Elliot Park is a popular neighborhood park that is filled with many activities. It has a wading pool if you want to take a dip. For those who prefer to remain dry, there is a baseball/softball diamond, a basketball court, and a soccer field. There is also a skate park for the boarders, and walking […]

Royal Hills Park is a neighborhood park that is quiet and cozy. For sporty people, there are tennis courts, a baseball/softball diamond, and a basketball court. There is a picnic shelter  and picnic tables if you want to take a minute to rest and/or have something to eat. There is a playground for the kids, […]

Floral Park is a neighborhood park that is a great place to go to take a contemplative stroll on the trails among the blossoming flora. If you're the more athletic type, you can take advantage of the soccer field, softball/baseball diamond, basketball court, and tennis courts. There is also a playground for the younger set […]

Perry Park  is a neighborhood favorite if you're looking to take a leisurely stroll with your dog. It has a dog park area that is open all year around in which your canine companions can frolic and gambol. It also has hockey rinks, a softball/baseball diamond, and a soccer field. There is also a picnic […]

Hazelnut Park is for those who are more activity-minded. They have several playing fields, including a softball/baseball field, a basketball court, and tennis courts. There is also a dog park area within the park that is open in the summer for dogs to run around freely. There is a playground for the little ones and […]

Tony Schmidt  Regional Park is a verdant getaway nestled on Lake Johanna. There is plenty to do for people with all different kinds of interests. There is a guarded swimming beach for those who like to swim. For others with interest in the water, there is a fishing pier and boat launch. For those who […]

Grass Lake is 27 acres of wetland in the south end of Kenny. The wetlands are shallow, not deep, and there is wildlife surrounding it. People have identified 430+species, including painted turtles, wood ducks, wild blackberries and raspberries, and bumblebees.  It has a paved walking loop so you can get your steps in while enjoying […]

Kenny Park is 9.23 acres of fun-filled activities for everyone to enjoy. The park was named after Sister Elizabeth Kenny in 1955, and it's been a neighborhood favorite ever since. The park offers many amenities, including a soccer field, a basketball court (half-court), a tennis court, and many other sports-related fields/courts. There is a wading […]

The only park in Armatage is called Armatage Park. Named after Maude D.  Armatage, the park and school opened in 1952. There is also a recreation center in the park. The park is 17.21 acres, and it has many amenities that makes it a fun place to visit. If you're the type that likes sports, […]

Pershing Park, named after General John “Blackjack” Pershing, a commander of American forces in WWI, is a kid-inviting, fun place to bring the family. The park offers a multi-purpose room, kitchen, lounge, arts and crafts room, baseball/softball fields, basketball court, soccer fields, playground, tennis court, wading pool, and walking paths. The park is open throughout […]

Lake Harriet Park is a favorite for all of Minneapolis. It’s most well known feature is the band shell, which is right on the lake and hosts many different music groups and other shows and it even plays movies, throughout the warmer months. The park also has several beaches along with a walking/biking path that […]

Lynnhurst Park is obviously named after the neighborhood and has a lot to offer. It has a playground, a biking/walking path, sport courts and fields, and an ice rink in the winter for skating and hockey. The park is also located only two blocks from Lake Harriet.