Activities and Events - Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Eligibility
Primarily serves residents of Minneapolis; some events and activities may be open to all
Required documents
Vary
Hours
- Activities and Events: Vary
- Office: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(612)230-6400
Voice
711
Voice
Languages
Hmong, Spanish, Somali
Application process
Call; email; visit website to apply online: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mplsparkandrec/activity/search?activity_select_param=2&viewMode=list
Fees
- Vary; call, email, or visit website for fee information
- Minneapolis residents who meet income guidelines can apply for fee assistance through the Fee Assistance Program: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/activities-events/rec-plus-and-preschool-fee-assistance/
Service area
Minneapolis, MN
Other Information
Languages
- Spanish
- Hmong
- Somali
Program Fees
- Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee
Provides activities and events for community members, including:
- Adult and youth sports leagues
- Art activities
- Health and fitness classes
- Nature activities
- Outdoor concerts and movies
- Winter activities: Ice fishing, ice rinks, ice skiing; sledding, skiing lessons, snowshoeing, and more
- Water activities: Beaches, boat launches, boat rentals, fishing, splash pads, swimming lessons, water parks, and more
- Youth programs: Early childhood, school-age childcare, teen programs
Last Assured
09/02/2025
What's Here
Nature Centers/WalksSwimming/Swimming LessonsIce SkatingSpecial Interest CampsYouth Enrichment ProgramsFilm PresentationsExtended Child CareBeachesFishingGeneral Recreational Activities/SportsGeneral Arts and CraftsExercise Classes/GroupsAmusement ParksSnowshoeingMusic PerformancesBoat Launching Sites
Providing organization
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Oversees urban park system for the city of Minneapolis, which includes biking and walking trails, 12 formal gardens, 7 golf courses, 22 lakes, 185 park properties, and 49 recreation centers