Parks & Recreation Programs
If you have questions, please reach out to Fridley Recreation at 763-572-3570 or Recreation@FridleyMN.gov.
Preschool Activities – Ages 3-5
Sports: Fridley Recreation sports programs are designed for kids who want to learn basic skills while being active and having fun! Instructors focus on teaching age appropriate fundamentals while encouraging teamwork.
Arts and Crafts:
- Animal Art: Calling all animal and art lovers! In this class we’ll paint, draw, sculpt, and write, as we learn fun facts about animals. Join us to express your love for animals through art!
Evening Youth Activities – Gr. K-4
Arts and Crafts:
- Animal Art: Let’s get ready for the goofiest, spookiest holiday of them all! We’ll play silly games, create slimy projects, disguise ourselves and make cute crafts. Face coverings required. Registration opens soon.
Sports: Fridley Recreation sports programs are designed for kids who want to learn basic skills while being active and having fun! Instructors focus on teaching age appropriate fundamentals while encouraging teamwork.
Youth Winter Break Trips – Gr. K-5
Adult Activities
Fitness:
- Zumba: Enjoy the party as we shake to the rhythms of Latin-infused music/dance with our instructor Lenka Seferovic!
- Aqua Zumba: Aqua ZUMBA gives new meaning to to the idea of a refreshing workout. Integrating the ZUMBA philosophy with traditional aquatic fitness, every class is a party!
- Tae Kwon Do: This Korean Martial Art class will teach you to use your hands and feet without weapons. Focusing on technique in the virtual sessions on Wednesday and fine tuning these skills during the in person classes on Saturdays.
Athletics/Sports:
- Adult Basketball Leagues: In these officiated, five-on-five men’s full court winter leagues, teams will play a 12-game season. Qualifying teams will participate in a single elimination tournament. Registration opens 9/1/21.
- Bag Toss: Grab a partner and play in our indoor Bag Toss league. Teams are made up of 2 players with any gender combination. The league will be 7-weeks in length with 5 regular season games and a 2-week playoff period. Games will be won on a best of three set basis. All teams will make the playoffs, and prizes will be awarded to the top teams. Music can be played upon request!
- Co-Rec Boot Hockey Fun League: Teams will play 7 games (weather permitting). These are officiated, no-checking leagues with two officials. Each league is limited to 8 teams. Registration begins November 4 and ends December 20. Leagues will begin early January (weather permitting). Games will be scheduled between 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. and take place at Commons Park.
- Open Pickleball: Looking to play Pickleball this winter? We will be offering indoor court rental at the Hayes Gym from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays beginning on January 23. Fee is $15 per hour; balls and paddles are available. Reservations must be made at least one week in advance. Please contact us at 763-572-3570 to reserve a time.
- Pickleball Classes: Get ready to take your pickleball skills to the next level! This skills and drill course welcomes pickleball players with a beginner-intermediate skill level to elevate their game. This class will focus on different drills to hone your skills and improve yourself as a player. Each week will focus on a different area of the game while improving your play style and technique. Pickleball equipment will be provided if needed.
Enrichment:
- Adult Painting in the Park: Winter Cardinals Paint your holiday masterpiece! People of all abilities can participate in this step-by-step painting class. Just come out to the park ready to kick back and enjoy yourself.
All Ages Programs:
Turkey Leg 5K: Our second annual virtual 5K is a great way to get the family up and moving before the turkey coma sets in. Complete 5K (3.10 miles) and report your completion via email. All participants will be required to submit a screenshot of their completed distance/route using an app that tracks distances (ex Map My Walk). To enhance the fun we’ve added some fun challenges for you to participate in to win prizes! All finishers will receive a long-sleeve, cotton t-shirt (available following program dates).
DIY Gingerbread Houses: Join us for a fun morning of creativity! We’ll provide all of the goodies you need to create a sweet gingerbread house. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver (16+).
Winter Lights Contest: Help spread cheer and possibly win recognition! Entries will be judged on overall impact, visual appeal, uniqueness, variety and tidiness. All entries will be placed on a map so that residents (and visitors) can create their own custom lights tour around town. Judging will take place December 9 – 10. Winners will be announced and maps will be made available on December 16.
Santa Calls: Add some joy to the holiday season with a special call from Santa. You make a wish list and Santa checks it twice, but this year he will check it a third time! Phone calls will be made from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Dec 14th to spread holiday cheer to children in Fridley. If you would like your child to get a call from Santa please register online, or give us a call!
ROX: Recreation in a Box: We have you covered for fun at home with some exciting themed activities that will keep everyone entertained. Simply sign up and you will receive a kit full of goodies to get the party started.
Grateful Greetings: December is a great time to thank your family and friends for making your year memorable. This kit will contain items to make cards, gifts and snacks to share with the important people in your life. In addition, there will be fun activities to get your family in a grateful and generous mood!