Community Bonding Event-May
Come and meet your neighbors and neighborhood youth. Tour Pershing Recreation Center and get to know the staff and new Director. Each month will feature a theme and have events and crafts that coordinate to the theme.

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The historic agreement helping to address racial and economic equity across neighborhood parks.
Learn MoreCome and meet your neighbors and neighborhood youth. Tour Pershing Recreation Center and get to know the staff and new Director. Each month will feature a theme and have events and crafts that coordinate to the theme.
Thursdays, May 7-October 8, 10-10:30 am Sundays, May 17-October 11, 10 am – 10:30am Come for a nature-packed Storytime in the heart of the Wildflower Garden led by a Naturalist. Read stories and sing songs before exploring the trails or making a themed craft in the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter. Perfect for ages 0-7 with […]
Thursdays, May – August, 5-6 pm Join a Naturalist for an hour-long evening walk through the Garden to see the seasonal wildflowers. The plants are the highlight here in this tour. Come learn and unwind in nature in the beautiful Garden. No registration necessary, meet at the Visitor Shelter.
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for wonderful evening of a buffet dinner, friends and dancing. Dress to impress or dress to relax either way we will dance the night away and play some fun games. Enroll now.
Saturdays, May – August: 7:30-9:30 am Learn to observe and identify birds by sound and sight as you walk through the Garden and Wirth Park with a Garden Naturalist. No registration necessary, meet at the Garden’s parking lot.
Thursdays, May 7-October 8, 10-10:30 am Sundays, May 17-October 11, 10 am – 10:30am Come for a nature-packed Storytime in the heart of the Wildflower Garden led by a Naturalist. Read stories and sing songs before exploring the trails or making a themed craft in the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter. Perfect for ages 0-7 with […]
Join us for an energizing 5K run that brings the community together for fitness, fun, and celebration. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, this scenic course offers the perfect challenge for all levels. Lace up, show up, and make every step count! Kids under 10 are free! Enrollment includes drink token!
Schools out and Recreation is in!! Come to the park for a day filled with outdoor fun! Enjoy games, sports, arts and crafts, and ample space to socialize with friends. From organized activities to free play, there's something for everyone. Enroll now!
Schools out and Recreation is in!! Come to the park for a day filled with outdoor fun! Enjoy games, sports, arts and crafts, and ample space to socialize with friends. From organized activities to free play, there's something for everyone. Enroll now!
Come enjoy some nice spring weather with an outdoor BBQ at Whittier park. We will have some snacks, games, and other activities for youth to enjoy while learning about programs and field trips that will be offered during summer break.
Every dog has their day and today is their day at Lake Hiawatha Park! For the dogs there will be: an "off leash" area for ball and frisbee fun, wading pools to cool their paws, and water stations to quench their thirsts! And for the humans we will have: a food truck, face painting, make […]
Thursdays, May 7-October 8, 10-10:30 am Sundays, May 17-October 11, 10 am – 10:30am Come for a nature-packed Storytime in the heart of the Wildflower Garden led by a Naturalist. Read stories and sing songs before exploring the trails or making a themed craft in the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter. Perfect for ages 0-7 with […]
Thursdays, May – August, 5-6 pm Join a Naturalist for an hour-long evening walk through the Garden to see the seasonal wildflowers. The plants are the highlight here in this tour. Come learn and unwind in nature in the beautiful Garden. No registration necessary, meet at the Visitor Shelter.
Come to Waite Park for the annual Carnival. This is a partnership event with Waite Park School and Waite Park PTA. Preferred ages are 5 - 14 year old's.
Saturdays, May – August: 7:30-9:30 am Learn to observe and identify birds by sound and sight as you walk through the Garden and Wirth Park with a Garden Naturalist. No registration necessary, meet at the Garden’s parking lot.
Thursdays, May 7-October 8, 10-10:30 am Sundays, May 17-October 11, 10 am – 10:30am Come for a nature-packed Storytime in the heart of the Wildflower Garden led by a Naturalist. Read stories and sing songs before exploring the trails or making a themed craft in the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter. Perfect for ages 0-7 with […]
Join us for a community Plant Swap on Saturday, May 30 from noon-4 pm at Graco Park. This free, drop-in event is open to gardeners and plant lovers of all experience levels. Bring along items to swap or trade with fellow plant enthusiasts, such as: indoor or outdoor plants seedlings or cuttings pots and planters gardening tools seeds and other garden accessories Whether […]
Tuesdays, June 2-30, 4-5 pm Join a Naturalist for a late afternoon stroll on the trails in search of the various bird species that call the Garden home. Binoculars are available to borrow. Learn to identify birds by their plumage and songs while walking among the flowers. No registration necessary, meet outside the Martha Crone […]
Wednesdays, June 3 – June 24, 4:00pm – 5:00pm Join a naturalist on a walk to discover the hidden kingdoms of insects and other invertebrates in the Garden! We'll learn about invertebrate identification, their behavior, and ecology as we observe them on the trails. No registration necessary, meet outside the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter.
Thursdays, May 7-October 8, 10-10:30 am Sundays, May 17-October 11, 10 am – 10:30am Come for a nature-packed Storytime in the heart of the Wildflower Garden led by a Naturalist. Read stories and sing songs before exploring the trails or making a themed craft in the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter. Perfect for ages 0-7 with […]
Thursdays, May – August, 5-6 pm Join a Naturalist for an hour-long evening walk through the Garden to see the seasonal wildflowers. The plants are the highlight here in this tour. Come learn and unwind in nature in the beautiful Garden. No registration necessary, meet at the Visitor Shelter.
Viernes, 5 de junio – 26 de Agosto, 10:00am – 10:30am ¡Cuentos y actividades sobre la naturaleza dirigidos por un naturalista! No necesita inscribirse; nos reunimos fuera del edificio, Martha Crone Visitor Shelter. Niños de 0 a 7 años acompañados con un adulto. _____________________________________________________________ Fridays, June 5 – August 28, from 10:00am – 10:30am Stories […]
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