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February 2023
Register for adult spring sports
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board offers the following adult sports at Northeast parks. Call 612-230-6400 or email jbartsh@minneapolisparks.org. Softball: Co-ed Single Game: Mondays-Thursdays, April-July, Logan, Marshall Terrace, Northeast, Van Cleve. 12 weeks. Co-ed Doubleheaders: Sundays, April-July, Northeast and Van Cleve. 12 weeks.Men's Single Game: Tuesdays-Thursdays, April-July, Marshall Terrace, Northeast. 12 weeks. (Over-40 wood bat league available Thursdays at Marshall Terrace. )Men's Doubleheaders: Sundays-Thursdays, April-July, Northeast. 6 or 12 weeks. Tennis Lessons: Saturdays-Thursdays. June-August, Logan, Northeast, Waite. Leagues: beginner (comes with free…
Find out more »March 2023
Neighborhood Day Camps
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will offer low-cost day camps for kids 8-13 years old this summer at Logan and Van Cleve parks. Camps are all four days each and run Tuesday-Friday, 10 am-5 pm, spanning June 27-Aug. 18. First camp runs June 27-30, last camp runs August 15-18. Camp themes are Arts Dabbler Camp, Cycling Explorers Camp, Farm-to-Table Camp, Great Outdoors Camp and Wet & Wild Camp. Cost: $0-10 per camp, per child, for Minneapolis residents. Pack a…
Find out more »Welcome back the herons
Great blue herons return to their rookery on the Mississippi River toward the end of March. Join Ranger Will at Marshall Terrace Park, 2740 Marshall St. NE, Saturday, March 18, 11 am-1 pm. Watch the herons rebuild nests and do a little flirting. You may see the resident peregrine falcons fly over, as well as migrating ducks such buffleheads and goldeneye. Ranger Will will have a spotting scope to aid viewing the birds. Prepare for mud and ice. Free, but…
Find out more »April 2023
Egg hunt at Waite Park
Waite Park Church and the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board have teamed up to hide 5,000 Easter eggs in Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave NE, on Saturday, April 8, 9:30 am-12 pm. Egg hunts and activities will be available for kids nursery aged through 5th grade. More details and registration: waiteparkchurch.org/egghunt
Find out more »Bunny Party & Egg Hunt-Audubon
Saturday, April 8, Audubon Park Rec Center, 1320 29th Ave. NE. Audubon Park hosts a fun-filled morning for kids ages 6 and under, which includes an egg hunt, crafts and breakfast goodies. 9:30-11:30 am; egg hunt at 11 am. Pre-registration is required to receive a treat bag: apm.activecommunities.com/egg-hunt/136067
Find out more »Celebrate Arbor Day at Windom Park
Celebrate trees during the 2023 Minneapolis Arbor Day Festival. Help plant new trees in Windom Park, participate in a variety of tree-themed activities and enjoy a beer garden, food trucks and live music. Friday, April 28, 4-8 pm, Windom Park, 2251 Hayes St. NE.
Find out more »May 2023
Ball City fundraiser
Calling all kids, parents, neighbors, friends and ballers. Ball City created two basketball teams that recently kicked off their tournament season. Ball City is raising funds to support with purchasing food and snacks, lodging, travel and van rentals, space rental for practices and team jerseys. Join them for a Shoot-a-thon, raffle prizes, baked goods and more at Van Cleve Park, 901 15th Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414. For more info: info.ballcity@gmail.com.
Find out more »June 2023
Movies in the parks
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation will show these movies in Northeast Parks this summer: Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Thursday, June 1, 8:45 pm,Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE, PG. Audio & Sub: Eng/Span; Turning Red, Tuesday, June 6, 8:45 pm Audubon Park, 1320 29th Ave. NE, PG-13; Shazam: Fury of the Gods. Tuesday, June 13, 9 pm, Jackson Square Park, 2212 Jackson St. NE, PG; 42: Jackie Robinson, Friday, June 23, 9 pm, Bottineau Park, 2000 2nd St. NE, PG-13; Ghostbusters (original).…
Find out more »Pillsbury Elementary Summer Festival
Community party to celebrate the coming summer. Family-friendly entertainment, bouncy houses, carnival games, and food trucks. Held outdoors at Windom Park, 2251 Hayes St. NE. 4:30-7:30 pm, Friday, June 2.
Find out more »Pets in the park
Join the City of Columbia Heights for the first-ever Pets in the Park. Meet pet organizations and vendors, bring your furry friends. 11 am-2 pm Saturday, June 3, Keyes Park, 1345 45 1/2 Ave. NE.
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