Fridley Civic Campus was built in 2018 to better serve the community by putting all the goverment services needed in one place. The idea was to make it as easy as possible for people in the community to get their needs met by the government. The city had outgrown the old city hall, and there […]
The Summer Concert Series is an eagerly-anticipated series each summer by the community members. It is sponsored by the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation and the Anoka County Library, and the concerts appear in different venues spread throughout the summer. They are free with varied music with groups/bands such as World Acoustic Jazz, The Island Seas, […]
Moore than Dance is a dance school that wants their students to enjoy dance, music, and theater as well as to form lasting friendships. They accept students of any age and understand that each student has different talents and goals. They are family-friendly and geared towards community service. They offer several different classes, including recreational […]
Fridley City Band was established in 1960 when a bunch of Fridley parents of musical children decided to have some fun with music as well. What started as a whim has expanded and grown past the city limits. They accept anyone who plays any interest because they are mostly in making good music and camaraderie. […]
Northern Suburban Center for the Arts (NSCA) was fonuded in 1979. It was the dream of a St. Anthony woman named Phyllis Williams, but she could not carry it out because she became ill. Marjorie Glass took over the mantle and saw the idea out to fruition. It had humble beginnings in St. Anthony, but […]
Fridley Community Theatre is a place where people in the community can gather and explore their creative side. It was established in 2010, and the first production was of The Music Man. It is a program in the Fridley Community Education, and they accept people of all ages. If you are in the city, you are […]
Duluth Trading Company is a clothing company that started in duluth and has expanded to other cities in Minnesota. The one in Fridley was their responses to pleas for a store in the northern Minnesota area. They are known for their quality clothing that are durable as well as practical--but not at the expense of […]
Riverview Heights Park is roughly 7.5 acres of nature to enjoy. It's alongside the Mississippi River Regional Trail, which is great if you are a hiker and love to take in the natural beauty around you. You can also bike the trail if you prefer. If you like to fish, you can do that, too. […]
River Grill Pizza & Deli is a Mediterranean restaurant that also has pizza, calzones, and stromboli.They are in an unassuming mall, but they have friendly service and a wide variety of food. They are known for their sandwiches, which include gyros, kofta kabob sandwiches, falaffel sandwiches, and more. Their pizza menu includes all the classics […]
Manomin County Park is part of the Anoka County Park system, though it has not always been. Anoka County acquired them in 1967, and it is 15 acres at the confluence of Mississippi River and Rice Creek. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, then this is the park for you. You can walk along the […]
Locke County Park is a park in the Anoka County Park system. It is a great park that is fun for the whole family. It has a playground for the younger set, and it has biking and hiking trails that are great if you like to walk and/or bike. There is also an off-leash dog […]
Commons Park is a popular park, in part beacuse it's located near the schools. For the athletic types, there is plenty to enjoy. It has soccer fields, tennis courts, football fields, and more. The largest plaground in the city is in this park as well, which is exciting for the kids. It also has a […]
