Park and Facility Locator The following facilities are operated through the Edina Park and Recreation Department: - Arneson Acres Edina Garden/Historical Center: 4711 West 70th Street, Terrace Room - (612)928-4578 Greenhouse, Arneson Acres Park - (952)826-1620 - Braemar Arena, 7501 Ikola Way, (952)833-9500. Year-round skating - Braemar Golf Course: 6364 John Harris Drive, (952)903-5750 - Centennial Lakes Park: 7499 France Avenue South, (952)833-9580 Outdoor park and pavilion, concession stand, walking paths and sitting areas, winter skating, summer cultural programs, rental facility for 100 people - Edina Aquatic Center: 4300 West 66th Street, (952)833-9560. Open Memorial Weekend through Labor Day. - Edina Art Center: 4701 West 64th Street, (952)903-5780 - Edina Senior Center: 5280 Grandview Square, (952)833-9570 - Edinborough Park: 7700 York Avenue South, (952)833-9540 Cultural stage programs, swimming, skating, running track, rental facilities for 750 people Neighborhood Parks: (952)826-0367 - main phone for all parks - Alden Park: 6750 Belmore Lane - Arden Park: 5230 Minnehaha Boulevard - Birchcrest Park: 6016 Hansen Road - Bredesen Park 5901 Olinger Boulevard - Browndale Park 4510 Browndale Avenue - Chowen Park: 5700 Chowen Avenue South - Cornelia School Park: 7000 Cornelia Drive - Countryside Park: 6240 Tracy Avenue - Courtney Fields at Braemar Park: 7351 McCauley Trail - Creek Valley School Park: 6401 Gleason Road - Fox Meadow Park: 5251 Blake Road South - Frank Tupa Park: 4918 Eden Avenue - Garden Park: 5520 Hansen Road - Heights Park: 5500 West 66th Street - Highlands Park: 5200 Doncaster Way - Kojetin Park: 4201 West 44th Street - Lake Edina Park: 4400 Parklawn Avenue - Lewis Park: 7300 Cahill Road - McGuire Park: 69th Street West and McGuire Road - Melody Lake Park: 5601 Melody Lake Drive - Normandale Park: 6501 Warren Avenue South - Pamela Park: 4301 West 58th Street - Rosland Park: 4300 West 66th Street - Sherwood Park: 5241 Grandview Square - St. Johns Park: 5924 St. Johns Avenue - Strachauer Park: 6200 Beard Avenue South - Tingdale Park: 5800 West 59th Street - Todd Park: 4429 Vandervork KAvenue - Utley Park: 4521 West 50th Street - Van Valkenburg Park: 4935 Lincoln Drive - Walnut Ridge Park: 5801 Londonderry Road - Weber Park: 4115 Grimes Avenue South - Williams Park: 4801 West 50th Street - Wooddale Park: 4500 West 50th Street - York Park: 7700 York Avenue South - Yorktown Park: 7335 York Avenue South

- The Benton County History Museum has available for research a number of sources of information available for those wishing to research family history - Other holdings include census on microfilm both Federal and state, Benton County Veterans Census, Benton County Naturalization Records - Newspapers dating back to 1851 - Museum display area

Organization focusing on Swedish heritage and culture including museums and collections.

Collects, preserves, and shares the history of Carlton County. Maintains artifacts, documents, maps, and photographs.

Historical society and museum with research library resources

Features exhibits, programs, and hands-on experiences that help children of all ages celebrate their lives and cultures while exploring the cultures of the world The museum houses the Big Red Bookshelf program, which provides free children's books at different locations throughout Duluth Discovery for All scholarship program assists with program accessibility for families with economic hardships

- Public Gallery/Architecture/Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Tours. For details and tour topics, visit the Walker lobby desk, call or check the online calendar. - Private group tours and self-guided visits are available for visitors of all ages. Guided tours must be scheduled at least four weeks in advance; self-guided visits must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Visit the website to select a tour type and schedule a visit. - Classes, lectures, and other program available for all ages. Call or visit the website for complete information.

- Lawshe Memorial Museum houses a research center library of county and regional histories, books, documents, maps, genealogical collections, online databases, oral history tapes, and related items. County newspapers going back to 1857 are microfilmed and readers are available to examine them. On file are hundreds of photographs, articles, and clippings. Copying services offered in research center. - Museum display area has historical exhibits including a mural that is over 80 feet long which depicts scenes from around the county - Special events and educational programming offered on periodic basis - Gift shop has books, prints, and souvenirs for sale - LeDuc Historic Estate provides guided tours, history events, and programs - Sibley Historic Site provides guided tours, history events, and programs - Sites can be rented for events

- Collection of modern and contemporary visual art, which grows each year through new acquisitions and includes more than 11,000 works. Spans a range of media that includes painting, sculpture, film, video, photography, and works on paper. - Provides information about exhibitions, activities, and programs

Serves as a cultural center for music, dance, theater, exhibitions, public forums, and hosts special events. Public programming designed to educate and entertain. Includes topics such as civic engagement, United States history, Minnesota history, concerts, dance performances, and more. Many events are kid friendly. Visit website for event dates and times. Museum exhibits and guided tours are also available.

- Self guided tours of the museum - Guided tours for school groups and other groups on request - School groups, scout groups, etc. are free - Veterans Memorial Hall opened in 2008 displays military history from the Civil War to the present

- Education programs - Exhibits - Legacy Trail - Meeting rooms - Research Library

- The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is located on Vineland Place, across from the Walker Art Center. The 11-acre garden is a joint project of the Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. There are more that 40 art objects on permanent view. - Cowles Conservatory contains permanent and seasonal displays of native, tropical and exotic plants, orchids, palms and other plant species.

A museum that recaptures a century of stories about farm life. Implements, tools, tractors, and gas engines in mint condition along with rural art that helps look back to an era when neighbors worked together to harvest their crops, raise barns, and build a better life for their families. Tours available with advanced notice. Features a gift shop, picnic table, and campground with full hook-up sites.

Historic sites in the Twin Cities Metro area: - Alexander Ramsey House: 265 South Exchange Street, St. Paul, MN 55102, 651-296-8760 - Folsom House: 272 West Government Street, Taylors Falls, MN 55084, 651-465-3125 - Historic Fort Snelling: 200 Tower Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55111, 612-726-1171 - James J Hill House: 240 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102, 651-297-2555 - Mill City Museum: 704 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401, 612-341-7582 - Minnehaha Depot: Minnehaha Parkway on Hiawatha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 651-228-0263 - Minnesota State Capitol: 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55101, 651-296-2881 - Oliver H. Kelley Farm: 15788 Kelley Farm Road, Elk River, MN 55330, 763-441-6896 - Sibley House Historic Site: 1357 Sibley Memorial Highway (Highway 13), Mendota, MN 55120, 651-452-1596 Historic sites in Greater Minnesota: - Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site: 1620 Lindbergh Drive South, Little Falls, MN 56345, 320-616-5421 - Comstock House: 506 Eighth Street South, Moorhead, MN 56560, 218-291-4211 - Forest History Center: 2609 County Road 76, Grand Rapids, MN 55744, 218-327-4482 - Fort Ridgely: 72404 County Road 30, Fairfax, MN 55332, 507-426-7888 - Harkin Store: 66250 County Road 21, New Ulm, MN 56073, 507-354-8666 - Historic Forestville: 21899 County Road 118, Preston, MN 55965, 507-765-2785 - Jeffers Petroglyphs: 27160 County Road 2, Comfrey, MN 56019, 507-628-5591 - Lac qui Parle Mission: Junction of Chippewa County Highway 13 and County Road 32, Montevideo, MN 56265, 320-269-7636 - Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post: 43411 Oodena Drive, Onamia, MN 56359, 320-532-3632 - North West Company Fur Post: 12551 Voyageur Lane, Pine City, MN 55063, 320-629-6356 - Split Rock Lighthouse: 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Road, Two Harbors, MN 55616, 218-226-6372 - W.W. Mayo House: 118 North Main Street, Le Sueur, MN 56058, 507-665-3250

Collects and maintains the material history of the county for the benefit of its residents and visitors.

Preserves and displays books, maps, newspapers, pictures, and other objects from Polk County

Provides space and connections for distinctive educational and cultural activity. Depot has six organizations under one roof: - Depot Foundation - Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra - Lake Superior Railroad Museum - Minnesota Ballet - North Shore Scenic Railroad - Saint Louis County Historical Society Rental space is available but limited for small-to-medium sized gatherings

Historical exhibits that change annually

- Assistance with family research - Education - County history exhibits - Historic preservation - Information center about the county - Public presentations

Grant County history and genealogical research Materials available include Grant County newspapers (obituaries and marriages are indexed), census records, plat books, naturalization index, books of historical nature, files of newspaper clippings, Lutheran church records

Historical museum with focus on Mennonite heritage: - 1884 Mennonite homestead - Barbershop - Blacksmith shop - County school house - Post office - Railroad depot - Telephone museum - Plus other buildings

Adult Programs - Guided adult tours; group tours Blue Star Museum Offering year-round free gallery admission for active-duty military personnel and up to five family members. Note: Planetarium show tickets are sold separately and not part of this discount. The free admission program is available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), a DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card, which includes active duty U.S. military - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, as well as members of the National Guard and Reserve, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps. Explore and Curiosity Programs - Explore guests receive free museum gallery admission passes and discounted planetarium show tickets - Curiosity Memberships welcome qualifying families to become museum members Planetarium shows including ExploraDome Outreach, a traveling planetarium program Youth Programs - K-12 camps - School tours and field trips - Skynet Scholars: Free program for middle and high school students; conduct scientific explorations of the universe; access a global network of research-grade telescopes over the internet Private events and rentals including wedding and birthday parties

- Tour of the home of Charles Lindbergh, world famous aviator - Learn about the life accomplishments and challenges of Charles A. Lindbergh at the visitor center

Offers a safe and fun environment for kids to play, learn and grow with different areas of learning between arts/crafts, events, fine motor, gross motor, imaginative, large interactive exhibits, soft play, and more.