Folwell Recreation Center
Address
1615 N Dowling Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55412
Contact
Phone: 612-370-4917
Fax: (612) 314-8678 or FaxRecreation@minneapolisparks.org
Email: folwell@minneapolisparks.org
Hours
Monday - Friday: 3 pm -8 pm
Saturday: 12pm - 5pm
Sunday: Closed
Special early closing days
Christmas eve: 12pm-4pm
New Years Eve 12pm-4pm
Closed holidays
Labor Day
Indigenous Peoples' Day - Rec Plus Open
Veterans Day - Rec Plus Open
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
New Year's Day
MLK Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Wading Pool Information
Folwell Recreation Center
Part of: Folwell Park
Activities & Amenities
Activities
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Air-Conditioned
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Indoor
- Air-Conditioned
- Craft Room
- Gymnasium
- Kitchen
- Meeting Room
- Multipurpose Room
Outdoor
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Biking Path
- Drinking Fountain
- Football Field
- Little Free Library
- Picnic Area
- Playground/Tot Lot
- Restroom Facility
- Soccer Field
- Softball Field
- Tennis Court
- Wading Pool
- Walking Path
- Well
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Your NPP20 money at work:
Maintenance is increasing at all neighborhood parks, thanks to additional annual funding from the 20-Year Neighborhood Park Plan (NPP20). This initiative also funds ongoing rehabilitation and major project to restore neighborhood parks and help address racial and economic equity.
Rentals & Permits
Room Rentals: Call the recreation center directly to reserve space for a meeting or special event. Visit Recreation Center Rentals for details.
Recreation Center Rental Application [PDF]
Fee Schedules and Procedures [PDF]
Recurring Athletic Rentals: To reserve a field, court, or rink for two or more dates, visit our athletic permit page.
Outdoor Event Space: Learn how to reserve park space for corporate events, community celebrations, and more.
Athletic Rentals: Call the recreation center directly to reserve a field, court, or rink for a single practice or game.
Recreation Center Details
Did you know?
We offer programming at 47 neighborhood recreation centers throughout Minneapolis.
Lobby
Community Kitchen Fridge and Stove
Participant at Black History Month Celebration 2017
Multipurpose Room
Woman Performing at Black History Month Celebration 2017
Sharing a Meal at Black History Month Celebration 2017
Computer Lab
Performers at Black History Month Celebration 2017
Multipurpose Room Second View
Arts and Crafts Room
Youth Programs
Food Line at Black History Month Celebration 2017
Steppin Class
Community Kitchen
Woman at Black History Month Celebration 2017
Park Board Announcements
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