! arms of legs? Find out as we explore how these stealthy, Playtime is a convenient way for young ones to burn off streamlined hunters spend the winter in Minnesota. Meet energy, socialize and develop motor skills. We think you'll a live snake and watch as it eats its weekly meal. enjoy the social interaction too! It's fun, unstructured play and a total sanity-saver. This is an unsupervised activity; Ages 2-5 Registration Fee: $5 parents or a guardian must accompany their child(ren), North Mississippi Regional Park and pre-registration is required. #104408 Su 1/12 3pm - 4pm Creekview Rec Center Ages 1-5 Supply Fee: $1 Nature Tots: Under the Ice #101008 F 1/10 - 4/17 12pm - 1pm Can you guess what’s beneath the frozen surface? Who is Webber Rec Center awake and what are they doing? Investigate how animals Ages 1-4 Res $13 / Non-Res $19.50 stay active and survive the cold, dark winter during their secret life happening under the ice. #104302 M W 1/8 - 3/11 10:30am - 12pm Ages 2-5 Registration Fee: $5
Tiny Tot Tuesdays North Mississippi Regional Park #104409 Su 1/26 3pm - 4pm Join other preschoolers for stories, play, crafts and songs! This group meets the first Tuesday of every month. Ages 3-5 Res $15 / Non-Res $22.50 Nature Tots: Animal Babies Creekview Rec Center Did you know that some of our favorite animal babies such #104369 Tu 1/7 - 6/2 10am - 12pm as fox pups and owlets are also some of the first to arrive each year? Come learn about which little critters enter into a chilly world and the advantages it has. Preschool Discovery Ages 2-5 Registration Fee: $5 In this 2 1/2 hour class preschoolers will have the North Mississippi Regional Park opportunity to explore and learn together through story #104410 Su 2/9 3pm - 4pm times, hands-on art activities, rhyming, and active outdoor play. Once a week outdoor activities. A light snack and lunch will be included. Nature Tots: Paws & Claws Ages 3-5 Res $75 / Non-Res $112.50 What can an animal’s foot tell you about its life? Compare Webber Rec Center furry paws and sharp claws, to leathery toes and hard #104299 Tu Th 1/14 - 3/10 10am - 12:30pm hooves in order to find out how important an animal’s feet are to its survival - beyond transportation.
Ages 2-5 Registration Fee: $5 North Mississippi Regional Park #104411 Su 2/23 3pm - 4pm 10
Nature Tots: Aamazing Amphibians In the water or the woods, hopping on the ground or burrowing underneath it, singing in a chorus or silently Nature Tots: Bird is the Word sneaking. From beak to feet, song and tweet our feathered friends Ages 2-5 Registration Fee: $5 come in lots of shapes and sizes. Investigate feathers and North Mississippi Regional Park features of birds to learn how their differences help them #104418 Su 5/31 3pm - 4pm to survive.
Ages 2-5 Registration Fee: $5 North Mississippi Regional Park #104412 Su 3/8 3pm - 4pm
Nature Tots: Weather Wonders Cooking & Nutrition Ever wonder why we have weather? Where does it come MPS Dinner Program from? Explore air, wind, clouds, and rain through games The Food Service Program provides children nutritious and activities to determine the wonders of weather. meals during fall months. Times and types of meals served Ages 2-5 Registration Fee: $5 (breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner) vary by site and are North Mississippi Regional Park available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Select sites serve reduced-waste meals, focusing on reducing both #104413 Su 3/29 3pm - 4pm food and packaging waste. The Food Service Program is free to all children 18 and younger. Nature Tots: Otters, Beavers & Mink Oh My! Ages 18 and Under Free Find out why these fuzzy mammals spend so much time in Creekview the water by comparing their fur, teeth and feet. Then #103398 M Tu W Th F 1/6 - 6/5 4pm - 7pm hike along the river’s edge in search of clues these critters left behind about what they’ve been up to. Farview Rec Center Ages 2-5 Registration Fee: $5 #103352 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 6/5 5pm - 6pm North Mississippi Regional Park Folwell Rec Center #104415 Su 4/12 3pm - 4pm #103255 M Tu W Th 1/2 - 6/4 5pm - 6pm
Nature Tots: Green & Growing MPS Snack Program Buds are bursting and the season of green is on its way! The Food Service Program provides children nutritious Come learn about which ingredients are needed for seeds meals during fall months. Times and types of meals served to sprout and plants to grow. Explore the woods to see (breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner) vary by site and are how many different shades of green you can find. available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Select sites serve reduced-waste meals, focusing on reducing both Ages 2-5 Registration Fee: $5 food and packaging waste. The Food Service Program is North Mississippi Regional Park free to all children 18 and younger. #104416 Su 4/26 3pm - 4pm Ages 18 and Under Free Creekview Rec Center Nature Tots: Wriggling Worms #103400 M Tu W Th F 1/6 - 6/5 4pm - 7pm Discover what there is to do down in the dirt! Go for a Farview Rec Center worm hunt to see what keeps worms so busy. Then, #103354 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 6/5 3pm - 5pm investigate worms up close while using a magnifying glass North Commons Rec Center to figure out how they are able to move through all that dirt. #103200 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 6/5 4pm - 6pm Ages 2-5 Registration Fee: $5 Harrison Rec Center North Mississippi Regional Park #103364 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 6/5 4pm - 8pm #104417 Su 5/10 3pm - 4pm 11
Sports Open Basketball Hoop it up! Improve you jump shot, meet new friends, get Arts into shape or take a break from the TV or video games. Creative Arts: Winter Session Ages 6-12 Free Express yourself in new and exciting ways with paint, Creekview Rec Center color, paper, and other media. You will tap your artistic #103404 M 4/6 - 5/18 6pm - 8pm side as you have fun meeting new friends. Staff will help Farview Rec Center you find your hidden skills and talents while creating art #103357 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 6/5 3pm - 5pm pieces with style. Folwell Rec Center Ages 6-12 Free #103268 M W 1/2 - 6/3 3:30pm - 5:30pm Farview Rec Center Harrison Rec Center #103343 W 1/8 - 3/18 6pm - 7pm #103276 M Tu W Th F 1/1 - 6/3 3pm - 6pm Harrison Rec Center #103254 Tu Th 1/7 - 6/11 6pm - 7pm Youth Basketball: 8U Girls Our basketball program emphasizes age appropriate skill Creative Arts: Spring Session development, game structure, and sportsmanship while in Express yourself in new and exciting ways with paint, a safe learning environment. Priority will be placed on color, paper, and other media. You will tap your artistic learning the game of basketball and being a part of a team. side as you have fun meeting new friends. Staff will help Ages 7-8 Res $25 / Non-Res $37.50 you find your hidden skills and talents while creating art pieces with style. Creekview Rec Center Ages 6-12 Free #103406 Sa 1/11 - 2/29 11:30am - 3:30pm Farview Rec Center Farview Rec Center #103346 W 4/8 - 5/20 6pm - 7pm #103363 Sa 1/11 - 2/29 11:30am - 3:30pm Folwell Rec Center Health & Fitness #103344 Sa 1/11 - 2/29 11:30am - 3:30pm Kempo Martial Arts: Winter Session North Commons Rec Center Seven Dragons Kempo is committed to the promotion of #103335 Sa 1/11 - 2/29 11:30am - 3:30pm the Martial Arts and the benefit of mankind through the teaching of humility and self restraint. Classes are open to Youth Basketball: 8U Open all experience levels. Learn Kempo martial arts technics, practical self-defense, physical conditioning and character Our basketball program emphasizes age appropriate skill development. development, game structure, and sportsmanship while in a safe learning environment. Priority will be placed on Ages 7-13 Res $10 / Non-Res $15 learning the game of basketball and being a part of a team. Folwell Rec Center Ages 7-8 Res $25 / Non-Res $37.50 #103290 M 1/13 - 3/16 5:30pm - 6:45pm Creekview Rec Center #103407 Sa 1/11 - 2/29 11:30am - 3:30pm Kempo Martial Arts: Spring Session Farview Rec Center Seven Dragons Kempo is committed to the promotion of #103365 Sa 1/11 - 2/29 11:30am - 3:30pm the Martial Arts and the benefit of mankind through the Folwell Rec Center teaching of humility and self restraint. Classes are open to all experience levels. Learn Kempo martial arts technics, #102382 Sa 1/11 - 2/29 11:30am - 3:30pm practical self-defense, physical conditioning and character Harrison Rec Center development. #103327 Sa 1/11 - 3/7 11:30am – 3:30pm Ages 7-13 Res $10 / Non-Res $15 North Commons Rec Center Folwell Rec Center #103335 Sa 1/11 - 2/29 11:30am - 3:30pm #103302 M 3/23 - 5/25 5:30pm - 6:45pm 12 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
Creekview l l 5001 Humboldt Ave. N, Minneapolis 55430 612-370-4965
* Farview l l 621 29th Ave. N, Minneapolis 55411 612-370-4922
Folwell l l 1615 Dowling Ave. N, Minneapolis 55412 612-370-4917
Harrison l l 503 Irving Ave. N, Minneapolis 55405 612-370-4951
North Commons l l l 1801 James Ave. N, Minneapolis 55411 612-370-4921
Webber l l 4400 Dupont Ave. N, Minneapolis 55412 612-370-4916
* The Recreation Center collaborates with an activity council to offer sports leagues.
If a team does not have enough players, we may combine teams.
14 Jr. Naturalists: Naturalist Round Up: Winter Session Children's Open Gym Naturalists will 'round up' available kids for fun, hands-on Lace up your shoes for pick-up basketball games arranged activities and games. We may include portions of our by the players. Work to improve your jump shot, meet other nature-based programs. Each day will be different. new friends, get into shape or take a break from the TV or No need to register, just stop on by! video games. Whatever the reason, Open Basketball is the Ages 6-12 Free perfect break to your day! Creekview Rec Center Ages 8-10 Free #103533 Th 2/6 - 2/27 3:45pm - 4:30pm Folwell Rec Center #103535 Th 4/9 - 4/30 3:45pm - 4:30pm #103217 Tu Th 1/7 - 5/5 3pm - 5:30pm Farview Rec Center Harrison Rec Center #103536 Th 1/9 - 2/27 4:45pm - 5:45pm #103241 Tu W Th F 1/7 - 6/5 3pm - 5:30pm #103537 Th 4/9 - 5/21 4:45pm - 5:45pm North Commons Rec Center Folwell Rec Center #101491 Tu W Th F 1/2 - 6/5 3pm - 5:30pm #103957 Th 1/9 - 1/30 3:15pm - 4:15pm #103958 Th 4/9 - 4/23 3:15pm - 4:15pm Hobbies, Clubs Games Harrison Rec Center Game Night #103837 W 4/8 - 5/20 5:30pm - 6:30pm Each night will play a variety of video games on the big Loring Rec Center screen. Come show off you video game skills, play with friends or take on staff in weekly tournaments #103836 Th 4/30 - 5/21 5:30pm - 6:30pm Ages 8-14 Free North Commons Rec Center Folwell Rec Center #104087 Th 2/6 - 3/19 5:30pm - 6:30pm #103347 M W 1/8 - 6/3 6pm - 8pm #104088 Th 4/9 - 5/14 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Open Piano time Bird Watching: Winter Woodpeckers Come down to Webber Park and play the piano for fun! Winter is a wonderful time to be on the lookout for the Ages 17 and Under Free bright flashes of woodpeckers on the bare trees. Join us for a walk in the park to seek out and learn about Webber Rec Center Minnesota's winter woodpeckers. #103284 M Tu W Th F 12/9 - 4/27 3pm - 5pm Ages 8+ Free North Mississippi Regional Park Nature & Environment #101557 Sa 1/4 3pm - 4:30pm Jr. Naturalists: Build a Birdhouse w/Elpis Make a birdfeeder, birdhouse, basket, or similar small woodworking project to bring home! The park naturalist Bird Watching: Birding On Snowshoes will co-facilitate the group with 1-2 staff from Elpis Looking to try something different and develop new skills? Enterprises, an organization that provides youth job Then come birding on snowshoes with a naturalist along training and mentoring. our prairie, woodland, and river trails! We'll enjoy the Ages 6-12 Free winter scenery while keeping our eyes and ears open for our feathered friends. North Commons Rec Center Ages 8+ Free #104092 Th 3/26 5:30pm - 6:30pm North Mississippi Regional Park #104094 Th 5/21 5:30pm - 6:30pm #101556 Sa 2/1 11:30am - 1pm
15 Homeschool Day: Orienteering Learn about Earth’s magnetic field and how it can help you find your way. Then, practice following a trail through Bird Watching: Mississippi River Flyway nature using a compass to orient you in the right Find out more about how and why birds use the direction. Mississippi River to guide them during their roundtrip Ages 5-13 Registration Fee: $5 migration as we hike along the river while keeping our North Mississippi Regional Park eyes and ears open for our feathered friends. #101565 Th 2/13 1pm - 3pm Ages 8+ Free North Mississippi Regional Park #101601 Sa 4/4 2:30pm - 4pm Homeschool Day: Things with Wings Soar over to explore the mysteries of flight. Take a closer look at the wings of birds, bats and insects to see how they Bird Watching: Spring Migration work. Try flight experiments of your own and hit the trails Join us for a morning of bird watching as we look for the with a pair of binoculars to spot creatures in flight. first of our summertime birds and many others just Ages 5-13 Registration Fee: $5 passing through. We'll hike along the river while keeping our eyes and ears open for our feathered friends. North Mississippi Regional Park Ages 8+ Free #101566 Th 3/12 1pm - 3pm North Mississippi Regional Park #101602 Sa 5/2 8:30am - 10am Homeschool Day: All Cheer the Atmosphere Become a meteorologist for the day. Study clouds and air movement by conducting experiments and using Hike: Eagles of the Mississippi measuring tools to determine the factors that impact Though mostly solitary, this time of year eagles return to eather. Try predicting weather patterns and make your nesting sites to mate and will congregate around areas of own forecast. open water on the Mississippi River to feed. Learn more Ages 5-13 Registration Fee: $5 about our national bird and look for these majestic North Mississippi Regional Park predators in the park. #101610 Th 4/9 1pm - 3pm Ages 8+ Free North Mississippi Regional Park #101562 Sa 3/14 11:30am - 1pm Homeschool Day: River Mammals Some mammals in Minnesota spend the majority of their time in water. Take a closer look at the features of these Hike: Senses in the Season creatures to find out how they’ve mastered the After the hustle and bustle of the week, take a peaceful Mississippi. Then, hike along their river habitat to look for walk through the park to realign your senses with nature. signs they’ve left behind. Discover how each season peaks our senses in different Ages 5-13 Registration Fee: $5 ways. Reset your mind and body from overstimulation North Mississippi Regional Park and become grounded in nature. #101611 Th 5/14 1pm - 3pm Ages 8+ Free North Mississippi Regional Park Mentoring & Development #101563 F 4/17 4:30pm - 5:30pm Homework Help We create a fun and educational environment that fosters Homeschool Day: Northern Life growth and development. We provide young learners an For at least half the year it’s pretty cold up here in exciting and dynamic way to learn the basic skills essential Minnesota! Learn how the animals that stay here all year to learning success. We are proud to help with homework have figured out ways to survive by taking a closer look at for students from Kindergartners and 6th graders in all animal bodies and behaviors. subjects. Ages 5-13 Registration Fee: $5 Ages 6-12 Free North Mississippi Regional Park Creekview Rec Center #101564 Th 1/9 1pm - 3pm #101003 Tu Th 1/14 - 5/28 3:30pm - 5:30pm 16 Spring Break Camp: Down in the Dirt Do you love to get messy playing in the dirt? Then join us in discovery! Find out what dirt is made from, why it’s important and how fun it is to build with. We’ll explore School Release Days seek out soils, decomposers and animals living under the School Release Day: Art ground. Ages 6-12 Registration Fee: $150 Join us for an afternoon of arts-and-crafts at Loring Park! North Mississippi Regional Park Ages 6-12 Free #101595 M Tu W Th F 3/23 - 3/27 8am - 4pm Loring Rec Center
#100763 Th 12/26 3pm - 5pm Spring Break Camp: Nature Art & Adventures Discover your creative side in the wild. Observe the School Release Day: Active Games wonders of nature while exploring the woods, prairie and Join us for an afternoon of active games in the multi- river shore. Bring your creativity inside and let your purpose room at Loring Park! outdoor adventures inspire nature-based works of art! Ages 6-12 Free Ages 6-12 Registration Fee: $150 Loring Rec Center North Mississippi Regional Park #100762 M 12/23 3pm - 5pm #101619 M Tu W Th F 3/30 - 4/3 8am - 4pm
School Release Day: Creatures of the Cold Take a closer look at the adaptions and behaviors that help Trips & Tours Minnesota native creatures survive winter in the wild. Field Trip: Snow Tubing From thick protective fur to big snowshoe feet we'll test If you like sledding, you'll love snow tubing. Ride a moving out some of the methods animals use to combat the cold sidewalk up hill 10 stories high and then soar back down as we explore the winter landscape in the park. on a specially designed inner tube. Once you get to the Ages 6-12 Registration Fee: $60 bottom, do it all over again! Tubers of all ages will have a North Mississippi Regional Park blast speeding down the chutes. #101599 Th F 1/2 - 1/3 8am - 4pm Ages 6-12 Supply Fee $5 Creekview Rec Center School Release Day: Winter Fun & Games #103783 F 1/17 12pm - 4pm Get ready for snow filled fun! Build shelters, snowmen and Farview Rec Center other creations outside. Hike through the park and play #103779 F 1/17 12pm - 4pm games on snowshoes. Make art, toss snowballs, and warm Folwell Rec Center up inside with hot cocoa. #103780 F 1/17 12pm - 4pm Ages 6-12 Registration Fee: $25 Harrison Rec Center North Mississippi Regional Park #103781 F 1/17 12pm - 4pm #101576 F 1/17 8am - 4pm Loring Rec Center
#103784 F 1/17 12pm - 4pm School Release Day: Youth Open Gym North Commons Rec Center The gym will be open for youth ages 8 - 12. This will be a great time for the kids to get all their energy out. #103785 F 1/17 12pm - 4pm Ages 8-12 Free Webber Rec Center Creekview Rec Center #103777 F 1/17 12pm - 4pm #101045 M W F 3/30 - 4/3 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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Fieldtrip: Skating at Loring Park Join us for a fun afternoon of ice skating at Loring Park this winter. Free skates available for use in the warming Field Trip: Urban Air Trampoline Park house. Join us on this fun field trip to Urban Air Trampoline Park Ages 6-12 Supply Fee $5 in Plymouth. Bus times will be sent out 1 week ahead with Creekview Rec Center details on what to bring. Sign up today! #101001 F 1/3 12pm - 4pm Ages 6-12 Supply Fee $5 Farview Rec Center Creekview Rec Center #104438 F 1/3 12pm - 4pm #104372 F 3/27 12pm - 4pm Folwell Rec Center Farview Rec Center #104439 F 1/3 12pm - 4pm #104365 F 3/27 12pm - 4pm Harrison Rec Center Folwell Rec Center #104440 F 1/3 12pm - 4pm #104371 F 3/27 12pm - 4pm Loring Rec Center Harrison Rec Center #103205 F 1/3 12pm - 4pm #103759 F 3/27 12pm - 4pm North Commons Rec Center Loring Rec Center #103773 F 1/3 12pm - 4pm #103784 F 3/27 12pm - 4pm Webber Rec Center North Commons Rec Center #103770 F 1/3 12pm - 4pm #104370 F 3/27 12pm - 4pm
Webber Rec Center Field Trip: Grand Slam #104373 F 3/27 12pm - 4pm Join us for a fun trip to Grand Slam! Video games, batting cages, go-carts and more await! Field Trip: Zero Gravity Ages 6-12 Supply Fee $5 Come have an awesome time bouncing through the air at Creekview Rec Center the Zero Gravity trampoline park! You can dive into a pit #101001 Th 1/2 12pm - 4pm of foam, scale their climbing wall or get some serious air time on their dunk hoops. Farview Rec Center Ages 6-12 Supply Fee $5 #103774 Th 1/2 12pm - 4pm Creekview Rec Center Folwell Rec Center #103762 F 12/27 11am - 3pm #103772 Th 1/2 12pm - 4pm Farview Rec Center Harrison Rec Center #103760 F 12/27 11am - 3pm #103771 Th 1/2 12pm - 4pm Folwell Rec Center Loring Rec Center #103758 F 12/27 11am - 3pm #100771 Th 1/2 12pm - 4pm Harrison Rec Center North Commons Rec Center #103759 F 12/27 11am - 3pm #103773 Th 1/2 12pm - 4pm Loring Rec Center Webber Rec Center #103764 F 12/27 11am - 3pm #103770 Th 1/2 12pm - 4pm North Commons Rec Center #103763 F 12/27 11am - 3pm Webber Rec Center #103316 F 12/27 11am - 3pm
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MPS Snack Program The Food Service Program provides children nutritious meals during fall months. Times and types of meals served Fieldtrip: Bowling (breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner) vary by site and are Join us for a fun afternoon of bowling. This trip will available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Select sites include bowling, one slice of pizza drinks and bowling serve reduced-waste meals, focusing on reducing both shoes. food and packaging waste. The Food Service Program is free to all children 18 and younger. Ages 6-12 Supply Fee $5 Ages 18 and Under Free Creekview Rec Center Creekview Rec Center #104447 Tu 3/31 12pm - 3pm #103400 M Tu W Th F 1/6 - 6/5 4pm - 7pm Farview Rec Center Farview Rec Center #104612 Tu 3/31 12pm - 3pm #103354 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 6/5 4pm - 8pm Folwell Rec Center North Commons Rec Center #104443 Tu 3/31 12pm - 3pm #103200 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 6/5 4pm - 6pm Harrison Rec Center Harrison Rec Center #104444 Tu 3/31 12pm - 3pm #103364 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 6/5 4pm - 8pm Loring Rec Center #100771 Tu 3/31 12pm - 3pm Health & Fitness North Commons Rec Center Youthline: Health and Nutrition #104615 Tu 3/31 12pm - 3pm Youth will be experiencing and different ways of cooking Webber Rec Center food in a healthier way. All during group cooking, healthy #103289 Tu 3/31 12pm - 3pm nutrition findings and team building activities. Ages 10-16 Free North Commons Rec Center #102802 Tu 1/7 - 3/24 6am - 7:30am
MPS Dinner Program Sports The Food Service Program provides children nutritious Open Basketball meals during fall months. Times and types of meals served Hoop it up! Improve you jump shot, meet new friends, get (breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner) vary by site and are into shape or take a break from the TV or video games. available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Select sites Whatever the reason, Open Basketball is the perfect place serve reduced-waste meals, focusing on reducing both to find some action. food and packaging waste. The Food Service Program is free to all children 18 and younger. Ages 13-17 Free Ages 18 and Under Free Creekview Rec Center Creekview Rec Center #103405 Tu 4/7 - 5/19 6pm - 8pm #103398 M Tu W Th F 1/6 - 6/5 4pm - 7pm Folwell Rec Center Farview Rec Center #103271 M Tu W Th 1/2 - 3/18 6:30pm - 8:30pm #103352 M Tu W Th F 1/1 - 6/5 5pm - 6pm Harrison Rec Center Folwell Rec Center #103280 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 6/5 6pm - 9pm #103255 M Tu W Th 1/2 - 6/4 5pm - 6pm School Release Day Teen Open Gym The gym will be open for youth ages 13-17. This will be a great time for the kids to get all their energy out. Ages 13-17 Free Creekview Rec Center #101044 M W F 3/30 - 4/3 2:30pm - 4pm
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Girls Group Experience new activities and interests and learn about teamwork and ethics. Develop friendships, have an opportunity to add your ideas to this program and Hobbies, Club & Games socialize together in a safe environment. Each week different activities such as cooking, arts and crafts, jewelry Girls Group making, etc. We are ready to hear from you! Experience new activities and interests and learn about Ages 11-14 Free teamwork and ethics. Develop friendships, have an opportunity to add your ideas to this program and Folwell Rec Center socialize together in a safe environment. Each week #103234 F 1/10 - 6/5 6pm - 7pm different activities such as cooking, arts and crafts, jewelry making, etc. We are ready to hear from you! Ages 11-14 Free Youthline: North Commons Chess Club Youth will have the opportunity to learn the basic chess Creekview Rec Center game and compete in group tournament against their #103396 Th 1/2 - 6/4 6pm - 7:30pm peers. Ages 10-13 Free Youthline: Youth Northstar Rowing North Commons Rec Center Are you a 9-12th grader looking to try a new sport? Join #102803 Th 1/9 - 3/26 6am - 7:30am our rowing team! No previous experience required. For the fall season we will be practicing indoors on rowing machines to learn technique and build strength and Teen Room endurance. In the spring, when the ice has melted and Come hang out in our new teen room and play a games water is warm enough, we will move outdoors to learn to like uno or NBA 2K, check out a movie or just take a break row in rowing boats! For all indoor practices, we will from a long day at school. This is an Active Pass Program, work out for an hour, have a healthy snack, and then have Youth need to get an Active Pass from staff at the desk, supervised Team Time. Team Time may consist of parent permission is required. Youth will need their Pass homework help, special guest speakers, team talks about each day to participate. Your first pass is free. character/personal development, or Academic Excellency Ages 13-18 Free sessions. (We also may add swim lessons to prepare for being on the water). Registration is done onsite only. For North Commons Rec Center more information, please call Farview Park at 612-370- #101504 M Tu W Th 1/9 - 6/4 3pm - 9pm 4922. Ages 14-18 Free Open Piano time Farview Rec Center Come down to Webber Park and play the piano for fun! #104368 Tu Th Sa 1/14 - 5/30 5pm - 11am Ages 17 and Under Free
Webber Rec Center Nite Owlz #103284 M Tu W Th F 12/9 - 4/27 3pm - 5pm Is your teen sitting on the couch doing nothing? Do you want them to have a blast? Teens take over the recreation center to hang out with friends, listen to music, play basketball, learn to cook, play video games and more. Call your friends, get off the couch and meet at the center to join in on the fun! Ages 12-18 Free
Farview Rec Center
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Folwell Rec Center
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North Commons Rec Center #101502 F Sa 1/3 - 6/6 8pm - 11pm
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Kempo Martial Arts; Winter Session Seven Dragons Kempo is committed to the promotion of the Martial Arts and the benefit of mankind through the Boys Group teaching of humility and self restraint. Classes are open to all experience levels. Designed to empower and build positive self-esteem and character growth. Kick back and connect with the guys. Ages 18+ Res $10 / Non-Res $15 Topics will include peer pressure, social issues that affect Folwell Rec Center youth, music and media, along with team building and #103304 M 1/13 - 3/23 6:45pm - 8pm leadership skills. You’ll get a chance to talk to positive adult role models and play games. Ages 11-14 Free Kempo Martial Arts; Spring Session Harrison Rec Center Seven Dragons Kempo is committed to the promotion of the Martial Arts and the benefit of mankind through the #103362 W 1/8 - 6/3 6pm - 7pm teaching of humility and self restraint. Classes are open to all experience levels. Learn Kempo martial arts technics, Youthline: North Commons Youthline teen practical self-defense, physical conditioning and character time development. Ages 18+ Res $10 / Non-Res $15 Youth are welcome to come down if they are interested in homework help, games, video games and just hanging out Folwell Rec Center with your peers. #103308 M 3/30 - 5/25 6:45pm - 8pm Ages 12-16 Free North Commons Rec Center Yoga #102801 M Tu W Th 1/6 - 3/23 4pm - 5:30pm Awaken the jewel inside! Breathe, relax, and lets go. Yoga is for everybody. No experience necessary. We downward dog double dare you! Ages 16+ Free North Commons Rec Center #101505 Tu 1/7 - 6/2 5:30pm - 6:30pm Loring Rec Center Health & Fitness #103272 Th 1/9 - 6/4 6pm - 8pm Soul Line Dancing Come explore this fun and exciting new dance class. Aerobics Instructor Ms. Lenora will get you moving in sync to fun and upbeat music. Learn new line dances and enjoy all the Party yourself into shape! A cutting-edge, high-energy healthy benefits of dancing. fitness system with a fusion of boot camp and variety of music is fun and easy to do. A combination of unique Ages 18+ Free body sculpting and dance steps gives you high energy and Folwell Rec Center motivation. #103348 W 1/8 - 6/3 6pm - 7pm Ages 18+ Free North Commons Rec Center Zumba #101455 M W F 1/6 - 6/5 6pm - 7pm Zumba is an aerobic program that fuses Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a dynamic fitness Adult Pickleball program. It's a great workout while helping to build Come try out this relatively new game that combines skills muscle tone and cardiovascular endurance. Come dance from tennis and badminton. Equipment will be available your heart out! to check out, or bring your own. Pre-registration is All Ages Free required! Folwell Rec Center Ages 16+ Free #103996 Tu 1/7 - 5/26 6:30pm - 7:30pm Creekview Rec Center #101027 W 4/1 - 6/3 6:30pm - 8:30pm 21
Senior Bingo B-I-N-G-O! Come to Webber Park for an afternoon of fellowship and fun at our senior bingo. Come, play, and win fun prizes! Hobbies, Clubs Games Ages 55+ Res $5 / Non-Res $7.50 500 Card Club Webber Rec Center Bauers, No Trump, Nula and Slam are some of the terms #103753 Sa 1/18 1pm - 3pm you'll hear while playing 500. Meet your friends and master this always exciting game! No partners needed to attend; pairings formed as individuals arrive. Bird Watching: Watchful Wednesdays Ages 55+ Free Get up with the morning birds to discover what to look for when identifying birds in the field. Learn about bird songs, Folwell Rec Center calls and other behaviors while strolling through prairie, #103277 F 1/3 - 6/5 10am - 1:30pm woodland and along the river with a naturalist and keeping eyes and ears open for our feathered friends. Coffee, tea and treats provided. Cribbage Ages 18+ Registration Fee: $5 Enjoy a night out with good games of cribbage and great company. A chance to see some old friends and make North Mississippi Regional Park some new ones. Refreshments provided each week. #104381 W 4/8 8:30am - 10am Ages 55+ Free #104382 W 4/22 8:30am - 10am Folwell Rec Center #104383 W 5/6 8:30am - 10am #103279 Th 1/2 - 6/4 6pm - 8:30pm #104384 W 5/20 8:30am - 10am
Community Sing Along Campfire Mingle Come join your friends and neighbors for this wonderful Bring some friends and meet some new ones at an evening monthly event. You're guaranteed to have a delightful of food and nature around a bonfire. Enjoy naturalist-led evening. Songs are chosen ahead of time with music and gourmet campfire cooking (recipes included), group refreshments provided. Led by Dan Chouinard on the games, and a senses-exploring night hike. piano and Bob White on the violin. Ages 18+ Registration Fee: $5 Ages 18+ Free North Mississippi Regional Park Loring Rec Center #101603 Th 1/23 6pm - 8:30pm #100767 Tu 1/21 - 5/19 7pm - 8:30pm #101614 Th 3/19 6pm - 8pm #101615 Th 5/21 6pm - 8pm Afternoon Cinema Join us for a movie and popcorn the fourth Tuesday of the Nature Book Club month. Explore short stories and passages from the classics such Ages 18+ Free as A Sand County Almanac, Walden and Rachel Carson’s The Sense of Wonder while taking a season long deep dive Loring Rec Center into On Trails: An Exploration by Robert Moor. Prepare for #100766 Tu 1/28 - 5/26 6:30pm - 8:30pm fun and engaging discussion and a safe place to share insights and opinions. Bring a friend and make a new one! Game Night Ages 18+ Registration Fee: $2 Join us at Loring Park this winter for a fun night of board North Mississippi Regional Park games. Each month we'll pick a different board game to #104398 Su 1/26 4:30pm - 6pm play. Meet your neighbors and enjoy a night out of the #104399 Su 2/9 4:30pm - 6pm house this winter! We meet the first and third Monday of #104400 Su 2/23 4:30pm - 6pm the month. #104401 Su 3/8 4:30pm - 6pm Ages 18+ Free Loring Rec Center #104402 Su 3/22 4:30pm - 6pm
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Valentine's Day Fireside Snowshoeing Brrrr! Baby its cold outside! This Valentine's Day get warmed up on a snowshoe hike along the river, then cozy Nature Date Night up around a bonfire while sipping hot cocoa and try your hand at crafting a candle to bring home. Bring a date out for gourmet campfire cooking (recipes included) and a nature art project. Enjoy naturalist-led Ages 18+ Registration Fee: $14 gourmet campfire cooking (recipes included) and create a North Mississippi Regional Park mini garden to bring home. Feel free to take your date on #101596 F 2/14 7pm - 8:30pm a romantic nature walk along the Mississippi River.
Ages 18+ Registration Fee: $5 North Mississippi Regional Park #101616 Th 4/30 6pm - 8pm
Open Ice Skating Phenology Hike Club Rinks and warming houses open as soon as ice conditions Every other Tuesday get outside for a walk in the park to allow and remain open through February 17th, weather observe and track the seasonal happenings of plants and and ice conditions permitting. animals with a naturalist guide. Come with friends or All Ages Free meet new ones as we gain skills on how to gather and Webber Rec Center submit citizen science data on the ever-changing elements in nature. Socialize, exercise and contribute to the study #103541 Every day 12/16 - 2/17 3pm - 9pm of Phenology. Ages 18+ Free Snowshoeing North Mississippi Regional Park DROP-IN PROGRAM. Get some exercise while recreating #104385 Tu 1/14 4pm - 5pm in nature by checking out a pair of snowshoes for free! A #104386 Tu 1/28 4pm - 5pm naturalist will be available to show you the basics and then you are free to explore the park on your own. #104387 Tu 2/11 4pm - 5pm Ages 5+ Free #104388 Tu 2/25 4pm - 5pm North Mississippi Regional Park #104389 Tu 3/10 4pm - 5pm #101577 Sa 1/4 11am - 3pm #104390 Tu 3/24 4pm - 5pm #101585 Su 1/5 1pm - 3pm #104391 Tu 4/7 4:30pm - 5:30pm #101578 Sa 1/11 11am - 3pm #104392 Tu 4/21 4:30pm - 5:30pm #101586 Su 1/12 1pm - 3pm #104393 Tu 5/5 4:30pm - 5:30pm #101579 Sa 1/18 11am - 3pm #104394 Tu 5/19 4:30pm - 5:30pm #101587 Su 1/19 1pm - 3pm
#101580 Sa 1/25 11am - 3pm Trail Trekkers #101588 Su 1/26 1pm - 3pm Spend the morning walkin' or a rollin' on park paths with a naturalist guide in search of nature's treasures during this #101581 Sa 2/1 11am - 3pm program for adults with developmental disabilities! Use #101589 Su 2/2 1pm - 3pm different tools like binoculars and magnifying glasses to #101582 Sa 2/8 11am - 3pm examine high up in the trees or down low under logs. #101590 Su 2/9 1pm - 3pm Come enjoy the exploration - who knows what we may find. #101583 Sa 2/15 11am - 3pm Ages 18+ Free #101591 Su 2/16 1pm - 3pm North Mississippi Regional Park #101584 Sa 2/22 11am - 3pm #104379 Sa 5/2 10am - 11am #101592 Su 2/23 1pm - 3pm #104380 Sa 6/6 10am - 11am #101594 Sa 2/29 11am - 3pm #101620 Su 3/1 1pm - 3pm #101620 Su 3/1 1pm - 3pm 23
Bird Watching: Beginner Basics Curious about bird watching, but never knew how to start? Come learn the basics of watching birds. Find out how to Snowshoeing: Full Moon Hike use binoculars and strategies for getting a closer look as we hike the park, keeping our eyes and ears open for our Go for a naturalist-guided snowshoe hike while watching feathered friends. the full moon rise over the Mississippi river. Practice spotting wildlife with only the light of the moon, then All Ages Free warm up next to a winter campfire. North Mississippi Regional Park Ages 8+ Registration Fee: $3 #101600 Sa 3/7 8:30am - 10am North Mississippi Regional Park North Mississippi Regional Park #101608 F 1/10 6:30pm - 7:30pm #101555 Sa 6/6 8:30am - 10am
Bird Watching: Winter Woodpeckers Hike: Eagles of the Mississippi Winter is a wonderful time to be on the lookout for the Though mostly solitary, this time of year eagles return to bright flashes of woodpeckers on the bare trees. Join us nesting sites to mate and will congregate around areas of for a walk in the park to seek out and learn about open water on the Mississippi River to feed. Learn more Minnesota's winter woodpeckers. about our national bird and look for these majestic Ages 8+ Free predators in the park. North Mississippi Regional Park Ages 8+ Free #101557 Sa 1/4 3pm - 4:30pm North Mississippi Regional Park #101562 Sa 3/14 11:30am - 1pm Bird Watching: Birding On Snowshoes Looking to try something different and develop new skills? Hike: Senses in the Season Then come birding on snowshoes with a naturalist along After the hustle and bustle of the week, take a peaceful our prairie, woodland, and river trails! We'll enjoy the walk through the park to realign your senses with nature. winter scenery while keeping our eyes and ears open for Discover how each season peaks our senses in different our feathered friends. ways. Reset your mind and body from overstimulation Ages 8+ Free and become grounded in nature while appreciating the North Mississippi Regional Park nuances each season offers. #101556 Sa 2/1 11:30am - 1pm Ages 8+ Free North Mississippi Regional Park Bird Watching: Mississippi River Flyway #101563 F 4/17 4:30pm - 5:30pm Find out more about how and why birds use the Mississippi River to guide them during their roundtrip Outdoors: Minnesota Owls migration as we hike along the river while keeping our This time of year owls are already nesting! Discover the eyes and ears open for our feathered friends. owls that live in Minnesota and examine the adaptations Ages 8+ Free that make them superb nighttime hunters. Then dissect North Mississippi Regional Park an owl pellet and find out how to look for owls in your neighborhood. #101601 Sa 4/4 2:30pm - 4pm Ages 5+ Free
North Mississippi Regional Park Bird Watching: Spring Migration #101558 Su 2/16 2:30pm - 4pm Join us for a morning of bird watching as we look for the first of our summertime birds and many others just passing through. We'll hike along the river while keeping our eyes and ears open for our feathered friends. Ages 8+ Free North Mississippi Regional Park #101602 Sa 5/2 8:30am - 10am 24
Family Funday: Winter Arts & Animals Come learn about our neighborhood native species. Meet some MN animals up-close, then let nature inspire your Outdoors: Cloud Identification creation of winter themed artwork to take home. Discover nephology, the science of clouds, by learning All Ages Free cloud physics, identification, and how they can inform North Mississippi Regional Park weather conditions. Explore air, wind, clouds, and rain to #101560 Su 1/19 1pm - 3pm determine the wonders of weather, then test your knowledge on the park trails with a naturalist. Ages 5+ Free Family Trail Trekkers North Mississippi Regional Park Spend the morning walkin' or a rollin' on park paths with a naturalist guide in search of nature's treasures during this #101606 Sa 4/11 10:30am - 12pm program for families that have children with disabilities. Use different tools like binoculars and magnifying glasses Nature Art: Fairy Gardens to examine high up in the trees or down low under logs. Come enjoy the exploration - who knows what we may Add a touch of whimsy to your world! Craft an enchanting find. living work of art that will invite the good luck fairies bring to your home. Explore an imaginary world and create a All Ages Free delightful miniature garden to bring home for the fairies. North Mississippi Regional Park All supplies included. #101607 Sa 5/2 11:15am - 12:15pm Ages 4+ Registration Fee: $10 #104378 Sa 6/6 11:15am - 12:15pm North Mississippi Regional Park #101612 Sa 5/16 1:30pm - 3pm Hike: Signs of Spring
Explore the park with a naturalist to search for the quick- Bonfire Bunch changing signs of spring. Look for sprouting seeds, Spend an evening at your neighborhood nature center! budding plants and signs of animal activity. Find out how Enjoy a bonfire, nature inspired arts & crafts, guided plants and animals are preparing for the busiest time of nature walks, snacks and visiting with friends. Come hang year. out in our backyard, it will be "bunches of fun"! All Ages Free All Ages Free North Mississippi Regional Park North Mississippi Regional Park #101609 Sa 5/9 2pm - 3pm #104395 Tu 5/19 6pm - 7:30pm Hike: Watching Wildlife Family Funday: Spring Arts & Animals Find out how to identify animal tracks, scat and other signs Come learn about our neighborhood native species. Meet was we hike the park looking for animals and the stories some MN animals up-close and personal. Then, let nature their presence leaves behind inspire your creation of spring themed artwork to take All Ages Free home. North Mississippi Regional Park All Ages Free #101593 Sa 2/22 11:30am - 12:30pm North Mississippi Regional Park #101559 Su 3/22 1pm - 3pm Nature Art: Candle Making Craft the warm, comforting glow of your own candle with Family Funday: Toads, Frogs & Polliwogs a nature twist to use on cold winter nights. Use your Jump into the world ofamphibians! Discover the creativity to choose the scents colors and designs you like difference between frogs and toads then search for them best! in the park. Play games and make a toad home for your All Ages Registration Fee: $5 yard. North Mississippi Regional Park All Ages Free #101568 Sa 1/11 2pm - 3pm North Mississippi Regional Park #101605 Su 5/31 1pm - 3pm 25
Nature Art: Colors & Ice Family Funday: Groundhog Day Celebration Make colorfully cold creations! Make a mural outside with Can a groundhog really predict the coming season? Will it the snow as your canvas, create beautiful mini ice castles, be an early spring or six more weeks of winter? Come and use colored ice to make pictures to take home. celebrate a day of weather forecasting woodchucks with All Ages Free art, games and activities. Hike the park with a naturalist to see if our resident woodchucks have been out to make North Mississippi Regional Park their own predictions #101569 Sa 2/8 1:30pm - 2:30pm All Ages Free North Mississippi Regional Park Nature Art: Earthen Art #101561 Su 2/2 1pm - 3pm Get down in the dirt to make sensational soil-based art. Wet, dry or somewhere in between, the earth beneath your feet is a fun medium to create a piece of art. Leap Year Day Event All Ages Free Leap into a predator vs prey adventure! Find out how animals battle for survival Learn about food chains and North Mississippi Regional Park animal adaptations by looking at skulls, furs and live #101570 Sa 3/28 2pm - 3pm animal examples! Then take your knowledge to the trails by looking for animal signs and playing survival games. Nature Art: May Day Baskets All Ages Free Welcome the warmer weather and the coming of summer North Mississippi Regional Park with the tradition of May baskets. Craft a lovely basket #101567 Sa 2/29 1pm - 3pm filled with your own handmade flowers and treats to leave on the doorknob of someone special. All Ages Free Valentines Day Skating Event Come to Webber Skating rink to celebrate Valentines Day. North Mississippi Regional Park We will have music, cookies, hot chocolate and a photo #101613 Sa 4/25 11am - 12pm booth! All Ages Free Outdoors: Mighty Mississippi Webber Rec Center Join a naturalist on the Mississippi shoreline to learn about #103540 Th 2/13 5pm - 7pm the importance of water quality and how it affects life in and around the River. Then get your hands dirty by engineering a river yourself. Valentine's Day Party All Ages Free Spend Valentine's Day with us at Loring Park! 3:30pm- 5pm: bingo, games, crafts and music. North Mississippi Regional Park All Ages Free #101617 Sa 5/23 2pm - 3:30pm Loring Rec Center
#100764 F 2/14 3:30pm - 5pm Outdoors: Winter Survival Challenge Assemble your team of family or friends and practice your winter skills in the park through nature challenges! Build WinterFest shelters, maneuver through obstacles, and seek out Join us at Loring Park for a fun winter celebration featuring hidden clues in the wild while discovering strategies free hot cocoa, s'mores, bonfire, skating, music, crafts, Minnesota animals use to survive the winter. Then enjoy face painting, carriage rides and so much more! hot cocoa and a treat by a winter campfire. All Ages Free All Ages Free Loring Rec Center North Mississippi Regional Park #100765 Sa 2/8 1pm - 3pm #101575 Sa 1/25 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Earth Day Clean Up Do you want to give back to the community and get outside? Then join us for the 2020 Earth Day Cleanup, which is held at several sites throughout the City of Minneapolis. It is a collaborative effort between the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and City of Minneapolis Solid Waste and Recycling. All supplies, including gloves and bags are provided, come enjoy a day of fresh air and spring cleaning! All Ages Free Creekview Rec Center #101030 Sa 4/18 9:30am - 12pm Folwell Rec Center #103995 Sa 4/18 9:30am - 12pm Loring Rec Center #100769 Sa 4/18 9:30am - 12pm Webber Rec Center #103833 Sa 4/18 9:30am - 12pm
Family Funday: Earth Day Celebration Show your appreciation of nature by joining in our Earth Day celebration! Spend a day of fun with naturalist led hikes, self-guided nature exploration and art activities, plus face painting. Don't forget to lend a hand cleaning up around the park while celebrating our Earth. All Ages Free North Mississippi Regional Park #101604 Su 4/19 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Flashlight Egg Hunt Come on down to Creekview for our fun egg hunt. Bring your flashlight and we'll start the egg hunt once it is dark. You must be in the center at the start of the event so we can hide the eggs outside. We will divide the eggs up for the different age groups. Registration is not required for the event, but you must be in the Creekview Park building by 8pm to be included in the hunt. This event is primarily for children under 7 years of age. Ages 3-7 Free Creekview Rec Center #101033 F 4/10 8pm - 9pm
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
Board Computer Active Foosball Ping Pong Billards Drop into Recreation Centers Games Lab Games Meet new friends, partake in friendly Creekview 612-370-4965 competition or just hangout! • • • • Farview In addition to a wide array of programs and events 612-370-4922 • • • offered annually, each recreation center has amenities Folwell available for you to socialize and have fun when it’s 612-370-4917 • • • • • convenient for you. From ping-pong to foosball, games in Harrison 612-370-4951 • • • • • the gym or board games you can find a variety of options Loring to suit your style. Offered daily, year-round. Hours are 612-370-4929 • • subject to change based on programs and events and North Commons advanced notice is given when possible. Call a recreation 612-370-4921 • • • center for more information and see what’s happening in Webber 612-370-4916 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
Valentine’s Day Skating Event Thursday, February 13 5-7 pm Webber Skating Rink Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Webber Skating Rink. We will have music, cookies, hot chocolate, and a photo booth! www.minneapolisparks.org/events