Extended hours and youth activities planned at 10 recreation centers if Minneapolis Public Schools teachers strike
Posted on 4 March, 2022The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is prepared to provide extended hours and activities for elementary school-age youth at 10 recreation centers if Minneapolis Public Schools teachers strike.
The 10 “hub site” recreation centers will be open Monday-Friday, 12-9 pm.
12-3 pm: Each hub site will offer free, fun, engaging and structured activities for up to 45 youth in grades K-8. Registration is required, with in-person registration available, and online registration found here.
3-9 pm: Youth not registered for the 12-3 pm activities can drop in any time after 3 pm.
The 10 Minneapolis park hub sites are:
- Bryant Square Recreation Center, 3101 Bryant Ave. S., 55408
- East Phillips Park Cultural and Community Center, 2307 S 17th Ave., 55404
- Farview Recreation Center, 621 N 29th Ave., 55411
- Longfellow Recreation Center, 3435 36th Ave. S.,55406
- Luxton Recreation Center, 112 Williams Ave. SE, 55414
- Lake Nokomis Community Center, 2401 E Minnehaha Parkway, 55417
- North Commons Recreation Center, 1801 James Ave. N., 55411
- Northeast Recreation Center, 1530 Johnson St. N, 55413
- Sibley Recreation Center, 1900 E 40th St., 55407
- Whittier Recreation Center, 425 W 26th St., 55405
Hub site activities will be tailored and adjusted to meet the needs of those who show up for service. Normal programming for drop-in and registered participants will continue as scheduled during regular recreation center hours, which are 3-9 pm.
The 37 other recreation centers operated by the MPRB will maintain normal hours of 3-9 pm, including Youthline sites open for teen programming 3-9 pm, and Fun on the Run outdoor programming at its current sites 3-5 pm.