Elliot Park Recreation Center

08/18/2026

We are here for you!

08/06/2026

We are so excited to use our new playground and green space! Along with our new space, we’ve been adding flexible seating, lawn games, and chalk art, come by and say hi!

07/31/2026

You're invited—**only 5 days away!** 🎉

Join us for **Neighborhood Night Out** and the **Grand Reopening of Elliot Park** on **Tuesday, Aug. 4**, from **5:30–8:00 p.m.** at the **Elliot Park & Recreation Center** (1000 E. 14th St.).

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for an evening packed with fun, including:

🍔 **FREE food**
🥤 **Drinks**
🎵 **Live DJ**
🏰 **Bounce house**
🚚 **Food trucks**
🎉 **Activities for all ages**

This is a great chance to celebrate the newly reopened park, meet your neighbors, and enjoy a fun-filled summer evening together.

We can't wait to see you there!

Need interpretation or accommodations? Contact **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])**.

07/29/2026

Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration of community on Tuesday August 4th! We’ll have food, face painting, henna, tree climbing, art, resources, and more!

You're invited!

Come celebrate Neighborhood Night Out AND the Grand Reopening of Elliot Park on Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 5:30–8:00 p.m. at the Elliot Park & Rec. Center (1000 E. 14th Street).

Enjoy FREE food and fun for all ages—and connect with your neighbors!

We can't wait to see you there.

Need interpretation or accommodations? Contact [email protected].

07/10/2026

There’s still time to register! Sign up today!

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mplsparkandrec/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2¢er_ids=43&viewMode=list&locale=en-US

06/16/2026

Juneteenth is a time to celebrate freedom, resilience, culture, and community.

Join us at Elliot Park for an evening of roller skating, music, soul food, and fellowship as we honor this important holiday together.

📅 June 18 | 5–8 PM
📍 Elliot Park Recreation Center
🎟️ Free event

All are welcome. We hope to see you there! 🛼❤️🖤💚💛

06/02/2026

Introducing our summer programs!
☀️🫧🌷🫐🛼🧺🌱🌟👒🏄‍♀️🐚🦀🍯🐝

Look out for more! We have something for everyone, from littles to seniors, from the creative to the sporty, at Elliot Park we have a summer program just for you!

Click here to see all our programs: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mplsparkandrec/activity/search?activity_select_param=2¢er_ids=33&viewMode=list

05/30/2026

Hi Neighbors, summer camp registration is open for ages 8–13.

Minneapolis Parks is offering free and low-cost neighborhood day camps running Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 AM to 5 PM. Camp themes rotate weekly across more than 20 Minneapolis locations and include:

Kayak Discovery – paddle daily and learn water safety

H2Olympics – water relays, slip-and-slides, and bucket challenges

Farm-to-Table Camp – garden, fish, and cook fresh snacks

Theater Camp – sing, dance, build sets, and perform for family

Cycling Explorers – pedal to parks and neighborhood destinations

Neurodivergent Nature Camp – sensory-integrated nature play for ages 6–11 (10 AM–2 PM)

Additional camps include Juniors (ages 5–7), archery, sailing, and girls sports.

Visit minneapolisparks.org/camps or scan the QR code on the flyer to register. For questions, email [email protected], call 612.230.6400, or stop into your local rec center.

05/21/2026

Summer 2026 = still time to sign up ☀️

Neighborhood Day Camps = adventure, but make it close to home 🏠🌳
(And yes, we’ve got one of America’s best park systems.)

Your kids will explore, create, play, make friends, and build confidence — all summer long.
From epic group games & action-packed activities 🎯
To creative arts, splash pads, sports, nature walks 🌿
Even bike skills to safely navigate the city 🚲

Top-tier programming + real experts = experiences they’ll actually remember.

👉 Register now (like, don’t wait):
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mplsparkandrec/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=neighborhood%20day%20camps&viewMode=list