Spring-Summer 2025 Program Guide

2025 Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation

SPRING-SUMMER PROGRAMS Summer Concert Series 2 Registration Begins Feb. 25 at 8 a.m.

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Legacy Events 3 Community Events 5 Youth Programs 6 Adult Programs 12 Park Facilities 14 Registration Info 15

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May 14 The Legendary Percolators May 28 Darlene & The Boys June 11 Swingin’ on a Star June 25 Allegations July 9 All Good Company July 23 The Dirty Shorts August 6 Russell Schmidt Band August 20 The New Mendota Heights Jazz Ensemble September 3 M.T. Pockets & Loose Change

Grab a picnic dinner from local restaurants, bring a blanket or chair, then sit back, relax and enjoy some live outdoor music!

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Join us for this spring legacy event filled with fun for the whole family, and explore the trucks that help run the City.

New this year: Teens ages 13 and up, stop by from 2-4 p.m. to enjoy a video game truck with friends!

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Join us for this summer legacy event to celebrate the season with fun and games for the whole family, at parks throughout the community.

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EARTH WEEK: FIND THE FROG

PICNIC WITH PUBLIC SAFETY

All Ages April 21–28 Find Lily the Frog in a secret location, snap a photo and enter to win a prize!

All Ages June 9; 5–6:30 p.m.

Civic Center Ballfield Enjoy hot dogs, chips and refreshments, plus yard games and crafts, with Mendota Heights Police officers.

EARTH WEEK: INTRO TO FISHING

COPS AND BOBBERS

All Ages April 22; 5–7 p.m.

Rogers Lake Park All equipment provided, instruction by Fishing for All.

All Ages July 10; 6–7:30 p.m.

Rogers Lake Park Go fishing with Mendota Heights police officers; use provided equipment or bring your own.

PICKLEBALL WITH PUBLIC SAFETY

All Ages April 29; 5–6:30 p.m.

Wentworth Park Join Mendota Heights police officers and firefighters for some non–competitive pickleball.

FAMILY PROGRAM: GLOW GOLF

All Ages Sept. 5; 8 p.m.

Par 3 Community Golf Course $100 per Foursome Register for this annual family fun night and play a round of glow in the dark golf.

TEEN NIGHT: GAME TRUCK

Ages 13+ Sept. 24; 5–7 p.m.

Wentworth Park Enjoy an evening with friends in the video game truck for free!

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SPRING BREAK CAMP

Ages 5–11 $95 March 24–27; 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Harmon Park Neighborhood Center Games, crafts, cooking and play!

KIDS GARAGE SALE Ages 6–15 $10 per table April 26; 10 a.m.–Noon Veterans Memorial Community Center

SPRING TOUR DE REC Ages 6–12 6–7 P.M.

Cookies and Crafts March 6 Harmon Park Neighborhood Center Game Stations April 3 Garlough Elementary School Sports Spectacular May 1 West St. Paul Dome Free, drop in program, no registration required.

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TECH ACADEMY: D&D MINECRAFT ADVENTURE

Grades 3–6 $137 June 23–26; 1–4 p.m.

Harmon Park Neighborhood Center

GYMNASTICS

Wednesdays June 25–Aug. 13 Harmon Park Neighborhood Center

SPORTS SKILLS CAMPS Ages 6–11 $80

Flag Football June 9–12 9 a.m.–Noon or 1–4 p.m.

Kensington Park

Child and Adult Ages 1.5–2 4:45–5:15 p.m. $54 Tiny Tumblers Ages 3–4 5:30–6:15 p.m. $80

Baseball/Softball June 23–26; 9 a.m.–Noon Harmon Park

Beginners Ages 5–6 6:30–7:30 p.m. $104

Soccer July 7–10 9 a.m.–Noon or 1–4 p.m.

Haskell Park Multisport July 14–17; 9 a.m.–Noon West St. Paul Sports Dome Volleyball July 21–24; 9 a.m.–Noon Marthaler Park Basketball July 28–31 9 a.m.–Noon or 1–4 p.m.

St. Thomas Academy

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FASCINATING FRIDAYS Ages 6–12 $23–26 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Harmon Park

Summer Scientists June 13 Lights, Camera, Action!

June 20 Going Green June 27

SKATEBOARD CAMP Ages 8–16 $160 June 23–26; 10 a.m.–Noon Rogers Lake Skate Park

Crafty Creations July 11 Beach Day July 18

CONNECTED TO NATURE

Engineers’ Workshop Aug. 1

Ages 6–12 $25 9 a.m.–Noon Rogers Lake Park

Sports Galore Aug. 8

Art in Nature June 16 Outdoor Adventure July 14

TEEN NIGHT: LASER TAG

Ages 10 and up $5/hour June 30; 3–8 p.m.

Kensington Park No registration required.

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MAYER ARTS THEATER CLASS Harmon Park

Moana 2 Musical Theater Ages 5–8 July 28–31; 9 a.m.–Noon $102 Wicked Musical Theater Ages 7–12 July 28–31; 1–4 p.m. $102

SAFETY CAMP

ARTRAGEOUS ADVENTURES

Harmon Park

Little Tykes Kindergarden–Grade 2 July 25; 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $20

Harmon Park

Swiftie Party Ages 5–11 July 7–8; 10 a.m.–1 p.m. $85

Safe Kids Grades 3–5 Aug. 12–13; 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $40

Comic Book Creations Ages 5–11 July 9–10; 10 a.m.–1 p.m. $85

ECO ELSA NATURE PROGRAMS

Lilo and Stitch Beach Luau Ages 3–6 July 11; 10 a.m.–1p.m. $45

Rogers Lake Park Ages 3–6 $27 Adult + 1 Child $10 per additional child Musical Explorers July 17; 5–7 p.m.

Nature Games Aug. 22; 10 a.m.–Noon

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SUMMER TOUR DE REC Ages 6-12 Tuesdays 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Fishing June 10 Rogers Lake Recycling Crafts June 17 Garlough Elementary Yard & Field Games June 24 Wentworth Park

FIELD TRIPS

Chalk & Lemonade July 8 Victoria Highlands

Canoe, Hike and Fish at Lebanon Hills Ages 8–14 June 23; 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Leaves from Inver Grove Hts. $55

Scavenger Hunt July 15 Marthaler Park

Swim & Play at Edina Aquatic Center Ages 8–14 July 30; 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Leaves from W. St. Paul $55

Painting & Planting July 22 Mendakota Park Splash Pad July 29 Harmon Park

Skyzone & Grand Slam Ages 6–12 Aug. 21; 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Leaves from S. St. Paul $65

Magic Show Aug. 5 Thompson Park Free, drop–in program, no registration required.

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GOLF LEAGUES Juniors Leisure Ages 6–15 $130 June 11–Aug. 6 Par 3 Community Golf Course Juniors Competitive Ages 12–15 $135 June 12–Aug. 7 Par 3 Community Golf Course

TEEN NIGHT: GLOW GOLF

TENNIS LESSONS Ages 4–13 $40 per week June–July Wentworth Park

Ages 12–17 $115 per foursome Aug. 23; 8:30 p.m.

Par 3 Community Clubhouse

TIGER TOTS GOLF

Ages 4–7 $35/three lessons June–July Par 3 Community Golf Course

GOLF LESSONS

Ages 6–13 Beginners and Intermediate $100 per week (4 days) June–August Par 3 Community Golf Course

PICKLEBALL LESSONS Ages 7–12 $40 July 28–31 Wentworth Park

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CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT

Ages 18+ March 20; 5–8 P.M. Par 3 Community Clubhouse Individual players compete for small prizes.

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT All Ages May 17; 8 a.m.

Marie Park $10 per team

COFFEE AND CRIBBAGE

WALKING GROUP

Ages 55+ Free 9–10 a.m.

Thursdays, May 1–Aug. 28 (No meeting June 19 or July 3) Register to receive meeting locations

Ages 55+ Free Wednesdays Beginning May 14 8–10 a.m.

Par 3 Community Clubhouse Register to receive regular updates

YOGA IN THE PARK Ages 18+ Free June 13, July 11, Aug. 22 8–9 a.m.

Market Square Park

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LESSONS Ages 18+

Tennis Wentworth Park USTA Certified Coach June 5–July 17 $65 per 6 sessions July 31–Aug. 28 $55 per 5 sessions Golf Beginning in June or July Par 3 Community Clubhouse

BEAN BAGS LEAGUE

Beginners; $75 Tuesdays

Ages 21+ $50 per team July 17–Aug. 21 6–7:30 p.m.

West St. Paul Sports Complex

Intermediate; $75 Thursdays Pickleball Beginning in May or July Wentworth Park

GOLF LEAGUES Par 3 Community Golf Course

Beginners; $70 Tuesdays

Seniors Ages 55+ $90 Tuesdays, June 10–Aug. 5 7:30–8:30 a.m. tee times

Intermediate; $70 Thursdays

TENNIS MATCH PLAY Ages 18+ Location Varies $35 one–time fee Tuesdays, July 8–Aug. 12 5:30–7 p.m.

Women Ages 18+ $155 Wednesdays, May 21–Aug. 6 3–7 p.m. tee times

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Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Civic Center Ballfield/ Mertensotto Field 1101 Victoria Curv.

Roger's Lake 1000 Wagon Wheel Tr. Valley 821 Marie Ave.

Copperfield Ponds 650 Huber Dr.

Valley View Heights 1056 Cullen Ave.

Friendly Hills 2360 Pueblo Ln.

Victoria Highlands 1700 Diane Rd.

Friendly Marsh 2191 Apache St.

Wentworth 739 Wentworth Ave.

Hagstrom–King 555 Mendota Heights Rd. Ivy Hills 645 Butler Ave.

Mendota Heights parks feature numerous amenities to promote recreation and wellness in the community. From hiking trails and fishing piers, to playgrounds and picnic shelters, community parks have something for everyone!

Kensington 640 Mendota Heights Rd. Marie 1780 Lilac Ln. Market Square 720 Main St. Mendakota 2111 Dodd Rd.

For park amenity listings and more, visit: MendotaHeightsMN.gov/ Facilities

Mendota Heights Dog Park 1360 Acacia Blvd.

Oheyawahe Preservation Site 2100 Pilot Knob Rd. Par 3 Community Golf Course 1695 Dodd Rd.

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ONLINE REGISTRATION 1. Visit MendotaHeightsMN.gov/Register.

2. Log in or create your CivicRec account.

3. Browse programs and add to cart.

4. Complete any necessary waivers.

5. Checkout and pay if applicable.

6. Review registration confirmation.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE The City’s Parks and Recreation scholarship program provides up to $200 per year to qualifying residents of all ages, for participation in fee–based programs and events.

To apply, visit MendotaHeightsMN.gov/RecScholarship.

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