Parks & Recreation to fun - July - August 2020 - City of St ...
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Parks & Recreation
July – August 2020
s
Ac c e s
to fun
Aquatic Park
3700 Monterey Drive
Contents St. Louis Park Parks and Recreation is excited
Access to fun application............................................ 11 to announce the Aquatic Park will
Adult fitness and recreation..................................12 open Wednesday, July 1.
Adult leagues........................................................................12 For updated hours, fees and current information,
Art, music and dance programs............................. 6 including measures that will be in place to help
Athletic associations........................................................ 19
protect the health and safety of participants,
visit www.stlouispark.org/aquatic-park.
Ice skating and hockey............................................. 13
Preschool programs.....................................................6 We look forward to seeing you!
Registration form......................................................... 18
Special events.............................................................. 4 – 5
Summer concerts............................................................ 3
Westwood Hills Nature Center................ 14 – 16
Youth and teen programs............................... 8 – 10
Nov. 9 – March 17
Visit www.stlouispark.org for city events, activities and news.
DAY TIME
nextdoor.com @stlouispark @stlouispark F 5:30 – 7 p.m. (No skating Dec. 21and 28, Jan. 25, Feb. 1)
@stlouispark www.youtube.com/slpcable Sa 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. (No skating Nov. 24, Dec. 29, Jan. 26, Feb. 2 and 16)
Su
FEE
Oak Hill Park Splash Pad
12:15 – 1:45 p.m. (No skating Jan. 27, Feb. 3 and 17)
$3.50 per person (youth and senior)
3201
$30Rhode Islandpunch
for 10-pass Ave. S.card (youth and senior)
The$4 per
Oakperson
Hill(adult)
Park Splash Pad will open on or before
Sign up for email and text notifications:
$35 for 10-pass punch card (adult)
www.stlouispark.org/sign-up July 1. Visit
Miscellaneous www.stlouispark.org/splash-pad
FEEs: $3 skate rental, $5 skate sharpening for
Cover photo taken by staff. updated information.
The Rec Center
3700 Monterey Drive • 952.924.2540 • www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • Weather hotline: 952.924.2567 Park shelters and park
buildings will be available for
reservations starting July 1.
Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC)
3700 Monterey Drive • 952.924.2540 • www.stlouispark.org/roc Visit
www.stlouispark.org/facility-rentals
for more information.
Westwood Hills Nature Center
8300 W. Franklin Ave. • 952.924.2544 • www.stlouispark.org/whnc
2
2www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540 2
Rotary
Clubof
St.Louis
Park
FREE!
Minnesota
USA
St. Louis Park Rotary Club Summer Concert Series
Chartered in1947
Founding Club Children First
The City of St. Louis Park is partnering with the St. Louis Park Rotary Club to bring you the Summer Concert Series.
All performances are free and filled with amazing talent! In the event of severe weather, call 952.924.2567 for concert status.
day date time Performer Description Location
W July 1 7 – 8:30 p.m. Salsa del Soul Latin dance music Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive
W July 8 7 – 8:30 p.m. Pan Handlers Steel drum Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive
Sa July 11 6 – 8:30 p.m. Dan Israel and Friends Folk Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive
W July 15 7 – 8:30 p.m. Mill City Caravan Jazz/early swing Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive
W July 22 7 – 8:30 p.m. The Castaway’s 50s, 60s, 70s pop Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive
W Aug. 5 7 – 8:30 p.m. Thai Cultural Council of Minnesota Thai Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive
Sa Aug. 8 7 – 8:30 p.m. Jeff Dayton and Friends Country Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive
W Aug. 12 7 – 8:30 p.m. Community Talent Show Variety Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive
St. Louis Park kids Summer Concert Series FREE!
Veterans’ Memorial Amphitheater, 3700 Monterey Drive Open Mic Night FREE!
Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater, 3700 Monterey Drive
Come to the park for a variety of fun kid’s entertainment!
Bring a blanket and enjoy some summertime tunes, then In addition to our Summer Concert Series, we’re opening the
stay to play on the playground, enjoy lunch in the park or Veterans’ Memorial Amphitheater to local artists and groups
swim at the Aquatic Park! Performances are not covered; who are looking for an opportunity to get their name out there
shades, hats and umbrella are recommended. In the event and perform for the public. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, dinner
of severe weather, call 952.924.2567 for concert status. or snacks and enjoy musical entertainment in the park! In the
Shows vary from 45 minutes to one hour. event of severe weather, concerts may be held at the ROC.
Call 952.924.2567 for Open Mic status.
All Ages, Wednesdays, 10 – 11 a.m. All Ages, Thursdays, 7 – 8 p.m.
Date Performer Date performer
July 1 Sticks & Tones July 9 Brian Zachek
July 8 Mary Hall’s Show for Pipsqueeks July 16 B & The Sting
July 15 Kidsdance July 23 Shawn Stelton
July 22 Tricia and the Toonies July 30 City of Lakes Community Band
July 29 Jolly Pops Aug. 6 U Can Jug or Nots
Aug. 5 AlphaBits Aug. 13 Impact
Aug. 12 Kidpower with Rachael
The City of St. Louis Park recognizes the importance of recreation and
s
Ac c e s
the health and wellness benefits it provides to people of all ages. The city
fun
offers a program for those that live or work in St. Louis Park that may
to need financial assistance to participate in our recreation programs.
See page 11 for details.
3
Happy summer! Parktacular canceled
We have missed seeing all of you these past few Due to an abundance of caution surrounding
months! While providing virtual programming like COVID-19, the 2020 Parktacular Festival will not take
Park…at Home and Westwood Wednesdays has place Father’s Day weekend (June 17-21). We look
allowed us to continue to serve the community, we forward to putting on a robust 2021 Parktacular
look forward to once again greeting you in person for Festival next year in June. We will continue working
recreation programming. We have been very glad to with the city throughout this difficult time.
see the increased activity at our parks and on our trails
as community members have sought the outdoors for In the meantime, look for Parktacular out and about
stress relief and exercise. We appreciate all of your in the community, partnering with other St. Louis Park
efforts to stay safe and protect those around you. events and activities. Our mission remains the same;
to bring together local businesses and citizens of
Parks and recreation staff reviewed previously all ages to encourage a spirit of pride, a sense of
planned summer offerings for July and August and community and an atmosphere of celebration for all
reworked them to help ensure the health and safety residents.
of participants and staff. We will continue to monitor
program registration to meet current group gathering Thank you all for your past support, as a sponsor,
guidelines recommended by health authorities. participant or attendee. We hope to see you soon!
If you have questions or concerns or would like to
discuss the safety measures we have in place, Maggie Myers
contact Jason West, recreation supervisor, at Parktacular President
jwest@stlouispark.org or 952.924.2554.
Visit www.parktacular.org for more information.
ST LOUIS PARK
ART
FAIR
all Ages
ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive
The St. Louis Park Art Fair Committee is carefully planning the
third annual St. Louis Park Art Fair. Visit www.slpartfair.com for
event status and COVID-19 related updates.
DAY DATE+TIME
Sa Sept. 12, 10 a.m – 5 p.m.
FEE Free
www.stlouispark.org/events • 952.924.2540 4
FREE!
Westwood Hills Nature Center
Walk the INTERPRETIVE CENTER GRAND OPENING
Park
ALL AGES
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
Join the City of St. Louis Park as we celebrate the grand
opening of the new interpretive center building. There will
be fun activities to celebrate this monumental event. Take a
tour of this zero energy-designed facility and explore the new
ALL AGES interpretive center exhibits created for all ages. Enjoy live
Join us at our community walking event where we’ll meet animal programs, puppet shows and more!
for a 1 – 2 mile walk the second Saturday of every month to DAY DATE+TIME
explore parts of the St. Louis Park trail system. Su Sept. 13, event is 2 – 4:30 p.m. with the ribbon-cutting
DAY DATEs+TIME+Locations at 2:30 p.m.
Sa July 11, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., walk Creekside Park, meet at parking lot FEE Free; no registration required
on Oxford Street
Sa Aug. 8, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., walk Westwood Hills Nature Center, meet
at main entrance off of West Franklin Avenue
Sa Sept. 12, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., walk Oak Hill and Louisiana Oaks parks,
Sept. 6th Fireworks
celebration!
meet at Oak Hill Park by the park building
(Steps for STEP donation event)
FEE Free; no registration required
ALL AGES
Aquila Park, 3110 Xylon Ave. S.
Have a night to remember with your family and friends
watching one of the best fireworks shows set to music in
Talent Show the Twin Cities!
Wednesday,
DJ Bob entertainment, 6 - 8 p.m.
Aug. 12 , 7 p.m Fireworks begin promptly at 8 p.m.
. *Although leashed dogs are allowed in our parks, we strongly discourage
them from attending due to their hearing sensitivity.
St. Louis Park
Family
Community Talent Show Movie
Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive
Park Theater Company will host its 12th Annual St. Louis Park
Nights
ALL AGES
Community Talent Show as part of the St. Louis Park Summer
Concert Series. A variety of talent of all ages is welcomed. Join us for these fun, family movies. Free to attend and free
Talent show date will be Wednesday, Aug. 12. popcorn. In case of questionable weather, call the weather line
at 952.924.2567.
Audition information will be provided at a later date. Interested
performers should contact theparktheater@gmail.com or call DAY DATEs+TIME
952.935.5762. F Watch for more information coming this fall
FEE Free
www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540 5
Preschool programs
Music Together Free Virtual Demo Class
Music New this spring! St. Louis Park Recreation
is partnering with Music Together to bring
Summer
Together
families virtual Music Together classes! To see
what it’s all about, check out this free virtual
demo. dance camp
At Music Together, our mission is to make DAY DATE+TIME
This program is designed to be fun and
F June 12, 10 – 10:30 a.m.
the world a better place by making it more introduce youth to the art of dance!
FEE Free; please register to receive the link for the live
musical. We bring the highest quality music
and movement experiences to children,
demo! Princess Ballet Party
and we involve the adults who love them AGES 3 – 4
in the magical process of development.
Music Together Summer Sessions CHILDREN MUST BE TOILET TRAINED BY START OF
Our relaxed, yet focused, classes nurture Virtual Class PROGRAM
Live online class and another 25-minute The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive
children’s natural enthusiasm for music Participants will learn basic introductory ballet
prerecorded class each week.
and supports them on their journey to steps while developing their gross motor skills
becoming confident, lifelong music makers. DAY DATES+TIME through games, stories and a positive
F June 26 – Aug. 14, 10 – 10:45 a.m. environment. Princess stories, crafts and
FEE $159 for first child registered in the family; $79 for activities will be done each day along with
Music Together Virtual Classes each additional sibling 8 months or older.
learning a short dance for a mini-performance
Ages 0 – 6 Registration deadline: one week before the start date or
at the end of the week. Ballet shoes preferred,
CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT when full
but not required. Send a nut-free snack
Sing, dance, play and learn! Each online and drink for your child each day.
class, your teacher will lead music activities Preschool Playground Program Revis
ed
for the whole family to sing, play and jam r am! DAYs DATES+TIME
AGES 4 – 5 by start of program prog
along to show you how to make everyday M – Th Aug. 17 – 20, 9 – 11 a.m.
Morning: 9 a.m. – noon; $80 per child (resident) / $90 (non-resident)
items like dish towels, wooden spoons and FEE
afternoon: 1 – 4 p.m.
stuffies into musical props. Even though your Registration deadline: Aug. 10
teacher is on a screen, each class is designed Participants register weekly and are strongly
to be an active music-making experience encouraged to attend the weeks they are
for little ones and their grownups. You’ll registered. Unlike our usual program, this
receive a beautifully illustrated song book program will be limited to 18 participants per
of our summer song collection, a CD and site. Only register for the weeks you plan on
a download code to use with your award- attending.
winning Hello Everybody app. You’ll also
receive an invitation to an online community
DAYs DATEs+TIME
exclusively for enrolled parents that will M–F July 6 – 10
provide at-home activities and inspiration to July 13 – 17
keep the music-making going throughout the July 20 – 24
week. You’ll receive two “musical play dates July 27 – 31
each week for eight weeks, each 25 minutes Aug. 3 – 7
long. We’ll deliver your first play date via Aug. 10 – 14
Zoom at your designated class time. We’ll Aug. 17 – 21
record it and send it out later in the week Aug. 24 – 28
along with your second mini class which will FEE $5 per child per week (resident) /
always be prerecorded. You can experience $8 (non-resident), morning parks
both videos as many times as you’d like! $5 per child per week (resident) /
$8 (non-resident), afternoon parks
MORNING PARKS AFTERNOON PARKS
Birchwood Park Browndale Park
Oak Hill Park Nelson Park
www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540 6
Summer
Art programs dance camps
Paw Patrol Art Camp Craft Attack
Ages 3 – 6 AGES 5 – 10
The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive
Ryder says it best, “No job is too big, no pup is Everyone can be a great artist with our
too small!” Help us tackle the big job of creating foolproof, step-by-step process! Have fun
Paw Patrol inspired art. We’ll explore different making clay pinch pots, wooden projects,
techniques, styles and materials to create tie-dye and more. We’ll create projects like a
art inspired by all our favorite rescue pups: wooden picture frame, a papier-mache animal
Marshall, Chase, Zuma, Skye and more! Send a and more. Bring a white T-shirt, wear recess
nut-free snack and drink for your child each day. attire and send a nut-free snack and drink for
DAYs DATEs+TIME your child each day.
Tu – Th July 14 – 16, 9 a.m. – noon DAYs DATEs+TIME
FEE $97 per child (resident) / $107 (non-resident) M – Th July 6 – 9, 9 a.m. – noon
Registration deadline: July 9 FEE $136 per child (resident) / $148 (non-resident)
Registration deadline: June 28
Mega Mess Making Check out these fun dance camps! Come learn
Ages 4 – 9 Paint Lab some new moves or work on your technique and
The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive AGES 5 – 10 stay active this summer!
We’ll paint with plaster, tie-dye, make The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive
papier-mache birds, fling paint like Jackson In this artsy camp we’ll explore our creativity Princess Ballet Party
Pollock and learn art terms along the way. by painting masterpieces using many art AGES 3 – 4
These are no projects to tackle at home, so techniques like multimedia painting and CHILDREN MUST BE TOILET TRAINED BY START
leave the mess with us. Send a nut-free snack OF PROGRAM
painting on canvas with watercolors. We’ll have
and drink for your child each day. a blast as we mix colors to bring our creations The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive
to life. Send a nut-free snack and drink for your Participants will learn basic introductory
DAYs DATEs+TIME ballet steps while developing their gross
M – W July 13 – 15, 1 – 4 p.m. child each day.
motor skills through games, stories and
FEE $97 per child (resident) / $107 (non-resident) DAYs DATEs+TIME a positive environment. Princess stories,
Registration deadline: July 9 M – Th July 6 – 9, 1 – 4 p.m. crafts and activities will be done each day
FEE $136 per child (resident) / $148 (non-resident) along with learning a short dance for a
Registration deadline: June 28 mini-performance at the end of the week.
Ballet shoes preferred, but not required.
Send a nut-free snack and drink for your
Abrakadoodle art education helps kids soar into child each day.
the amazing universe of the visual arts. Kids are
DAYs DATES+TIME
introduced to a wide variety of mediums and are M – Th Aug. 17 – 20, 9 – 11 a.m.
encouraged to express themselves through their $80 per child (resident) /
Birthday parties
FEE
artwork in a supportive, positive and self-esteem $90 (non-resident)
building atmosphere. Lessons, taught by professional AGES 4+ Registration deadline: Aug. 10
and caring art teachers, are colorful, engaging and Westwood Hills Nature Center is the
fun. And best of all, you get to leave the mess with us! perfect venue for any child’s birthday party. Princess Ballerinas
Birthday parties include a one-hour program
Fun with Clay led by one of our naturalists and another
AGES 5 – 7
AGES 5 – 10 hour for gifts and food in a private party The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive
room. Children will meet a live animal, hike Campers will learn basic ballet steps to
The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive
outdoors and then celebrate in the party dance to all their favorite princess songs!
Do you love clay? Then prepare to get messy,
room. You bring the treats, paperware and They’ll have fun creating princess accessories
creative and muddy! We’ll make animals,
presents. and a magical choreographed piece at the
ornaments, pinch pots and famous characters
end of the week. Ballet shoes preferred,
with all sorts of clay and dough, from Air-Dry
but not required. Send a nut-free snack and
Clay to Model Magic. Send a nut-free snack and Call 952.924.2544 drink with your child each day.
drink for your child each day.
DAYs DATEs+TIME
for reservations. DAYs DATES+TIME
Reservations are being accepted for M – Th Aug. 17 – 20, noon – 2 p.m.
M – Th July 20 – 23, 9 a.m. – noon
FEE $136 per child (resident) / $148 (non-resident) Saturdays and Sundays, July - August. FEE $80 per child (resident) / $90 (non-resident)
FEE $105 per party (resident) / $115 (non-resident) Registration deadline: Aug. 10
Registration deadline: July 13
www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540 7
Youth and teen programs
ed
Summer Playgrounds Revis
o a
g r m! Wolfe's Den Playground Program NEW
AGES 6 – 12 by start of program pr Ages 6 – 12 by start of program
Morning: 9 a.m. – noon;
Wolfe Park Building, 3700 Monterey Drive
afternoon: 1 – 4 p.m.
Join our playground leaders for a full day of fun!
Participants register weekly and are strongly
Participants will spend the day doing activities,
encourage to attend the weeks they are
playing games and visiting amenities at The Rec
registered. Unlike our usual program, this
Center. A nut-free snack will be provided each
program will be limited to 18 participants per
day. Participants should bring their own lunch
site. Only register for the weeks you plan on
each day. A weekly schedule will be emailed the
attending.
week before.
DAYs DATEs+TIME DAYs DATEs+TIME
M–F July 6 – 10
M – F July 6 – 10, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
July 13 – 17
July 13 – 17, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
July 20 – 24
July 20 – 24, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
July 27 – 31
Aug. 3 – 7 July 27 – 31, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Aug. 10 – 14 Aug. 3 – 7, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Aug. 17 – 21 Aug. 10 – 14, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Aug. 24 – 28 Aug. 17 – 21, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
FEE $5 per child per week (resident) / Aug. 24 – 28, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
$8 (non-resident), morning parks FEE $150 per child per week (resident) /
$5 per child per week (resident) / $162 (non-resident)
$8 (non-resident), afternoon parks Registration deadline: one week before week start date
MORNING PARKS AFTERNOON PARKS or when full Check out this fun dance camp! Come learn some
Browndale Park Aquila Park Drop-off begins at 7:30 a.m.; new moves or work on your technique and stay
Fern Hill Park Birchwood Park pickup is no later than 4:30 p.m. active this summer!
Justad Park Justad Park
Louisiana Oaks Park Louisiana Oaks Park
Princess Ballerinas
Nelson Park Minikahda Vista Park August Garden NEW AGES 5 – 7
to Table Camps The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive
ed
Preschool Playground Program Revis
am!
AGES 8 – 15 Campers will learn basic ballet steps to dance
AGES 4 – 5 by start of program progr Location: TBD to all their favorite princess songs! They’ll have
Morning parks: 9 a.m. – noon; Do you like getting your fun creating princess accessories and a magical
afternoon parks: 1 – 4 p.m. hands messy in the dirt? Are you curious where choreographed piece at the end of the week.
Participants register weekly and are strongly that carrot came from? Do you like helping your Ballet shoes preferred, but not required. Send
encourage to attend the weeks they are parents in the kitchen? In this four-day camp, a nut-free snack and drink for your child each day.
registered. Unlike our usual program, this participants will learn where food comes from, DAYs DATES+TIME
program will be limited to 18 participants per site. do hands-on growing projects, learn to cook M – Th Aug. 17 – 20, noon – 2 p.m.
Only register for the weeks you plan on attending. fresh food recipes to share with their family FEE $80 per child (resident) / $90 (non-resident)
DAYs DATEs+TIME and taste their own harvest. This program Registration deadline: Aug. 10
M–F July 6 – 10 is in partnership with Youth Enrichment
July 13 – 17 St. Louis Park and www.slpseeds.org. Financial
July 20 – 24 assistance for this program is available through
July 27 – 31 St. Louis Park’s Access to Fun program or
Aug. 3 – 7 through www.slpseeds.org.
Aug. 10 – 14 DAYs DATES+TIME
Aug. 17 – 21 M – Th Aug. 10 – 13, 1 – 4 p.m.
Aug. 24 – 28 M – Th Aug. 17 – 20, 1 – 4 p.m.
FEE $5 per child per week (resident) / FEE $120 per child (resident) / $132 (non-resident)
$8 (non-resident), morning parks Registration deadline: one week before start date or
$5 per child per week (resident) /
when full
$8 (non-resident), afternoon parks
MORNING PARKS AFTERNOON PARKS
Birchwood Park Browndale Park
Oak Hill Park Nelson Park
www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540 8
Tech Tac Toe
Technological literacy is becoming
as important as knowing how to
read and write. At techtactoe.org it is our
mission to spread this knowledge through
high-quality, kid-friendly classes that motivate
and get young minds excited about technology,
computers and science. Classes are designed
to engage children in multiple ways; from
conceptualization to design, ultimately building
life skills. We make great use of video game
programming and other fun computer-based Little Tigers
programs, as this allows children to learn the AGES 3 – 5
best way, by playing! Preschool children will learn basic martial arts
skills in a virtual classroom. It will provide an
Kids vs. Wild introduction to kicks, punches and strikes
AGES 5 – 9 which helps develop coordination, flexibility,
The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive focus and discipline. Participants will be
In this camp you and your team will be emailed class details and access to the Zoom
challenged to create cool contraptions to virtual classroom. Participants will need to
survive in the wild! This includes engineering utilize their own device to participate in this
a periscope, harnessing sun power to cook, class. *Resident fee applies to Golden Valley,
engineering a device for drinkable water, New Hope and St. Louis Park residents.
building a shelter and much more. You’ll return DAY DATEs+TIME
transformed from this adventure. Send a Tu June 16 – July 21, 5:30 – 6 p.m.
nut-free snack and beverage for your child $44 per child (resident*) / $47 (non-resident)
FEE
each day.
DAYs DATEs+TIME
M – Th July 20 – 23, 1 – 4 p.m. Tae Kwon Do
FEE $134 per child (resident) / $146 (non-resident) AGES 5+
Registration deadline: July 13 Learn martial arts skills in a virtual classroom.
In this class, Master Tom Malone, will teach
self-defense skills such as kicks, punches
and strikes as well as endurance, focus and
discipline. This course runs with multiple age
groups ages 5 and above. Participants will be
emailed class details and access to the Zoom
virtual classroom. Participants will need to
utilize their own device to participate in this
class. *Resident fee applies to Golden Valley,
New Hope and St. Louis Park residents.
DAY DATEs+TIME
Tu June 16 – July 21, 6 – 6:45 p.m.
FEE $59 per child (resident*) / $63 (non-resident)
City of St. Louis Park
N A T U R E C E N T E R
s
Ac c e s
to fun
More preschool, youth and teen programs
can be found on pages 14 – 16!
www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540 9
Summer Outdoor Skateboard Camps T-ball league
Ages 6 – 16 by start of session
AGES 5 – 7 BY AUG. 31
Learn balance, pushing, dropping in, how
to kick flip, ollie, heel flip, ramp ride and DAY DATEs+TIME+location
skate park safety and etiquette. Instruction W July 8 – Aug. 26, 6 p.m. and/or 7 p.m. game times
provided by 3rd Lair staff and the Demo Team. Ainsworth Park, 7700 W. 28th St.
Participants must bring a skateboard, helmet, Birchwood Park, 2701 Zarthan Ave. S.
knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards. Held Bronx Park, 2900 Idaho Ave. S.
TGA Tennis Lessons rain or shine. In the event of bad weather, Browndale Park, 4955 Morningside Rd.
AGES 5 – 10 camp will be held at 3rd Lair Indoor Skate Park, Minikahda Vista Park, 3901 Inglewood Ave. S.
Carpenter Park, 4900 Hwy. 7 Oak Hill Park, 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S.
850 Florida Ave. S., Golden Valley. If weather
TGA (Teach. Grow. Achieve.) Premier Youth Pennsylvania Park, 1459 Pennsylvania Ave. S.
is questionable, call 952.924.2567 for camp
Tennis teaches students tennis fundamentals, FEE $50 per child (resident) / $55 (non-resident)
status. Rental equipment will not be available.
including groundstrokes, volleys and serving Registration deadline: June 19 or when full
through station-based activities and games. DAYs DATEs+TIME
Etiquette and rules of the game are taught M – F July 13 – 17, 9 a.m. – noon
in a fun environment, helping students FEE $200 per person (resident) OR $50 per person Summer soccer leagues
understand the science of the game relating to daily fee at the door Little Kicks
racquet stroke, ball speed, bounce and angles. Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full AGES 5 – 6 BY AUG. 31
Equipment provided. Freedom Park, 3261 Gorham Ave.
DAYs DATEs+TIME Little Shooters Basketball Camps DAY DATEs+TIME
M, W July 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22 AGES 7 – 11 Th July 9 – Aug. 27, 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. game times
M, W Aug. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive FEE $50 per child (resident) / $55 (non-resident)
Ages 5 – 6,6 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Work on ball handling, dribbling, layup footwork, Registration deadline: June 19 or when full
FEE $65 per child (resident) / $73 (non-resident) shooting technique, defensive skills, contesting
Ages 7 – 10,
10 6:20 – 7:20 p.m. shots, boxing out and rebounding! Program is
FEE $75 per child (resident) / $83 (non-resident) designed for both beginners and those with
Kicks
AGES 7 – 8 BY AUG. 31
Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full more experience. Players will be separated by
Fern Hill Park, 4421 28th St. W.
age, skill level and experience.
DAY DATEs+TIME
TGA Tennis Camp DAYs DATEs+TIME Tu July 7 – Aug. 25, 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. game times
AGES 6 – 10 M – F Aug. 3 – 7, 9 a.m. – noon FEE $50 per child (resident) / $55 (non-resident)
Carpenter Park, 4900 Hwy. 7 Aug. 10 – 14, 9 a.m. – noon Registration deadline: June 19 or when full
Serve it up and discover how fun and exciting FEE $114 per child (resident) / $126 (non-resident)
tennis can be with TGA! Coaches lead Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full
students through station-based drills and
games that develop the fundamental skills of
Fall soccer leagues
grip, forehand, backhand, volley and serve. Little Shooters Multi-Sport and Little Kicks
Students participate in STEAM labs that Leadership Camp AGES 5 – 6 BY OCT. 31
allow them to explore academic concepts AGES 6 – 9 Fern Hill Park, 4421 28th St. W.
like gravity, force and spin through the game. ROC and Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive DAY DATEs+TIME
Equipment and training materials provided. The perfect camp to introduce your child to Sa Sept. 12 – Oct. 17 , 2:30 p.m. and/or 3:30 p.m.
DAYs DATEs+TIME multiple sports, including basketball and soccer. game times
M – Th July 20 – 23, 9 a.m. – noon In a fun, energetic atmosphere your child will FEE $45 per child (resident) / $50 (non-resident)
FEE $150 per child (resident) / $162 (non-resident) learn or improve upon the fundamentals of each Registration deadline: Aug. 25 or when full
Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full sport, including speed, agility and coordination.
Leadership skills such as sportsmanship,
teamwork, integrity and respect for self and
Kicks
TGA Golf Camp others will be incorporated. Wear tennis shoes
AGES 7 – 8 BY OCT. 31
Ages 6 – 11 Fern Hill Park, 4421 28th St. W.
and bring a water bottle and nut-free snack.
Pennsylvania Park, 1459 Pennsylvania Ave. S. DAY DATEs+TIME
Tee it up and discover how fun and exciting DAYs DATEs+TIME Sa Sept. 12 – Oct. 17 , 1 p.m. game times
golf can be with TGA! Coaches lead students M – F Aug. 3 – 7, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. FEE $45 per child (resident) / $50 (non-resident)
through station-based drills and games Aug. 10 – 14, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Registration deadline: Aug. 25 or when full
that develop the fundamental skills of grip, FEE $139 per child (resident) / $151 (non-resident)
putting, chipping and full-swing. Students Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full
participate in STEAM labs that allow them
to explore academic concepts!
Equipment provided. Volunteer coaches needed!
Days DATEs+TIME
M – Th July 13 – 16, 9 a.m. – noon
Call 952.924.2540
FEE $150 per child (resident) / $162 (non-resident) after registering your child.
Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full
www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540 10The City of St. Louis Park recognizes the importance of recreation and
c c e s s
A the health and wellness benefits it provides to people of all ages. The city
fun
offers a program for those that live or work in St. Louis Park that may
to need financial assistance to participate in our recreation programs.
How it works
• A family member can receive a maximum of $200 in fee assistance per calendar year (January – December)
and must pay the first 50 percent of the activity/program fee.
• Eligibility is based on family size and household income. Using the table below, find your family size. If your
maximum total household income is at or below the amount shown and you live or work in St. Louis Park,
you would qualify.
• Fee assistance must be approved for each program/activity.
• S pecial circumstances will be considered if your income exceeds the guidelines or if there are other
extenuating circumstances.
What programs are eligible? Your total household income
Family size
• Aquatic Park season passes may not exceed:
• Birthday party packages 1 $35,000
• Parks and rec special events and programs 2 $40,000
• Westwood Hills Nature Center programs 3 $45,000
4 $50,000
What programs are not eligible? 5 $54,000
6 $58,000
• Adult athletic leagues
• Any class, program or pass that is $10 or less 7 $62,000
• Facility rentals (ice rinks, rooms and picnic shelters) 8 or more $66,000
• Westwood Hills Nature Center outreach programs *Based on U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development income
limits for state, federal and local programs.
Those who qualify should submit a free assistance form.
For more information, call 952.924.2540 or download a
form online at www.stlouispark.org/activities-programs.
www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540 11Adult fitness and recreation
Cardio and Yoga Strength NEW
Adult leagues Kickball league
AGES 16+ Adult leagues are offered for team registration AGES 18+
Veterans’ Memorial Amphitheater, 3700 Monterey Drive only. Individuals who would like to participate, Aquila Park, 3110 Xylon Ave. S.
Raise the heart rate with some great cardio but don’t have a team, should call 925.924.2540 Go back to the playground with kickball
moves, and then bring it down stretching to be placed on a free-agent list. Download for “big” kids. Teams are co-rec; games are
into some yoga poses. Class format will be 30 registration packets online at officiated with bases and an official kickball.
minutes of cardio and 15 minutes of yoga. www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec or call Fall league has been canceled.
925.924.2540 to have a registration packet
DAY DATEs+TIME mailed to you. DAY DATEs
M July 6 – Aug. 3, 6 – 6:45 p.m. Su evenings July 12 – Sept. 20, 10 weeks
M Aug. 10 – Sept.14, 6 – 6:45 p.m. (no class Sept. 7) Softball FEE $235 per team
FEE $36 per person (resident) / $42 (non-resident) AGES 18+
Registration deadline: one week before start date or Dakota Park, 2643 Dakota Ave. S. and
when full Aquila Park, 3110 Xylon Ave. S. Two-person bags league
Softball leagues are USSSA sanctioned and offer AGES 18+
all levels of play (C–D), as well as tournaments at Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive
Outdoor Express Strength and Core NEW an additional cost. Teams can be co-rec or men's.
AGES 16+ DAY DATEs
Veterans’ Memorial Amphitheater, 3700 Monterey Drive DAY DATEs Su evenings July 12 – Aug. 30, 8 weeks
Get in and out with this express workout combo W July 6 – Sept. 23 FEE $60 per team
of cardio, strength training and core work! FEE Singles games (12 games) $580
DAY DATEs+TIME
Double-header games (20 games) $800 Fall co-rec soccer league
Registration deadline: when league is full AGES 18+
Tu July 7 – Aug. 4, 6 – 6:45 p.m.
Lace up your cleats to play in this officiated
Tu Aug. 11 – Sept. 15, 6 – 6:45 p.m. (no class Sept. 8)
FEE $36 per person (resident) / $42 (non-resident) Pickleball league co-rec league.
AGES 18+
Registration deadline: one week before start date or Recreational division
when full Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines the Benilde-St. Margaret's fields, 2501 Hwy. 100
elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. DAY DATEs
Pickleball NEW
Ladder League Level 2.0 – 4.0. Su evenings 7 weeks, starts the week of Aug. 9
AGES 18+ DAY DATEs (no games Sept. 6)
Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive W July 8 – Aug. 19, 11 a.m. FEE $525 per team
Interested in playing the fastest growing sport? FEE $50 per person Registration deadline: July 24 or when league is full
Come to the new pickleball courts! Courts are Registration deadline: June 12 or when league is full
available for open play daily. Competitive division
Sand volleyball league Louisiana Oaks Park, 3520 Louisiana Ave. S.
Pickleball lessons AGES 18+ DAY DATEs
AGES 18+ St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave. S. and
W evenings 7 weeks, starts the week of Aug. 12
Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive
Want to learn how to play the fastest growing sport FEE $525 per team
Get your friends together for outdoor fun in the Registration deadline: July 24 or when league is full
in the country? Beginning pickleball lessons are
sand! Co-rec, six-person, officiated games.
being offered at the new courts.
DAY DATEs+TIME DAYs DATEs Four-person football league
W, Th evenings July 8 – Aug. 5, 5 weeks
W July 8 – 29, 9 a.m. AGES 18+
FEE $120 per team Louisiana Oaks Park, 3520 Louisiana Ave. S.
FEE $40 per person
Registration deadline: June 19 or when full Registration deadline: June 12 or when league is full This is a men’s, unofficiated, non-tackle
passing league.
DAY DATEs
W evenings 7 weeks, starts the week of Aug. 19
FEE $170 per team
Registration deadline: July 31 or when league is full
www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540 12UIS PAR Developmental The City of St. Louis Park recognizes the importance
. LO
of recreation and the health and wellness benefits
T K it provides to people of all ages. The city offers a
S open Hockey program for those that live or work in St. Louis Park
that may need financial assistance to participate in
Ages 4+ our recreation programs.
Developmental open hockey is available for
hockey players ages 4 and up to practice their
skating skills with or without a private lesson.
Sessions will be held in 45 minute blocks.
Sessions may be full-ice (capacity 10 skaters/
s
Ac c e s
KA coaches) or half-ice (capacity 10 skaters/
T E SC H O O
S
L
coaches per side) depending on number of
fun
registrations. If capacity is reached, skaters
may add their name to the wait list and will be
contacted if there is a cancellation or opening. to
DAY DATES+TIME
Sa June 13 – Aug. 1, 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. or
10:15 – 11 a.m. (no hockey July 4)
Ice skating FEE $8 per skater
Registration deadline: noon on the day prior to ice time
and hockey
Ice skating lessons
The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive
St. Louis Park Skate School offers a hybrid skating
program to meet the needs of all of our skaters
Ages 6 – 20
that incorporates the Learn to Skate USA and Ice Stay cool this summer at the rink! This
Skating Institute (ISI) weSKATE program curriculum. comprehensive skating clinic includes morning
Each class presents a progression of specific skills off-ice classes and afternoon on-ice training.
that build upon one another. Contact the skating Off-ice trainings will include stretching and
director at skate@stlouispark.org with questions.
warmups, core and endurance conditioning,
healthy living education, jumping techniques
and more. On-ice training focuses on power,
Developmental
edges, jumps, spins and artistry. Participants
should bring their own skates, but rentals will
be available if needed. Recommended for
open ice Skating skaters in Basic 1/Pre-Alpha through Freestyle
7. Participants need to provide their own
Ages 4+ snacks and lunch.
Developmental ice is available for figure skaters
to practice their skating skills with or without a
DAYs DATES+TIME
private lesson. During developmental ice, there M – Th July 27 – 30, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
are no hockey pucks, hockey sticks or games FEE $145 per person (resident) /
allowed. Maximum of one session per day. $152 (non-resident)
Additional sessions for the same day may be Registration deadline: July 14
permitted with approval from the St. Louis Park
Skating Director if capacity allows. If capacity is
reached, skaters may add their name to the wait
list and will be contacted if there is a cancellation
or opening.
DAYs DATES+TIME
Tu June 2 – July 28, 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. or 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
W June 3 – July 29, 6:15 – 7 a.m. or 7 – 7:45 a.m.
F June 5 – July 31, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. or 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
M July 27 – Aug. 31, 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. or 7:15 – 8:15 p.m.
Tu, W Aug. 4 – 26, 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. or 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
FEEs Online registration only.
$8 – $10 depending on length of session.
Registration deadline: noon on day prior to ice time
www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540 13City of St. Louis Park
N A T U R E C E N T E R
Summer camps
Adult programs Water, Water, Everywhere NEW
Nature Unnoticed Pollywogs Preschool Camps GRADES 1 – 5 (2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR)
AGES 4 — grade1 by THE START OF SESSION Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
Ages 18+ DROP-OFF PROGRAM Pond-dipping, fishing and…rockets? You bet!
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. There are so many activities to explore in and
Explore your natural curiosity and join a Come to play! Come to hike! Explore and around Westwood Lake, and this is the perfect
naturalist on a nature walk. We’ll focus on create in a beautiful setting that fosters camp to try them all. Discover hidden parts of
the seasonal activities of the plants, animals the imagination. We will be outside using the lake and the creatures that live there.
and fungus found in the park. our senses to explore the nature center DAYs DATEs+TIME
DAY DATEs+TIME woods, marsh and prairie, and end each day M – Th July 13 – 16, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sa July 11, 10 – 11:30 a.m. laughing with the puppets. Choose either the FEE $108 per child (resident) /
morning OR afternoon for each session. $118 (non-resident)
FEE $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident)
Registration deadline: when program is full Registration deadline: when program is full
Ponds, Prairies and Woods
DAYs DATEs+TIME
Puppet Story Time M – Th July 20 – 23 , 9 – 11:30 a.m. OR 1 – 3:30 p.m.
All ages FEE $66 per child (resident) /
$74 (non-resident)
CHILD MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PAID ADULT
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Registration deadline: when program is full
Laugh out loud as the Westwood puppets
tell a story in their animated comical style. Animals Close-Up
Begin with open play and exploration.
Naturalist-led activities will highlight the DAYs DATEs+TIME
story and create memories for you and M – Th Aug. 3 – 6, 9 – 11:30 a.m.
your youngest family members. After the FEE $66 per child (resident) /
puppets, there will be an opportunity to go $74 (non-resident)
outside with a naturalist. Registration deadline: when program is full
Buggin’ Out Westwood’s Greatest Hits NEW
DAY DATE+TIME GRADES 1 – 5 (2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR)
F July 24, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
FEE $4 per person (resident) / $5 (non-resident) This camp is jam-packed full of our most
Registration deadline: when program is full popular activities, including pond study,
insect collecting, live animals and more. End
Monarch Madness each day with Westwood’s famous puppets!
DAY DATE+TIME DAYs DATEs+TIME
F Aug. 28, 10 – 11:30 a.m. M – Th July 6 – 9, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
FEE $4 per person (resident) / $5 (non-resident) FEE $108 per child (resident) /
Registration deadline: when program is full $118 (non-resident)
Registration deadline: when program is full
www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540 14Nature Arts and Crafts Fire Building
GRADES 1 – 5 (2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR) GRADES 4 – 8 (2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR)
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
Explore your creative side! Join us to create Learn strategies for building a great fire.
masterpieces using materials and ideas found Experiment with different fire starting methods.
in and inspired by the woods, marsh and DAY DATE+TIME
prairie of Westwood. Bring home works of art
Th Aug. 6, 1 – 3 p.m.
City of St. Louis Park
to share with your family.
FEE $10 per child (resident) / $15 (non-resident)
DAYs DATEs+TIME Registration deadline: when program is full
M – Th July 27 – 30, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. N A T U R E C E N T E R
FEE $118 per child (resident) /
$128 (non-resident) How Animals Grow
Registration deadline: when program is full GRADES 1 – 5 (2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR)
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
Animals grow up, but how? Learn about the life
Archery cycles of different animals by playing games,
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
meeting live animals, exploring outdoors and
Whether you’re new to the sport or an
watching Westwood’s silly puppets.
experienced archer, here’s a chance to hone
your skills on an outdoor range. We’ll learn DAYs DATEs+TIME
some basic techniques and range safety before M – Th Aug. 10 – 13, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
heading outside to take your best shot. There FEE $108 per child (resident) /
$118 (non-resident)
will be a short hike to and from our range.
Grades 2 – 3 (2020-21 school year)
Registration deadline: when program is full Interpretive Center
DAY DATE+TIME
M Aug. 3, 1 – 3 p.m. Animal Super Powers grand opening
FEE $10 per child (resident) / $15 (non-resident) GRADES 1 – 5 (2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR) ALL AGES
Registration deadline: when program is full Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
Ka-Pow, Shazam, Bam! Our spider senses are Join the City of St. Louis Park as we
Grades 4 – 8 (2020-21 school year) tingling; it must be time for Animal Super celebrate the grand opening of the new
DAY DATE+TIME Powers camp. We’ll discover how different interpretive center building. There will be
Tu Aug. 4, 1 – 3 p.m. animals are super strong, super fast and super a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2:30 p.m.
FEE $10 per child (resident) / $15 (non-resident) smart, just like our favorite super heroes. We’ll followed by fun activities to celebrate
Registration deadline: when program is full spend time outside to watch these animals in this monumental event. Take a tour of
action, and we’ll test our own abilities with this zero energy-designed facility and
games and activities.
Canoeing explore the new interpretive center
DAYs DATEs+TIME exhibits created for all ages. Enjoy live
GRADES 4 – 8 (2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR)
M – Th Aug. 17 – 20, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. animal programs, puppet shows and
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
FEE $108 per child (resident) / more.
Get off the trails and onto the water as we
$118 (non-resident)
explore the lake by canoe. Learn basic canoe DAY DATE+TIME
Registration deadline: when program is full
strokes and boating safety on dry land before Su Sept. 13, 2 – 4:30 p.m. with ribbon-cutting at
heading out on the water to practice your 2:30 p.m.
technique with a variety of fun canoeing Out-of-Sight Nature FEE Free; no registration required
activities and games. Canoes, paddles and life GRADES 1 – 5 (2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR)
jackets provided. Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
DAY DATE+TIME You’ll be surprised to discover how many
W Aug. 5, 1 – 3 p.m. amazing things are happening right in front of
$10 per child (resident) / $15 (non-resident) you! We will take time in this camp to see a
s
FEE
Ac c e s
Registration deadline: when program is full side of nature that often goes unnoticed. From
whirligigs to slime molds, discover the small but
fun
mighty side of nature.
DAYs DATEs+TIME to
M – Th Aug. 24 – 27, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
FEE $108 per child (resident) /
$118 (non-resident)
Registration deadline: when program is full
The city offers a program for those that live or work in
St. Louis Park that may need financial assistance to participate
in our recreation programs. See page 11 for details.
www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540 15Reach for Resources
The adaptive recreation program is a
cooperative effort of Reach for Resources
and the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn
Park, Chanhassen, Golden Valley, Maple
Grove, Plymouth and St. Louis Park. Reach
is an agency that serves individuals with
developmental disabilities and their
families in western Hennepin County
and eastern Carver County. Services
include adaptive recreation, independent
Home school programs
living support, case management and ages 5 – 12
counseling. NOTE: For persons not
CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. City of St. Louis Park
NO CHARGE FOR SUPERVISING ADULT.
living in one of the above cities, you are
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
considered a “non-resident” and need
Westwood Hills Nature Center is a great
to add $8 to select registration fees. For N A T U R E C E N T E R
resource for home school science learning
more information, call 952.200.3030 or
activities! We can customize our outdoor
visit www.reachforresources.org.
Birthday
recreation and natural history programs
to fit a variety of ages and learning needs.
Inclusion support Call 952.924.2544 for more information
Reach for Resources provides inclusion about scheduling a visit for a small group or
parties
support to children and adults with homeschool cooperative.
disabilities who would like to participate in
their city’s parks and recreation programs. Scout programs
Registration for these programs is done
Westwood Hills Nature Center is a great
through your parks and recreation AGES 4+
resource for your scouting needs. We can
division. Inclusion support through Reach Westwood Hills Nature Center is the perfect
customize our programs to meet your
is offered in the cities of Brooklyn Center, venue for any child’s birthday party. Birthday
specific badge requirements, special awards
Brooklyn Park, Chanhassen, Chaska, parties include a one-hour program led by one
and service projects. These activities
Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope and of our naturalists and another hour for gifts
provide scouts with the opportunity to
St. Louis Park, as well as Three Rivers Park and food in a private party room. Meet a live
build character and leadership, connect
District. After registering, contact animal, hike outdoors and then celebrate in the
to the community, discover new things,
Reach for Resources to discuss the party room. You bring the treats, paperware
collaborate with other scouts and have fun
needs/accommodations for yourself or and presents. Visit www.stlouispark.org/whnc
in an outdoor environment. Our 164-acre
your child. Allow a minimum of two weeks’ for more information.
facility includes wetland, prairie and forest
notice for a successful inclusion.
habitats which are ideal for exploration and
service projects. Call 952.924.2544 for more Call 952.924.2544
St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts (FotA) information.
Friends of the Arts is a nonprofit for reservations.
community organization that has been Service projects
Reservations are being accepted for
building the community through the arts Looking for a service project for your
Saturdays and Sundays, July through
since 1995, with a mission to support, community, scout or service group? August.
promote and enhance the arts in Westwood can provide opportunities for
park cleanups, plantings or other projects. FEE $105 (resident) / $115 (non-resident)
St. Louis Park to bring people together.
Friends of the Arts connects people and Call 952.924.2544 for more information.
organizations around the arts, shares
arts-related information and resources,
supports local artists and coordinates
community arts programs.
www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540 16Register early! Registration options
To ensure your participation, register as soon as possible.
All activities have maximum enrollment limits. Activities
Visit stlouispark.maxgalaxy.net to register.
also have minimum enrollment requirements and can be
canceled if registration is insufficient. If the registration
deadline has passed, you may call the recreation office
1. Create your account
2. Add family members to your account
Register
or Westwood Hills Nature Center to see if any openings 3. Register for activities online
remain.
Questions? Call 952.924.2540
Instructors cannot accept registrations in class.
Mail
Resident benefits Send the registration form along with payment to:
Residents pay a lower fee for many activities. A resident The Rec Center
is someone who lives or works full time in St. Louis Park. 3700 Monterey Drive
Non-residents who register as residents will forfeit their St. Louis Park, MN 55416
fee and their place in the activity.
For Westwood Hills Nature Center programs, mail to:
Access to fun Westwood Hills Nature Center
8300 W. Franklin Ave.
Partial fee assistance is available to those that live
or work in St. Louis Park. Those that qualify should St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Register here
submit a fee assistance form. For more information,
call at 952.924.2540 or download a form online at
www.stlouispark.org/activities-programs.
Fax
Fax the registration form along with your Visa, Mastercard,
Discover or American Express payment to:
How to register • The Rec Center – 952.925.5663
• Westwood Hills Nature Center – 952.797.9691
Sorry, we cannot accept registration over the phone.
Visit our office
1. C omplete the enclosed registration form located on
Drop off your registration form, along with payment,
page 18. Or, register online at stlouispark.maxgalaxy.net.
to either The Rec Center or Westwood Hills Nature Center.
Be sure to write down the activity name and fee for
each program you’re registering for. Missing Forms can be dropped off at The Rec Center's front desk
information can delay your registration. Individuals or in the secure lockbox located near the front desk.
with disabilities may request auxiliary aids for
registration; call 952.924.2540 or email The Rec Center’s service counter hours
cvoss@stlouispark.org.
2. Payment must accompany registration. We accept Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, cash Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
and checks. Make checks payable to
“City of St. Louis Park.” Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
3. Mail, drop off or fax your registration form and Sunday Noon – 6 p.m.
payment. The Rec Center will close at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 4,
and all day Sept. 5 – 7.
Confirmations and cancellations
You will be contacted if:
• The program is full. Westwood Hills Nature Center interpretive center hours
• The program is canceled.
• The date, time or location has changed. Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Activities may be canceled due to poor weather. Saturday and Sunday Noon – 5 p.m.
Call the weather line at 952.924.2567 if weather appears The interpretive center will be closed July 3 – 4 and Sept. 5 – 7.
questionable.
Westwood Hills Nature Center trails are open daily, sunrise to sunset.
Refund policy
Full refunds are given only when an activity is canceled
by the parks and recreation division. When registration
is withdrawn prior to the first day of the activity, a 20
percent administrative fee will be assessed. Partial
credit will be considered if cancelation is due to
injury or serious illness.
www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540 17Parks and Recreation Division Westwood Hills Nature Center
3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 8300 W. Franklin Ave., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Office: 952.924.2540 • Fax: 952.925.5663 Office: 952.924.2544 • Fax: 952.797.9691
Parent/guardian Primary phone
(Last name, first name)
Address
(Street) (City) (ZIP)
Email
Emergency contact Cell phone
I am interested in being a volunteer (check all that apply) Coach Assistant/team manager
Participant Date of 2020-2021 Activity name, $ Fee
first and last name birth grade and school date, time per person
Total enclosed
The St. Louis Park Parks and Recreation Division is committed to educating youth athletic volunteers, officials, instructors, parents and participants about
the nature and risks of concussions. Information regarding concussions is available at cdc.gov/concussioninyouthsports.
To better serve our participants, we ask that you share any information you feel our staff should be made aware of (i.e. disability, allergy, special needs, etc.).
Refund policy: Fees, less 20 percent administration fee will be refunded only if cancelation is made prior to the start of the first day of the activity.
Full refunds are given only if the parks and recreation division cancels the activity.
Permission and waiver: I hereby agree to allow me or my child(ren) to participate in the activity for which I am registering. In consideration of accepting
this registration, I hereby, for myself and my heirs, waive any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the City of St. Louis Park and its
representatives, for any and all injuries from whatever cause suffered by participant(s) in the activity for which I am registering. I understand that the
information that I have provided may be distributed to individuals involved with each program. The St. Louis Park Parks and Recreation Division regularly
takes photos and video of program participants for use in promotional materials and staff training. I grant permission to use the name, pictures and quotes of
my child(ren) or me for those purposes.
Parent/guardian signature Make checks payable to the City of St. Louis Park.
Charge my:
Date
Mastercard Visa American Express Discover
Office use only
Amount received Date received Received by Card number
Expires Security code
Check/authorization number
Signature
www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540 18You can also read
