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

MPS School Release Days

Monday – Friday: 12-9 pm

Summer Hours

June 6 – September 7, 2020

Monday – Thursday: 12-9 pm
Friday: 12-6 pm
Saturday: 11 am-4 pm

Holiday Schedule

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.