Address

425 W 26th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55405

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Contact

Phone: 612-370-4966
Fax: 612-230-6507
Email: whittier@minneapolisparks.org

School Year Hours

September 3, 2019 – June 5, 2020

Monday – Friday: 3-9 pm
Saturday: 9 am-4 pm

Summer Hours

June 6 – September 7, 2020

Monday – Thursday: noon-9 pm
Friday: noon-6 pm
Saturday: 11 am-4 pm

Holiday Schedule

Plan Your Route

Bus, bike, drive, or walk

Wading Pool Information

Go to the wading pools page for details on daily hours, dates for the current season, daily status and temporary closures, a full list of locations and more.

Whittier Recreation Center

Part of: Whittier Park

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Activities & Amenities

Activities

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Southwest Activity Guide

Good to Know

Summer Meal Program Not Air Conditioned

View a list of recreation centers sorted by which locations are equipped with air conditioning [PDF].

Indoor

  • Community Kitchen
  • Computer Lab
  • Craft Room
  • Gymnasium
  • Meeting Room
  • Multipurpose Room

Outdoor

  • Basketball Court
  • Drinking Fountain
  • Little Free Library
  • Picnic Area
  • Playground/Tot Lot
  • Restroom Facility
  • Softball Field
  • Wading Pool

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. Find Out More

Rentals & Permits

Athletic Rentals: Call the recreation center directly to reserve a field, court, or rink for a single practice or game. Policy [PDF] Application [PDF]
Recurring Athletic Rentals: To reserve a field, court, or rink for two or more dates, visit our athletic permit page. Application [PDF]
Outdoor Event Space: Learn how to reserve park space for corporate events, community celebrations, and more. Application [PDF]
Room Rentals: Call the recreation center directly to reserve space for a meeting or special event. Fee Schedules and Procedures [PDF] Application [PDF]

Recreation Center Details

Neighborhood: Whittier
Service Area: Southwest
Commissioner District: 4

Did you know?

We offer programming at 47 neighborhood recreation centers throughout Minneapolis.