Registration is open for Youth Baseball, Gymnastics, Softball and Track and Field, along with thousands of activities spanning all interests
Posted on 28 February, 2020
Youth Sports
Register your child for summer sports in Minneapolis Parks! Check out the links below to find a league that works for your family:
Gymnastics
Ages 9-14, March-May
Available through Armatage, Audubon and Lake Nokomis Recreation Centers
Track and Field
Ages 9-18, May-July
Baseball, Softball, T-Ball
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has partnered with the Minnesota Twins since 1993 to provide children in Minneapolis opportunities to play youth baseball and softball. The Twins Community Fund gives all players free uniforms and equipment, as well as funding field renovations!
There are hundreds of teams available across dozens of parks in Minneapolis. A good way to start is to contact your local recreation center for options.
Recreation Center Map [PDF]
Recreation Center Contact Info [PDF]
Follow the links below for more information on youth baseball, softball and t-ball in Minneapolis:
RBI Baseball
Ages 8-18, May-August
RBI Softball
Ages 8-18, May-August
Slow Pitch: Girls 10U and Co-Ed 18U
Fast Pitch: Girls 12U, 14U and 18U
T-Ball and Coach/Machine Pitch
T-Ball: Ages 5-6
Coach Pitch: Ages 7-9
Umpires Needed!
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is hiring umpires for youth and adult softball! Earn extra cash, work outside and enjoy a flexible schedule while helping your community!
To apply or learn more information please use whatever method is most convenient:
Email: adibella@minneapolisparks.org
Call: 612-230-6546
Text: 612-719-8035
Become a Coach
Volunteers are needed for youth sports programs throughout the city!
Frequently Asked Questions [PDF]
Youth Sports Coach Application
Activities and Classes
If your child is not into sports, please browse the hundreds of activities and classes linked below:
Arts
Art, Crafts, Ceramics, Dance, Drama, Journalism, Music, Photography and Theater
Computers and Technology
Coding, Robotics, Tech Academy, Video Games, YouTube Creator
Cooking and Nutrition
Baking, Cooking, Dinner and a Movie
Health and Fitness
Acrobatics, Bike Club, Dance, Fitness and Wellness, Martial Arts, Indoor Playgrounds, Outdoor Games, Yoga
Hobbies, Clubs and Games
Archery, Biking, Billiards, Board Games, Books, Chess, Kickball, Pottery, Summer Camps, Urban Explorers, Woodworking, Yard Games
Language and Culture
African Culture Camp, Global Quest, Spanish Language Lessons
Mentoring and Development
Building values and self-esteem to develop tomorrow’s leaders
Nature and Environment
Camping, Day Trips, Fishing, Junior Naturalists, Nature Nuts and dozens of outdoor summer camps
Preschool
Spring Kindergarten prep classes and camps designed for children under 6
Water Activities
Swim Lessons, Log Rolling, water and swimming-themed camps and field trips
Inclusion and Accessibility
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is committed to making all of its programs accessible to anyone. Inclusive recreation makes programs available to people with disabilities and benefits ALL participants.
Therapeutic Recreation staff will work with program staff, families and individuals to provide support using individualized techniques and resources to enhance program participation without fundamentally altering the program.
If you’ve registered for a program and are ready to complete the paperwork required to receive inclusion support, please fill out this Inclusion Questionnaire. Follow the link below for information on adaptive programs.
Adaptive Programs for People with Disabilities
Recreation Fee Assistance
Minneapolis residents who cannot afford instructional fees because of economic need may apply for fee assistance through the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Fee Assistance Program.
Questions? Contact your local recreation center (Recreation Center List) or the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board information line at 612-230-6400 or info@minneapolisparks.org.