Adventure Hubs

Adventure Hubs – Borrow FREE equipment and supplies to explore and enjoy Minneapolis parks.

Spark’d Studios

Spark’d Studios are unique, multimedia, creative studios located at recreation centers to provide opportunities for young people to explore creative fields and gain hands-on experience developing their own creative portfolios with a professional studio specialist.

Youthline Outreach Mentorship

Youthline engages youth ages 12-17 in positive leadership experiences and recreational activities while connecting them to adult mentors in the parks.

Teen Teamworks

Teen Teamworks is a summer employment and educational program for youth ages 14-18.

Nite Owlz

Nite Owlz provides extended night time teen programming at various recreation centers. Activities may include open gym, cooking, computer labs and more. For details, contact one of the recreation centers currently offering Nite Owlz.

Village Parks

Village Parks is a unique cultural, linguistic diversity and leadership program for youth ages 14-18.

Sports Leagues

Sign up for sports leagues to learn new skills and friendships in a fun and safe environment guided by knowledgeable and supportive coaches.

Pop-Up Parks

Pop-Up Parks burst with music, art, games, crafts, books, dance and more, and “pop-up” in neighborhoods throughout Minneapolis.

Global Quest

Global Quest is a unique language and culture leadership program. A collaboration between Concordia Language Villages and Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, Global Quest provides free, high quality out-of-school youth development for motivated, talented, and culturally diverse middle school students from Minneapolis.

Youth Advisory Council

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Youth Advisory Council is a select group of youth leaders to guide and influence recreation programs, youth employment and athletic decisions.