Skip to Main Content

Search for information, find activities, or browse board meetings and agendas.

Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
  • Parks & Destinations
    • Parks & Destinations Overview
    • Parks & Lakes
    • Recreation Centers
    • Gardens & Bird Sanctuaries
    • Public Art in Parks
    • Historical Sites
    • Dog Parks
    • Trails & Parkways
      • Grand Rounds Scenic Byway System
      • Off-Road Cycling Trails
    • Park & Destination Search
    • Food & Drink
  • Activities & Events
    • Activities & Events Overview
    • Sports Leagues
      • Adult Sports Leagues
      • Youth Sports Leagues
    • Arts
    • Health & Fitness
    • Youth Programs
      • Early Childhood
      • School-Age Childcare
      • Teen Programs
      • Camps
      • School Release Day Activities
      • Free Meals
    • Winter Activities
      • Cross-Country Skiing
      • Ice Fishing
      • Ice Rinks
      • Sledding & Tubing
      • Snowboarding Lessons
      • Snowshoeing
    • Nature Programs
    • Water Activities
      • Classes, Lessons & Clubs
      • Boat Launches & Rentals
      • Beaches
      • Fishing
      • Wading Pools
      • Water Parks
      • Webber Natural Swimming Pool
      • Phillips Aquatics Center
    • Events
    • Music & Movies
    • Gift Cards
    • Road Closures
    • Program Registration
    • Recreation Fee Assistance
    • Therapeutic Recreation
      • Inclusion Questionnaire
    • Computer Labs
  • Golf
    • Golf Overview
    • Courses
      • Columbia Golf Club
      • Fort Snelling Golf Club
      • Gross National Golf Club
      • Hiawatha Golf Club
      • Meadowbrook Golf Club
      • Theodore Wirth Golf Club
      • Theodore Wirth Par 3 Golf Club
      • Disc Golf Courses
    • Tournaments & Events
    • Driving Ranges
      • Columbia Driving Range & Learning Center
      • Gross National Driving Range & Learning Center
      • Hiawatha Driving Range & Learning Center
    • Golf Passes & Players Cards
    • Leagues & Lessons
      • Leagues
      • Lessons
    • Course Policies & USGA Golf Rules
  • Rentals & Permits
    • Rentals & Permits Overview
    • Wedding Sites
    • Reception & Event Sites
    • Picnic Sites
    • Recreation Center Rentals
    • Beach & Water Park Rentals
    • Watercraft Storage & Rentals
      • Canoe/Kayak Rack Rentals
      • Sailboat Buoy Rentals
      • Watercraft Rental
    • Parking
      • Parking Locations Map
      • Pay Parking Information
    • Park Use & Events Permits
    • Winter Equipment Rentals
    • Photography & Filming Permits
    • Food Vendor Applications
    • Parkway Use Permits
    • Athletic Field Rentals
    • Showmobile Rental Permits
    • SCUBA Permits
    • Construction Permits
  • About Us
    • About Us Overview
    • History
      • City of Parks Book
    • Mission, Vision & Values
      • Sustainability
    • Leadership and Structure
      • Commissioners
      • Board Meetings
      • Superintendent
      • Organizational Chart
      • Department Directory
      • Public Data
    • Budget & Financial
      • Capital Improvement Program
      • 20-Year Neighborhood Park Plan
      • Park Funding by Service Area
    • News
      • Awards
      • Rates Top in Nation
    • Ordinances & Park Rules
      • Code of Ordinances
      • Tickets & Citations
      • Alcohol & Tobacco
    • Holiday Schedule
    • Library
    • Maps
    • Racial Equity
    • Accessibility
  • Park Care & Improvements
    • Park Care & Improvements Overview
    • Park Police & Safety
    • Maintenance
      • Winter Maintenance
      • Summer Maintenance
      • Building & Amenity Maintenance
      • Parkway Maintenance
      • Waste & Recycling
      • Pest Management
    • Trees
    • Natural Areas
    • Invasive Species
    • Water Resources
    • Park Projects
      • Current Projects
      • Master Plans
    • Park Dedication
    • Parks & Pesticides
    • Solar Power
  • Volunteer & Give
  • Jobs
  • Business Opportunities
  • Contact Us
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
  • Volunteer & Give
  • Jobs
  • Business Opportunities
  • Contact Us
MENUMENU
  • Parks & Destinations
        • Parks & Destinations Overview
        • Parks & Lakes
        • Trails & Parkways
          • Grand Rounds Scenic Byway System
          • Off-Road Cycling Trails
        • Recreation Centers
        • Gardens & Bird Sanctuaries
        • Public Art in Parks
        • Historical Sites
        • Dog Parks
        • Park & Destination Search
        • Food & Drink
        • Dog Parks

          Let your dog run off-leash at one of our seven dog parks.

          Find a Location
  • Activities & Events
        • Activities & Events Overview
        • Sports Leagues
          • Adult Sports Leagues
          • Youth Sports Leagues
        • Arts
        • Health & Fitness
        • Youth Programs
          • Early Childhood
          • School-Age Childcare
          • Teen Programs
          • Camps
          • School Release Day Activities
          • Free Meals
        • Winter Activities
          • Cross-Country Skiing
          • Ice Fishing
          • Ice Rinks
          • Sledding & Tubing
          • Snowboarding Lessons
          • Snowshoeing
        • Nature Programs
        • Water Activities
          • Classes, Lessons & Clubs
          • Boat Launches & Rentals
          • Beaches
          • Fishing
          • Wading Pools
          • Water Parks
          • Webber Natural Swimming Pool
          • Phillips Aquatics Center
        • Events
        • Music & Movies
        • Gift Cards
        • Road Closures
        • Program Registration
        • Recreation Fee Assistance
        • Therapeutic Recreation
          • Inclusion Questionnaire
        • Computer Labs
        • Phillips Aquatics Center

          This indoor swimming facility features six-lane competitive and four-lane teaching pools.

          Learn More
        • Healthy Food Policy
  • Golf
        • Golf Overview
        • Courses
          • Columbia Golf Club
          • Fort Snelling Golf Club
          • Gross National Golf Club
          • Hiawatha Golf Club
          • Meadowbrook Golf Club
          • Theodore Wirth Golf Club
          • Theodore Wirth Par 3 Golf Club
          • Disc Golf
        • Tournaments & Events
          • Play Golf Minneapolis Summit
        • Driving Ranges
          • Columbia Driving Range
          • Gross National Driving Range
          • Hiawatha Driving Range
        • Golf Passes & Players Cards
        • Leagues & Lessons
          • Leagues
          • Lessons
        • Course Policies & USGA Golf Rules
        • Golf Passes & Players Cards

          Pass and Card holders enjoy 7-day advance reservation privileges, and savings on green fees and merchandise.

          Play Golf
  • Rentals & Permits
        • Rentals & Permits Overview
        • Wedding Sites
        • Reception & Event Sites
        • Picnic Sites
        • Recreation Center Rentals
        • Beach & Water Park Rentals
        • Watercraft Storage & Rentals
          • Canoe/Kayak Rack Rentals
          • Sailboat Buoy Rentals
          • Watercraft Rental
        • Parking
          • Parking Locations Map
          • Pay Parking Information
        • Park Use & Events Permits
        • Winter Equipment Rentals
        • Photography & Filming Permits
        • Food Vendor Applications
        • Parkway Use Permits
        • Athletic Field Rentals
        • Showmobile Rental Permits
        • Construction Permits
        • SCUBA Permits
        • Wedding Sites

          Planning a wedding for next year? Check out our indoor and outdoor wedding sites.

          Find a Location
  • About Us
        • About Us Overview
        • History
          • City of Parks Book
        • Mission, Vision & Values
          • Sustainability
        • Leadership and Structure
          • Commissioners
            • Brad Bourn
          • Board Meetings
          • Superintendent
          • Organizational Chart
          • Department Directory
          • Public Data
        • Budget & Financial
          • Capital Improvement Program
          • 20-Year Neighborhood Park Plan
          • Park Funding by Service Area
        • News
          • Awards
          • Rates Top in Nation
        • Ordinances & Park Rules
          • Code of Ordinances
          • Tickets & Citations
          • Alcohol & Tobacco
        • Holiday Schedule
        • Library
          • Glossary
        • Maps
        • Racial Equity
        • Accessibility
        • Parks & Pesticides

          Learn about the park board’s approach using pesticides.

          Read More
  • Park Care & Improvements
        • Park Care & Improvements Overview
        • Park Police & Safety
        • Maintenance
          • Winter Maintenance
          • Summer Maintenance
          • Building & Amenity Maintenance
          • Parkway Maintenance
          • Waste & Recycling
          • Pest Management
        • Trees
          • Boulevard Trees
          • Park Trees
          • Private Trees
          • Storm Response
          • Elmer the Elm Tree
          • Heritage Tree Program
          • Wood Chips
        • Natural Areas
        • Invasive Species
          • Terrestrial Invasive Species
          • Aquatic Invasive Species
        • Water Resources
          • Aquatic Plant Management
          • Beach Water Resources
          • Creeks & Rivers
          • Lake Water Resources
          • Stormwater
          • Wells & Drinking Fountains
          • Wetlands
          • Water Resources FAQ
        • Park Projects
          • Current Projects
          • Master Plans
          • Community Engagement
          • Design & Planning Links
          • Interactive Project Map
        • Park Dedication
        • Parks & Pesticides
        • Solar Power
        • 20-Year Neighborhood Park Plan

          The historic agreement helping to address racial and economic equity across neighborhood parks.

          Learn More
  • Volunteer & Give
    • Volunteer Application
    • Recreation Volunteers
    • Garden Volunteers
    • Park Stewards
    • Group Project Volunteers
    • Bike Trail Volunteers
    • Special Events Volunteers
    • Committee Appointments
    • Outstanding Volunteers
    • Memorials & Tributes
      • Memorial Request Form

NPP20 is for Parks – And the People Who Love Them

What has the 20-Year Neighborhood Park Plan made possible in your neighborhood?  |  Learn More >

Dog Parks

Register for a dog park permit  |  Learn More >

Racial Equity

Racial equity initiatives at MPRB  |  Learn More >

I want to…

Find a Park or Destination Explore Activities Browse Sports Leagues View Park Amenities Plan an Event / Get a Permit Attend an MPRB Meeting
homepage_carousel_fire_and_ice_2017

S'mores and Stories Friday, September 20 @ Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
6-7:30 pm

Celebrate autumn at the Garden! Join Garden Naturalists for stories around a bonfire. Bring a friend and enjoy apple cider and s'mores during this special evening program at the Garden.

Upcoming Events

More Events Full Calendar

Recent News

September 6, 2019

Lake Nokomis beaches now open

September 5, 2019

Minneapolis Park Officials Seek Proposed Tax Levy That Focuses on Youth Investment

September 5, 2019

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board renames parkways and park roads near Bde Maka Ska

August 28, 2019

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Minneapolis Parks Foundation commemorate groundbreaki…

August 28, 2019

11th annual family-friendly Minneapolis Monarch Festival-Festival de la Monarca returns Satu…

More News

MPRB Comprehensive Plan: Parks for All
Help set priorities and policy direction for the next decade of Minneapolis Parks!
Minnehaha Creek Master Plan
A new plan is being created right now for parkland along Minnehaha Creek from Minnehaha Regional Park to the western Minneapolis border.
Southwest Minneapolis Parks Plan
A new cohesive set of plans is being created right now for more than 40 Southwest Minneapolis neighborhood park properties.
Hiawatha Golf Course Property Master Plan
A new plan will guide use of the Hiawatha Golf Course Property.

Park Board Announcements

Slope failure along the East Bank of the Mississippi River; trail and parkway temporarily closed. Click here to learn more.

Hennepin County is reconstructing Bloomington Road and Minnehaha Avenue in Fort Snelling, which will affect driving to Neiman Sports Complex. Visit Hennepin County project page.

Explore Our Parks

Established in 1883, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) oversees a renowned urban park system spanning 6,809 acres of parkland and water. Featured among its 180 park properties are 55 miles of parkways, 102 miles of Grand Rounds biking and walking paths, 22 lakes, 12 formal gardens, seven golf courses and 49 recreation centers. Altogether, MPRB properties receive about 23 million visits annually.

Learn more about us > Minneapolis is the Nation's Best Park System! > Departments & Leadership >

Quick access to Parks & Lakes


Get Connected


Popular Topics & Requests

Winter Activities > Board Meetings >

Get MPRB News & Updates

Get the latest news and updates delivered to your inbox! Our email subscription service allows you to choose from dozens of topics, ensuring you get just the information you want.

Subscribe Today

Get Connected

2117 West River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-230-6400
(Mon–Fri 8:00–4:30)

Contact Us  >  2117 West River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55411  |  612-230-6400 (Mon–Fri 8:00–4:30)


Copyright 2019 © Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board  |  About this Site