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February 2022
Winter Hiking 101
This conversational event featuring founder of @BrownPeopleCamping Ambreen Tariq will introduce the basics of winter hiking so that more people can benefit from being outdoors during Minnesota’s signature season. Ambreen uses storytelling to share how her life experiences as a Muslim South-Asian American immigrant woman have shaped her love for the outdoors and to promote enjoyment of the outdoors for everyone in their own authentic ways. From dressing in layers, to weather-worthy footwear, and finding a nearby trail that suits…
Find out more »SnowBLAST returns to the Heights
This winter festival event began in 2021 as part of the City’s 100th anniversary; they decided to make it an annual gathering. Drop by Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE, Saturday, Feb 5, 3-6:30 pm, for the festivities. Activities include skating rink (preregister for free skate rentals – pick up at Dave’s Sport Shop, 1001 E Moore Lake Dr, Fridley); free popcorn, S’mores and hot beverages while supplies last; fire pits; puppet wagon; pony rides food trucks; music; beer. Bring…
Find out more »March 2022
Welcome back the herons at Marshall Terrace Park
Great blue herons start returning to their rookery on the Mississippi River toward the end of March. Join a National Park ranger at Marshall Terrace Park, 2740 Marshall St. NE, on Saturday, March 26, 11 am-1 pm, to watch them rebuild nests and do a little flirting. The event will take place on the banks of the Mississippi River, weather permitting. Prepare for mud or ice. You are encouraged bringing binoculars and cameras. This event is free and open to…
Find out more »April 2022
Final public hearing for Graco Park
A final public hearing on the concept and design of Graco Park will be held Wednesday, April 6, 6:30 pm at Minneapolis Park Board headquarters, 2117 West River Rd. The new park next to Hall’s Island and the Plymouth Avenue Bridge is scheduled to open in 2024.
Find out more »Beltrami Earth Day Cleanup
Check in at Beltrami Park, 1111 Summer St. NE, Saturday, April 23, 9:30 am to grab bags for your recyclables and trash, then spread out across the neighborhood. Help make Beltrami a cleaner, better place.
Find out more »St. Anthony Parks cleanup
Celebrate Earth Week by picking up trash (Silver Pointe, Central, and Emerald Parks) or doing light gardening work (Salo and Trillium Parks), Saturday, April 23, 9:30-11:30 am. Anyone is welcome - no reservation or experience required. Family-friendly event at Silver Pointe Park. Coordinated by Citizens for Sustainability. Info: https://citizensforsustainability.org/events/earthday/
Find out more »DIY Earth Day in Northeast parks
Contribute to clean parks for everyone by participating in Do-It-Yourself Earth Day on Saturday, April 23. Grab a bag from home and head out to your favorite park or trail or discover a new one. Pick up litter you see, while getting fresh air and exercise, then share pictures of your trash haul on by using the hashtag #mplsDIYEarthDay. Northeast parks participating in DIY Earth Day are Beltrami Park, 1111 Summer St. NE; Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE;…
Find out more »May 2022
Public hearing on Columbia Park Playground equipment replacement
Individuals are welcome to review the preferred concept plan for replacing equipment at Columbia Park's 2-5 year old play area and submit their comments at a public hearing on Wednesday, May 4, 6:30 pm. Proposed play equipment includes a pirate ship theme, playhouse, spinner, toddler swings and a child/adult combined swing. The hearing takes place during a regularly scheduled meeting of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB). To speak in person, call 612-230-6400 before 3 pm on May 4,…
Find out more »Kiwanis Spring Sprint 5K
The Columbia Heights-Fridley Kiwanis Club invites you to their Kiwanis Spring Sprint 5K fun run at Sullivan Lake Park, 721 51st Ave. NE, Saturday, May 14, 9 am. Register at: https://www.raceentry.com/kiwanis-spring-sprint/race-information. All proceeds go to scholarships for Columbia Heights and Fridley High School students.
Find out more »Sports lessons at NE parks
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation will offer classes in pickleball and tennis this summer. There are openings for team sports as well. Register at https://www.teamsideline.com/sites/minneapolisparks/current-programs Intro to Pickleball: Tuesdays at Windom Park, 2251 Hayes St.NE , 9-11 am or 11 am-1 pm, for four weeks in June. Cost: $80. Tennis lessons: Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE, and Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE. Drill and Play is 90 minutes. 9 weeks of one-hour lessons, Saturday-Thursday, June-August. Leagues: Beginner (comes with free…
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