Parks & Recreation Brochure

Parks & Recreation

December 2017 - March 2018

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Contents

Adaptive Recreation................................. 34
Adult Fitness & Recreation..................... 12
Art & Dance................................................8-9
Athletic Associations............................... 25
Community Education........................ 36-37
Facilities & Rentals............................. 28-32
Friends of the Arts.................................... 39
Go Green....................................................... 33
Ice Skating & Hockey.......................... 13-17
Outdoor Winter Facilities.................. 26-27
Preschool Programs.......................... 6-7, 20
Registration Form...................................... 23
Senior Programs........................................ 38
Services.........................................................31
Special Events...........................................4-5
Volunteer Opportunities.......................... 35
Westwood Hills Nature Center........ 18-22
Youth & Teen.............................. 10-11, 18-19

Cover photo:
Pictured at 2016 New Year's Eve at the ROC.

The Rec Center Recreation Outdoor Westwood Hills
Center (ROC) Nature Center
3700 Monterey Drive
952.924.2540 3700 Monterey Drive 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
slpmn.us/recreation
Weather Hotline 952.924.2567 952.924.2540 952.924.2544

slpmn.us/recreation whnc.info

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NEW

3700 Monterey Drive | 952.924.2540

ROC Events

Public Open Outdoor Skating New Year’s Eve
at the ROC!
ALL AGES
ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive
Visit the newest outdoor skating venue in the area. Ring in the New Year with music and refreshments all
Public open skating at the ROC is an experience like no while skating on the outdoor rink.
other! Please note the skating schedule exceptions or call
952.924.2567, option 7, to confirm dates and times. DAY DATE+TIME
DAY DATES+TIME Su Dec. 31, 3:15 – 6 p.m.
F Nov. 3 – March 16, 5:30 – 7 p.m. FEE Free to attend. Ice skate rentals available for $3 per person.
Sa, Su Nov. 4 – March 18, 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. (No open skate Feb. 11)
FEE $3.50 per person (youth & senior) Lions Club Egg Hunt

$30 for 10-pass punch card (youth & senior) Saturday, March 31,
$4 per person (adult) 10 a.m.
$35 for 10-pass punch card (adult)
Misc. Fees $3 skate rental / $5 skate sharpening AGES 3 – 8

SIGN UP TODAY! ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive
Participants will hunt for candy and special eggs in separate age
NEW 2017–18 Adult Leagues at the ROC categories. Each participant will receive a special bag to collect
their goodies. Bring your camera for a picture with the Park Bunny
Full Co-Rec Adult Broomball League and Lions Club Lion! Prizes will be awarded for the coloring contest
for ages 8 and under. Pick up a color sheet at The Rec Center or
Adult Pond Hockey League download it when you register. Bring your completed masterpiece
to the event. Program is sponsored by the St. Louis Park Lions Club.
Adult Wiffle Ball League Egg hunt will begin promptly at 10:15 a.m.

Host your DAY DATE+TIME FEE Activity#
event at the Sa March 31, 10 a.m. $2 per child; no fee for supervising adult 128301-E1
Registration deadline: March 30 or when full.
ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive
Plan your wedding or next event at the ROC.

Call 952.924.2540 for availability. For details
visit stlouispark.org.

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Special Events

U.G.L.Y. SWEATER Disco Ball
ICE SKATING
DASH
All ages ALL AGES
ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive
Louisiana Oaks Park, 3350 Louisiana Ave. S. Ice skate as DJ Bob plays the tunes and lights up the ice.
Join us on this ugliest of sweaters dash.
Adorn that treasure you have put in DAY DATES+TIME
the closet since last year, put on that Sa Dec. 23, 12:15 – 1:45 p.m.
masterpiece you just created or simply FEE Free, $3 skate rental
smile at the creativity you see as you
run by them. This 5K course will loop through Louisiana Oaks Adult SkateFit
Park and the lighted trees of Oak Hill Park during the earliest
brisk days of December. Afterwards, warm up across the AGES 16+
street at Park Tavern and admire your accomplishments while The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive
wearing your stocking cap that you just received. Registrants Skip the gym over lunch and head to the rink instead. SkateFit
also receive a goodie bag. The first 250 registered are is designed for the adult skater who wants to stay fit by skating
guaranteed a race stocking hat and goodie bag. but wants more than an open skate session. Each session will
be led by a professional instructor. Schedule is subject to
DAY DATE+TIME Activity# change. Call 952.924.2567 to confirm dates and times.
328501-D1 DAY DATES+TIME
Su Dec. 3; RACE BEGINS AT 5:30 p.m. Tu Jan. 9 – March 27, 11 – 11:45 a.m.
FEE Registration fee: Oct. 21 – Nov. 19, $30 FEE Individual admission $10; 5-Pass Punch Card $45

Forgot about it fee: Nov. 20 – Dec. 2, $35
Race day registration: Begins at 4 p.m., $45

BundledUp!
2018 Winter Fun Day

Saturday, Jan. 20 | Noon - 4 p.m.

Fare For All - Food That Makes Cents Oak Hill Park, 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S.

ALL AGES It’s time for some outdoor family winter fun for all ages! The St.
Prince of Peace Church, 8115 Hwy. 7
Fare For All is a cooperative food purchasing program that sells Louis Park Rotary Club, in partnership with the City of St. Louis Park,
groceries at discounted prices and is open to anyone and everyone.
There is no pre-registration and many forms of payment are is sponsoring the sixth annual outdoor winter event at Oak Hill Park.
accepted. For more information, visit fareforall.org.
DAY DATES+TIME Fun Day activities:
W Dec. 13, Jan. 17, Feb. 14, March 14, 4 – 6 p.m. Bonfires • Sledding • Snowshoeing
No registration required. Live Music • Raptor • Cocoa • Hay Rides • S’mores and More!

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Founding Club Children First

Saturday Sampler Open Mic Night Summer 2018

AGES 16+ CALLING ALL MUSICIANS!
Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive
Come check out some fun ways to keep moving this winter Veterans’ Memorial Amphitheater, 3700 Monterey Drive
by sampling fitness classes we’ll be offering into the spring. We provide the sound production and you provide the talent!
Each class has high and low impact options. Attend one or all One performer per Open Mic Night and performers will have
of these free sampler classes; there will be a small break in the stage for one hour. All performance groups/individuals
between classes. Instructor: Judy Coughlin need to book a performance date with Lisa Abernathy at
Sampler Schedule 952.924.2539.
DAY DATE+TIME DAY DATES+TIME
Sa Jan. 6, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Th June 21 – Aug. 16, 7 – 8 p.m.
Registration deadline: Jan. 5
9:30 a.m. Fun Functional Fitness: Intro, warm up and 50/50 split of
cardio and strength and some fun balance and agility drills. Snow White and the Seven Vikings
10:10 a.m. Express Circuit Workout: Intro, warm up and
acombo of cardio moves, strength and abs! ALL AGES
10:45 – 11:30 a.m. Yoga: Intro, centering, strength, flexibility,
balance work and final restorative poses. Old Log Theater, 5185 Meadville St., Excelsior
FEE Free; no registration required. This adaptation of Snow White is the same Snow White
story we all grew up knowing, with a few fun twists. The
Cookies & Cocoa dwarfs are a bunch of funny gentle Vikings. The play is set in
the snow-covered land of Norway. Jealously and vanity will be
ALL AGES exposed while friendship and love will ensure all will live happily
Oak Hill Park, 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S. ever after. Come enjoy this classic tale with a hilarious twist.
Come for ice skating and grab a free cookie and cocoa while
you are there! Warming house will be open 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. DAY DATE+TIME Activity#
Cookies and cocoa will be free from noon – 4 p.m. 321802-01
while supplies last. F Dec. 22, 9:45 a.m. – noon
DAY DATE+TIME FEE $12 per person
Th Dec. 28, noon – 4 p.m.
Registration deadline: Dec. 14
Cocoa & Skating
Be the Light
Enjoy FREE hot cocoa all day at these parks!
Winter Solstice Walk
Date Location
We will use this shortest day of the year to help us remember
Dec. 27 Browndale Park, 4525 Morningside Rd. that many in our community aren’t able “To see the Light”
Dec. 29 Nelson Park, 2500 Georgia Ave. S. because of struggles with mental illness or difficult situations.
Dec. 31 Oak Hill Park, 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S. Free cocoa 6 – 9 p.m. only Activities will include a self-guided luminary trail, a fire and
Jan. 15 Parkview Park, 6801 33rd St. W. s’mores, and making your own luminary. (See page 18)
Feb. 19 Birchwood Park, 2700 Zarthan Ave. S.

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Preschool

Kidcreate Studio’s award winning Glitter and Slime
art classes allow kids to explore art
in an environment full of giggles AGES 4 – 9
and grins. Kids create fridge-worthy
masterpieces while learning art concepts The Rec Center Gallery, 3700 Monterey Drive
and experimenting with different art Come explore the messier side of art in this fun
materials. Curriculum is age appropriate filled class. We will roll up our sleeves and make
and designed to inspire. Classes provide a mess as we mix up a batch of glitter slime and
a fun, self-esteem building atmosphere create an oh-so-silly jar to store it in. Making a
full of “I did it” moments. Making a mess mess is the best, especially when you leave the
is the best with Kidcreate Studio! mess with us. Pack a nut-free snack and drink
for your child.

DAY DATE+TIME Activity#

F Dec. 1, 1 – 4 p.m. 202105-01
FEE $32 per child (resident) / $37 (non-resident)
Abrakadoodle
Registration deadline: Nov. 25
Abrakadoodle art education helps kids soar
Little Mess Maker’s Art Class into the amazing universe of the visual arts.
Our creative and fun classes, camps and
AGES 18 MO – 6 YRS birthday parties offer a thrilling format for
art exploration. Kids are introduced to a
Grandparent and Me – Dino Discovery CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A CAREGIVER wide variety of mediums and are encouraged
to express themselves through their artwork
AGES 18 MO – 6 YRS The Rec Center Gallery, 3700 Monterey Drive in a supportive, positive and self-esteem
We’ll paint, sculpt, scribble and giggle our way building atmosphere.
to discovering mess making at its very best.
Come ready to get messy while you play right
along with your child.

CHILD MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT DAY DATEs+TIME Activity# Ultimate Holiday Gift Making

The Rec Center Gallery, 3700 Monterey Drive Tu Feb. 6 – March 6, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. 302106-01 AGES 5 – 11
Is your grandchild dazzled by dinosaurs? FEE $60 per person (resident) / $68 (non-resident)
This is their chance to have a play date The Rec Center Gallery, 3700 Monterey Drive
with a dino and create a fantastic work of Registration deadline: Jan. 30 Get a jumpstart on holiday gift making
dinosaur art. Your artist will create their own creating the perfect gifts for relatives or
diorama complete with a toy dinosaur. friends. Each child will bring home three
beautifully hand-made and gift wrapped
DAY DATE+TIME Activity# presents, just in time for the holidays!

F Dec. 1, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. 202103-01 DAY DATE+TIME Activity#

FEE $14 per child (resident) / $19 (non-resident) Sa Dec. 16, 2 – 5 p.m. 302107-01

Registration deadline: Nov. 25 FEE $35 per child (resident) / $40 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Dec. 10

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DANCE! NEW
Little Monsters Soccer
These programs are designed to be fun
and introduce youth to the art of dance! AGES 3 – 4

February 20 – March 27
Oak Hill Park Building, 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S.

April 3 – May 8
ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive

Creative Movement – Pre-Ballet Little Tot Playtime Introduction to basic soccer skills and
concepts through a playful approach to
AGES 4 – 5 AGES 1 – 5 BY START OF PROGRAM sport and group interaction. This 45-minute
The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive class includes general athletic movements,
Participants will stretch, tumble and develop their CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT exposure to basic soccer skills, free play and
gross motor skills through fun games, stories and fun group activities. Our playful approach
a positive environment. Basic introductory ballet The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive involves storytelling and pretend to engage
positions and postures will also be covered! This Little tots can bounce in the moon and capture enthusiasm; our emphasis is on
class will also teach students age appropriate skills walks, ride the big wheelers, play dress physical movements and social interaction
that will enhance their body strength and control, up or build with blocks on the creative rather than adherence to rules. This is a
while encouraging safety, group interaction and carpet during open play time. This is separating class for 3 - 4 year olds.
peer encouragement. Ballet shoes, leotard and an unsupervised activity; parents or a
tights preferred but not required. guardian must accompany their child(ren). DAY DATEs+TIME Activity#

DAY DATES+TIME Activity# DAY DATEs+TIME Tu Feb. 20 – March 27, 4 – 4:45 p.m. 326301-01
Tu-F Nov. 8 – May 4, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Late spring
W Nov. 8 – Dec. 20, 5 – 5:45 p.m. 337203-03 Tu Feb. 20 – March 27, 5 – 5:45 p.m. 326301-02
FEE $63 per child (resident) / $71 (non-resident) this program will move to the ROC. No Tot
Playtime Nov. 22-23, Dec. 6 and May 2. Tu April 3 – May 8, 4 – 4:45 p.m. 326301-03
FEE $2 per session at the door or $40 for a
W Jan. 10 – Feb. 28, 5 – 5:45 p.m. 337203-01 30-session punch-pass which can be used at Tu April 3 – May 8, 5 – 5:45 p.m. 326301-04
any session. FEE $80 per child (resident) / $90 (non-resident)
W March 7 – April 25, 5 – 5:45 p.m. 337203-02
FEE $72 per child (resident) / $80 (non-resident) Registration deadline: One week prior to start date or
when full.
Registration deadline: One week prior to start date or when full.

Little Tot Playtime Attendants Needed

ATTENDANT MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE

Responsibilities include set-up and tear down of
program equipment and supervision of program
areas Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
Nov. 8 – May 4, 9 a.m. – noon (No Session Nov.
22-23, Dec. 6 and May 2). Salary is $9.50 per hour.
Immediate children may attend for free. Apply online
at slpmn.us/jobs.

! MORE
PRESCHOOL
PROGRAMS
CAN BE FOUND
ON PAGES 20 & 21.

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Art & Dance Programs

DANCE!

These programs are designed to be fun and introduce youth to the art of dance!

Beginning Ballet Beginning Hip Hop

AGES 5 – 6 AGES 7 – 9
The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive
The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Learn the fundamentals and tricks of hip hop in this popular hop-hop
Learn the fundamentals of ballet in this introductory ballet course! class! Students will explore their body movement while learning basic
Focus will be on learning ballet techniques and terminology in isolations, footwork, performance quality and choreography. We’ll
creative ways which will allow students to express their learn popular hip-hop moves as well as build coordination, body
individuality. Participants will explore barre exercises, center floor awareness and self-esteem. Clean tennis shoes are recommended.
work and choreography/combinations. Ballet shoes, leotard and
tights preferred but not required. DAY DATES+TIME Activity#
W Nov. 8 – Dec. 20, 7 – 8 p.m. 338302-03
DAY DATES+TIME Activity# FEE $67 per child (resident) / $75 (non-resident)
338301-03 Registration deadline: One week prior to start or when full. 338302-01
W Nov. 8 – Dec. 20, 6 – 6:45 p.m. W Jan. 10 – Feb. 28, 7 – 8 p.m. 338302-02
FEE $63 per child (resident) / $71 (non-resident) 338301-01 W March 7 – April 25, 7 – 8 p.m.
338301-02 FEE $76 per child (resident) / $86 (non-resident)
Registration deadline: One week prior to start or when full. Registration deadline: One week prior to start date or when full.

W Jan. 10 – Feb. 28, 6 – 6:45 p.m.

W March 7 – April 25, 6 – 6:45 p.m.
FEE $72 per child (resident) / $80 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: One week prior to start date or when full.

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Kidcreate Studio’s award winning art classes WINTER
allow kids to explore art in an environment full
of giggles and grins. Kids create fridge-worthy S P R&I N G
masterpieces while learning art concepts and
experimenting with different art materials. BREAK CAMPS
Curriculum is age appropriate and designed
to inspire. Classes provide a fun, self-esteem More information
building atmosphere full of “I did it” moments. on pages 21& 22.

How to Draw Cartoons Abrakadoodle Westwood Hills Nature Center
8300 W. Franklin Ave.
AGES 5 – 12 Abrakadoodle art education helps kids soar
into the amazing universe of the visual arts. Birthday Parties
CHILD MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT Our creative and fun classes, camps and
birthday parties offer a thrilling format for AGES 4+
The Rec Center Gallery, 3700 Monterey Drive art exploration. Kids are introduced to a wide Westwood Hills Nature Center is the
We’ll teach step-by-step techniques that variety of mediums and are encouraged to perfect venue for any child’s birthday
will help you draw super cool cartoons! express themselves through their artwork in party. Birthday parties include a
Each child will receive their own How To a supportive, positive and self-esteem one-hour program led by one of our
Draw Cartoons booklet to take home. Pack building atmosphere. naturalists and another hour for gifts
a nut-free snack and drink for your child. and food in a private party room for
up to 12 children (extra fee for
DAY DATEs+TIME Activity# additional children). Children will
meet a live animal, hike outdoors
Th, F Dec. 28 & 29, 9 a.m. – noon 302108-01 Ultimate Holiday Gift Making and then celebrate in the party room.
FEE $64 per child (resident) / $74 (non-resident) You bring the treats, paperware and
AGES 5 – 11 presents.
Registration deadline: Dec. 20
The Rec Center Gallery, 3700 Monterey Drive Call 952.924.2544
Icky Goo Art Class Get a jumpstart on holiday gift making for reservations.
creating the perfect gifts for relatives or
AGES 3 – 6 friends. Each child will bring home three Reservations are being accepted for
beautifully hand-made and gift wrapped Saturdays & Sundays through March.
The Rec Center Gallery, 3700 Monterey Drive presents, just in time for the holidays! $100 (resident) / $110 (non-resident)
Let your kids express their creativity while
you enjoy some time to yourself. Kids, we’ll DAY DATE+TIME Activity#
create a project for your parents that they’d
never let you do at home. Dress your child for Sa Dec. 16, 2 – 5 p.m. 302107-01
a mess and pack a nut-free snack and drink
for your child. FEE $35 per child (resident) / $40 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Dec. 10

DAY DATE+TIME Activity#

F Jan. 26, 1 – 4 p.m. 302109-01

FEE $32 per person (resident) / $37 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Jan. 18

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Youth & Teen

Can You Escape Minneapolis? Snow Tubing at Buck Hill Abrakadoodle

AGES 13 – 17 AGES 11 – 15 Abrakadoodle art education helps kids
Escape MSP, Golden Valley Buck Hill, Burnsville soar into the amazing universe of the
Teams of up to 10 people are locked in a Enjoy a day of winter fun by jumping on a snow visual arts. Our creative and fun classes,
fully themed room with only one mission tube, riding the lift to the top and choosing camps and birthday parties offer a thrilling
– to ESCAPE! Bring your thinking caps, wits from one of Buck Hill’s several chutes to format for art exploration. Kids are
and teamwork to this awesome activity slide our way to the bottom. Transportation introduced to a wide variety of mediums
craze. Transportation provided from the provided from the Minnetonka Community and are encouraged to express themselves
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. through their artwork in a supportive,
Minnetonka Blvd. positive and self-esteem building
DAY DATE+TIME Activity# atmosphere.

DAY DATE+TIME Activity# Sa Feb. 24, noon – 4 p.m. 337402-S1

Th Dec. 28, noon – 2:30 p.m. 328202-01 FEE $26 per person (resident) / $31 (non-resident)

FEE $36 per person (resident) / $41 (non-resident) Registration deadline: Feb. 18 Ultimate Holiday Gift Making

Registration deadline: Dec. 20 AGES 5 – 11
The Rec Center Gallery, 3700 Monterey Drive
Mini Golf at Can Can Wonderland KnockerBall Get a jumpstart on holiday gift making by
creating the perfect gifts for relatives or
AGES 11 – 15 AGES 11 – 17 friends. Each child will bring home three
Can Can Wonderland, St. Paul Champions Hall, Eden Prairie beautifully hand-made and gift wrapped
Enjoy indoor mini golf and arcade fun Participants will get their own single chamber presents, just in time for the holidays!
at Can Can Wonderland, an arts-based inflatable sphere and a variety of games
entertainment space in St. Paul. Participants will be played. Must be at least 4 feet tall to DAY DATE+TIME Activity#
will also enjoy a treat from the snack bar participate. Cost includes an ice cream treat.
and soda fountain. Transportation provided Transportation provided from the Minnetonka Sa Dec. 16, 2 – 5 p.m. 302107-01
from the Minnetonka Community Center, Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.
14600 Minnetonka Blvd. FEE $35 per child (resident) / $40 (non-resident)
DAY DATE+TIME Activity#
Registration deadline: Dec. 10
Sa March 10, 1 – 4 p.m. 312413-01
DAY DATE+TIME Activity#
FEE $32 per person (resident) / $37 (non-resident)
Sa Jan. 20, noon – 4 p.m. 337403-01
Registration deadline: March 4
FEE $28 per person (resident) / $33 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Jan. 13

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Youth Basketball League Indoor Skateboard Camps at 3rd Lair Little Tigers Self Defense

GRADES 2 – 6 AGES 6+ AGES 3 – 5
Practices held at St. Louis Park Elementary
Buildings, games played at Crystal Community 3rd Lair Skate Park, 850 Florida Ave., Golden Valley Davis Community Center,
Center and the Davis Community Center. Three exciting indoor skateboard camps
will be offered for beginners to the boarding 5430 Glenwood Ave. N., Golden Valley
DAY DATEs+TIME experts and everybody in between. The Master Malone will help your child learn
M-F Jan. 8 – March 2; Practice one night a week basics are taught, like balance, pushing, basic self-defense and martial arts skills
dropping in, skate park safety and etiquette. while developing coordination and flexibility.
(coach’s choice) Equipment needed for camp includes a This program promotes focus, discipline and
Sa Jan. 13 – March; 3 games skateboard and helmet. Knee pads, elbow respect – great personal tools to carry into
pads and wrist guards are recommended. the future. *Resident rate applies to participants
Gender & Grades Activity# All equipment is available at no extra charge living in Golden Valley, New Hope or
if needed. St. Louis Park.
Boys Grade 2 305301-B1

Boys Grade 3 305301-B2 9 a.m. – Noon Session 1

Boys Grade 4 – 5 305301-B3 Camp Dates Fee Activity# DAY DATEs+TIME Activity#

Boys Grade 6 – 7 305301-B4 Tu Jan. 9 – Feb. 27, 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. 324201-T2

Girls Grade 2 – 3 305301-B5 Camp #1 Nov. 22 $50 225302-01 (No class Jan. 23, 30 and Feb. 13)
FEE $53 per person (*resident) / $57 (non-resident)
Girls Grade 4 – 5 305301-B6 Camp #2 Nov. 24 $50 225302-02
FEE $55 per person (resident) / $63 (non-resident)
Camp #4 Dec. 26 – 29 $175 225302-04 Registration deadline: Jan. 5

Registration deadline: Dec. 21 or when program is full. Camp #5 Jan. 2 – 5 $175 325301-C1

Registration deadline: The day before camp starts. Session 2

Mites Basketball 9 a.m. – Noon DAY DATEs+TIME Activity#

GRADES K – 1 Camp DATEs Activity# Tu April 3 – May 15, 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. 324201-T3
St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave. S. (No class April 24 or May 8)
Skill-based program with an emphasis on Camp #7 March 26 – 30 325301-C3
instruction of basic fundamentals like dribbling, FEE $53 per person (*resident) / $57 (non-resident)
passing and shooting. Instructional scrimmages Camp #8 April 2 – 6 325301-C4 Registration deadline: March 30
will be played. Mini basketballs are used and
baskets will be lowered for this activity. Teams will FEE $200 per person per camp OR $50 per
be formed at the first meeting of the program.
person daily fee at the door.

Registration deadline: Two weeks before first day of camp.

Grade K Activity#
305101-M1
DAY DATEs+TIME
Sa Jan. 20 – March 10, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
FEE $50 per child
Registration deadline: Jan. 5

Grade 1 Activity# Tae Kwon Do
305101-M2
DAY DATEs+TIME AGES 5+

Sa Jan. 20 – March 10, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Davis Community Center,
FEE $50 per child
5430 Glenwood Ave. N., Golden Valley
Registration deadline: Jan. 5 A self-defense program for all ages that
teaches discipline, focus, endurance and
flexibility. Master Malone will help you
achieve awesome kicks, punches and strikes
while getting in shape. *Resident rate applies
to participants living in Golden Valley,
New Hope or St. Louis Park.

Session 1

DAY DATEs+TIME Activity#

Tu Jan. 9 – Feb. 27, 6:15 – 7 p.m. 329801-B2

(No class Jan. 23, 30 and Feb. 13)
FEE $59 per person (*resident) / $73 (non-resident)

! More Westwood Hills Registration deadline: Jan. 5
Nature center programs
on pages 18 – 22. Session 2

DAY DATEs+TIME Activity#

Tu April 3 – May 15, 6:15 – 7 p.m. 329801-B3
(No class April 24 or May 8)

FEE $59 per person (*resident) / $63 (non-resident)
Registration deadline: March 30

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Adult Recreation

Fun Functional Fitness Adult League Registration Kickball League

AGES 16+ Adult league sports are offered for team AGES 18+
Wolfe Park Building, 3700 Monterey Drive registration only. Individuals who would Aquila Park, 3110 Xylon Ave. S.
Come work ALL those major muscle groups in like to participate in a team sport, but Go back to the playground with kickball for
this small personal training class. Class will be don’t have a team, should contact parks and “big” kids. Get your friends and put a team
a 50/50 split of cardio and strength along with recreation to be placed on a free-agent list. on the field, or contact us to get on a team.
some fun balance and agility drills. Low impact Download registration packets online at Teams are co-rec; games are officiated with
options will be offered as this is an all level class. slpmn.us/recreation or call 952.924.2540 to bases and an official kickball.
Instructor: Judy Coughlin have a registration packet mailed to you.
DAY DATES+TIME
DAY DATES+TIME Activity# Adult 6-Person Broomball League Su evenings 10-week summer league begins June 3
FEE $240 per team
M Jan. 15 – Feb. 12, 6 – 7 p.m. 310505-01 AGES 18+ Registration deadline: May 18
Nelson Park Hockey Rink, 2500 Georgia Ave.
M Feb. 26 – March 26, 6 – 7 p.m. 310505-02 Competitive and recreational men’s and
co-rec leagues. Call 952.924.2540 for a
FEE $45 per person (resident) / $50 (non-resident) registration packet; online registration not
available.
Registration deadline: One week prior to start date or when full.

Express Circuit Workout DAY DATES+TIME
M – Th evenings 7-week schedule begins in January
AGES 16+
Wolfe Park Building, 3700 Monterey Drive (weather permitting)
Using the principals of HIIT (High Intensity FEE $400 per team
Interval Training), the format will be two Registration deadline: Dec. 15 or until full.
minutes of cardio moves and two minutes of
strength cycles with a one minute abs cycle
repeating. All level class. Instructor: Judy Coughlin

DAY DATES+TIME Activity#

W Jan. 17 – Feb. 14, 6 – 6:45 p.m. 310504-01

W Feb. 28 – March 28, 6 – 6:45 p.m. 310504-02
FEE $25 per person (resident) / $30 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: One week prior to start date or when full. Adult Softball Leagues

Adult Yoga Adult Indoor Volleyball League AGES 18+
Aquila Park or Dakota Park
AGES 18+ AGES 18+ It’s not too early to start planning for
Wolfe Park Building, 3700 Monterey Drive St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave. S. next year’s season. The league is USSSA
Focus on building strength, flexibility and balance Co-rec, six-person officiated league. Call sanctioned and offers all levels of play (C–D)
through a continuous flow of movement. We'll 952.924.2540 for a registration packet; and tournaments (additional cost).
begin with grounding the body and calming the online registration not available. Call 952.924.2540 for an information packet.
mind and end in meditation. All level yoga class. DAY DATES+TIME Begins Late April.
Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. W evenings Jan. 3, 7 weeks
FEE $190 per team Division Games
DAY DATES+TIMe Activity# Registration deadline: Dec. 9 or until full.
Men’s: M – F Single or double-header games
M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 336501-Y1 ! MORE ADULT PROGRAMS
+ SATURDAY SAMPLER evenings
CAN BE FOUND ON PAGES
M March 5 – April 23, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 336501-Y2 5, 15 AND 20. Co-Rec: Single games

(No class Jan. 24) Su, Tu, W, Th
FEE Single-header games (12 games)
W Jan. 3 – Feb. 21, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 336501-Y3

(No class April 2) $590 per team / Double-header games

W March 7 – April 18, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 336501-Y4 (20 games) $810 per team
FEE $68 per person (resident) / $76 (non-resident)
Registration deadline for returning teams from 2017
Registration deadline: One week prior to start date or when full. summer league: Feb. 16. Registration deadline for new
teams: March 23.

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Ice Skating & Hockey

ST. LOUIS PARK Session registration deadlines &
class exceptions

In order to staff and add classes as needed,
deadline to register for classes are two weeks
prior to the start of the next session. If there
are waitlists, priority will be given to skaters
registered for the previous session.

KATE SCHOO Special notes
• F ee includes skate rental, ISI WeSkate
S L membership, practice ice (if available)
and three free open skate passes.
• P ractice ice (if available) on the day of
class is open to registered skaters and the
Ice Skating Lessons parents of tot class participants only. No Annual Ice Show
practice ice available on Sunday sessions.
The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive • Protective headgear is required for all Feb. 17 – March 18 Days/times vary
St. Louis Park Skate School offers a hybrid snowplow skaters. Bicycle or lightweight
skating program to meet the needs of all of hockey helmets are acceptable. Registration deadline: Dec. 22
our skaters that incorporates the Learn to • No shoes or boots on the ice.
Winter 2 Session:
Skate USA and Ice Skating Institute (I.S.I) • Skaters should wear warm, comfortable
January – February
WE-Skate program curriculum. Each class clothing, including gloves or mittens.
DAY DATES
presents a progression of specific skills that Jeans and loose fitting clothing are not Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17
Registration deadline: Dec. 23
build upon one another. Questions? Contact recommended.
DAY DATES
the skating director at [email protected]. • First time skaters and those using rental Su Jan. 7 – Feb. 18 (No class Feb. 4)
skates should arrive 15 minutes prior to the Registration deadline: Dec. 24
start of the first lesson.
What level do you register for? • S tudents may remain in the same level DAY DATES
M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19
If you are not sure what level to register for a few sessions before mastering the Registration deadline: Dec. 25
your child for, please register them as skills needed to move up to the next level.
follows: Skaters that desire to progress more quickly DAY DATES
Tu Jan. 9 – Feb. 20
• Skaters who are 6-years-old and younger, are encouraged to register for two classes Registration deadline: Dec. 26
who have little or no skating experience, a week.
sign up for Beginner Snowplow. • Class assignments are not guaranteed. Spring Intersession:
• Skaters who are 7-years-old and older, Classes may be combined with others
or canceled if minimum number has not FebRuary – March
who have little or no skating experience, been met.
sign up for Basic 1/Pre-Alpha. Class DAY DATES
does move a little faster than Beginner • Register for classes by the deadline (two Tu Feb. 27 – March 27
Snowplow classes. weeks prior to the start of the next session). Registration deadline: Feb. 13
• Skaters may be moved during the first
few weeks of class to a level that is • Add your name to the waitlist if a class
appropriate or more comfortable for is full. Additional classes may be added.
them. Skaters registered for the prior session will
be given priority.

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Beginner Snowplow Basic 1/Pre-Alpha Basic 5/Beta

AGES 4 – 6 AGES 7 – 15 AGES 4 – 15
For tots with little to no previous skating For youth with little previous skating For skaters who have completed Basic 4/Alpha
experience. Class emphasis is on learning to experience. Emphasis is on learning to stand, Mastery level. Emphasis is on backward edges
stand, fall and move on the ice through songs fall and move on the ice. We'll teach forward on a circle, backward crossovers, backward
and games. Protective headgear required. swizzles, backward wiggles and beginning stroking and T-stops. Skaters will also be
stops. Protective headgear recommended. introduced to three-turns and beginner two-
DAY DATES+TIME FEE Activity# foot spins.

Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 8:30 – 9 a.m. $78/$86 316101-T1 DAY DATES+TIME FEE Activity# DAY DATES+TIME FEE Activity#

Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 9 – 9:30 a.m. $78/$86 316101-T2 Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 9 – 9:30 a.m. $78/$86 316303-Y1

Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 9:30 – 10 a.m. $78/$86 316101-T3 M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. $78/$86 316303-Y2 Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 9:30 – 10 a.m. $78/$86 316806-B1

M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. $78/$86 316101-T4 Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to first day of class. Su Jan. 7 – Feb. 18, 5 – 5:30 p.m. $67/$74 316806-B2

M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. $78/$86 316101-T5 M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 7:15 – 7:45 p.m. $78/$86 316806-B3

M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. $78/$86 316101-T6 Basic 2/Advanced Pre-Alpha Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to first day of class.

Tu Jan. 9 – Feb. 20, 9:30 – 10 a.m. $78/$86 316101-T7 AGES 4 – 15
For skaters who have passed the beginner
Tu Feb. 27 – March 27, 9:30 – 10 a.m. $56/$62 316101-T8 levels. Skaters will master forward skating,
backward swizzles, one foot glides, moving
Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to first day of class. snowplow stops and standing two-foot turns. Basic 6/Gamma

Advanced Snowplow DAY DATES+TIME FEE Activity# AGES 4 – 15
For skaters who have completed Basic 5/Beta
AGES 4 – 6 Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 8:30 – 9 a.m. $78/$86 316804-P1 level. Skaters will continue mastery of forward
For tots with previous skating experience. outside three-turns, Mohawk turns and
Emphasis on pushing, gliding, stops and forward/ Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 9 – 9:30 a.m. $78/$86 316804-P2 hockey stops. Skaters will be introduced
backward skating. Protective headgear required. to forward inside three-turns, lunges,
advanced two foot spins and side toe hops.
DAY DATES+TIME FEE Activity# M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. $78/$86 316804-P3

Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 8:30 – 9 a.m. $78/$86 316102-T1 M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. $78/$86 316804-P4 DAY DATES+TIME FEE Activity#

Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 9 – 9:30 a.m. $78/$86 316102-T2 Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to first day of class. Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 9:30 – 10 a.m. $78/$86 316807-G1

Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 9:30 – 10 a.m. $78/$86 316102-T3 Su Jan. 7 – Feb. 18, 5 – 5:30 p.m. $67/$74 316807-G2

M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. $78/$86 316102-T4 Basic 3/Alpha Introductory M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 7:15 – 7:45 p.m. $78/$86 316807-G3

M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. $78/$86 316102-T5 AGES 5 – 15 Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to first day of class.
For skaters who have completed Basic 2/
Tu Jan. 9 – Feb. 20, 10 – 10:30 a.m. $78/$86 316102-T6 Advanced Pre-Alpha level. Elements introduced
are forward stroking, beginning forward two-
Tu Feb. 27 – March 27, 10 – 10:30 a.m. $56/$62 316102-T7 foot turns, backward glides, one-foot snowplow
stops and preparation for forward crossovers.
Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to first day of class. Pre-Free Skate/Delta

NEW AGES 4 – 15
Special Skater DAY DATES+TIME FEE Activity# For skaters who have completed Basic 6/
Gamma level. Skaters will master forward
AGES 5+ Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 9:30 – 10 a.m. $78/$86 316805-A1 inside three-turns, forward edges, bunny hop,
This program consists of a modified learn-to- M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. $78/$86 316805-A2 lunge and/or shoot the duck. Skills introduced
skate curriculum and test standards and opens Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to first day of class. are spirals, landing/exit positions, beginning
the door to the wonderful world of ice skating one-foot spins and beginner half-jumps.
for individuals of all ages and abilities. These
tests are designed to be smaller steps to learn Basic 4/Alpha Mastery DAY DATES+TIME FEE Activity#
the basic skill maneuvers in the traditional
Pre-Alpha through Delta levels. A parent/ AGES 5 – 15 Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 9:30 – 10 a.m. $78/$86 316808-D1
guardian or authorized companion who can For skaters who have completed Basic 3/Alpha
already skate may join the skater, if desired, at Introductory. Skaters will learn how to hold Su Jan. 7 – Feb. 18, 5 – 5:30 p.m. $67/$74 316808-D2
no extra cost. Protective headgear required for forward inside and outside edges on a circle,
new skaters. forward crossovers, backward half swizzles M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 7:15 – 7:45 p.m. $78/$86 316808-D3
on a circle and backward one-foot glides.
Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to first day of class.

DAY DATES+TIME FEE Activity#

Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 8:30 – 9 a.m. $78/$86 316304-01 DAY DATES+TIME FEE Activity#

Tu Jan. 9 – Feb. 20, 10:30 – 11 a.m. $78/$86 316304-02 Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 9:30 – 10 a.m. $78/$86 316302-A1
M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. $78/$86 316302-A2
Tu Feb. 27 – March 27, 10:30 – 11 a.m. $56/$62 316304-03 Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to first day of class.

Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to first day of class.

NO CLASS
SUNDAY
FEB. 4

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Freestyle 1 – 6 Adult Hockey Skills

AGES 7+ AGES 16+
For skaters who have completed Pre-Free For skaters who are comfortable with
Skate/Delta level. Skaters will learn to jump, forward and backwards skating, crossovers
spin and other moves. Skaters must have and edges. This class is designed to improve
passed the previous level to register for the hockey skating skills focusing on power and
next level. A progression to more difficult edge quality. Skaters should wear full pads
jumps and spins taught at each level. Student and helmet. Pucks/sticks will not be used.
must successfully demonstrate the required Maximum 10 skaters.
elements while performing a program to
music to pass a level. DAY DATES+TIME FEE Activity#
Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to first day of class.
Su Jan. 7 – Feb. 18, 4:30 – 5 p.m. $67/$74 314501-H1

Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to first day of class.

Advanced Pre-Free Skate/FREESTYLE 1 Adult Beginner Hockey Tots

DAY DATES+TIME FEE Activity# AGES 16+ AGES 4 – 7
For adults with little or no previous skating For skaters who have passed the Advanced
Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 8:30 – 9 a.m. $78/$86 316811-F1 experience. Participants will work on basic Tot skating class and are comfortable moving
forward and backward skating, one and two quickly across the ice and skating backwards.
Su Jan. 7 – Feb. 18, 5 – 5:30 p.m. $67/$74 316811-F2 foot glides, stops and improving stability on Skaters should wear full pads and helmets.
the ice. Pucks/sticks will not be used.
M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 7:15 – 7:45 p.m. $78/$86 316811-F3

FREESTYLE 2 FEE Activity# DAY DATES+TIME FEE Activity# DAY DATES+TIME FEE Activity#
DAY DATES+TIME
Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 8:30 – 9 a.m. $78/$86 316812-F1 Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 9 – 9:30 a.m. $78/$86 316516-A1 Su Jan. 7 – Feb. 18, 4:30 – 5 p.m. $67/$74 314120-H1
Su Jan. 7 – Feb. 18, 5 – 5:30 p.m. $67/$74 316812-F2
M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 7:15 – 7:45 p.m. $78/$86 316812-F3 M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. $78/$86 316516-A2 Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to first day of class.

FREESTYLE 3 Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to first day of class. Hockey Skills
DAY DATES+TIME
Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 8:30 – 9 a.m. FEE Activity# Adult Intermediate AGES 7 – 15
Su Jan. 7 – Feb. 18, 5 – 5:30 p.m. For skaters who are comfortable with forward
M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 7:15 – 7:45 p.m. $78/$86 316813-F1 AGES 16+ and backwards skating, crossovers and edges.
$67/$74 316813-F2 This class is for adults who are comfortable This class is a fast moving class to improve
$78/$86 316813-F3 on the ice and are ready for new maneuvers. hockey skating skills focusing on power and
We'll focus on improving stops, push and glide edge quality. Skaters should wear full pads
FREESTYLE 4 FEE Activity# forward skating, backward glides as well as and helmet. Pucks/sticks will not be used.
DAY DATES+TIME learning edges, crossovers and turns.
Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 8:30 – 9 a.m. $78/$86 316814-F1 DAY DATES+TIME FEE Activity#
Su Jan. 7 – Feb. 18, 5 – 5:30 p.m. $67/$74 316814-F2 DAY DATES+TIME FEE Activity#
M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 7:15 – 7:45 p.m. $78/$86 316814-F3 Su Jan. 7 – Feb. 18, 4:30 – 5 p.m. $67/$74 314320-H1
Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 9 – 9:30 a.m. $78/$86 316517-A1
Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to first day of class.
M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. $78/$86 316517-A2

FREESTYLE 5 Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to first day of class. Team Skating
DAY DATES+TIME
Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 8:30 – 9 a.m. FEE Activity# Adult Advanced GAMMA LEVEL & UP
Su Jan. 7 – Feb. 18, 5 – 5:30 p.m. AGES 16+ Skaters will learn the basics of ice dance
M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 7:15 – 7:45 p.m. $78/$86 316815-F1 Adults who are ready to improve edges and patterns, footwork and individual moves
$67/$74 316815-F2 turns, crossovers, and begin learning spins, in the field, freestyle, and choreography.
$78/$86 316815-F3 jumps and moves in the field. Group will be broken into teams that
will skate to choreographed music and
F REESTYLE 6 FEE Activity# DAY DATES+TIME FEE Activity# have to opportunity to perform at local
DAY DATES+TIME competitions and the annual ice show.
Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 8:30 – 9 a.m. $78/$86 316816-F1 Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 9:30 – 10 a.m. $78/$86 316518-A1 Currently offered at a discounted price.
Su Jan. 7 – Feb. 18, 5 – 5:30 p.m. $67/$74 316816-F2 Requires instructor approval to add.
M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 7:15 – 7:45 p.m. $78/$86 316816-F3 M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 7:15 – 7:45 p.m. $78/$86 316518-A2

Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to first day of class. DAY DATES+TIME FEE Activity#

Adult SkateFit Su Jan. 7 – Feb. 18, 4 – 4:30 p.m. $48/$54 316809-S1

AGES 16+ Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to first day of class.
Skip the gym over lunch and head to
the rink instead. SkateFit is designed for NO CLASS
the adult skater who wants to stay fit by SUNDAY
skating but wants more than an open skate FEB. 4
session. Schedule is subject to change. Call
952.924.2567 to confirm dates and times.

DAY DATES
Tu Jan. 9 – March 27, 11 – 11:45 a.m.
Individual admission $10, 5-pass punch card $45

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Moves, Power & Edges Hockey

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL FIGURE SKATERS GAMMA LEVEL & UP Youth Open Hockey AGES 6 – 15

Skaters will work to improve stroking, power, The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive
edges, posture and control to enhance their Bring your own equipment and have fun playing
overall skating ability. Advanced Adults open hockey on non-school days and holiday breaks.
who are comfortable skating forward and It is recommended that a parent or guardian be in
backward crossovers are welcome. This class attendance during skating sessions. This is a drop-in
is currently offered at a discounted price. program without staff supervision.

DAY DATES+TIME FEE Activity# Day DATES+TIME
M-F March 26 – 30, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Su Jan. 7 – Feb. 18, 4:30 – 5 p.m. $48/$54 316810-M1 Contract Developmental Ice for FEE $5 per person / $45 for 10-pass punch card

(No class Feb. 4) Figure Skaters Adult Open Hockey AGES 16+

Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to first day of class. AGES 5+ The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive
Developmental ice is for practice of Open hockey is available at The Rec Center’s indoor
Junior Club / Program skating skills. Private coaching allowed. ice arena. The schedule is subject to change. Call
No hockey pucks, sticks or games are allowed. 952.924.2567 to confirm dates and times.
AGES 5+ Skaters must be registered prior to the first
Introduces skaters Alpha through Freestyle day of the new month. Monthly contract $8 DAY TIME
levels to use the full ice surface for their per ice time. Noncontract buy-on $10 per ice Tu, Th Dec. 5 – March 29, noon – 1:30 p.m.
skating skills. Skaters work individually with time to be paid at The Rec Center front office. FEE $5 per person / $45 for 10-pass punch card
a St. Louis Park skating coach. Each skater Non-contract buy-on must notify skating
will receive a 10-15 minute private lesson director at least 24 hours prior via email. Public Skating
with the remainder of class time to practice
independently. Skaters must also be enrolled DAY DATES+TIME FEE Activity# ALL AGES
in their appropriate skate school class in Come skate during open skating sessions. Please
addition to this course and become a member W Dec. 6 – 27, 6:30 – 8:30 a.m. $32 216820-07 note the skating schedule exceptions or call
of ISI to record tests and/or compete. 952.924.2567, option 7, to confirm dates and times.
Sa Dec. 2 – 16, 7 – 8 a.m. $32 216820-08
DAY DATES+TIME FEE Activity# INDOOR: DEC. 2 – March 31
Sa Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 8 – 8:30 a.m. $78/$86 316819-J1 W Jan. 3 – 31, 6:30 – 8:30 a.m. $32 316820-01
Su Jan. 7 – Feb. 18, 5:30 – 6 p.m. $67/$74 316819-J2 The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive
Sa Jan. 6 – 27, 7 – 8 a.m. $24 316820-02 DAY TIME
(No class Feb. 4) $78/$86 316819-J3 M, W, F Noon – 1:30 p.m. (No skating Dec. 25 & Jan. 1)
M Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 7:45 – 8:15 p.m. W Feb. 7 – 28, 6:30 – 8:30 a.m. $40 316820-03 Sa 10:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Su 2:15 – 3:45 p.m.
Sa Feb. 3 – 24, 7 – 8 a.m. $24 316820-04 FEE $3.50 per person (youth & senior)

W March 7 – 28, 6:30 – 8:30 a.m. $32 316820-05 $30 for 10-pass punch card (youth & senior)
$4 per person (adult)
Sa March 3 – 17, 7 – 8 a.m. $24 316820-06 $35 for 10-pass punch card (adult)
MISC. FEES: $3 skate rental, $5 skate sharpening
Registration deadline: Two days prior to first session of

the month.

The Rec Center Skate Shop OUTDOOR: NOV. 3 – March 18

The skate shop is located in The Rec ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive
Center next to the Gallery in between
the west and east ice arenas. The shop DAY TIME
features rental skates, skate sharpening F 5:30 – 7 p.m.
service and a small pro shop. Stop by and Sa, Su 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. (No skating Feb. 11)
check it out! FEE $3.50 per person (youth & senior)

DAY DATES+TIME $30 for 10-pass punch card (youth & senior)
Sa 10 a.m. – noon $4 per person (adult)
Su 2 – 4 p.m. $35 for 10-pass punch card (adult)
M 6 – 8:30 p.m. MISC. FEES: $3 skate rental, $5 skate sharpening

Note: Services available outside of the above
hours. Inquire at The Rec Center front desk.

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ANNUAL SPRING ICE SHOW

AGES 4+
This is your skater’s moment to shine and show what they’ve learned in skate school in a
choreographed program set to music. Skaters will be divided by level just as in a typical skate school
class. Skaters must also be enrolled in regular session classes prior to the show to participate.
Each group will have five to eight practices Feb. 24 – March 16 leading up to the show including
a dress rehearsal on March 16. Practices will be 30-60 minutes and final practice schedule will be
determined by participation numbers. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17
and 1 p.m. Sunday, March 18. Contact [email protected] with questions.

Registration deadline: Dec. 22

Show Activity Descriptions

BEGINNER SNOWPLOW, ADVANCED SNOWPLOW, BASIC 1-2/PRE-ALPHA,
HOCKEY TOT/SKILLS, ADULT, TEAM/SPECIAL SKATER
Group will have four to six practices, a dress rehearsal and two performances. Skaters will perform in
group number and appear in show finale. Practices are 30 minutes each and final practice schedule
will be determined by participation numbers. Must be registered for prior regular class session to
participate.

GROUP REHEARSAL DATES FEE (R/N) Activity#

Beginner Snowplow Feb. 24 – March 18, times vary $68/$76 116801-01

Advanced Snowplow Feb. 24 – March 18, times vary $68/$76 116801-02

Basic 1-2/Pre-Alpha Feb. 24 – March 18, times vary $68/$76 116801-03

Hockey Tot Feb. 24 – March 18, times vary $68/$76 116801-04

Hockey Skills Feb. 24 – March 18, times vary $68/$76 116801-05

Adult Feb. 24 – March 18, times vary $68/$76 116801-06

Team Feb. 24 – March 18, times vary $68/$76 116801-07

BASIC 3-4/ALPHA THROUGH FREESTYLE
Group will have five to seven practices, a dress rehearsal and two performances. Skaters will
perform in a group number, an introduction number and show finale. Practices are 30 minutes in
length and final practice schedule will be determined by participation numbers. Must be registered
for prior regular class session to participate.

GROUP REHEARSAL DATES FEE (R/N) Activity#

Basic 3-4/Alpha Feb. 24 – March 18, times vary $80/$88 116801-08

Basic 5/Beta Feb. 24 – March 18, times vary $80/$88 116801-09

Basic 6/Gamma Feb. 24 – March 18, times vary $80/$88 116801-10

Pre-FS/Delta Feb. 24 – March 18, times vary $80/$88 116801-11

Freestyle 1 Feb. 24 – March 18, times vary $80/$88 116801-12

Freestyle 2 Feb. 24 – March 18, times vary $80/$88 116801-13

Freestyle 3 Feb. 24 – March 18, times vary $80/$88 116801-14

Freestyle 4 Feb. 24 – March 18, times vary $80/$88 116801-15

Freestyle 5 Feb. 24 – March 18, times vary $80/$88 116801-16

Freestyle 6 Feb. 24 – March 18, times vary $80/$88 116801-17

SPECIALTY NUMBERS (FREESTYLE ONLY)
This activity is available only for freestyle students. Skaters must also be registered for the freestyle
ice show group number in order to participate. Skaters will be placed into a specialty number (solo,
feature, duet, trio, etc.) based on the number of sessions and classes registered for, competitions
participated in and tests passed since last year's show.

GROUP REHEARSAL DATES FEE (R/N) Activity#

Specialty numbers Feb. 24 – March 18, times vary $80/$88 116801-18

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Westwood Hills Nature Center

Public Programs Natural Navigation New Year’s Eve Open House

! All Children ages 2+ must pay ALL AGES ALL AGES
and be accompanied by a paid Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
adult for all public programs. Learn how to use the sun, the moon and the Bring your family or come on your own for
clues that plants and animals give us to some outdoor end of the year activities. Try
navigate and find your way. snowshoeing or kicksledding in the snow. No
snow, no problem! We will have other activities
DAY DATE+TIME Activity # available that fit the weather conditions. Either
way, we’ll have a cozy fire outside in our fire
Wood Round Creations Sa Dec. 16, 3 – 4:30 p.m. 312742-01 ring, along with hot cocoa and other snacks.

ALL AGES FEE $5 per person (resident) / $7 (non-resident)
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
Design your own “tree cookie” creations Registration deadline: When program is full. DAY DATE+TIME Activity #
to decorate your home this season. We’ll
provide the materials, you bring the ideas. Be the Light Winter Solstice Walk Su Dec. 31, 1 – 4 p.m. 321314-01

ALL AGES FEE $4 per person (resident) / $5 (non-resident)
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
DAY DATE+TIME Activity # You are invited to “Be the Light” on the night Registration deadline: When program is full.
of the Winter Solstice. We’ll celebrate the
Sa Dec. 2, 3 – 4:30 p.m. 312740-01 longest night of the year with a self-guided Primitive Fire Starting
luminary trail, a campfire with s’mores and a
FEE $5 per person (resident) / $7 (non-resident) DIY luminary station. We will also honor the AGES 7+
light we all have within and call attention that Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
Registration deadline: When program is full. many in our community feel they have lost Learn about and practice different techniques
their light because of personal struggles. All for starting fires. Assemble a bow drill kit for
Staying Warm in Winter will be encouraged to “shine” their lights even you to take home.
brighter to help them reclaim their light and
ALL AGES encourage them to step out of the darkness. DAY DATE+TIME Activity #
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
Minnesota is known for its harsh winter Su Jan. 7, 3 – 4:30 p.m. 312744-01
weather, but what keeps animals warm
and safe? Discover the answer through FEE $6 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident)
hands-on experiments and a fun winter
walk. Bring your warm winter boots and DAY DATE+TIME Activity # Registration deadline: When program is full.
we’ll provide the hot cocoa.
Th Dec. 21, 6:30 – 8 p.m. 312743-01

DAY DATE+TIME Activity # FEE Free

Registration deadline: When program is full.

Su Dec. 10, 3 – 4:30 p.m. 312741-01

FEE $5 per person (resident) / $7 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: When program is full. Be the Light

Winter Solstice Walk

We will use this shortest day of the year to help
us remember that many in our community
aren’t able “To see the Light” because of
struggles with mental illness or difficult
situations. Activities will include a self-guided
luminary trail, a fire and s’mores, and making
your own luminary.

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Winter Scavenger Hunt Snowshoe Adventure Maple Syrup

ALL AGES AGES 6+ ALL AGES
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
A scavenger hunt is always a good way to Join us for a day of exploring the woods and Join us for this annual rite of spring. Tap a tree
explore the outdoors. This time we’ll use wetlands at Westwood Hills Nature Center and if the sap is running, taste the sweet sap.
one to learn how different animals spend on snowshoes. Play games and follow tracks Discover how the trees are tapped, and how
their time during the winter. in the snow. Finish the fun by sipping hot the sap is collected and cooked to become
chocolate. Snowshoes are provided. Wear syrup. Enjoy some of Westwood’s tasty maple
DAY DATE+TIME Activity # warm winter boots and dress in layers. syrup on a mini-pancake.
Event is dependent on snow conditions.
Su Jan. 14, 1 – 2:30 p.m. 312733-01 DAY DATE+TIME Activity #

FEE $5 per person (resident) / $7 (non-resident) DAY DATE+TIME Activity # Su March 18, 1 – 3 p.m. 312716-01

Registration deadline: When program is full. Sa Feb. 10, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. 312705-01 M March 26, 1 – 3 p.m. 312716-02

Winter Birds FEE $6 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident) FEE $6 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident)

ALL AGES Registration deadline: When program is full. Registration deadline: When program is full.
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
Not all birds fly south for the winter! Storybook Hike: The Mitten PCaromgprafimres
Learn about some of Minnesota’s winter-
hardy birds and how they adapt to the cold. All AGES
Meet one of Westwood’s raptors as well. Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
Set off on a storybook adventure. Experience
DAY DATE+TIME Activity # the book “The Mitten” by Jan Brett as it
comes to life along Westwood’s trails.
Sa Jan. 20, 3 – 4:30 p.m. 312702-01
DAY DATE+TIME Activity #
FEE $5 per person (resident) / $7 (non-resident)
Su Feb. 18, 3 – 4:30 p.m. 312725-01
Registration deadline: When program is full. ALL AGES 2+
FEE $5 per person (resident) / $7(non-resident)
CHILDREN 2+ MUST PAY AND BE ACCOMPANIED
Animal Tracks and Signs Registration deadline: When program is full. BY A PAID ADULT

AGES 5+ Critters Close Up Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Come enjoy a Friday night fire at the nature
Learn how to detect the “clues” that will all AGES center. Each month we will explore a new
help you identify the animal guests visiting Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. activity, tell stories and socialize under the
your yard. We’ll go out on a nature hike to Have you ever wondered what a salamander stars. Come to one or sign up for all!
practice our detective skills as we search feels like? What a turtle likes to eat? Or how
for tracks, food, fur and other evidence the a snake moves without any legs? Our exhibit Owl Moon
animals leave behind. Dress for the weather animals will be out for an up-close and hands-
and plan to spend some time outdoors. on day where you can learn the answers to DAY DATE+TIME Activity #
these questions and more.
F Dec. 8, 6:30 – 8 p.m. 312723-05

DAY DATE+TIME Activity # FEE $6 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident)

Su Jan. 28, 3 – 4:30 p.m. 312708-01 DAY DATE+TIME Activity # Registration deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 6.

FEE $5 per person (resident) / $7 (non-resident) Sa March 3, 1 – 2 p.m. 312730-01 Winter Constellations

Registration deadline: When program is full. FEE $3 per person (resident) / $4 (non-resident) DAY DATE+TIME Activity #

Registration deadline: When program is full. F Jan. 12, 6:30 – 8 p.m. 312723-06

FEE $6 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Wednesday, Jan. 10.

Legends of the North

DAY DATe+TIME Activity #

F Feb. 9, 6:30 – 8 p.m. 312723-01

FEE $6 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Wednesday, Feb. 7.

Maple Sugar

DAY DATe+TIME Activity #

F March 9, 6:30 – 8 p.m. 312723-07

FEE $6 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Wednesday, March 7.

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Tuesday Turtles Preschool

AGES 4 – 5 (DROP-OFF PROGRAM)
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
Tuesday Turtles will explore and discover the
world outside while on naturalist-led hikes.
We’ll listen to nature stories, create crafts, play
games and laugh with our famous puppets.
Each class dives into a different nature topic.
There are four sessions and each session has
3-4 classes. Sign up for one or all.

DAY DATES+TIME Activity #

*Tu Dec. 5, 12, 19, 1 – 3 p.m. 338201-04

Tu Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, 1 – 3 p.m. 338201-01

Tu Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 1 – 3 p.m. 338201-02

Tu March 6, 13, 20, 27, 1 – 3 p.m. 338201-03

FEE $42 per child (resident) / $47 (non-resident)

Preschool Programs Registration deadline: When program is full.
*December only: $31 (resident) / $35 (non-resident)
CHILDREN AGES 2+ MUST PAY AND BE ACCOMPANIED
Adult Programs BY A PAID ADULT UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. Home School Programs

Puppet Story Time CHILDREN ages 5–12

all AGES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. NO CHARGE FOR SUPERVISING ADULT.
Laugh out loud as the Westwood puppets
tell a story in their animated comical style. Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
Begin with open play and exploration. Join fellow homeschoolers for monthly
Naturalist-led activities will highlight the naturalist-led classes that will help your
story and create memories for you and your children learn and develop skills in science,
youngest family members. natural history and outdoor recreation.
Sign up for one activity or the series.
Adult Snowshoeing Rebel Robin

AGES 18+ DAY DATEs+TIME Activity # Winter Birds
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
Burn calories at the nature center on M Dec. 4, 10 – 11:30 a.m. 312721-01 Learn about Minnesota’s winter birds.
snowshoes! Hike with a naturalist and explore Students will discover how to identify these
Westwood Hills Nature Center's diverse F Dec. 8, 10 – 11:30 a.m. 312721-02 birds, what types of food they eat and how
habitats both on and off the trails. Relax they adapt to the cold months. We’ll watch
afterwards with hot beverages and snacks. FEE $4 per person (resident) / $5 (non-resident) these birds up close as they visit Westwood’s
Snowshoes will be provided or bring your feeders.
own. Activity dependent on snow conditions. Registration deadline: When program is full.

Who’s Hibernating? DAY DATE+TIME Activity #

DAY DATE+TIME Activity # DAY DATEs+TIME Activity # Th Dec. 14, 9 – 11 a.m. 315301-01

M Jan. 8, 10 – 11:30 a.m 312745-01 FEE $5 per child (resident) / $7 (non-resident)

Sa Jan. 13, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. 312501-01 F Jan. 12, 10 – 11:30 a.m. 312745-02 Registration deadline: When program is full.

FEE $11 per person (resident) / $14 (non-resident) FEE $4 per person (resident) / $5 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: When program is full. Registration deadline: When program is full. Winter Survival

Nature Unnoticed Acorny Tale Join us at the nature center as we learn
proper preparation for winter weather
AGES 18+ DAY DATEs+TIME Activity # conditions. We will discuss important safety
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. and problem solving techniques for surviving
Explore your natural curiosity. Join a naturalist M Feb. 5, 10 – 11:30 a.m. 312738-01 in the outdoors. Put these skills to the test as
on a nature walk. We’ll focus on the seasonal we make a shelter outside.
activities of the plants and animals found in F Feb. 9, 10 – 11:30 a.m. 312738-02
the park, so each hike will be a unique
experience. FEE $4 per person (resident) / $5 (non-resident) DAY DATE+TIME Activity #

Registration deadline: When program is full. Th Jan. 18, 9 – 11 a.m. 315301-05

Raccoon Time FEE $5 per child (resident) / $7 (non-resident)

DAY DATES+TIME Activity # DAY DATEs+TIME Activity # Registration deadline: When program is full.

Sa Feb. 17, 10 – 11:30 a.m. 312503-01 M March 5, 10 – 11:30 a.m. 312746-01

Sa March 17, 10 – 11:30 a.m. 312503-02 F March 9, 10 – 11:30 a.m. 312746-02

FEE $5 per person (resident) / $7 (non-resident) FEE $4 per person (resident) / $5 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: When program is full. Registration deadline: When program is full.

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Tracking Animal Detectives Under the Ice and Snow

Learn how to detect the clues that will help grades k – 5 GRADES K – 5
you identify the animal guests visiting your yard.
We’ll go out on a nature hike to practice our Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
detective skills as we search for tracks, food, fur Learn to look for clues that animals leave Whether you are standing on a fresh sheet
and other evidence the animals leave behind. behind. We’ll explore in search of tracks, food, of snow or on a frozen lake, there is a lot
fur and other evidence. happening below your feet. Discover who makes
the subnivian layer into their cozy and secret
DAY DATE+TIME Activity # DAY DATE+TIME Activity # hideout in the winter and learn what the critters
under the ice are doing to survive in the winter.
Th Feb. 8, 9 – 11 a.m. 315301-06 Tu Dec. 26, 1 – 3:30 p.m. 321316-01 You will even get to try ice fishing!

FEE $5 per child (resident) / $7 (non-resident) FEE $15 per child (resident) / $17 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: When program is full. Registration deadline: When program is full. DAY DATE+TIME Activity #

Signs of Spring Prehistoric Minnesota Tu Jan. 2, 1 – 3:30 p.m. 321320-01

Many exciting changes are occurring during grades k – 5 FEE $15 per child (resident) / $17 (non-resident)
the transition from winter to spring. Will we
see new spring plants? Hear and see birds Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Registration deadline: When program is full.
returning from migration? Taste some sap Journey back in time through Minnesota’s past.
from our maple trees? Come find out what’s Learn about the natural events that shaped our Constellation Camp
happening at Westwood! state and the animals that used to live here.
GRADES K – 5
DAY DATE+TIME Activity # DAY DATE+TIME Activity # Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
The night sky has fascinated humans for
Th March 8, 9 – 11 a.m. 315301-07 W Dec. 27, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 321317-01 thousands of years. Stars have been used to tell
stories and navigate. Learn famous stories about
FEE $5 per child (resident) / $7 (non-resident) FEE $30 per child (resident) / $35 (non-resident) constellations, discover new navigations skills
and create night sky inspired works of art.
Registration deadline: When program is full. Registration deadline: When program is full.

Scout Programs Winter Fun DAY DATE+TIME Activity #

Westwood Hills Nature Center is a great grades k – 5
resource for your scouting needs. We can
customize our programs to meet your specific Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. W Jan. 3, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 321321-01
badge requirements, special awards and Spend a winter day outdoors at the nature
service projects. These activities provide scouts center. Activities could include exploring the FEE $30 per child (resident) / $35 (non-resident)
with the opportunity to build character and woods by snowshoe, speeding across the lake
leadership, connect to the community, discover on kicksleds, playing games on the ice or in the Registration deadline: When program is full.
new things, collaborate with other scouts cattails. Exact activities will depend on weather
and have fun in an outdoor environment. conditions that day. Winter Discoverers
Our 160 acre facility includes wetland,prairie
and forest habitats which are ideal for DAY DATE+TIME Activity # GRADES K – 5
exploration and service projects. Contact Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
us for more information at 952.924.2544. Th Dec. 28, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 321311-01 Come explore every fascinating corner of the
nature center - prairie, forest and wetland!
Service Projects FEE $30 per child (resident) / $35 (non-resident) We’ll search for critters who stuck around
for the winter, play some winter games and
Looking for a service project for your Registration deadline: When program is full. investigate interesting findings. You never
community, scout or service group? know what we will find!
Westwood can provide opportunities for park Sleuthing in the Snow
clean-ups, plantings or other projects. Contact DAY DATE+TIME Activity #
us to schedule one by calling 952.924.2544. grades k – 5
Th Jan. 4, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 321322-01
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
Put on your detective stocking caps! Spend the FEE $30 per child (resident) / $35 (non-resident)
day solving puzzles, mysteries and riddles in and
around the nature center. Registration deadline: When program is full.

Winter Break Camps DAY DATE+TIME Activity # Animals Warm and Cold

F Dec. 29, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 321309-01 GRADES K – 5

ALL WINTER BREAK CAMPS ARE DROP-OFF PROGRAMS. FEE $30 per child (resident) / $35 (non-resident) Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
Learn about different animals at the nature
Who’s Been Here? Registration deadline: When program is full. center and how they act during the winter.
Warm-blooded or cold-blooded, these critters
ages 4 – 5 Under the Ice and Snow have amazing adaptations that get them through
both Minnesota winters and summers. Spend
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Ages 4 – 5 time with Westwood’s live animals and find
Get outside and discover which animals are out how being warm-blooded or cold-blooded
out and about during the winter. Learn to Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. affects how we care for them.
walk, waddle and hop like the animals at Have you ever wondered what is happening in
Westwood. End the day watching the silly the world under the ice and snow? At this camp, DAY DATE+TIME Activity #
antics of Westwood’s puppets. you will learn about this mysterious place by
exploring outside, playing games and creating
DAY DATE+TIME Activity # wintery art projects. F Jan. 5, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 321323-01

Tu Dec. 26, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 321201-01 DAY DATE+TIME Activity # FEE $30 per child (resident) / $35 (non-resident)

FEE $15 per child (resident) / $17 (non-resident) Tu Jan. 2, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 321202-01 Registration deadline: When program is full.

Registration deadline: When program is full. FEE $15 per child (resident) / $17 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: When program is full.

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Spring Break Camps Birthday
Parties
ALL SPRING BREAK CAMPS ARE DROP-OFF PROGRAMS.
AGES 4+
Imaginary Animals Camp
Westwood Hills Nature Center is the perfect venue
grades k – 5 for any child’s birthday party. Birthday parties include
a one-hour program led by one of our naturalists and
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. another hour for gifts and food in a private party room
Bring your imagination and dream up some amazing animals! for up to 12 children (extra fee for additional children).
We’ll talk about imaginary animals people have thought up in Children will meet a live animal, hike outdoors and
the past and meet some of the real animals that gave them then celebrate in the party room. You bring the treats,
some ideas to start with. paperware and presents.

DAY DATE+TIME Activity # Call 952.924.2544 for reservations.

W March 28, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 321318-01 Reservations are being accepted for Saturdays
and Sundays through March.
FEE $30 per child (resident) / $35 (non-resident)
$100 (resident) / $110 (non-resident)
Registration deadline: When program is full.

Raptor Camp

grades k – 5

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
Spend the day learning about birds of prey! Meet Westwood’s
raptors and learn about how we care for them and train them.

DAY DATE+TIME Activity #

Th March 29, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 321319-01

FEE $30 per child (resident) / $35 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: When program is full.

Nature Art Camp

grades k – 5

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
Combining art and nature is an effective way to test your
creativity and appreciate the natural world. Join us to create
art inspired by what we see and find outside. There will also be
time to explore the trails and woods that surround the nature
center with naturalists and other campers.

DAY DATE+TIME Activity #

F March 30, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 321315-01

FEE $30 per child (resident) / $35 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: When program is full.

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Register Early! Registration Options Register Here

To ensure your participation, register right away. Online
All activities have maximum enrollment limits.
Activities also have minimum enrollment Register online for most classes at webtrac.stlouispark.org.
requirements and can be cancelled if registration
is insufficient. If the registration deadline has passed, Mail
you may call the recreation office or Westwood
Hills Nature Center to see if any openings remain. Send the registration form along with payment to:
Instructors cannot accept registrations in class. The Rec Center
3700 Monterey Drive
Resident Benefits St. Louis Park, MN 55416
OR
Residents pay a lower fee for many activities. A Westwood Hills Nature Center
resident is someone who lives or works full-time in 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
St. Louis Park. Non-residents who register as residents St. Louis Park, MN 55426
will forfeit their fee and their place in the activity.
Fax
How to Register
952.925.5663 (Rec Center) or 952.797.9691
Sorry, we cannot accept registration over the phone. (Westwood Hills Nature Center) with your VISA,
1. Complete the registration form. Or, register MasterCard, Discover or American Express payment.

online at webtrac.stlouispark.org. Be sure to Visit our office
write down the activity number, activity name
and fee for each program you’re registering for. Drop off your registration form, along with payment,
Missing information can delay your registration. to either The Rec Center or Westwood Hills Nature Center.
Individuals with disabilities may request auxiliary
aids for registration; please call 952.924.2540 or The Rec Center’s Service Counter is open:
email [email protected].
2. Payment must accompany registration. We December – March
accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American
Express, cash and checks. Make checks payable Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
to “City of St. Louis Park.”
3. Mail, drop off or fax your registration form and Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
payment.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Confirmations & Cancellations
Sunday Noon – 6 p.m.
We do not send enrollment confirmations.
You will be contacted only if: The Rec Center will be closed all day Nov. 23, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
The Rec Center will close at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31.
• the program is full
• the program is canceled or Westwood Hills Nature Center Interpretive Center is open:
• the date, time or location has changed.
Activities may be cancelled due to poor weather. Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Please call our weather line at 952.924.2567 if
weather appears questionable. Saturday and Sunday Noon – 5 p.m.

Refund Policy The Interpretive Center will be closed Nov. 23 – 26, Dec. 25, Jan. 1,
Jan. 25, Feb. 19.
Full refunds are given only when an activity
is canceled by the Recreation Division. When Westwood Hills Nature Center trails and playground are open daily,
registration is withdrawn prior to the first day of sunrise to sunset.
the activity, a 20 percent administrative fee will
be assessed. Partial credit will be considered if
cancellation is due to injury or serious illness.

Financial Assistance

Partial fee assistance for some activities is available
to qualifying St. Louis Park residents who submit
a fee assistance form. For more information, call
Caroline Voss at 952.924.2540 or download a form
online at slpmn.us/recreation.

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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 Home Phone ( )
(Last Name, First Name) )
Address Work Phone ( )
(Street, City, Zip)
Email Address Cell/Pager (

Emergency Contact Day Phone ( )

I am interested in being a volunteer (check all that apply) Coach Assistant/Team Manager

Participant Date of 2017/2018 Activity Name Activity # Fee Per
First & Last Name Birth Grade & School Person

Total Enclosed

St. Louis Park 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/concussionin youthsports.
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, are refunded only if cancellation is made prior to the start of the first day of the activity. Full refunds are given only if the
Recreation Division cancels the activity.

Permission and Waiver: I hereby agree to allow myself or my child(ren) to participate in the above named activity. 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 the above participant(s) in the indicated activity. I understand that the information
that I have provided may be distributed to individuals involved with each program. The Recreation Division often takes pictures, slides and videotape of
participants enjoying their activities. These are used for program promotion, brochures, scrapbooks and staff training. I grant permission to use the name,
pictures and quotes of me or my child(ren) for the above purposes.

Parent/Guardian Signature Date Received Received By Please make check payable to the City of St. Louis Park.
Please charge my:
Date
MasterCard Visa American Express Discover
Office Use Only
Card Number
Amount Received

Check/Authorization No. Expires Security Code
Signature

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Athletic Associations

Baseball Association Girls’ Fastpitch Softball Association
Ages 5 – 18 Ages 5 and older
slpbaseball.com slpfastpitch.org
Little League Football Association
Ages 5 – 12 Grades K – 12
slplittleleague.com slpfootball.com
Traveling Baseball Hockey Association
Ages 10 – 15 Ages 4 – 18
SLPBaseball.com slphockey.org
Senior Youth Baseball League Lacrosse Association
Ages 16 – 18 Grades 2 – 12
Junior & Senior American Legion slplax.com
Ages 16 – 18 Park Valley United FC Soccer Association
Traveling Basketball Ages 5 – 18
Grades 4 – 8 parkvalleyunitedfc.org
stlouisparkbasketball.com Park Flyers Track & Field Club
Grades K – 12, Boys and Girls
parkflyerstrack.com

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Warming House Hours Nelson Park
Skating Schedule
Regular Hours: Below are the days and times when the
Dec. 15 – 23, Jan. 6 – Feb. 18 West rink will be open for general skating

(Holidays & weather permitting) (no sticks/goals allowed).

DAY Times Regular hours
Dec. 15 – 23, Jan. 6 – Feb. 18
M – Th 4 – 8 p.m.

F 4 – 8:30 p.m. DAY Times

Sa 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. M, Tu, Th 4 – 6 p.m.
W, F 4 – 8 p.m.
Su Noon – 7 p.m.

Winter Break, Dec. 26 – Jan. 5 Sa 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
DAY Times
Su Noon – 2 p.m.
M – Sa 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Su Noon – 8:30 p.m. Winter Break, Dec. 26 – Jan. 5
DAY Times
Holiday & School Release Day Hours M – F 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sa 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
DATE Times Su Noon – 2 p.m.

Dec. 24 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Holiday & School Release Days
Dec. 25 Closed
Dec. 31 DATE Times
Jan. 1 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. *
Jan. 15 Noon – 8:30 p.m. Dec. 24 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Jan. 26 Dec. 25 Closed
Feb. 19 Noon – 8 p.m.
Noon – 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Jan. 1 Noon – 6 p.m.
Noon – 8 p.m.
Jan. 15 Noon – 6 p.m.
*Oak Hill Park will be open for extended Jan. 26 Noon – 6 p.m.
hours on Dec. 31 from 6 – 9 p.m.
Feb. 19 Noon – 6 p.m.

Outdoor Winter Facility Map Outdoor Rinks

The city operates 10 parks with skating rinks.

Park Address

Bass Lake Park 3450 Glenhurst Ave.
Center Park 3750 Wooddale Ave.
Birchwood Park 2700 Zarthan Ave. S.

Browndale Park 4525 Morningside Rd.
Fern Hill Park 4421 28th St. W.
Jackley Park 4211 Brookside Ave.

Nelson Park 2500 Georgia Ave. S.
Oak Hill Park 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S.
Parkview Park 6801 33rd St. W.

Willow Park 2500 Rhode Island Ave. S.

Hot cocoa will be sold for $2
at ALL warming house sites.

Warming houses will close when the
temperatures fall below -5 and/or
the wind chill -15 degrees or lower.

Call our weather line at
952.924.2567 for updates.

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Rentals

Warming House Rentals Cocoa & Skating

The four enclosed park buildings listed can Enjoy FREE hot cocoa all day at these parks!
accommodate groups up to 25 and are available
for rental before, during and after regular warming
house hours.

Park ADDRESS Date Location
Birchwood Park 2700 Zarthan Ave. S. Dec. 27
Browndale Park 4525 Morningside Rd. Dec. 29 Browndale Park, 4525 Morningside Rd.
Nelson Park 2500 Georgia Ave. Dec. 31 Nelson Park, 2500 Georgia Ave. S.
Oak Hill Park 3201 Rhode Island Ave. Oak Hill Park, 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S.
Jan. 15 Free cocoa 6 – 9 p.m. only
Fees Before / After Warming House Hours: Feb. 19 Parkview Park, 6801 33rd St. W.
Birchwood Park, 2700 Zarthan Ave. S.
$50 per hour (resident) / $60 (non-resident)

During Warming House Hours:
$20 per hour (resident and non-resident)
Tables and chairs can be set up for rentals in a
designated area of the warming house. The general
public may still access the building during this time.

Outdoor Hockey Rink Rentals

Outdoor hockey rinks with nets are available for
private rental at the four parks listed above during
regular warming house hours. Broomball nets are
available only at Nelson Park.

Fees $30 per hour (resident) / $40 (non-resident)

Cookies & Cocoa at Oak Hill Park

ALL AGES | Thursday, Dec. 28, noon – 4 p.m.

Come to Oak Hill Park for ice skating and grab a free cookie and cocoa while you are there!
Warming house will be open 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Cookies and cocoa will be free noon – 4 p.m. while supplies last.

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Facilities & Rentals

NEW 3700 Monterey Drive Upcoming ROC Events
952.924.2540
Details on page 3
Winter Rentals
New Year’s Eve at the ROC!
Beginning in November you may rent the outdoor ice arena for
birthday parties, celebrations and company or school events. Up ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive
to 15 rental skates are included with private ice rental. Ring in the New Year with music and refreshments all
while skating on the outdoor rink.
Available to rent Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. DAY DATES+TIME
Su Dec. 31, 3:15 – 6 p.m.
FEE $145.16 per hour, tax included (resident) FEE Free to attend. Ice skate rentals available for $3 per person.

$150.54 per hour, tax included (non-resident) SIGN UP TODAY!

Outdoor Public Skating NEW 2017–18 Adult Leagues at the ROC

ALL AGES Full Co-Rec Adult Broomball League
Sunday evenings, Nov. 5 – Dec. 17
DAY Nov. 3 – March 18
F 5:30 – 7 p.m. (No skating Feb. 11) Adult Pond Hockey League
Sa, Su 12:15 – 1:45 p.m.
FEE $3.50 per person (youth & senior) Sundays, January – Late February
$30 for 10-pass punch card (youth & senior)
MISC. $4 per person (adult) Adult Wiffle Ball League
FEES $35 for 10-pass punch card (adult)
$3 skate rental Sunday evenings, March 25 – May 6
$5 skate sharpening

Fall & Summer Rentals Lions Club Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m.
The outdoor facility accomodates up to 700 people for wedding
receptions, Bar and Bat Mitzvah parties, company events, birthday ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive
parties and a variety of large-scale gatherings. The facility rental
space measures 200' x 85' and includes a PA system. DAY DATE+TIME FEE Activity#

Available to rent Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sa March 31, $2 per child; no fee 128301-E1
FEE $30 per hour (resident) / $35 (non-resident) (two-hour maximum)
10 a.m. for supervising adult
$180 half day (resident) / $210 (non-resident), 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. or 4 – 10 p.m.
$360 full day (resident) / $420 (non-resident), 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Registration deadline: March 30 or when full.
$60 food and beverage fee (events over 100 people)

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Banquet Room Indoor ice rink

The Rec Center Facilities Indoor Ice Skating Party

3700 Monterey Drive • 952.924.2540 During open public skating sessions (see page 16 for hours), either
the Gallery or the Banquet Room can be rented for private parties.
Banquet Room Rental Each party will include two-hour use of a room and admission to
open skating for up to 15 people. Skate rental will be available for
The Banquet Room overlooks the Aquatic Park and Wolfe Park an additional $3 per pair.
and is available for wedding receptions, birthday parties, bar and
bat mitzvah parties, company events, family reunions and meetings. Gallery
The room seats up to 160 people and offers a caterer’s holding
kitchen, dance floor, dimmable lighting and sound system. Audio-visual Available to rent Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
equipment can be rented for an additional fee. Contact Complete
Beverage Service at 1.800.550.7750 if you wish to have alcohol at FEE $85 per two hours (resident) / $100 (non-resident)
your event. An additional $290 is charged to retain a police officer if
alcohol is served. Banquet Room

Available to rent Sunday – Friday (two-hour minimum) Available to rent Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

FEE $65 per hour (resident) / $75 (non-resident) FEE $100 per two hours (resident) / $125 (non-resident)

$700 refundable damage and kitchen cleaning deposit. Indoor Ice Rink Rental
Total fee depends on duration of rental and amenities.
Saturday 8 a.m. – midnight Rent The Rec Center’s indoor ice arena for birthday parties,
celebrations, and company or school events. We’ll provide the
FEE $625 (resident) / $725 (non-resident) gallery room for two hours without additional charge. The Banquet
Room can also be reserved for use at half the cost. Up to 15 rental
$700 refundable damage and kitchen cleaning deposit. skates are included with private ice rental.
Total fee depends on duration of rental and amenities. Available to rent Sunday – Saturday 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. (per two hour minimum)
FEE $220.43 per hour, tax included
Gallery Room Rental

The gallery can accommodate up to 50 people for small group
gatherings, team meetings and birthday parties. Audio-visual
equipment can be rented for an additional fee. Total fee depends
on duration of rental and amenities.

Available to rent Sunday – Saturday 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. (two-hour minimum)

FEE $50 per hour (resident) / $60 (non-resident)

$100 refundable damage deposit

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Outdoor Facilities Park Building Rental

Picnic Shelter Rental Weekends weekdays Rental hours
May 5 – Sept. 16
Weekends weekdays Rental hours May 29 – Aug. 31 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. (two-hour minimum)
May 5 – Sept. 16
May 29 – Aug. 31 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 4:30 – 9 p.m. All buildings are fully enclosed, have indoor restrooms, WiFi, tables
and chairs and are available for rent.
Reserve your picnic shelter now! These open-air shelters can
accommodate groups of 20 to 100 people. All shelters have access Park Location Capacity Fee
to electricity and most have grills (except for Fern Hill Park). Indoor
toilets are open May 29 – Aug. 31. Portable toilets will be available Birchwood Park 2701 Zarthan Ave. S. 20 people, indoor $60 per hour (resident)
before May 29 and after Aug. 31. A permit is required for live bands
or amplified music. To view our picnic shelters, visit stlouispark.org. Building fireplace, near ballfields $70 (non-resident)

Browndale Park 4525 Morningside Rd. 20 people, indoor $60 per hour (resident)

Park Location Capacity Fee Building fireplace, near ballfields $70 (non-resident)

Louisiana Oaks 3520 Louisiana Ave. 30 people $60 per hour (resident)

Fern Hill Park Shelter 4421 28th St. W. 80 $75 (resident) Building $70 (non-resident)

(No grill) $95 (non-resident) Nelson Park 2500 Georgia Ave. S. 20 people $60 per hour (resident)

Oak Hill Park Main Shelter 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S. 100 $105 (resident) Building $70 (non-resident)

$135 (non-resident) Oak Hill Park 3201RhodeIslandAve.S. 20 people, indoor fireplace, $60 per hour (resident)

Oak Hill Park Central Shelter 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S. 40 $80 (resident) Building near ballfields, splash pad $70 (non-resident)

$100 (non-resident) Wolfe Park 3700 Monterey Drive 30 people, indoor $65 per hour (resident)

Oak Hill Park Rustic Shelter 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S. 30 $45 (resident) (Available year-round) fireplace, air conditioning $75 (non-resident)

$55 (non-resident) $300 Refundable Damage Deposit for Park Building Rentals. For an additional fee and

Wolfe Park East Shelter 3700 Monterey Drive 35 $80 (resident) based on staff availability, rental outside season listed above may be available.

$100 (non-resident)

Wolfe Park West Shelter 3700 Monterey Drive 35 $80 (resident)

$100 (non-resident)

$100 refundable damage deposit for park shelter rentals. Alcoholic beverages are not
allowed in any park.
Holidays: Shelters cannot be reserved on Memorial Day, Independence Day or Labor Day.
On holidays, shelters are available only on a first-come, first-served basis.

Note: Shelters in all other parks cannot be reserved; they are available only on a first-come,
first-serve basis.

RESERVE NOW

for spring & summer rentals!

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Additional Parks & ServicesNEW

Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater Rental Outdoor Skate Park

Terraced into the hill, the amphitheater connects the park to the Carpenter Park, 3001 Raleigh Ave. S.
Excelsior & Grand Town Green. Its eight terraced tiers offer seating We have constructed a 6,500 square foot all concrete skate park
for 300 people. The concrete stage at the bottom of the hill is edged designed with stairs, rails, mini half-pipe, etc. replicating a plaza style
with trees and shrubs. The facility is available after dusk until 10 p.m. skate park. Come check it out and watch for a grand opening coming
with an additional fee for overhead lights. To view the amphitheater, spring of 2018! For rental information, call 952.924.2540.
visit stlouispark.org. 9 a.m. – dusk; seasonal
FEE Free
If either the amphitheater or park building is rented with The Rec Center’s
Banquet Room, the amphitheater/park building rate drops Off-Leash Dog Parks
to half price. Total fee depends on time of day and rental length.
St. Louis Park’s two off-leash dog
Park Location Capacity Fee (Two-hour minimum) parks offer a fun opportunity for
you and your pet to get out and
Wolfe Park 3700 Monterey Drive 300 $70 per hour (resident) enjoy the great outdoors! Residents
Amphitheater only $80 (non-resident) must have a current St. Louis Park
dog license, which includes access
Amphitheater 3700 Monterey Drive $100 per hour (resident) to the parks. Non-residents must
and Wolfe Park $120 (non-resident) purchase a permit for the parks,
Building which is good January through December of the current year.
You can print a form from the city website, stlouispark.org, or
Court Rentals pick one up at the Inspections Department in St. Louis Park City Hall,
5005 Minnetonka Blvd., between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday
Stop by and use any of St. Louis Park’s sand volleyball, tennis or through Friday. in St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd.,
pickleball courts. To ensure that a court is available, call 952.924.2540 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
to reserve a court, for a fee, from April through October. Daily hours for the dog parks are 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
FEE $55 per permit (non-resident)
Day+ Date Rental hours
City and Trail Map
Tu, Th, April 1– Oct. 30 9 – 11 a.m.
FEE $20 per hour per court (resident) / $25 (non-resident) Pick up a City and Trail Map at City Hall, The Rec Center,
Westwood Hills Nature Center or the St. Louis Park Public Library.
Sand Volleyball To have a map mailed to you free of charge, call 952.924.2540 or
email [email protected].
Park Location # of courts
Mobile Stage Rental
St. Louis Park Middle School 2025 Texas Ave. S. 1
Wolfe Park 3700 Monterey Drive 2 Our portable 36-foot mobile stage is available for rent! Basic fee
includes delivery, set-up, built-in stage and a small public address
Tennis system.
Available to rent weekdays after 4 p.m. and on weekends.
Park Location # of courts FEE $860 (resident) / $980 (non-resident)

Aquila Park 3110 Xylon Ave. S. 8 Wood Mulch
Bass Lake Preserve 3501 Beltline Blvd. 2
Carpenter Park 3001 Raleigh Ave. S. 3 Free shredded wood mulch is available to city residents. Mulch is
Fern Hill Park 4421 28th St. W. 1 stored near the intersection of Cedar Lake and Colorado Avenue
Northside Park 2200 Louisiana Ave. 2 (south side of Cedar Lake Road adjacent to the railroad tracks).
St. Louis Park High School 6425 W. 33rd St. 7 The site is open seven days a week. Before going to the site, you
may wish to call 952.924.2565 to verify availability. The city also
Pickleball offers mulch delivery within St. Louis Park. The cost is $75 half
load and $135 for a full load. For more information, call Parks
Park Location # of courts Superintendent Rick Beane at 952.928.2854.

Bass Lake Preserve 33501 Beltline Blvd. 2 Professional Photos
4 (potential for 8)
Interested in using a St. Louis Park facility for a professional photo
or video shoot? Operations and Recreation must be contacted in
advance at 952.924.2540.

St. Louis Park Middle School 2025 Texas Ave. S.

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City of St. Louis Park NATURE CENTER

Outdoor Water Garden Observation Deck Rental

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
The Westwood water garden is another exclusive and scenic Looking for a scenic location for a small wedding, photo shoot or
location to add to your wedding, event or photo shoot. This water outdoor meeting space? Enjoy the background view of the water
garden features over 100 native Minnesota plants blooming garden as you watch the water flow over the top of the 6’ high
throughout the summer season as well as streams, waterfalls and a waterfall and tumble down the hillside! Space limited to 25 people.
pond. Stroll along the accessible crushed rock paths, across bridges Available mid-May through September
and gaze into the pond. There are rock bench areas for taking FEE $50 per hour (resident) / $75 (non-resident)
photos or to relax and enjoy the view. Rent separately or consider
adding this option to your Waterfall Observation Deck rental. $100 refundable damage deposit
Available mid-May through September
FEE $100 per hour (resident) / $150 (non-resident) For reservations of nature center facilities call 952.924.2544.
Holidays: Cannot be reserved on Labor Day, memorial day or July 4.
$100 refundable damage deposit For an additional fee, rental outside of dates listed above may be available with prior approval.

Westwood Hills Nature Center Lower Picnic Building ! WESTWOOD HILLS NATURE
CENTER WINTER & SPRING
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. BREAK CAMPS CAN BE
Located near the parking lot, this picnic building has an open design FOUND ON PAGES 21 & 22
that seats up to 25 people. Windows on three sides of this fully
accessible building offer beautiful views of the Nature Center grounds
and the playground. The Lower Picnic Building also features restrooms
and a sink. It’s a great place for meetings, parties and more!
Available weekends and weekday evenings May 1 through Sept. 30
Weekdays: May 1 – 25; Aug. 27 – Sept. 28.
FEE $60 per hour (resident) / $70 (non-resident)

Two hour minimum; $300 refundable damage deposit

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Go Green

Tree Pruning

Each year the City of St. Louis Park hires a licensed tree service to prune a portion of
the city’s boulevard trees. This “rotational” pruning takes place from January through
March. The city-hired tree service contractor, S & S Horticulture and Tree, Inc., will
be starting the first week in January 2018 finishing the Sorenson neighborhood,
then moving into the Birchwood, Bronx and Lenox neighborhoods. They will prune
through the end of March 2018. This work is intended to improve the health, safety
and function of boulevard trees; each boulevard tree is pruned once every nine years.
Visit stlouispark.org to see a map of when pruning will occur in your neighborhood.
Property owners are responsible for the full cost of pruning trees on private property,
and may use only tree services licensed by the city. By licensing tree contractors, the
city is assuring its property owners that these companies have adequate insurance
and qualifications to perform safe and professional tree work. Pruning of trees
is strongly recommended during tree dormancy, November through March. Visit
stlouispark.org for a list of licensed tree services.

Community Gardens

The City of St. Louis Park manages more than 100 community garden plots
throughout the city. The plots are grouped into five gardens in four parks and one
private property. Community gardens increase a sense of community ownership and
stewardship, while producing future city leaders and contributors. Garden plots are
available for $35 per season and can be applied for through our natural resources
division. Past years have produced a waiting list for participants; plots are assigned
in March on a first-come first-serve basis. Visit stlouispark.org for the garden plot
application and more information.

Green thinkers, UNITE!

Check out the new Choose to Reuse website: www.hennepin.us/choosetoreuse
Keep usable stuff out of the trash and obtain quality items without buying new with
the Hennepin County Choose to Reuse website, www.hennepin.us/choosetoreuse.
The website is a gathering space for Twin Cities green thinkers that will help you make
sustainable choices for everyday living.

Features of the Choose to Reuse website include:

• A listing of more than 600 local places to sell, donate, buy, repair, rent and share items.
• A Google Maps function to locate reuse resources near your zip code.
• “Spotlight on Reuse” articles that take a deep dive into reuse topics, such as cloth diapering and the negatives of fast fashion.
• Local event highlights to keep you in the loop on area Fix-It Clinics, neighborhood garage sales, classes and more.
Choosing to reuse helps us live sustainably by reducing waste, protecting natural resources, conserving energy, preventing pollution
and saving money. With a click on a computer or smart phone, Hennepin County residents can easily learn more at the Choose to Reuse
website: www.hennepin.us/choosetoreuse.

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Adaptive Recreation

Reach for Resources Non-Competitive Basketball League Karaoke Night

The adaptive recreation program is a AGES 16+ St. Louis Park Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive
cooperative effort of Reach for Resources Brooklyn Center Youth Rec Center Sing along to your favorite tunes. Bring a CD
and the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Have fun on a team and improve your or we can search for your favorite song online!
Park, Golden Valley, Plymouth, Maple Grove, basketball skills. Help design your team
Chanhassen, Chaska and St. Louis Park. jersey and celebrate with a party at the DAY DATE+TIME
REACH is an agency which serves individuals end of the season. F March 2, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
with developmental disabilities and their FEE $5 to pre-register or $7 at the door
families in Western Hennepin County and DAY DATES+TIME
Eastern Carver County. Services include Th Jan. 11 – March 1, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Chocolate Dipped Valentine Treat Bags
adaptive recreation, independent living FEE $42 per person (resident) / $50 (non-resident)
support, case management and counseling. St. Louis Park Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive
Note: For persons not living in one of the Friday Night Dances Have fun creating a one-of-a-kind chocolate
above communities, you are considered dipped goodie bag for your sweetie. Create
a “non-resident” and need to add $8 St. Louis Park Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Valentine’s Day cards for your friends and
to select registration fees. For more Join your friends and groove to the latest family too!
information, call 952.200.3030 or go to hits and classic dance songs! All dances are
reachforresources.org. from 7 – 9 p.m. DAY DATE+TIME
Th Feb. 8, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Inclusion Support DAY DATES+TIME FEE $17 per person; pre-registration required.
F January 19: Funky Sunglasses & Hats
Reach for Resources provides inclusion Hello Spring! Wall Art
support to children and adults with February 16: Valentine’s Day Party
disabilities who would like to participate March 16: St. Patty’s Day Party! Wear GREEN St. Louis Park Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive
in their city park and recreation programs. FEE $7 per person at the door; no pre-registration Each attendee will receive a wooden base
Registration for these programs is done required. intended for hanging on the wall. We’ll paint
through your Parks and Recreation a watering can and fill it with a variety of felt
Department. Inclusion support through Bingo flowers!
REACH is offered in the cities of Brooklyn
Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive DAY DATE+TIME
New Hope, Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, Join your friends to play everyone’s favorite M March 5, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Chanhassen and Chaska. After registering, game! Everybody goes home a winner. FEE $20 per person; pre-registration required.
contact Reach for Resources to discuss
the needs/accommodations for yourself or DAY DATES+TIME Egg Decorating
your child. Allow a minimum of two weeks’ F Feb. 2, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
notice for a successful inclusion. FEE $7 per person pre-registered; $10 at the door. St. Louis Park Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive
Each attendee will get a dozen hard-boiled
Zumba Dance Party Pizza & Bingo eggs to decorate, take home and enjoy with
friends and family!
AGES 16+ St. Louis Park Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive
St. Louis Park Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Let’s get together for dinner and game DAY DATE+TIME
Have fun while exercising and learning night. Prizes and pizza for all! Th March 22, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
some new dance moves! FEE $15 per person; pre-registration required.
DAY DATES+TIME DAY DATE+TIME
M Jan. 8 – Feb. 26, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Th March 15, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Other Activities
FEE $15 per person pre-registration required;
No class Jan. 15 or Feb. 19 • Bowling
FEE $44 per person (resident) / $52 (non-resident). $7 for companion pizza. • Ice Fishing
• Single’s Night Out
• Social groups for teens and adults

with disabilities
• Super Bowl Party
• Weekend Ventures (Respite)
• Yoga

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Volunteer

City Volunteer Opportunities School Volunteer Opportunities City Volunteer Opportunities

To sign up for one or more of these St. Louis Park Schools are seeking volunteers Hydrant Hero
opportunities, contact Laura Smith at to assist students throughout the district.
[email protected] or 952.928.2847. Reading volunteers are needed to help The St. Louis Park Fire Department would like
Opportunities are filled on a first-come, beginning readers in 1st grade through high to remind homeowners and businesses with
first-serve basis. For an up-to-date list school students who are learning English. If fire hydrants on (or near) their property to
of volunteer opportunities, visit you prefer mathematics, we need volunteers please shovel the snow around the fire hydrant
slpmn.us/volunteer. for elementary arithmetic through calculus after each snowfall and keep the hydrant clear
at the high school. Volunteers are also of overgrowth of plants during the summer.
Pick up the Park needed to help in the media centers with
shelving books, and other activities designed To adopt a hydrant, go to hydranthero.org.
Groups and individuals are needed to head to assist the teachers and students. If you have Choose a hydrant, click on the “Adopt me”
out and pick up the park this spring! Volunteers just one hour per week during the school day, link, and fill out the registration form – you can
will visit a local park or public space and pick up we can use you and we will work with you to even give your hydrant a name! Questions can
trash and check for damage. Dates and times find a placement that fits your interest and be directed to Assistant Chief Cary Smith at
are flexible, and bags and gloves are provided. time. To become a school volunteer or receive 952.924.2171.
more information, contact Angie Martinez
Garden Adoption Grande at 952.928.6450 or Health in the Park Champion
[email protected].
Help plant one of our city flower gardens Become an advocate for community health
this spring! Flowers are provided and you History Day Judges and wellbeing in St. Louis Park! Health in the
can plant on your own time. After planting, Park Champions work on initiatives revolving
maintain your garden by weeding and St. Louis Park High School students are around healthy eating, active living and mental
watering throughout the summer. busy working on their History Day projects. health topics to improve the wellbeing
Support their work for this educational event residents in St. Louis Park.
Adopt a Spot by volunteering as a History Day Judge. Judges
do not need a history background or degree,
Help keep the City of St. Louis Park beautiful but they do need to enjoy talking with high
by adopting a spot to care for! Your “spot” can school students. The students put a lot of
be a park, garden, playground, trail, road or any work into these projects and they are looking
public space in the city. Once adopted, monitor forward to sharing their new knowledge with
your “spot” to ensure it is well cared for, litter adults from the community! Judging will be
free and report any repairs to the city. held on Wednesday, Jan. 17 beginning at 8 a.m.
in the St. Louis Park High School Media Center.

DECA Competition Judges

Students from St. Louis Park and the entire
West Metro area will be participating in the
DECA competition at Wayzata High School.
We are looking for 30 judges to role-play,
interview and evaluate students in a variety
of business and marketing related events.
Morning shifts from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and
afternoon shifts from 12:45 – 4:30 p.m. are
available; the competition takes place on
Sunday, Jan. 28.
No experience is necessary; all judging criteria
are very clear and easy to follow.

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Community Education

Here’s a sampling of preschool, youth Preschool Dance Early Learning Preschool Programs
and adult enrichment programs offered
by St. Louis Park Community Education. AGES 3 – 5 AGES 33 MO – 5 YRS
Look for a complete listing in the Central Community Center, 6300 Walker St.
Community Education brochure mailed Kid dance classes for boys and girls teach a Central Community Center, 6300 Walker St.
to homes in early November. For variety of dance styles including basic ballet St. Louis Park Public Schools Early Learning
preschool and youth enrichment technique and creative dance movement. Programs offer children and families
registration, call 952.928.6777. For Classes are held Mondays and Thursdays. a simple straightforward intake and
information about all adult enrichment Call 952.928.6781 to learn more. registration process, choice of morning or
programs, call 952.928.6442. Register afternoon sessions and opportunities for
online at slpcommunityed.com. Park Gymnastics parent education. Curriculum focuses on
language and literacy, social and emotional
Aquatics PRESCHOOL – HIGH SCHOOL development, and school readiness skills.
Central Community Center, 6300 Walker St. Call 952.928.6785 to learn more.
INFANTS & YOUTH Park Gymnastics is a recreational gymnastic
Central Community Center, 6300 Walker St. program with an emphasis on fun! Classes ECFE
Swim lessons are offered for children 5 are offered for beginners through advanced
months old – 4 years old with participating gymnasts. Instruction is given on the balance BIRTH – AGE 5
parent/adult. Shorty Beginner classes are for beam, vault and floor exercise. Early Childhood Family Education offers
children ages 3 – 6. Swim School is for children Call 952.928.6752 to learn more. classes for children and their parents or
ages 6+. Log rolling classes are offered for caregivers. Enjoy play and learning activities
children ages 6+ and adults. Open family swim Kids Place Child Care together under the guidance of a licensed
is 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, early childhood teacher. For part of the class,
and 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturdays. Water PRESCHOOL – GRADE 5 parents participate in a discussion group
safety instructors needed. Call 952.928.6780 As part of St. Louis Park Public Schools, led by a licensed parent educator. Families
to learn more. we share the district’s commitment to typically attend one day per week; daytime
ensure all students are provided safe, and evening classes are available. Call
nurturing environments in which to learn 952.928.6785 to learn more.
and grow. Open year-round, Monday –
Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Pre-K classes are Early Childhood Screening
NAEYC accredited. Before and after school
care is offered on-site at every St. Louis Park AGES 3 – 5
elementary school. Call 952.928.6764 to Early screening allows any health and
learn more. developmental concerns to be addressed
at least one year before kindergarten. It
is a free service, required by the State of
Minnesota for entrance into kindergarten.
The ideal age to screen is 3 – 4 years old.
Call 952.928.6726 to schedule an
appointment and learn more.

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Youth Enrichment Activities Beginning Knitting How Wills and Trusts Can & Can't Help You

GRADES K – 6 ADULTS ADULTS
The program offers a wide variety of Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.
programs for kids, including Extreme Legos, You will complete a hat and learn how to Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.
Young Rembrandts, Theater, Mad Science make a square that can grow into a scarf, What is estate planning and who needs it?
and more. Visit slpcommunityed.com or call afghan or whatever you want! Instructor Lara We will discuss property and how it should
952.928.6399 to learn more. Neel will bring a variety of needles and yarn be titled to avoid probate and make for an
for you to use on the fist night so you can easy transition in case of disability or death.
Aquatics decide what you like best, then purchase by We compare wills and trusts, and see which
second class. is better for a particular individual. This class
ADULTS & SENIORS looks at the probate process, and discusses
Water safety instructors are needed. Water DAY TIME FEE what it is, when it’s necessary and why.
exercise, adult swimming lessons, log rolling
and adult lap swim are offered at Central W Feb. 21 – March 21, 6 – 8 p.m. $59 per person DAY DATE+TIME FEE
Community Center. Call 952.928.6780 to
learn more. Hypnosis for Weight Loss or Smoking Th Feb. 8, 6:30– 8 p.m. $19 per person
Cessation
Adult Enrichment Activities Adult Options in Education
ADULTS
ADULTS ADULTS
Community Education offers a wide variety St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave. S.
of classes (arts, computer, language, All behavioral changes must occur at an These free, local classes include English as
fitness, health, etc.). Programs are listed unconscious level to be lasting. a Second Language, Adult Basic Education
at slpcommunityed.com or by calling (for adults who want to acquire or improve
952.928.6442. DAY DATE+TIME FEE their math, reading, grammar or writing
skills), Basic Computer Skills, Family Learning,
Th Feb. 8, 6 – 8:45 p.m. $69 per person industry recognized certification courses
and GED preparation and testing. Call
Native American Studies Video Series FREE! 952.988.5343 to learn more.

ADULTS

Friendly Snowman Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.
This series is taught by Elizabeth Rowan
ADULTS Keith, a professor of Native American Studies.
We’ll watch a film about each topic and have
a discussion on how these pieces of our past
have created the world we know today. Each
session qualifies for 3.0 hours General CUE’s,
certificates available at class.

DAY TIME Video

F Jan. 26, noon – 3 p.m. Trudell

Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. M Feb. 12, 6 – 9 p.m. A Seat at the Drum
No matter how cold it gets, the friendly face
of a snowman warms a winter day! We'll use W March 14, 6 – 9 p.m. Aleut Story
new acrylic painting techniques to create
a 3-D effect on our flat, 7"x10" lightweight M April 16, 6 – 9 p.m. Native American Healing
canvas painting adding facial features, a scarf
and a hat. All levels of painters welcome. A F May 18, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Music from Painted Cave
$15 material fee is payable to the instructor
at class. Kung Fu – Wu Shu

ADULTS

DAY Date +TIME FEE Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.
Kung Fu – Wu Shu will teach awareness
W Jan. 17 – Feb. 7, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. $65 per person of self and surroundings and will improve
self-esteem and confidence. This is a fun,
New Year, New Knitting Techniques! progressive, full-participation class, which
focuses on skill-building exercises that
ADULTS strengthens the mind & body, promotes
leadership skills, discipline, concentration,
Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. coordination and balance. Optional uniform Project SOAR
Each week of this class covers a different type and certification for White to Black Belt are
of multiple-color knitting. Materials: Bring available. ADULTS
at least two colors of your favorite worsted-
weight yarn (no cotton, please) and a set of DAY Date FEE Project SOAR serves adults with disabilities
size 7 or 8 double-pointed knitting needles. in the St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Wayzata and
Week 1: Fair-Isle Colorwork, Week 2: Double F Jan. 26 – March 16 $79 per Minnetonka school districts. To learn more or
Knitting, Week 3: Intarsia, Week 4: Slipped- to get on the mailing list call 952.401.6898.
Stitch Knitting. Beginner, White & Yellow: 6:15 – 7 p.m. person

DAY TIME FEE Orange - 2nd Purple Belt: 7 – 7:45 p.m.
3rd Purple – Black Belt: 7:45 – 8:30 p.m.

W Jan. 17 – Feb. 7, 6 – 8 p.m. $49 per person

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Senior Programs

Join the Senior Program "Dance Til You Drop" Lifelong Learning

and reap the benefits for your mind, body, Minnesota History Theater – Bus departs from & returns to Lenox Memoir Writing
spirit and community. The program is open The Stock Market Crash of 1929 left thousands
to anyone 55years or older and offers of people out in the cold. These were desperate Lenox Craft Room
a wide variety of year-round programs times that called for desperate measures – This class will help you get started on writing
and activities. Call 952.928.6444, stop hence, the rise of the dance marathon fad! your story or your family story. We’ll talk about
in at Lenox Community Center or visit Here in Minneapolis, Callum deVillier and getting started, focus, outline and we will bring
slpcommunityed.com for information or Vonnie Kuchinski won’t stop until they set your special story to life. Instructor: Laura Vosika.
to register. Advance registration required. a world record and go home with the prize
money. After all, how hard could it be to DAY DATES+TIME Activity#
dance for a few hours...days...weeks…months?
This electrifying new work will explore the Tu Jan. 23 – Feb. 27, 2 – 3:30 p.m. SRL905
psychology of the dance marathons. What
Fitness & Sports motivated people to participate in this crazy FEE $25 per person (member) / $30 (non-member)
endeavor? What drew in the spectators?
Zumba Gold How far can we push the human body and Burns and Allen – American Comedy Duo
spirit? After the performance we’ll have a
DAY DATES+TIME Activity# wonderful home cooked meal at Keys Cafe. Lenox Little Theater
George Burns and his wife, Gracie Allen,
Tu Dec. 5 – March 27, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. SRL911 worked together as a successful comedy team
FEE $5 per person; no registration required. that entertained vaudeville, film, radio and
television audiences for over forty years. Film
Enhanced Fitness: Exercise (Drop-in) DAY DATES+TIME Activity# archivist Bob DeFlores will treat you to a
close-up look at their wonderful and
Th March 29, 8:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. SRL901 entertaining work through the years.

DAY DATES+TIME Activity# FEE $74 per person (member) / $78 (non-member)
SRL906
M,W, F 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Life Could Be a Dream DAY DATES+TIME Activity#
Dec. 1 – 27 (No class Dec. 25) SRL907
Jan. 3 – Jan. 29 Old Log Theater – Bus departs from & returns to Lenox W Dec. 20, 1 – 3:30 p.m. SRL617
(No class Jan. 1, 15) SRL908 Enjoy a delicious lunch before you meet Denny
Feb. 2 – 28 (No class Feb. 19) SRL909 and the Dreamers, a fledgling doo-wop singing FEE $7 per person (member) / $10 (non-member)
group preparing to enter the Big Whopper
March 2 – 26 Radio contest to realize their dreams MUSIC & DANCE
FEE $40 per person (member) of making it to the big time! Trouble comes in
the form of Lois, who arrives to put some Ballroom Dancing
$48 (non-member) or polish on the boys. Denny falls in love, Wally
$5 per person class drop-in falls in line, Eugene falls apart and along Join the crowd that loves to ballroom dance
comes handsome heartthrob Skip to send to Dick Macko’s Band. Everyone is welcome
Motor Coach Tours with Medicine Lake Tours: the whole situation spinning. Hear hit songs and no partner is required. Refreshments
like: Fools Fall in Love, Tears on My Pillow, included.
Cool Mystery Tour of Minneapolis Runaround Sue, Earth Angel, Stay, Unchained DAY DATES+TIME
& St. Paul Melody and, of course, Life Could be a Dream. Th 1 – 3:30 p.m. (No dance Nov. 23)
FEE $5 per person (member) / $7 (non-member)
Bus departs from & returns to Lenox DAY DATES+TIME Activity#
Hear about the culture and history of Grand Ole Opry Country Music Jam Session
the Twin Towns on this riding tour. If W Jan. 24, 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. SRL902
conditions permit we’ll stop at Rice Park Lenox Gym
Ice Sculptures, US Bank Stadium, 2018 FEE $70 per person (member) / $74 (non-member) Join us in playing and listening to country
Winter Carnival ice castle and exhibits music. Guitar players, drummers, bass players,
and many special sites because of the line dancers and singers of all ages and skill
upcoming Super Bowl. After our tour, levels are welcome. Suggested donation $1.
we’ll stop at Casper’s Cherokee Room in
West St. Paul for lunch. Menu: Small DAY DATES+TIME
sirloin with tossed salad, baked potato W Dec. 6, Jan. 3, Feb. 7, March 7
with sour cream, rolls, beverage and
dessert. MaryJo Mileski, accordion jam, 1 – 3 p.m.

DAY DATES+TIME Activity#

Tu Jan. 30, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. SRL902

FEE $70 per person (member) / $74 (non-member)

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Friends of the Arts

St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts (FOTA) Art Talk

is a non-profit community organization dedicated to supporting, The arts are a big part of the fabric of our community life
promoting and enhancing the arts in our community. FOTA in St. Louis Park. Learn about local artists and events through
connects people and organizations around the arts, share arts- our FREE monthly e-newsletter. Sign up at slpfota.org or email
related information and resources, and coordinate community [email protected].
arts programs. FOTA embraces art as inclusive of all creative
mediums, and believes in the spirit of collaboration of artists Become a Friend of the Arts
and community members in inspiring and promoting art and art
forms. When you become a member of Friends of the Arts, you show
FOTA serves the creative community and provides arts access your support for the arts in our community. Your tax-deductible
for all community members through three programs: Arts for donation helps to ensure access to the arts for everyone and to
Life scholarships for any St. Louis Park residents to enrich their fund community art projects like Our Town, Arts for Life and Arts
lives through the arts, Arts & Culture Grants for artists and and Culture. Plus, you will be the first to hear about community
arts organizations to bring art work and activities to our local arts programs and events. Visit slpfota.org to learn more.
community, and Our Town, a community-wide celebration of
the arts with both participatory and audience experiences. FOTA is the home of:

Artists of St. Louis Park Gift of Music Program providing musical instruments to students
in our community to participate in lessons, band or orchestra.
Are you a St. Louis Park artist? Be featured in the Artists of St. More than 700 instruments have been placed in the hands of
Louis Park blog and collaborate with Friends of the Arts on young learners! If you are interested in donating an instrument
an upcoming project! We will learn about you and your work, please call us at 952.928.6422. We will be happy to pick up any
tell your story online and in the ArtTalk newsletter, and look instrument, get it in playing condition and give it to a student!
for ways to help connect your work with the local community. St. Louis Park Community Band is dedicated to making concert
Check out the blog at slpfota.org and recommend yourself or band music accessible to all. They provide a perfect mix of
another artist for a feature at [email protected]! challenging music, social atmosphere and great performances.
For upcoming performance schedule and general information,
Arts for Life Scholarships visit slpband.org.
Maggie’s Farm Theater’s mission is to present a fresh vision
Here’s a chance to explore your personal creativity. St. Louis of American popular culture rooted in our common past,
Park residents of all ages, races, genders, and economic connecting diverse audiences with a shared appreciation of the
backgrounds are invited to apply for funding to enrich their power of art. Their programs include: Books Alive! SLP Reader’s
lives through a creative experience. Funding is awarded for Theater, productions at Lenox Community Center’s Little Theater
music, visual arts, writing, theater, dance classes, workshops, and a Play Reading Series at the St. Louis Park Library. Visit
supplies and more. Scholarships are needs-based and donor maggiesfarmtheater.com to learn more.
funded. Find out more or donate to this unique program at The Park Theater Company was formed in 2007 to meet the
slpfota.org/artsforlife. Upcoming deadlines: December 5, city’s challenge of providing high-caliber theatrical/artistic
March 5, June 5 and September 15. performances for our residents. The Park Theater Company is
truly dedicated to developing performances that are “In The Park,
Arts & Culture Grants For The Park & By The Park”. Visit theparktheater.weebly.com to
learn more.
This program highlights our community’s commitment to
supporting arts of all forms, artists and arts organizations as a 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.
vital piece of a healthy community. Visit slpmn.us/artsgrant to St. Louis Park, MN 55426
see current and past projects. 952.928.6422
[email protected]
Art Talk

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Operations & Recreation Department PRSRT STD
3700 Monterey Drive U.S. Postage
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
PAID
U.G.L.Y. SWEATER Twin Cities, MN
Permit NO. 603
DASH
SUNDAY, DEC. 3
All ages
Join us on this ugliest of sweaters dash
at Louisiana Oaks Park.

Adorn that treasure you have put
in the closet since last year!

RACE BEGINS AT 5:30 p.m.