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Activity GuideSeptember - December 2020

Northeast/Southeast Service AreaAudubon • Bottineau • Logan • Luxton • Northeast

Van Cleve • Waite • Windom Northeast

DirectorySchool Release Days: All recreation centers are open noon-9pm: Oct 14-16, Nov 6, Nov 25, Nov 27, Dec 21-23, Dec 28-30. All recreation centers are open noon-4pm: Dec 24, Dec 31. All recreation centers closed: Sep 7, Nov 26, Dec 25.

Recreation CentersAudubon Recreation Center1320 29th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 [email protected] Waukau

Bottineau Recreation Center 2000 2nd Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 [email protected] Hazuka

Logan Recreation Center 690 13th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 [email protected] Flanders

Luxton Recreation Center 112 Williams Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 [email protected] Zimmer

Northeast Recreation Center 1530 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 [email protected] Miller

Van Cleve Recreation Center 901 15th Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 [email protected] Nelson

Waite Recreation Center 1810 34th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 [email protected] Hall

Windom Northeast Recreation Center 2251 Hayes Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 [email protected] Garmany

Building Hours September 8 - December 31

Monday-Thursday, 3-9 pm Saturday, 3-6 pm

Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm Saturday, 9 am-4 pm

Monday-Friday, 3-9 pmSaturday, 9 am-4 pm


Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm Saturday, 9 am-4 pm Sunday, 12-5 pm




Northeast /Southeast Service Area Manager

Jerry [email protected] 612-499-9306

Drop into our Recreation Centers The Park Board offers drop-in activities or ActivePass Programs for visitors to socialize, have fun on their own schedule. Find an activity to suit your style – ping-pong, foosball, games in the gym, board games and much more! Most programs offered daily, year-round; hours subject to change. Ask Recreation Center staff about drop-in programs offered.

Recreation CentersCommunity gathering spaces

•Computer labs, gyms, craft rooms,meeting rooms and community kitchens

•Room rental available for meetings,banquets and birthday parties; for moreinformation see page 4

MPRB CommissionersCity of Minneapolis voters elect ninecommissioners every four years: one fromeach of the six park districts, and threethat serve at-large. The MPRB performs itsmany duties through the contributions ofelected Commissioners and the leadershipof the Superintendent. Their actions areguided according to the following rolesand 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 Steffanie Musich, Dist. 5 612-230-6443 X 5Brad Bourn, Dist. 6 612-230-6443 X 6 Londel French, At-Large 612-230-6443 X 7Meg Forney, At-Large 612-230-6443 X 8 Latrisha Vetaw, At-Large 612-230-6443 X 9

www.minneapolisparks.org2

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The Minneapolis Park SystemThe Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) features 251 park properties, including local and regional parks, playgrounds, golf courses, gardens, picnic areas, biking and walking paths, nature sanctuaries, 49 recreation centers and the 55-mile Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway.

The nine-member Board of Commissioners is an indepen-dently elected, semi-autonomous body responsible for maintaining and developing the Minneapolis Park system to meet the needs of citizens of Minneapolis. This unique structure allows independent decision-making so the MPRB can efficiently manage the park system and serve the diverse park and recreation needs of the city.

Mission The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board shall permanently preserve, protect, maintain, improve, and enhance 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 To speak with someone in the Customer Service Department about programs and services, call 612-230-6400.

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Contents

How to Use Your Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Nature Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Recreation Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion . . . . .9

Preschool Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

Youth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-18

Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-21

Adult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-25

Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Cover photo: Northeast Park yoga

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Facility Rental

Renting your Parks and Recreation CentersWe 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 settings, 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.

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Registration

Three Ways to Register!

• Online: http://activenet.active.com/minneapolisparksusing your Visa/MasterCard/Discover/American Expressand your username and password.

• Walk-In: Registrations are accepted in person at anyrecreation center in Minneapolis during business hours.

• Over the phone: Available only for Visa/MasterCard/Discover/American Express payments. Call the MPRBCustomer Service Department at 612-230-6400 or anyrecreation center during business hours and have yourcredit card ready to register by phone.

When to Register Registration will begin on August 3 at 12 pm (noon). Registration is required for all programs, trips and free activities. You are not considered registered until you have paid all fees and you receive a confirmation via email. When registering in person, ask for a receipt.

Class Transfers You may transfer classes with no fee penalty and you must make them at least one week prior to the class start date assuming there is availability.

Missed Classes We do not issue refunds for missed classes or for quitting after the class start date.

Up-to-the-Minute Activities New and fun activities are sometimes added after this publication goes to print. Look on ActiveNet for the most up-to-date activities.

Fee Assistance The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Fee Assistance Program assists Minneapolis residents when financial limitations occur. Eligibility for the program is determined by meeting the current income guidelines, completing an application and providing documentation. Fee assistance is for the instructional portion of fees only and not for supplies, extra fees, or admission costs for field trips.

Inclusion Support Services are available for children and adults with disability related needs who participate in Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board programs. Please contact the Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Coordinator at the time of registration to discuss options for successful inclusion. Email [email protected], call 612-499-9144, or use your preferred TelecommunicationsRelay Service.

ADA In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the 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.

How to Use this Catalog

Refunds Refund requests must be submitted to the location or department where the program is being held. These procedures include all recreation center programs.

If the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) cancels a program, all registration fees will be fully refunded.

• Programs may be canceled due to low enrollment.• If a program is canceled, every attempt will be made to

give registrants at least 48 hours’ notice.• Refunds will be offered for registrant conflicts that are

due to schedule changes initiated by the MPRB

Refunds due to customer cancelation will be as follows:

In leu of reduced refunds or administrative fees charges, 100% of the registration fee can be added on your account for future registration fees.

• Cancellation of more than 15 business days before the startof the program: a full refund minus a $5 administrative fee.• Cancellation of 8 to 15 business days before the start of the

program: a 50% refund.• No refund will be given for cancellations 7 or less business

days prior to the start of the program.• If a cancellation is due to a medical reason or other family

circumstance, it can be reviewed by the full-time staff on acase-by-case basis.

• Refunds can only be made by a full-time certified staff.• Fees for transfers from one MPRB program to another will

be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may be allowedwithout a penalty.

• If a program is canceled due to weather, refunds may bemade on a case-by-case basis

Absolutely no refunds will be given for participant no-shows

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Nature Activities

Bird WatchingJoin a naturalist for bird watching in a Minneapolis Park!Discover strategies for using binoculars, distinguish characteristics of bird typesthrough shapes, sounds, habitat and behavior, or learn about the Mississippi River Flyway as we walk the park.

First Saturday of each month at North Mississippi Regional Park.Every other Wednesday from 8:30am-10am at Kroening Interpretive Center.Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and other regional programs to be announced.

Neighborhood NatureNeighborhood Naturalists at your local City Parks!

Providing weekly nature themed programs for kids

Nature Nuts: ages 3-6Jr. Naturalists: ages 6-12Naturalist Round-up: ages 0-18

612-499-9407minneapolisparks.org/nature

Eloise ButlerWildflower GardenTheodore Wirth Regional Park

Open Seasonally• 15 acres of biodiversity• 500 plant species• 130 bird species

612-370-4903minneapolisparks.org/ebwg

KroeningInterpretive CenterNorth Mississippi Regional Park

Open year round• New exhibit area• New nature play space• Nature Birthday Parties

School Release Days8am-4pm for ages 6-12

MEA Break: Oct 14-16Animal Detectives: Nov 1Winter Survival: Dec 21 - 23Winter BreakFrosty Fur Ball: Dec 28 - 31

612-370-4844minneapolisparks.org/nmiss

HikesGet outside for a walk in the park with a naturalist guide.Explore different habitats such as woodlands, wetlands, prairie and river shore to find out what’s happening in nature during the fall season.

Trail Trekkers at Kroening Interpretive CenterSept 5, Oct 3 & Nov 7 Adults: 10am-11am Families: 11:15am-12:15pm.Noticing Nature last Tuesdays 5pm-6pm at North Mississippi Regional Park.Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and other regional programs to be announced.

Outdoor ExploreCome experience nature in autumn on a naturalist-led exploration!Learn about seasonal topics such as insects, mushrooms, or animal signs through investigation and discovery. Tune in to your senses during evening excursions or guided meditations. Explore, experience and learn by doing.

Bonfire Bunch evenings at North Mississippi Sept 15, Oct 20, and Nov 17.Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and other regional programs to be announced.

Family FunBring the family out for some nature fun with a naturalist.Enjoy nature art projects, story time and outings through natural habitats.

Family Funday Sundays each month at Kroening Interpretive Center.Home School class 2nd Thursdays 1pm-3pm at Kroening Interpretive Center.Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and other regional programs to be announced.

Young ChildrenNature TotsEvery other Sunday at Kroening Interpretive Center 11:30am–12:30pm.Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and other regional programs to be announced.Nature NutsPlay Groups at select neighborhood recreation centers.Story Strolls at Kroening Interpretive Center Wednesdays 9:15am-10:15am.

Seasonal Highlights

• Animal Masquerade Party 12:30-3pm Saturday, October 31 at Kroening Interpretive Center• Nature’s Black Friday Fun 11am-3pm Friday, November 27 at Kroening Interpretive Center• Winter Solstice Celebration 5–9 pm Saturday, December 19 at North Mississippi Regional Park

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Recreation Plus

School Year 2020–2021Monday–FridaySeptember 8, 2020 – June 11, 2021

Affordable, Quality School-Age ChildcareThe Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board offers Rec Plus for children in kindergarten-6th (must have completed Kindergarten to participate) grades at neighborhood recreation centers. Rec Plus enables children to experience the positive benefits of a balanced recreation program and provides a safe environment that promotes healthy physical and social development.

Rec Plus operates before and after school, summer and on school release days, depending on the site. The program offers children opportunities to exercise, make new friends, gain confidence and have fun. Activities include games and sports, arts and crafts, homework help, field trips and nutritious snacks.

Contact your desired Rec Plus site for availability and registration information. Full-time and part-time spots are available. Space is limited per site. Rec Plus follows the Minneapolis Public Schools schedule.

Questions:Margaret Jaeger, Child Development Manager Bryce Mack, Child Development Supervisor 2117 West River Road Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411-2227 612-230-6498612-370-4852

[email protected]

www.minneapolisparks.org/recplus

Program FeesBefore-School Rec PlusAM 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 7:00 am–6:00 pm (Rec Plus clients) $40/day

(Release Day only) $44/day

Non-Minneapolis residents pay a non-resident rate of 50 percent more for leadership fees.

Partial fee assistance is available for eligible Minneapolis Residents. Qualifying families may also apply through the Hennepin County Child Care Assistance program. Please contact your local park for more information.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is and Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the MPRB will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.

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Recreation Plus

Armatage Recreation [email protected] 57th St W 55410612-370-4912after school, release days, summer

Audubon Recreation [email protected] 29th Ave NE 55418612-370-4910before/after school, release days, summer

Brackett Recreation [email protected] 39th Ave S 55406612-370-4924after school, summer

Bryant Square Recreation [email protected] Bryant Ave S 55408612-370-4907after school, summer

Corcoran Recreation [email protected] 20th Ave S 55407612-370-4919after school

Fuller Recreation [email protected] Grand Ave S 55419612-370-4963after school, summer

Harrison Recreation Center (NEW)[email protected] Irving Avenue North 55405 612-370-4951after school, summer

Hiawatha School Park Recreation [email protected] E 42nd St 55406612-370-4952before/after school, release days, summer

Keewaydin Recreation [email protected] E 53rd St 55417612-370-4956before school, release days, summer

Kenwood Recreation [email protected] W Franklin Ave 55405612-370-4941after school, release days, summer

Lake Nokomis Recreation [email protected] E Minnehaha Pkwy 55417612-370-4923summer only

Lynnhurst Recreation [email protected] Minnehaha Pkwy W 55419612-370-4914before/after school, release days

Matthews Recreation [email protected] 28th Ave S 55406612-370-4950after school, release days, summer

McRae Recreation [email protected] E 47th St 55407612-370-4909after school, summer

Northeast Recreation [email protected] Johnson St NE 55413612-370-4920summer only

Sibley Recreation [email protected] E 40th St 55407612-370-4954after school, summer

Waite Recreation [email protected] 34th Ave NE 55418612-370-4959before/after school, release days, summer

Webber Recreation [email protected] Dupont Ave N 55412612-370-4916before/after school, release days, summer

Windom Recreation [email protected] Hayes St NE 55418612-370-4905after school

Release Days are an option for all children (including those not enrolled in Rec Plus) who only need childcare on school release days. Space is limited and you must register a minimum of two weeks in advance. We offer nine school release day sites.

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Therapeutic Recreation and InclusionThe Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board offers a wide variety of programs and events for people with disabilities. Register online at minneapolisparks.org/register and enter the activity title.

Questions? Call 612-230-6478 or email [email protected].

Adaptive Swim LessonsAdaptive Swim Lessons for youth and adults with disabilities will help you gain comfort and confidence in and around water as our trained instructors facilitate games, skill building, and water safety in a safe environment with peers.

Youth: Wednesdays 4–4:40pm October 14–November 4 and November 11–December 2

Wednesdays 4:50–5:30pm October 14–November 4 and November 11–December 2

Adults: Fridays 11:20am–noon October 16–November 6 and November 13–December 4

$28 Minneapolis residents, $42 non-residents

Phillips Community Center 2323 11th Avenue South

Youth Adaptive Sports SamplerInteractive fun for children of all ability levels. Learn a variety of sports through games, drills and activities!

Ages 5–12: Tuesdays 4–4:45 pm October 6–November 3

$40 Minneapolis residents, $60 non-residents

Matthews Recreation Center 2318 29th Avenue South

Adaptive Open Gym (Drop In)Shooting hoops and other gym activities with your friends are good ways to get into shape and have fun! This is an ActivePass Program for drop-in play. Get an ActivePass from front desk staff. Youth under the age of 18 need a guardian’s signature to receive a pass.

Ages 13+: Second Saturday of the month, 2–3:30pm, year-round

FREE, Drop-In

Northeast Recreation Center 1530 Johnson Street Northeast

Bonfire BunchEnjoy a bonfire, nature-inspired arts and crafts, guided nature walks, snacks and visiting with friends. It will be “bunches” of fun! This program takes place outside so please dress for the weather.

Ages 18+: Tuesday 6–7:30pm September 15, October 20

$5, pre-registration encouraged, but not required

Kroening Interpretive Center 4900 North Mississippi Drive

Trail TrekkersSpend the morning walkin’ or a rollin’ on park paths with a naturalist guide in search of nature’s treasures during this program for adults with developmental disabilities or families that have children with disabilities. Use different tools like binoculars and magnifying glasses to examine high up in the trees or down low under logs. Come enjoy the exploration – who knows what we may find?

Ages 18+: Saturday 10–11am September 5, October 3

Families: Saturday 11:15 am–12:15 pm (All Ages): September 5, October 3

FREE, but please pre-register

Kroening Interpretive Center 4900 North Mississippi Drive

Brunch and BingoWhat is better than bingo and brunch? Enjoy a delicious brunch followed by bingo.

Ages 18+: Saturdays, 10am–noon

$5; pre-registration required. Register by calling 612-668-2478

Dates/Locations vary through the year

Jammin’ at Northeast (Drop-In)Get your groove on at our social program for adults with developmental disabilities. Once a month, join your friends for a night of dancing and socializing to the best classic and new dance jams. A light snack and beverage will be provided.

Ages 18+: Third Saturday of the month 6–8pm, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19

$5, Drop In

Northeast Recreation Center 1530 Johnson Street Northeast

Family Fun at Coyle (Drop-In)Parents and children meet weekly on Sundays to chat and engage in various recreation activities geared toward Somali families of children with autism. A portion of the program will be dedicated to programming specifically for children and the other portion will engage families together in activities.

Ages 11 and under and their families: Sundays noon–2pm, year-round

FREE, Drop-In

Coyle Community Center 420 15th Avenue South

Youth Adaptive YogaAdaptive Yoga for youth with disabilities is a new, free program! Our youth-centered and experienced instructors will meet each child at their level while integrating games, breathing techniques and playful poses.

All equipment provided. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle to each class.

Youth: Mondays 6:15–7:15pm October 5–November 2

FREE, pre-registration required

Brackett Recreation Center 2728 29th Avenue South

Recreation for everyone! Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is committed to making all of its programs accessible to anyone. Inclusion is individuals with and without disabilities participating in recreation activities simultaneously. Inclusive Recreation makes programs available to people with disabilities and benefits ALL participants. All MPRB programs are considered inclusive and welcome everyone. The Therapeutic Recreation staff will work with program staff, families, and individuals to provide support using individualized techniques and resources to enhance program participation without fundamentally altering the program. If you’ve registered for a program and are ready to complete the paperwork required to receive inclusion support, contact the Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Coordinator at 612-499-9144. Inclusion support must be requested at least two weeks prior to program start date.

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Preschool Northeast Preschool The Northeast Recreation Center Preschool is offered to children who are successfully potty trained that are 33 months to 5 years old. Class is offered for 3 days a week on Monday,Wednesday & Friday. We are excited to offer this class at the "nontraditional time" of 12:30pm-3pm. This is a recreational based program that will help prepare your child for Kindergarten. It will include music, creative movement, large motor and games in the gym, a nature program with a MPRB Naturalist and much more.

Northeast Rec Center Ages 2 years 9 months -5 years

3 Days Res $115 / Non-Res $154 (per session)

M W F 12:30pm - 3pm

#110900 Sep 9/14 - 9/30

#110902 Oct 10/2 - 10/30

#110906 Nov 11/2 - 11/30

#110907 Dec 12/2 - 12/18

5 Days Res $185 / Non-Res $250 (per session)

M Tu W Th F 12:30pm - 3pm

#110908 Sep 9/14 - 9/30

#110909 Oct 10/1 - 10/30

#110910 Nov 11/2 - 11/30

#110911 Dec 12/1 - 12/18

Waite Preschool Join your preschool friends from the neighborhood in this multi-age class which will help 3-5 year old children learn the skills they need for kindergarten through stories, songs, games, arts and crafts, and science experiments. This preschool program held in a safe and clean area also includes environmental programming from MPRB naturalists, and so much more!

Waite Rec Center Ages 3-5

M Tu W Th F 9/14 - 12/11 9:30am - 12pm

2 Days #110723 Res $268 / Non-Res $382

3 Days #110724 Res $402 / Non-Res $573

4 Days #110725 Res $536 / Non-Res $764

5 Days #110726 Res $670 / Non-Res $955

Sports Jr. All-Stars Soccer Jr All-Stars focuses on fundamental skill development, learning to be part of a team, and most of all having fun. This class is an introduction to soccer fundamentals. Parents are encouraged to participate with their children. Parent participation enhances the children's learning experience. Activity will take place outside weather permitting. Free t-shirt included!

Ages 3-4 Res $35 / Non-Res $48

Bottineau Rec Center

#110596 Sa 9/5 - 10/12 9:30am - 10:20am

RevSports: Basketball KinderStars This class will be offered in a socially distant way for the current COVID19 environment. This class will have a limited class size to respect appropriate social distancing. Please reference RevSports.org for more information. This is a fun, active, RevSports instructional basketball class that focuses on individual player development. Each day will focus on a topic building on the previous topic, including dribbling, shooting, defending, passing, and more. This class is parent involved.


Northeast Rec Center

#111622 Tu 10/20 - 11/17 5:30pm - 6:15pm

#111624 Tu 11/24 - 12/22 5:30pm - 6:15pm

RevSports: Soccer TotStars This class will be offered in a socially distant way for the current COVID19 environment. This class will have a limited class size to respect appropriate social distancing. Please reference RevSports.org for more information. This is a fun, active, RevSports instructional soccer class that focuses on individual player development. Each day will focus on a topic building on the previous topic, including dribbling, shooting, defending, passing, and more. This class is parent involved.



#108866 Tu 8/11 - 9/8 5:30pm - 6pm

#111607 Tu 9/15 - 10/13 5pm - 5:30pm

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RevSports: Soccer PreStars This class will be offered in a socially distant way for the current COVID19 environment. This class will have a limited class size to respect appropriate social distancing. Please reference RevSports.org for more information. This is a fun, active, RevSports instructional soccer class that focuses on individual player development. Each day will focus on a topic building on the previous topic, including dribbling, shooting, defending, passing, and more. This class is parent involved.



#108867 Tu 8/11 - 9/8 6pm - 6:45pm

#111609 Tu 9/15 - 10/13 5pm - 5:45pm

#111616 Tu 10/20 - 11/17 5pm - 5:45pm

Windom NE Rec Center

#111579 Th 8/13 - 9/10 5:30pm - 6:10pm

#111582 Th 9/17 - 10/22 5:30pm - 6:10pm

RevSports: Soccer KinderStars This class will be offered in a socially distant way for the current COVID19 environment. This class will have a limited class size to respect appropriate social distancing. Please reference RevSports.org for more information. This is a fun, active, RevSports instructional soccer class that focuses on individual player development. Each day will focus on a topic building on the previous topic, including dribbling, shooting, defending, passing, and more.



#108868 Tu 8/11 - 9/8 6:45pm - 7:30pm

#111611 Tu 9/15 - 10/13 5:45pm - 6:30pm

#111617 Tu 10/20 - 11/17 5:45pm - 6:30pm


#111580 Th 8/13 - 9/10 6:20pm - 7pm

#111583 Th 9/17 - 10/22 6:20pm - 7pm

Hobbies, Clubs Games Indoor Playground Does your child have energy to burn? Explore a new world at our highly-interactive, drop-in style social playtime! Playtime is a convenient way for young ones to burn off energy, socialize and develop motor skills. We think you'll enjoy the social interaction too! It's fun, unstructured play and a total sanity-saver. This is an unsupervised activity; parents or a guardian must accompany their child(ren). Register in person the day of activity.

Ages Under 6 Res $3 / Non-Res $4.50

Audubon Rec Center

#109722 W 11/18 - 12/30 10am - 12pm

Logan Rec Center

#110409 M F 10/5 - 12/25 10am - 12pm

Open Gym: Parent & Toddler Spend some quality time with your family playing games and sports in the gym. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You may register for your free ActivePass at the front desk. We will provide equipment for the little ones to play. It's a great time to socialize with other families in the neighborhood.

Ages Under 3 Free

Waite Rec Center

#110722 Sa 11/7 - 12/26 9:30am - 11:30am

Open Gym: Parent & Child Spend some quality time with your family playing games and sports in the gym. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You may register for your free ActivePass at the front desk. We will provide equipment for the little ones to play. It's a great time to socialize with other families in the neighborhood.

Ages under 6 Free


#110796 F 10/23 - 12/18 5pm - 7pm

Nature & Environment

Nature Nuts Play and explore in nature! Naturalists offer weekly options at parks across Minneapolis, both kids-only classes and adult-child nature play groups. With a focus on play and sensory based learning for ages 1.5 - 5, let your little one bloom in nature! Themes planned for the fall include Fall Harvest, Nocturnal Animals, and more! Look for “Nature Nuts” at minneapolisparks.org/nature or call/text 612-499-9407 for more details.















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Cooking & Nutrition MPS Food Program This food service program provides children nutritious snacks and/or meals during after school hours. Times and types of snacks and meals served vary by site and are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Select sites serve reduced-waste meals, focusing on reducing both food and packaging waste. This food service program is free to all children 18 and younger.

Ages 18 and Under Free


#111416 M Tu W Th F 9/14 - 12/18 3pm - 8pm

Logan Rec Center

#110406 M Tu W Th F 9/21 - 12/25 3pm - 6pm

Luxton Rec Center

#109145 M Tu W Th F 9/8 - 12/30 3pm - 9pm

Waite Rec Center

#111543 M Tu W Th F 9/8 - 12/18 3:30pm - 5:30pm


#110838 M Tu W Th F 9/8 - 12/31 3pm - 4pm

Arts Craft Corner Become familiar with concepts of design elements and principles through hands-on experience with assorted materials. Explore the culture, historical, and vocational aspects of art.

Ages 5-12 Res $5 / Non-Res $7.50

Luxton Rec Center

#107723 W 9/16 - 12/9 6:30am - 7:30am

Youth Ceramics Children will express their creative side as they learn the basics to the art of ceramics. The kids will be cleaning, glazing and painting their very own ceramic art work to bring home and show off!


Van Cleve Rec Center

#109130 M 9/14 - 10/19 4pm - 5:30pm

#109131 M 10/26 - 11/30 4pm - 5:30pm

Pumpkin Carving Halloween is right around the corner! It's time to decorate a pumpkin. We will pull out all kinds of stuff from the art room to make your pumpkin colorful and fun. Don't wear your cutest clothes - they're bound to get messy! We'll carve until supplies last!

Ages 3-17 Free


#111414 Sa 10/24 1pm - 3:30pm

Gingerbread Joy Come and make a Gingerbread House! We'll provide all the materials, you bring the creativity! Come join us in this annual tradition just before the holiday season!



#109109 M 12/21 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Health & Fitness G.Y.M. (Get Youth Movin') Hello Youth! Do you miss gym activities and want to keep your body moving? Luxton Park will be offering gym activities such as indoor soccer, kickball, badminton, whiffle ball, basketball, and other gym based activities. Join today!

Ages 9-13 Free

Luxton Rec Center

#109135 Tu 9/15 - 12/15 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Open Gym: Family Spend some quality time with your family playing games and sports in the gym. Children and teens must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You may register for your free ActivePass at the front desk.

All Ages Free

Waite Rec Center

#110721 F 9/11 - 11/13 6pm - 9pm


#110816 F 9/11 - 12/18 6pm - 9pm


#109116 Sa 9/12 - 10/24 12pm - 2pm















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Open Gym: Elementary Help your child get more activity! Youth can come to the gym to enjoy staff organized games such as: basketball, floor hockey, dodgeball, big base kickball, whiffle ball and more! Elementary open gym is for youth 12 and under. Everyone must have a MPRB ActivePass to enter the gym.

Ages 6-12 Free


#109119 M Tu W 9/8 - 12/22 3:30pm - 5:30pm


#111877 M W F 9/9 - 12/21 3pm – 5:30pm


#110794 W 9/9 - 12/16 3pm - 5pm

Luxton Rec Center

#109153 M Tu Th 9/15 - 12/29 5pm - 6pm

School Release Day Youth Open Gym Come hang out under the supervision of a MPRB staff on any school release day for some open gym time. The park has assorted balls, jump ropes and scooter boards.

Ages 6-12 Free


#110859 W Th F 10/14 - 10/16 12pm - 5pm

Sports Girls Basketball Skills Clinics Girls in grades k-8 will be invited to develop basketball skills in a positive and fun, encouraging atmosphere. The program will focus on progressive skills development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Ages 6-13 Free

Waite Rec Center

#110717 Tu Th 9/22 - 11/5 6pm - 7:30pm

Archery in the Parks 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, and follow-through. Class will be held indoors following the National Archery in Schools Program regimen taught in over 12,000 schools throughout the country. Equipment is standardized to be safe, durable and universally fit any student.



#109104 W 9/16 - 10/7 6pm - 7pm

Team Gymnastics Team gymnastics is an excellent youth sports opportunity for both boys and girls. This class is geared towards advanced gymnasts who are eligible to compete in the spring competition season. This program will give boys and girls the opportunity to learn the sport of gymnastics, teach and learn teamwork, constructively use extra energy, and experience a sense of accomplishment and pride.

Ages 8-14 Res $130 / Non-Res $245

Audubon Rec Center

#109729 Tu Th 9/8 - 10/29 5pm - 7pm

Indoor Soccer Skills Children will develop fundamental soccer skills in a positive and fun, encouraging atmosphere. The program will focus on progressive skills development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. No games.


Waite Rec Center

#110719 Sa 11/7 - 12/12 1pm - 2pm

Preseason Basketball Camp Looking for to get in shape before the season begins? Come on down to Van Cleve and work on your skills!! We'll have coaches on hand to run through drills working with kids on the shooting, passing, dribbling, defense and rebounding. There's always room for improvement, so come on down and get a jump on your competition!



#109122 M W 12/7 - 12/16 6pm - 7pm


https://apm.activecommunities.com/minneapolisparks/Activity_Search/110502









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Youth Flag Football: 8U Open Bottineau

Every NFL Player started somewhere! Learn basic football plays, offensive and defensive skills and concepts while enjoying catching drills, route running, man-to-man coverage all in a non-contact, fun and energetic environment. Drills, fun games and team interaction are used to teach the fundamentals of flag football. This program builds football skills, emphasizes teamwork and sportsmanship, and promotes fair play.

Ages 7-8 Supply Fee $10

Practices dates TBD – will begin late August early September

Games Friday evenings at local rec centers 9/18-10/23


#111425 F 9/18 - 10/23 6pm - 7pm

Waite Rec Center

#111493 F 9/18 - 10/23 6pm - 7pm

Youth Soccer: 6U Open Learn fundamental skills, meet new friends and have fun while playing the exciting sport of soccer! This program builds self-esteem, confidence and a passion for the game while promoting sportsmanship and fair play. Participants will be introduced to competition through developmentally appropriate methods and taught skills through fun games and team interaction. Get out there and get your kicks!


Games Saturdays at local rec centers

10am or 11am 9/12-10/24

Practices at home parks

Audubon Rec Center

#109731 Tu 9/8 - 10/22 6pm – 7pm


#110894 W 8/26 - 10/21 6pm - 7pm


#110805 Th 8/20 - 10/22 6pm - 7pm

Luxton Rec Center

#109155 Tu 8/25 - 10/20 6pm – 7pm


#111827 Tu 8/18 - 10/20 6pm - 7pm

Waite Rec Center

#111874 Tu 8/18 - 10/20 6pm - 7pm


#110924 Tu 8/18 - 10/20 6pm - 7pm

Youth Soccer: 8U Open Learn fundamental skills, meet new friends and have fun while playing the exciting sport of soccer! This program builds self-esteem, confidence and a passion for the game while promoting sportsmanship and fair play. Participants will be introduced to competition through developmentally appropriate methods and taught skills through fun games and team interaction. Ages 7-8 Res $35 / Non-Res $48

Games Saturdays at local rec centers 11am, 12pm or 1pm 9/12-10/24


Audubon Rec Center

#109732 Th 9/10 - 10/22 6pm - 7pm


#110893 W 8/26 - 10/21 6pm - 7pm

Luxton Rec Center

#109156 Th 8/27 - 10/22 6pm - 7pm


#111829 Tu 8/18 - 10/20 6pm - 7pm

Waite Rec Center

#111875 W 8/19 - 10/21 6pm - 7pm


#110925 Tu 8/18 - 10/20 6pm - 7pm


#110806 Tu 8/18 - 10/20 6pm - 7pm

Youth Soccer: 8U Girls Learn fundamental skills, meet new friends and have fun while playing the exciting sport of soccer! This program builds self-esteem, confidence and a passion for the game while promoting sportsmanship and fair play. Participants will be introduced to competition through developmentally appropriate methods and taught skills through fun games and team interaction.


Games Saturdays at local rec centers

10am or 11am 9/12-10/24



#110918 Th 8/27 - 10/22 6pm - 7pm


#111828 Tu 8/18 - 10/20 6pm - 7pm

Windom Rec Center

#110926 Tu 8/18 - 10/20 6pm - 7pm

Waite Rec Center

#111843 Tu 8/18 - 10/20 6pm - 7pm





















Youth

Citywide Youth Sports LeaguesThe MPRB Athletic, Aquatics and Ice Arena Department 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 under the guidance of knowledgeable and supportive coaches. In this way Youth Sports programs contribute to the individual’s physical, social, emotional, cultural and educa-tional growth and development.

Registration Information For more information, stop in or call your local park. You may need to register directly through a specific activity council (separate from but in cooperation with parks).

FAQ Will I need to purchase additional equipment in order for my child to participate? Equipment needs vary by sport and/or Recreation Center. Please check with your Recreation Center prior to registra-tion.

How is my child’s age division determined? By pre-established age guidelines set by the Youth Sports Department. Age verification in the form of a birth certificate, baptismal certificate, immunization card, certification from school administration, etc. is required for participation.

How many days per week will my child practice? 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 the city limits of Minneapolis.

How will I receive information about practices and games? Information about practices and games will come from your recreation center. Game information will also be available online at www.teamsideline.com/minneap-olisparks.

How will I know if a practice or game is cancelled? Practice cancellation information will be provided by your recreation center.

Sports Leagues by Season Note that practices may start 14-30 days prior to the month indicated, depending upon the site.

Fall Sports Football (August-November)• 11U Flag: birthdates 9/1/09-9/1/11• 13U Flag: birthdates 9/1/07-9/1/09• 15U Flag: birthdates 9/1/05-9/1/07• 18U Flag: birthdates 9/1/02-9/1/05• 10U Tackle: birthdates 11/16/09-11/15/11• 11U Tackle: birthdates 11/16/08-11/15/09• 12U Tackle: birthdates 11/16/07-11/15/08• 14U Tackle: birthdates 6/1/06-11/15/07

Soccer (mid August-October) • 11U: birthdates 9/1/09-9/1/11• 13U: birthdates 9/1/07-9/1/09• 15U: birthdates 9/1/05-9/1/07• 18U: birthdates 9/1/02-9/1/05

Volleyball (October-December)• 11U: birthdates 9/1/09-9/1/11• 13U: birthdates 9/1/07-9/1/09• 15U: birthdates 9/1/05-9/1/07• 18U: birthdates 9/1/02-9/1/05

Winter Sports Basketball (January-early March)

Hockey (January-February)

Wrestling (January-March)

Summer Sports RBI baseball (mid May-July)

RBI softball (mid May-July)

Track (mid May-mid July)

Tennis (July)

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Youth

* The Recreation Center collaborates with an activity council to offer sports leagues.

If a team does not have enough players, we may combine teams.

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RevSports: Basketball MightyStars This class will be offered in a socially distant way for the current COVID19 environment. This class will have a limited class size to respect appropriate social distancing. Please reference RevSports.org for more information. This is a fun, active, RevSports instructional basketball class that focuses on individual player development. Each day will focus on a topic building on the previous topic, including dribbling, shooting, defending, passing, and more. This class is parent involved.



#111623 Tu 10/20 - 11/17 6:15pm - 7pm

#111626 Tu 11/24 - 12/22 6:15pm - 7pm

RevSports: Soccer MightyStars This class will be offered in a socially distant way for the current COVID19 environment. This class will have a limited class size to respect appropriate social distancing. Please reference RevSports.org for more information. This is a fun, active, RevSports instructional soccer class that focuses on individual player development. Each day will focus on a topic building on the previous topic, including dribbling, shooting, defending, passing, and more.



#111604 Tu 8/11 - 9/8 7pm - 7:45pm

#111613 Tu 9/15 - 10/13 5:45pm - 6:30pm

#111619 Tu 10/20 - 11/17 6:30pm - 7:15pm


#111581 Th 8/13 - 9/10 7:10pm - 7:55pm

#111584 Th 9/17 - 10/22 7:10pm - 7:55pm

Hobbies, Clubs, Games Game Night Come hang out under the supervision of a MPRB staff every Friday for some Gaming and Snacks. Each Night will offer different Video Game options, Table Games such as Ping Pong, Foosball & Bumper Pool. We will make popcorn and drinks. Occasional themed tournaments will be offered with prizes.

Ages 10-15 Free


#110814 F 9/11 - 12/18 6pm - 9pm

School Release Play Days Come hang out under the supervision of a MPRB staff on this school release day for some gaming and snacks. Each day we will offer different Video Game options, Board Games & Table Games such as Ping Pong, Foosball & Bumper Pool. We will make popcorn and drinks. Occasional themed tournaments will be offered with prizes.

Ages 10-15 Free


#110862 W 10/14 1pm - 5pm

#110866 Th 10/15 1pm - 5pm

#110868 F 10/16 1pm - 5pm

#110871 F 11/6 1pm - 5pm

#110873 W 11/25 1pm - 5pm

#110874 F 11/27 1pm - 5pm

Mentoring & Development Homework Help Through a partnership with local volunteers we create a fun and educational environment that fosters growth and development. We provide young learners an exciting and dynamic way to learn the basic skills essential to learning success. We are proud to help with any subject of homework for students from Kindergartners to 6th graders!

Ages 6-12 Free


#110593 Th 9/10 - 12/17 4pm - 7pm


#109112 Tu Th 9/22 - 12/17 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Waite Rec Center

#110718 Tu Th 9/15 - 12/17 3:30pm - 5:30pm


















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Luxton Learners Luxton Learners is an enrichment program for children and youth grades K - 5. This program is led by East Side Neighborhood Services in collaboration with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and Minneapolis Public Schools. Children and youth in this program focus on academic goals as well as community service and leadership. The youth are fed healthy snacks and also have the opportunity to participate in school release day field trips and in house activities. This program runs from 3:30pm to 6pm, Monday through Thursday. For more information please call 612-331-8678.

Ages 5-11 Free

Luxton Rec Center

#109142 M Tu W Th 9/28 - 11/5 3pm - 5:30pm

Nature & Environment

Jr. Naturalists: free drop-in activities Naturalists offer fun, hands-on nature activities weekly at parks across Minneapolis! No need to register, just stop on by! Find out when the Naturalist will be at your neighborhood park for a “Naturalist Round Up” by visiting minneapolisparks.org/nature or calling/texting 612-499-9407.

Jr. Naturalists: Weekly Classes Naturalists also offer a more in-depth experience for ages 6-12 with weekly hour-long programs on various themes like “Birds of Prey” or “Earth’s Biomes.” Get curious about nearby nature at your neighborhood park! Look for “Jr. Naturalists” on minneapolisparks.org/nature or call/text 612-499-9407 for more details.

Cooking & Nutrition MPS Food Program This food service program provides children nutritious snacks and/or meals during after school hours. Times and types of snacks and meals served vary by site and are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Select sites serve reduced-waste meals, focusing on reducing both food and packaging waste. This food service program is free to all children 18 and younger.

Ages 18 and Under Free


#111416 M Tu W Th F 9/14 - 12/18 3pm - 8pm

Logan Rec Center

#110406 M Tu W Th F 9/21 - 12/25 3pm - 6pm

Luxton Rec Center

#109145 M Tu W Th F 9/8 - 12/30 3pm - 9pm

Waite Rec Center

#111543 M Tu W Th F 9/8 - 12/18 3:30pm - 5:30pm


#110838 M Tu W Th F 9/8 - 12/31 3pm - 4pm

Health & Fitness Open Gym Teens can come to the gym to enjoy basketball, floor hockey, dodgeball, big base and a bunch of other fun games. Teen open gym is for youth 13 to 18 years old. Must have a MPRB ActivePass to enter gym. You may register for your free ActivePass at the front desk. Gym space may be scheduled for MPRB youth sports programs and open gym offerings are subject to change.

Ages 13-18 Free


#111878 T TH 9/9 - 12/21 3pm – 5:30pm


#109120 Th F 9/10 - 12/18 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Logan Rec Center

#110401 Tu Th 9/15 - 12/24 3pm - 5pm

#110407 W 9/16 - 12/30 7pm - 8:45pm

Luxton Rec Center

#109147 F 9/18 – 12/18 7pm - 8:30pm












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Adaptive Open Gym Shooting hoops and other gym activities with your friends are good ways to get into shape and have fun! This is an ActivePass Program for drop-in play. Get an ActivePass from staff at the desk. Youth under the age of 18 need a guardian's signature to receive a pass. Proper gym attire must be worn to participate.

Ages 13+ Free


#110807 *Sa 9/12 - 12/12 2pm - 3:30pm

*2nd Saturday of the Month Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12

Sports Archery in the Parks 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, and follow-through. Class will be held indoors following the National Archery in Schools Program regimen taught in over 12,000 schools throughout the country. Equipment is standardized to be safe, durable and universally fit any student.



#109104 W 9/16 - 10/7 6pm - 7pm

Dynamo Indoor Futsal Youth Skills & Play Join us on Thursdays nights for our youth indoor Futsal program. This is an open drop in program ($5 per night) that will teach skills and host fun but competitive open play matches. Minneapolis Dynamo Soccer Club's mission is simple: to make high quality soccer accessible to anyone who has a love of the game. 6pm - 7:30pm : Ages 9-14 years old - this includes 1/2 hour of footwork, skills, development, and one hour of free play. Free play is monitored and designed for safety, balanced teams, and maximum fun. 7:30pm - 9pm :All ages - youth and adult pick-up futsal. This is also and designed for balanced teams and safe, fun competition. Please reach out with any questions to: [email protected]



#110834 Th 9/10 - 12/17 6pm - 7:30pm

Dynamo Indoor Futsal Open Play Join us on Thursdays nights for our youth indoor Futsal program. This is an open drop in program ($5 per night) that will teach skills and host fun but competitive open play matches. Minneapolis Dynamo Soccer Club's mission is simple: to make high quality soccer accessible to anyone who has a love of the game. Free play is monitored and designed for safety, balanced teams, and maximum fun. 7:30pm - 9pm All ages - youth and adult pick-up futsal. This is also and designed for balanced teams and safe, fun competition. Please reach out with any questions to: [email protected]



#110835 Th 9/10 - 12/17 7:30pm - 9pm

Team Gymnastics Team gymnastics is an excellent youth sports opportunity for both boys and girls. This class is geared towards advanced gymnasts who are eligible to compete in the spring competition season. This program will give boys and girls the opportunity to learn the sport of gymnastics, teach and learn teamwork, constructively use extra energy, and experience a sense of accomplishment and pride.

Ages 8-14 Res $130 / Non-Res $245

Audubon Rec Center

#109729 Tu Th 9/8 - 10/29 5pm - 7pm

Hobbies, Club & Games Advanced Board Gaming Come hang out under the supervision of a MPRB staff Mondays for some Gaming and Snacks. Each night will offer different game options, King of Tokyo, Ticket to Ride, Settler's of Catan just to name a few. Dice & Deck Building Games as well. Come learn a new game or bring one of your own and teach others to play. We will make popcorn, snacks and drinks.

Ages 10+ Free


#110808 M 9/14 - 12/28 6pm - 9pm







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Game Night Come hang out under the supervision of a MPRB staff every Friday for some Gaming and Snacks. Each Night will offer different Video Game options, Table Games such as Ping Pong, Foosball & Bumper Pool. We will make popcorn and drinks. Occasional themed tournaments will be offered with prizes.

Ages 10-15 Free


#110814 F 9/11 - 12/18 6pm - 9pm

School Release Day: Basketball Skills Competition Knock off the rust and get in some work before the season starts! Van Cleve staff will spend an hour running through drills, working on skills and the fundamentals of the game. Then we'll get into some fun competition with a skills tournament! We'll be crowing champions of lightening, free throws, 2-ball champs as well as 3 on 3 and 5 on 5 tournaments.



#109124 Th 10/15 1pm - 3:30pm

School Release Day: Ping-Pong & Foosball Tourney Table Games? You bet we've got 'em! We're hosting a table game tournament! Swing by for ping-pong and foosball to see who's the champion of the park!

Ages 9-17 Free


#109125 F 11/6 1pm - 2pm

School Release Day: Volleyball Tournament Want to get some practice in before the season starts? Stop on by. We'll have the net-up and staff will organize a fun tournament for everyone to participate in. Get some exercise and have some fun over MEA Break!



#109126 W 10/14 1pm - 3pm

Drop In Ping Pong Bring a friend and Play Ping Pong, we will have our table set up every Thursday for drop in use.

Ages 10-15 Free


#110811 Th 9/10 - 12/17 6pm - 9pm

Elimination Drop Ping Pong Elimination Drop Ping Pong is a group play version of Ping Pong. Crazy rules and crazier action. Easy to learn but 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.

Ages 10-17 Free


#110812 W 9/9 - 12/30 6pm - 8:30pm

Photography Class: Fall Into It In honor of George E. Luxton, a historic local photographer, this class we will learn some basic photography skills, while also getting a lot of hands on experience taking photos. Be prepared to get creative, be original, and have lots of fun with the photo projects!

Ages 9-17 Free

Luxton Rec Center

#109149 Th 9/17 - 12/17 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Mentoring & Development Homework Help Through a partnership with local volunteers we create a fun and educational environment that fosters growth and development. We provide young learners an exciting and dynamic way to learn the basic skills essential to learning success. We are proud to help with any subject of homework for students from 7th graders to 12th graders!

Ages 13-18 Free


#110593 Th 9/10 - 12/17 4pm - 7pm

Book Exchange Come to Luxton and find that new interesting book you have been looking for. Bring it home, or stay here and read. There is not a check out system with the book exchange. And best of all, ITS FREE!

All Ages Free

Luxton Rec Center

#109133 M Tu W Th F Sa 9/8 - 12/30 3pm - 9pm










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Nite Owlz Hey, teens - check out our extended evening programming! The program includes activities such as open basketball, cooking classes, movies, computer labs, active video games, tutoring, boys and girls groups and art classes. All youth must have an ActiveNet ID card.

Ages 12-18 Free


#111413 Sa 9/5 - 12/26 7:30pm - 10:30pm


#110802 F 9/11 - 12/18 7:30pm - 10:30pm

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

#109134 F 9/11 - 12/18 5pm - 6pm

Youthline Movie Night A child appropriate movie will be shown in the Luxton Lightening Youth Center. Snack will be provided.

Ages 12-17 Free

Luxton Rec Center

#109144 F 9/11 - 12/18 6pm - 8pm

Luxton Lightning Center Hang with friends and de-stress a bit for free at the Youth Center. Everyone needs a break, so why not spend it with your friends where there is board games, video games, sports, movies, art and so much more?

Ages 11-18 Free

Luxton Rec Center

#109143 M Tu W Th F 9/8 - 12/23 3pm - 8:30pm

Youthline Boys Group Youthline boys group will be a group of youth from ages 13-16. They will get a chance to explore career pathsdiscuss about goals. This will also be a safe space to discussabout issue there facing or issue the community has andwhat they can do about it.

Ages 12-15 Free

Luxton Rec Center

#111364 W 9/9 - 12/16 6pm - 8pm

G.Y.M. (Get Youth Movin') Hello Youth! Do you miss gym activities and want to keep your body moving? Luxton Park will be offering gym activities such as indoor soccer, kickball, badminton, whiffle ball, basketball, and other gym based activities. Join today!

Ages 9-14 Free

Luxton Rec Center

#109135 Tu 9/15 - 12/15 6:30pm - 7:30pm

ArtsCreative Ceramics Learn basic ceramics techniques all the way to the newest. For 46 years Logan Park has been teaching you to make your own dishes, figurines or unique piece. This is not a pottery class. You will purchase greenware. You will then clean it and paint it. We will fire it in our kiln for a finished product. The options are endless.

Ages 18+ Res $50 / Non-Res $75

Logan Rec Center

#110404 Tu 9/22 - 12/15 6:30pm - 9pm

Health & Fitness Indoor Walking Group Looking for a quiet and comfortable place to walk and meet people? Our indoor walking track will be open for adults and seniors to enjoy.

Ages 18+ Free


#110594 Tu Th 9/8 - 12/31 1pm - 3pm


#110797 W F 9/11 - 12/30 10am - 12pm











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55+ Walking Group Join us for this FREE walking club! This group will walk the park when weather cooperates and in the gym on those not so nice days. Exercise is important for each of us, and we hope you will join us each week while we work to stay fit together.

Ages 55+ Free


#109101 Tu Th 9/22 - 12/29 10am - 11am

Core Yoga Core Yoga classes are FREE! Please bring your own mat, towel or blanket and wear comfortable clothing. Preregistration preferred. Gain flexibility and strength, while calming your mind and body!

Ages 18+ Free


#109107 M 9/14 - 12/21 6pm - 7pm

Adult Tap Learn basic steps and tap routines suitable for beginners and those with little experience. Tap shoes preferred. Co-sponsored by Pratt Community Ed and Van Cleve Park of the MPRB. Register online at www.mplscommunityed.com or call 612.668.1100. Class will be moved to online if building is closed.

Ages 18+ Res $39 / Non-Res


#109102 Sa 10/3 - 11/7 10am - 11am

Stay Strong-Fitness for Active Older Adults Aimed at people 55 and better, this class will use body weight and other fitness props to strengthen muscles, build power and improve joint mobility and stability. This six-week class is great for both those new to strength training and those looking for a cross training program to enhance their other sports or activities. You will work at the pace and level that is just right for you.

Ages 55+ Res $30 per session / Non-Res $45 per session


#111275 M 9/14 - 10/19 10am - 11am

#111277 W 9/16 - 10/21 10am - 11am

#111276 M 10/26 - 11/30 10am - 11am

#111278 W 10/28 - 12/2 10am - 11am

Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong

For centuries, the Chinese have recognized the beneficial effects of Tai Chi to reduce stress and improve health, balance, and flexibility. Join Certified Instructor Marie Mathay in this gentle, slow-moving series of ancient Tai Chi exercises designed to enhance physical and mental well-being. Great for beginners, this class introduces basic Tai Chi and Qigong principles and movements, activates internal energy, and promotes the calming harmony of body, mind, and breath. All ages and abilities welcome.


Logan Rec Center

#102211 Tu 9/22 - 11/3 6:15pm - 7:15pm

#110402 Tu 11/10 - 12/29 6:15pm - 7:15pm

Senior Tai Chi & Qi Gong 1 Improve flexibility and balance using Sun style Tai Chi and Qi Gong exercises. Originally developed for people with arthritis, this program can be used by young people or older adults. Learn a 12-movement form to gain better control of your health and improve your quality of life. This is a joint program offered through Minneapolis Community Ed, please call 612-668-1100 or register online at www.mplscommunityed.com. Class will be moved to online if building is closed.



#111773 F 10/2 - 11/6 10:30am - 11:30am

Senior Tai Chi & Qi Gong 2 Build upon what you have learned of sun-style Tai Chi and Qigong exercises. Prerequisite: Tai Chi & Qigong 1 or instructor permission. Register at www.mplscommunityed.com. Held at Van Cleve; class will be moved to online if building is closed. Instructor Howard Root



#109103 F 10/2 - 11/6 9am - 10:15am












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Zumba Party yourself into shape! That's exactly what Zumba is all about. It's an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that's moving millions of people toward joy and health. Get ready to join the party with a personal certified Zumba instructor. The $35 registration fee gives you access to all three sites in October, November & December.

Ages 18+ Registration Fee: $35

Logan Rec Center

#111872 S 10/3 - 12/26 10am – 11am

Windom Rec Center

#111869 Tu 10/6 - 12/29 7pm – 8pm


#111870 W 10/7 - 12/30 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Sports Pickleball Pickleball is a sport which combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. It will be played in the 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 be very similar to tennis, there are key differences that make pickleball more accessible to a wider range of players, particularly children and seniors. Among these differences is the speed of the pickleball ball which typically moves at one-third of the average speed of a tennis ball. Everyone of all levels are welcome!

All Ages Supply Fee $5


#110804 M W 9/9 - 12/30 12pm - 3pm

Logan Rec Center

#110400 F 9/11 - 12/18 1pm - 3pm

Open Gym: Adult Basketball 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 gym.

Ages 25+ Supply Fee $5


#110803 Sa 9/12 - 12/26 10am - 12pm


#111848 W 9/9 - 12/30 8pm - 10pm

Open Gym: Adult Basketball Lace up your shoes for pick-up basketball games arranged by the players. Work to improve your jump shot, meet new friends, get into shape or take a break from the TV or video games. Whatever the reason, Open Basketball is the perfect break to your day! No program November 8th.

Ages 18+ Supply Fee $5


#109117 M 9/21 - 12/28 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Hobbies, Clubs Games 500 Card Club Play 500 and meet some new friends. Coffee is provided.

Ages 55+ Free

Audubon Rec Center

#109702 W 9/9 - 12/30 10:30am - 12:30pm

Bridge Card Club Play Bridge with fellow seniors from throughout Northeast and stay on top of your game. Coffee and treats are provided.

Ages 55+ Free

Audubon Rec Center

#109703 Tu 9/22 - 12/22 12pm - 3pm

Card Club Join our seniors as we play cards (500) amongst friends. Coffee and light goodies served. New faces are always welcome. We meet every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.

Ages 55+ Free


#110809 F 9/11 - 12/11 1pm - 3pm

Seniors Group Van Cleve seniors provide benefits such as social 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. Call Pat at 612-370-4926 for additional information and meeting and activities schedule.

Ages 50+ Free


#109128 Th 9/3 - 12/17 10am - 12pm













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Senior Luncheon Join friends for a delicious lunch with some socializing. Park Directors Mitch from Audubon and Brian from Waite will prepare lunch for everyone. Join our mailing list to find out what is being served for lunch and information on monthly trips.

Ages 55+ Supply Fee: $7

Audubon Rec Center

#109724 Tu 9/15 11:30am - 1:30pm

#109725 Tu 10/6 11:30am - 1:30pm

#109726 Tu 11/10 11:30am - 1:30pm

#109727 Tu 12/8 11:30am - 1:30pm

Windom Park Citizens in Action Meeting Come join your neighbors every third Tuesday of the month for the neighborhood association monthly community meeting. There are community issues discussed, guest presentations and speakers are often invited.

Ages 16+ Free


#110817 Tu 9/15 - 12/15 7pm - 9pm

Mentoring & Development Gratitude Circle Join with others to explore the powerful forces of mindfulness and gratitude. Discuss how to cultivate mindfulness as an inner resource for well-being. Experience mindfulness meditation to help focus attention and awareness. Join in a gratitude circle and discover how gratitude can improve happiness. Leave with resources and tips for bringing this uplifting practice into your daily life! Presenter: Laura Saher is a Master?s student at Lesley University, with focused study on Mindfulness practices. Register online at www.mplscommunityed.com or call 612.668.1100. Joint program sponsored by Pratt Community Ed and Van Cleve Park of the MPRB.

Ages 55+ Free


#109129 W 12/9 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Travelogue: Biking the Cotswolds The Cotswolds, designated in 1966 as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), are located in the countryside of South Central England. The region is known for small market towns and villages with winding lanes and honey-colored stone cottages. Join Susan Brauer as she shares her biking journey through some of the charming towns, farms, and markets of the enchanting English region known as the Cotswolds. Held at Van Cleve.Co-sponsored by Pratt Community Ed., Southeast Seniors and Van Cleve Park of the MPRB. Register at www.mplscommunityed.com or call 612.668.1100.

Ages 55+ Free


#109127 Th 11/5 10am - 11am

Food for Better Times and Best Energy Stress! Anxiety! These conditions impact many of us. We will explore pitfalls in people's eating habits when facing these conditions. Understand the links between sugar and disease. Learn about inflammation, and manageable ways to stop it. Gain tips to boost your energy and reduce stress through physical activity and the outdoors. Leave with a plan for shopping creatively to receive both pleasure and benefit from food! Presenter: Lisa Kane, RDN, LD currently serves as Family Caregiver Advocate and Coach at East Side Neighborhood Services' Vital Living Program. Register online or call 612.668.1100. Co-sponsored by Pratt Community Ed. & Van Cleve Seniors.

Ages 55+ Free


#109105 W 10/14 - 10/14 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Less Stuff, Lower Stress! Are you or a loved one thinking of decluttering or downsizing next year? Is the thought of downsizing overwhelming? Feeling like you have no idea of what to keep and what to toss? Does the prospect of coordinating a move overwhelm you? Or are you stressed by expectations of helping a parent or other loved one to make these decisions? Gain tips and direction to help address any, or all, of these issues! Presenter: Laurie Wrobel To register call 612-668-1100 or visit www.mplscommunityed.com.

Ages 50+ Free


#109108 W 11/11 1:30pm - 2:30pm










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Minnesota Medicare Market for 2021 and Beyond Whether you are already on Medicare or will be enrolling soon this class will help you learn about the basics of Medicare, the different types of supplemental plans and which is right for you. Workshop is led by Chris Abbott, Medicare Specialist at the North Star Medicare Supplement Division. Co-sponsored by Pratt Community Ed., Van Cleve Park of the MPRB and Southeast Seniors. Register at www.mplscommunityed.com or call 612.668.1100.

Ages 55+ Free


#109114 W 9/9 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Youth Sports Coach Be a part of your neighborhood park family and help the youth of our community strive to be their best and learn a sport. Days and times vary per sport and age group. Fall sports include soccer, football and volleyball. Winter basketball starts registering in November and practice begins shortly after. Volunteers needed. Contact the park director for more information.

Ages 18+ Free

Waite Rec Center

#110741 M 8/17 - 11/2 6pm - 7:30pm


#110837 M Sa 8/15 - 11/30 10am - 7:30pm

Cooking and Nutrition Sheet Pan Dinners Cooking a whole meal on a sheet pan is an easy way to keep dinner clean up to a minimum. Plus dinner cooking in the oven doesn't require constant attention like stovetop cooking. Recipes will include Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas and Italian Sausage and Gnocchi.



#106418 W 10/7 6pm - 8pm

Trips & Tours Seniors on the Go Seniors-On-The-Go at Waite/Audubon Parks are a great group of neighbors and friends who are looking for social engagement, good food and sightseeing fun. Locations and monthly meals are selected during January annual meeting and the costs are determined as plans are finalized. Sign up to be added on to the bi-monthly mailing list and or email list by calling Brian 612-370-4770.

Ages 55+ Fees Vary

Waite Rec Center

#110734 Tu 9/8 - 12/29 10:30am - 2:30pm

Senior Trip: Cranberry Festival New trip! Join us a we take a coach bus to Warrens, WI for Cranberry Festival. This all day trip to leave at 7am so we can arrive by 10am for the Festival! Vendors, crafts stations, food, cranberries and much more! This festival happens once a year for one weekend and is a bucket list item. The cost of the trip will cover the coach bus costs. Everything else is on your own when we get there, no schedule we let you enjoy the festivities.

Ages 55+ Supply Fee: $40

Waite Rec Center

#110729 F 9/25 - 9/25 7am - 7pm

Senior Trip: MN Landscape Arboretum We will take the MPRB vans over to Chanhassen, MN to enjoy the fall colors of the pristine, well-kept MN Arboretum. Fall bloom will be peaking as we enjoy a flower pot lunch, guided trolly tour and self tours.

Ages 55+ Supply fee: $35

Waite Rec Center

#110730 F 10/9 9am - 3:30pm

Senior Trip: Sidekick Theater Johnny Cash Get ready for Brian Pekol and his trio of musicians to embrace Johnny Cash's musical hits! We will go to Olive Garden for Lunch prior. Van transportation and admission included, lunch on your own prior to show. Pick up at Audubon park

Ages 55+ Supply fee: $32

Waite Rec Center

#110742 W 9/23 10:30am - 4:30pm









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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 and new dance jams. A light snack and beverage will be provided. Theme for this months Dance will be "PJ Party".

Ages 18+ Res $5 / Non-Res $7.50


Dance Theme: PJ Party

#110798 Sa 9/19 6pm - 8pm

Dance Theme: Halloween

#110799 Sa 10/17 6pm - 8pm

Dance Theme: Mustache Party

#110800 Sa 11/21 6pm - 8pm

Dance Theme: Ugly Sweater Party

#110801 Sa 12/19 6pm - 8pm

Como Cookout Join us for this annual community celebration, get to know your neighbors, have some food, play some games, listen to music, enjoy children's activities and gather community information. This is a neighborhood tradition you just shouldn't miss!

All Ages Free


#109106 Sa 10/3 11am - 3pm

Halloween Party Halloween Party! Come join us at the park with your neighbors and friends as we celebrate the scariest night of the year. Ghouls, goblins, or whatever your costume may be, all are welcome. Intended to be a fun extended stop on your trick or treat rounds. Popcorn, Lemonade, coloring contest, Bounce House & other events will vary at each site. Registration is not required.

Ages 1-14 Free


#109111 Sa 10/31 11am - 12:30pm


#110815 Sa 10/31 6pm - 8pm

Luxton Rec Center

#109141 Sa 10/31 6:30pm - 8pm


#110591 Sa 10/31 6pm - 7:30pm

Tiny Tot Halloween Party Logan will be hosting a Halloween Party just for the little ones. Dress in your favorite costume and be ready to party! Activities will include; open gym, bounce house, face painting, art project, healthy snack and treat bags. This party is for children under the age of 6. Please pre-register.

Ages 1-6 Free

Logan Rec Center

#110408 F 10/30 10am - 12pm

Wildcat Booster Spaghetti Dinner Join Waite Park and Waite Park Wildcats on Friday, November 6th for a Spaghetti Dinner. Families are welcome to attend, eat and donate towards the youth in our community for sports and activities. $8 adults, $5 youth, 5yrs under donation.

All Ages Supply Fee $8

Waite Rec Center

#110735 F 11/6 6pm - 8pm

Santa Brunch The annual Santa brunch at Audubon will have pancakes, scramble eggs, sausage, fruit and beverages. We will also be having a gingerbread house (graham crackers) making craft and will have all the goodies you need to make a yummy gingerbread house. Santa will be making a stop as well, so the little ones can have a picture taken with him. Make sure to pre-register each participant. This year if you pre-register it will be $7 per participant and $10 at the door for non-pre-registered participants.

All Ages Res $7 / Non-Res $17

Audubon Rec Center

#109723 Sa 12/19 10am - 12pm













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

East Phillips 612-370-4888

Farview 612-370-4922

Folwell 612-370-4917

Harrison 612-370-4951

Logan 612-370-4927

Luxton 612-370-4925

North Commons 612-370-4921

Peavey 612-370-4967

Phillips 612-370-4946

Powderhorn 612-370-4960

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King 612-370-4908

Stewart 612-370-4932

Van Cleve 612-370-4926

Whittier 612-370-4966

Drop into Recreation Centers Meet new friends, partake in friendly competition or just hangout! In addition to a wide array of programs and events offered annually, each recreation center has amenities available for you to socialize and have fun when it’s convenient for you. From ping-pong to foosball, games in the gym or board games you can find a variety of options to suit your style. Offered daily, year-round. Hours are subject to change based on programs and events and advanced notice is given when possible. Call a recreation center for more information and see what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Arts & Crafts

Board Games

Bumper Pool

Computer Lab Foosball Active

GamesPing Pong Billiards

Audubon 612-370-4910 • • • •Bottineau 612-370-4958 • • • • •Logan 612-370-4927 • • • • • • • •Luxton 612-370-4925 • • • • • • •Northeast 612-370-4920 • • • • •Van Cleve 612-370-4926 • • • • • •Waite 612-370-4959 • • • • •Windom NE 612-370-4905 • • • • •

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Adult Sports Sports are not just for kids in Minneapolis! Gather your friends, form a team and stay active in one of the many sports leagues and instructional programs offered for adult athletes. Whether it’s a casual game of dodgeball, a highly competitive game of volleyball or a broomball league, there’s always an opportunity to keep fit and have fun in the parks!

Registration can be done online or in person at Park Board Headquarters (2117 West River Road). For more information or to register contact us at 612-230-6400 or visit www.teamsideline.com/minneapolisparks

Spring-Summer Registration: February 18, 2020• Dodgeball • Kickball• Sand Volleyball (summer & spring) • Soccer – Indoor• Softball

Summer Registration: March 17, 2020• Soccer – Outdoor

Fall Registration: June 16, 2020• Football • Kickball• Soccer • Softball• Volleyball

Winter Registration: October 20, 2020• Basketball (winter & spring) • Broomball• Dodgeball • Pond Hockey• Volleyball

The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth ParkThe Loppet Foundation offers a gateway to outdoor learning and adventure with a variety of programs for youth, adults, and families of all skill levels at The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park. Take a course to learn:

• mountain biking• Nordic skiing• trail running• fat biking

Check out one of the many Loppet programs offered, or just come enjoy the view and a great meal from Cajun Twist - now open for business!Your adventure starts at The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park:1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway – Minneapolis, 55422(612) 355-7757www.Loppet.org

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Minneapolis Monarch Festival Festival de la Monarca

• More details: www.monarchfestival.org

• Celebrate the monarch butterflies’ annualmigration to Mexico

• Monarchs, education, and monarch tag & release

• Music, dancing, games, art, prairie tours and food

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 Skating and Hockey

Open Skating is available for all ages to sharpen your skills or get out on the ice for some exercise.

Dates: September–May, Monday–Friday, 11:30am–1pm at Parade Ice GardenOctober 14–16, November 6, 25, 27, December 21–23, 28–30, 3–4pm at Northeast Ice Arena

Fees: $3 adults and youth ages 5 and older, seniors $2.75, children under age 5 are free

Open Hockey is for skaters interested in keeping their game sharp throughout the year. Skaters are required to provide their own equipment. Sessions limited to 20 skaters and 4 goalies.

Ages: 18+Dates: September–May

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:30am–1pm Thursday, 7:15–8:45am at Parade Ice Garden

Fee: $5 per skater and goalies play for free

Stick & Puck is an opportunity for players to practice their skills during unstructured ice time. Practice the skills you’ve been learning. Not only will you refine your skills, but you will have fun. You will be able to practice and improve your shot, stick handling, passing accuracy, and goal tending skills

Dates: October 14–16, November 6, 25, 27, December 21–23, 28–30 at Parade Ice Garden

Ages 5–11: 11:30am–12:30pmAges 12–17: 12:45–2:15pmFee: $5

Pros Ice Figure Skating is a unique program that allows figure skaters to practice on their own or with a skating professional. Sessions held daily Monday–Saturday at Parade Ice Garden.Schedule can be found at bit.ly/ParadeIceGarden.

Fees: $12 for 60 minutes, $8 for 30 minutes, $10 for 45 minutes

Parade Ice Garden • 600 Kenwood Parkway • 612-370-4904Northeast Ice Arena • 1306 Central Avenue North • 612-370-4942

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Get Your Paws Moving!Let your furry pal run off-leash, play and meet new friends • Seven off-leash dog parks are open year-round at

Franklin Terrace, Lake of the Isles, Loring Park, LyndaleFarmstead, Minnehaha, St. Anthony Parkway, andVictory Prairie

• Annual or daily permits are required at all off-leash dogparks and available online

• www.minneapolisparks.org/dogparks

Racks and BuoysStore your sailboat, canoe or kayak at your favorite Minneapolis lake • Annual permits for residents and non-residents sellout

quickly, so apply for yours early.

• Canoe and kayak racks are issued on a priority basis,with last year’s permit holders from Minneapolis givenpriority to renew permits.

• For more information on watercraft permits, visitus online or call 612-230-6400.

Disc GolfFastest growing sport in history for years • Traverse a course from beginning to end with

precision and accuracy

• Try your hand at one of our three courses:

• Wabun Disc Golf Course: 9 holes, free, inMinnehaha Park

• Fort Snelling and Wirth Par 3 Disc Golf Courses:18 holes, affordable rates, open daily sunriseto sunset

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Weddings and ReceptionsA memorable occasion deserves a memorable location. Hold your wedding ceremony at one of the park system’s reservable picturesque settings. Park system approved caterers and official event equipment suppliers have the experience to make planning your special day almost effortless. Our wedding site and event venue coordinator can help you select the best location to accommodate your reception.

Some of the area’s premier banquet facilities are located in parks. Host your reception at Columbia Manor, the Fireplace Room at Wirth Chalet, Nicollet Island Pavillion or any of the other select park locations and experience value amid beautiful surroundings.

For more information or to book your wedding or reception, call 612-230-6400 or email [email protected]

PicnicsFrom family reunions to company picnics, now is the perfect time to plan your summer events. Reservable picnic shelters can accommodate small and large groups – up to 250 people at some locations. Features include electricity, large outdoor grills, running water, nearby parking, walking paths, playgrounds and restrooms.

Non-reservable picnic shelters are available on a first come, first served basis. The picnic season lasts from April 15 through Oct. 15, and reservable locations fill up quickly. For information on rates, reservations and locations, visit us online or call 612-230-6400.

Help support Minneapolis parks, trails, gardens and programs with an individual donation or endowment through our partner organizations.

Minneapolis Parks FoundationThe Minneapolis Parks Foundation mission is to create the Next Generation of Parks™. Through parks programming and design, education, innovation and implementation, the Foundation hopes to:

• Inform and inspire park enthusiasts and cultivate futurestewards of the park system

• Lead discussions about, and be a catalyst for, “whatparks could be”

• Provide expertise and partnerships to implement newparks projects

Learn more and donate at www.mplsparksfoundation.org

People for ParksPeople for Parks is an independent non-profit organization that enables park users and citizens to contribute to improvement of the Minneapolis Park System. Giving options include:

• Individual donations

• Memorial pavers and benches at Lake Harriet

• Planned giving such as wills and bequests, and supportfrom community foundations

Support the parks by donating at www.peopleforparks.net

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Minneapolis Bike TourHop on your bike and take a tour of Minneapolis!Enjoy the scenic Grand Rounds Byway System at your own pace, with no motorized traffic! All ages and abilities are welcome. Enjoy rest stops with great snacks, friendly mechanical support and a party at the finish line with live music!

Learn more at www.minneapolisbiketour.com

Halloween Fun!Many parks offer a variety of Halloween events, such as haunted houses, costume parties and safe trick-or-treat events. For details on Halloween parties at your neighborhood park this fall visit: www.minneapolisparks.org/events

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Northeast/Southeast Service Area Fall 2020 Activity Guide€¦ · Open Gym: Adult Basketball Lace up your shoes for pick-up basketball games arranged by the players. Work to improve