Parks & Recreation brochure: December 2021 - March 2022

December 2021 – March 2022

NEW

online reg istration!

See page 3 to learn m ore.

Contents

ROC events

Adaptive recreation..................................... 35 Adult fitness and recreation........................13 Art and dance programs.....................................9 Athletic associations...........................................10 Community Education........................... 36 – 37 Facilities and rentals...............................29 – 33 Friends of the Arts................................................39 Go green....................................................................... 34 Ice skating and hockey....................... 14 – 18 Outdoor rinks and rentals..................27 – 28 Preschool programs........................... 7 – 8, 21 Registration form..................................................25 ROC events............................................................ 2 – 3 Senior programs................................................. 38 Services..........................................................................32 Special events......................................................... 4 – 5 Westwood Hills Nature Center....... 19 – 23

All AGES

ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive

For hockey players there is nothing better than the sound of hockey sticks clashing against each other, pucks hitting the wooden boards, skates carving through the ice and the fresh air!

Oct. 23 – March 5 DAYs

TIME

Sa, Su 11 a.m. – noon (no hockey Nov. 13 and 27; Dec. 25; Jan. 1; Feb. 19 and 20) Free FEE

Youth and teen programs.....11 – 12, 20 – 22 Cover photo taken by staff.

Visit www.stlouispark.org for city events, activities and news.

nextdoor.com @stlouispark

@stlouispark

@stlouispark

www.youtube.com/slpcable

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NEW YEAR'S EVE ROC ALL AGES

ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive Before you go out for the night, come skate at the ROC with music and refreshments.

DAY DATE+TIME Sign up for email and text notifications:

www.stlouispark.org/sign-up

F

FEE

Dec. 31, noon – 2 p.m.

Free to attend. Ice skate rentals available for $3 per person.

The Rec Center 3700 Monterey Drive • 952.924.2540 • www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • Weather hotline: 952.924.2567

Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC) 3700 Monterey Drive • 952.924.2540 • www.stlouispark.org/roc

Westwood Hills Nature Center 2

8300 W. Franklin Ave. • 952.924.2544 • www.stlouispark.org/whnc

ROC events

Sh am roc Ice B o w li ng S t. Lou is Par k

AGES 18+

ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive Have you ever wondered what it’s like to bowl on ice? You’re in luck! Sign up for the ShamROC Ice Bowling event! Bowl four frames to win fabulous prizes and stay for the food, drinks, music and fun. Register your team of four and secure your time slot.

Visit www.shamrocicebowling.com for rules, registration and more information.

WILD PRACTICE AT THE ROC Minnesota Wild outdoor practice Presented by Twin Cities Audi Dealers

DAY DATE+TIME

March 12, 1 – 5 p.m. Games take approximately 30 minutes. $50 per team Registration deadline: March 10 or when full

Saturday, Nov. 27, 10:30 a.m.

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onlin registration!

Visit www.wild.com/outdoorpractice for more details.

New online recreation registration site

We have a new online registration software for parks and recreation programs! CivicRec is a new, mobilefriendly site that provides users with a more intuitive, easy-to-navigate system for browsing and registering for recreation activities, classes, sports and leagues. In the future, it will allow users to search for and reserve community facilities, such as picnic shelters, park buildings, courts and fields. You will need to create a new account online or next time you visit The Rec Center or Westwood Hills Nature Center.

Steps to creating a new account

To create a new account, visit www.stlouispark.org/rec-registration.

On a desktop device, click on the "Log In/Create Account" button in the upper left-hand corner, then select "Create Your St. Louis Park Account."

On mobile devices, select "Account" in the upper right corner and then select "Sign Up."

Winter activity registration begins Monday, Nov. 15. www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540

AGES 3 – 8

ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive Participants will hunt for candy and special eggs in separate age categories. Each participant will receive a bag to collect their goodies. Bring your camera for a picture with the Park bunny! Prizes will be awarded for the coloring contest for ages 8 and under. Pick up a color sheet at The Rec Center or download it when you register.

Bring your completed masterpiece to the event. Event is sponsored by the St. Louis Park Lions Club.

DAY DATE+TIME Sa

April 16, 10 a.m. Egg hunt will begin promptly at 10:15 a.m. $6 per child; no fee for supervising adult Registration deadline: April 15 or when full

FEE

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Special events

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Free yoga by Onelove.yoga AGES 10+

ED

PARTICIPANTS UNDER 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY PARTICIPATING PARENT

The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Whether you are new to yoga or a novice, this class is for you!

Onelove.yoga will take you through a basic foundational guided practice designed to open your heart and mind through aligning, strengthening and promoting flexibility in the body. Breathing techniques and meditation are also integrated. You can expect an emphasis on simplicity, repetition, ease of movement and modifications to welcome all. Onelove.yoga is a Minnesota, woman founded, nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring yoga and wellness to communities with limited access to its healing.

Onelove.yoga was a recipient of the City of St. Louis Park Healthy Living Grant, allowing them to offer these yoga classes.

DAY Su

DATEs+TIME

Nov. 21, Dec. 5, Dec. 19, Jan. 9, Jan. 23, Feb. 6, March 6, March 20, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Free; participants must preregister for individual dates above.

FEE Participants can bring their own mat or one will be provided.

Participants can take the mat home if they wish.

Registration deadline: Thursday before scheduled Sunday

U.G.L.Y. Sweater Dash

All ages Louisiana Oaks Park, 3520 Louisiana Ave. S. The U.G.L.Y. Sweater Dash is back this winter! Dig out your treasured sweater, throw on the masterpiece you just created or simply enjoy the creativity of others. This 5K course loops through Louisiana Oaks Park and the lighted trees of Oak Hill Park. Afterwards, warm up across the street at Park Tavern and revel in your accomplishments while wearing your brand new race medal. Registrants also receive a goodie bag and a raffle ticket for prizes that are drawn at the post-race gathering.

Pre-race pick up will be Friday, Dec. 3. More information will be sent to participants.

DAY Su

FEE

DATE+time

Dec. 5; race begins at 5:30 p.m.

Registration fee (Oct. 18 – Dec. 4): $40 Race day registration (begins at 4 p.m.): $50

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ALL AGES The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive The St. Louis Park Lions Club is hosting Breakfast with Santa, vision screening for ages 6 months to 6 years old and a vendor fair.

Breakfast will be donuts, fruit, juice and coffee. Bring your camera for pictures with Santa and a toy or food donation for St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP).

DAY Sa

DATE+TIME

Dec. 11, 8 a.m. – noon Ages 2 and under: free; ages 3 - 9: $4, ages 10 and up: $6 Preregistration is encouraged; walk-ins welcome

FEE

Walk

Park

ALL AGES Join us at our community walking event where we’ll meet for a 1 – 2 mile leisure walk the second Saturday of every month to explore parts of the St. Louis Park trail system. If it is raining, snowing or the temperature is below 40 degrees, we will walk inside the St. Louis Park Middle School. Face coverings are required inside the middle school.

DAY DATEs+TIME Sa

Dec. 11, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., meet at West 16th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue South to walk Lamplighter Park.

Sa Jan. 8, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., meet inside door 16, back lot of the St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave. S., to walk the school hallways.

Sa Feb. 12, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., meet inside door 16, back lot of the St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave. S., to walk the school hallways.

Sa March 12, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., meet inside door 16, back lot of the St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave. S., to walk the school hallways.

Sa April 9, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., meet at Louisiana Oaks Park off of Louisiana Avenue across from Park Tavern to walk at Louisiana and Oak Hill parks.

FEE Free; no registration required

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Special events

Saturday Sampler AGES 16+ The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Check out fun ways to keep moving this winter by sampling fitness classes we will be offering this winter into spring. Each class has high and low-impact options. Work major muscles with your own body weight. Attend one or all of these free sampler classes. Sampler is free, but we do require that you pre-register as class size may be limited to maintain social distance. Instructor: Judy Coughlin

BE THE LIGHT

DAY DATE+TIMEs Sa

Jan. 8, 9 – 11 a.m.

9 – 9:30 a.m., Strength: Wake up those muscles with strength moves for all levels 9:40 – 10:20 a.m., All Levels Yoga: Combination of Hatha and Vinyasa yoga.

Please bring a mat; limited number will be available to use.

10:30 – 11 a.m., Stress Reduction: Cool down with some breathwork, stretching and yoga poses to end the morning sample.

FEE Free; registration required

Winter Solstice Walk

All AGES Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. 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. We can help to be the light for those who need it, and guide them to take their first “steps” out of the darkness. Activities include a self-guided luminary trail and making your own luminary.

DAY DATE+TIME Tu

Dec. 21, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

FEE Free; preregistration is required

Registration deadline: when program is full

New Year's Gnome Search

ALL AGES Various parks Each week in January a different New Year's gnome will be placed in one of the city's parks. Once a gnome is placed in a park, it will remain there until the end of January. Clues will be given out each week on Tuesday morning on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@stlouispark), as well as GovDelivery to help you locate the different gnomes. It is said that those who snap a photo with one of the New Year's gnomes will have some of its good luck transferred to them! Share your photos with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by posting them in the comments section of our weekly clue posts.

www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540

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Special events

BundledUp! CA NCE FUN DAY 2022 WINTER LLED Oak Hill Park, 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S.

Saturday, Jan. 22, noon – 4 p.m.

It's time for outdoor winter fun for all ages!

Activities (subject to change) Bonfires • Cross country skiing • Sledding Snowshoeing • Raptor • Cocoa • Hay rides • S’mores • Music • Raffle

Presented by:

Fare For All ALL AGES Vista Lutheran Church, 4003 Wooddale Ave. S. Fare For All is a cooperative food purchasing program that sells groceries at discounted prices and is open to everyone. No registration is required, and many forms of payment are accepted.

Visit www.fareforall.org monthly for more information.

Rotary Clubof

St.Louis Park Minnesota

USA

Chartered in1947

Founding Club

Children First

Skate School Annual Ice Show “Iconic” The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive Come one, come all to see the St. Louis Park Skate School skaters put on a show for you!

DAYs DATEs+TIMEs Sa Su

March 19, 7 p.m.

March 20, 1 p.m.

FEE Tickets $7 in advance / $10 at the door

www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540

OPEN MIC NIGHT SUMMER 2022

Calling all musicians Veterans’ Memorial Amphitheater, 3700 Monterey Drive We provide the sound production, and you provide the talent!

One performer per Open Mic Night, and performers will have the stage for one hour. All performance groups and individuals need to book a performance date with Lisa Abernathy at 952.924.2539.

DAY DATES+TIME

Th June 16 – Aug. 19, 7 – 8 p.m.

Registration deadline: Jan. 4

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Preschool programs

Dance programs

Little Tot Playtime

AGES 1 – 5 BY START OF SESSION CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

CAN

The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Little tots can bounce in the moon walks, ride big wheelers, or build with blocks on the creative carpet! This is an unsupervised activity; parents or guardians must accompany their child(ren).

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DAYs

Tu – F

FEE

DATES+TIME

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Jan. 4 – May 6, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. $3 per session at the door $55 for a 30-session value pass which can be used at any session

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

Creative Movement – Pre-ballet AGES 3 – 5 The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Participants will stretch, tumble and develop their gross motor skills through fun games, stories and a positive environment. This introductory class will teach students age-appropriate skills that will improve their body strength and control while encouraging safety, group interaction and peer encouragement. Ballet shoes, leotard and tights preferred, but not required.

Beginning Ballet AGES 6 – 8 The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Participants will learn ballet techniques and terminology in creative ways to express their individuality. Explore barre exercises, center floor work and choreography. Ballet shoes, leotard and tights preferred, but not required.

DAY Sa

DATES+TIME

Jan. 15 – Feb. 19, 9:45 – 10:30 a.m.

Feb. 26 – April 2, 9:45 – 10:30 a.m.

FEE $63 per child (resident) / $71 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

DAY DATES+TIME Sa Sa

Jan. 15 – Feb. 19, 9 – 9:35 a.m.

Feb. 26 – April 2, 9 – 9:35 a.m.

FEE $63 per child (resident) / $71 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

City of St. Louis Park

N A T U R E

www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540

More preschool programs can be found on page 21.

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Music Together

At Music Together, our mission is to make the world a better place by making it more musical. We bring the highest quality music and movement experience to children and we involve the adults who love them in the magical process of development. Our relaxed, yet focused classes nurture children’s natural enthusiasm for music and supports them on their journey to becoming confident, lifelong music makers.

Kidcreate Studio’s award-winning art classes allow kids to explore art in an environment full of giggles and grins. Kids create fridge-worthy masterpieces while learning art concepts and experimenting with different art materials. Curriculum is age-appropriate and designed to inspire.

Classes provide a fun, self-esteem building atmosphere full of “I did it” moments. Making a mess is the best with Kidcreate Studio!

Music Together Sessions and Demos

Holiday Ornament Making Party

Ages 0 – 6

AGES 5 – 12 The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Join us for an ornament making party with all new ornaments! We will set up four stations, each with a different ornament project. These ornaments will make great keepsakes or holiday gifts! This is a great class for siblings to attend together. Send a nut-free snack and drink with your child.

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

Location varies; see below Sing, laugh, move and learn along with your baby, toddler or preschooler for 45 minutes of fun each week. Classes are mixed-age so siblings can be together. Families take home a song book, a corresponding CD and a code to download the music using our free app.

Music Together Free Winter Demos

Come give Music Together a try for FREE. Demos are intended for new families; repeats are not advised.

DAYs DATES+TIMEs+locations Tu Th Tu Th

Dec. 7, 5:15 – 6 p.m.

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Dec. 9, 10:15 – 11 a.m., Louisiana Oaks Park Building, 3520 Louisiana Ave. S. Jan. 4, 5:15 – 6 p.m. Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Jan. 6, 10:15 – 11 a.m. Louisiana Oak Park Building, 3520 Louisiana Ave. S.

Winter and Spring Sessions Louisiana Oaks Park Building, 3520 Louisiana Ave. S. Winter and spring sessions will be offered both in person and online. For online offerings, visit www.stlouispark.org. A link to sessions will be sent to participants prior to session date and time.

DAYs DATES+TIMEs+locations Tu

Jan. 11 – March 15, 4:15 – 5 p.m.

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Tu Jan. 11 – March 15, 5:15 – 6 p.m.

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Tu Jan. 11 – March 15, 6:15 – 7 p.m.

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Th Jan. 13 – March 17, 9:15 – 10 a.m.

Louisiana Oaks Park Building, 3520 Louisiana Ave. S. Th Jan. 13 – March 17, 10:15 – 11 a.m.

Louisiana Oaks Park Building, 3520 Louisiana Ave. S. FEE $189 for first registered child, $104 for each additional sibling 8 months or older. Infants under 8 months attend at no cost with a paid sibling.

Cut-off date for a younger sibling to qualify to be a free infant is born after May 10, 2021.

Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

DAY DATE+TIME W

Dec. 22, 9 – 11 a.m.

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

Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

Big and Messy Art Class AGES 18 MONTHS – 6 YEARS

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Let your little artist explore the messier side of art in a big way! Your child will enjoy many sensory experiences as they create enormous works of art. They will paint, sculpt, scribble and giggle their way to discovering a grander scale of art. These projects are way too big or way too messy to tackle at home!

DAY Tu

DATEs+TIME

Jan. 11 – Feb. 8, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

FEE $64 per child (resident) / $72 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

Valentine’s Day Craft Party AGES 18 MOnths – 6 YeaRS CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Nothing says “I love you” like a homemade gift! Let your young artist show their favorite Valentine how much they love them with a jumbo-sized conversation heart made out of clay. This is a great class for siblings to attend together.

DAY DATE+TIME F

Feb. 11, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

FEE $19 per person (resident) / $24 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540

Parent and Child Create Night – Valentine’s Day Mosaic Heart AGES 5 – 12 CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Looking for a new Valentine’s Day tradition?

Why not feel the love as you create amazing art together with your child! In this class, we will design our own glittery heart mosaics using clay, beads and more. Get ready for some messy fun as each parent and child will create their own craft.

DAY

DATE+TIME

Th

Feb. 10, 6:30 – 8 p.m. $43 per pair (resident) / $48 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

FEE

Ready, Set, MESS! AGES 3 – 6 The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive In this camp, get ready to get messy with some of our most fun projects! Your little one will love getting messy with mosaics, creating with clay and painting in wacky ways.

We’ll even make our own puffy paint so we can paint yummy-looking ice cream cones on reach canvas boards. Get ready, get set and let’s go make a MESS! Send a drink and nut-free snack for your child each day.

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DATEs+TIME

M – W March 28 – 30, 9 a.m. – noon $98 per child (resident) / $108 (non-resident) FEE Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

Soccer Shots

AGES 2 – 5 ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive Soccer Shots Mini (age 2) is a high-energy program that introduces children to fundamental soccer principles through fun games, songs and positive reinforcement.

Soccer Shots Classic (ages 3 – 5) uses creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing and shooting the ball.

DAYs DATES+TIME Tu Tu Tu W W W

April 5 – May 3, 5 p.m., Mini April 5 – May 3, 5:40 p.m., Classic April 5 – May 3, 6:20 p.m., Classic April 6 – May 4, 5 p.m., Mini April 6 – May 4, 5:40 p.m., Classic April 6 – May 4, 6:20 p.m., Classic FEE $110.50 per child (resident) / $122.50 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

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Art and dance programs

The How To’s of Drawing Camp Kidcreate Studio’s award-winning art classes allow kids to explore art in an environment full of giggles and grins. Kids create fridge-worthy masterpieces while learning art concepts and experimenting with different art materials. Curriculum is age-appropriate and designed to inspire. Classes provide a fun, self-esteem building atmosphere full of “I did it” moments. Making a mess is the best with Kidcreate Studio!

Holiday Ornament Making Party AGES 5 – 12 The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Join us for an ornament making party with all new ornaments! Four stations will be set up, each with a different ornament project.

Ornaments will make great keepsakes or holiday gifts. This is a great class for siblings to attend together. Pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

DAY W

DATE+TIME

Dec. 22, 9 – 11 a.m. $30 per child (resident) / $35 (non-resident) FEE Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

Paint Like Picasso AGES 5 – 12 The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive This is your child’s chance to paint on real canvas board, just like Picasso! We’ll learn all about the cubist style as we draw and paint our own self-portrait. Pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

DAY F

DATE+TIME

Feb. 4, 9 a.m. – noon $37 per child (resident) / $42 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

FEE

AGES 5 – 12 The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Does your young artist love to draw? This introductory drawing camp teaches kids the basic techniques and principles of drawing.

We’ll encourage creativity and imagination, while experimenting with a variety of drawing materials and techniques. The kids will even receive their own sketchbook that they will get to keep and draw in throughout the camp!

Pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child each day.

DAYs

DATEs+TIME

M – W March 28 – 30, 1 – 4 p.m. $101 per child (resident) / $111 (non-resident) FEE Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

Dance programs

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

Creative Movement – Pre-ballet AGES 3 – 5 The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Participants will stretch, tumble and develop their gross motor skills through fun games, stories and a positive environment. This introductory class will teach students age-appropriate skills that will improve their body strength and control while encouraging safety, group interaction and peer encouragement. Ballet shoes, leotard and tights preferred, but not required.

Beginning Ballet AGES 6 – 8 The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Participants will learn ballet techniques and terminology in creative ways to express their individuality. Explore barre exercises, center floor work and choreography. Ballet shoes, leotard and tights preferred, but not required.

DAY DATES+TIME Sa Sa

Jan. 15 – Feb. 19, 9:45 – 10:30 a.m.

Feb. 26 – April 2, 9:45 – 10:30 a.m.

FEE $63 per child (resident) / $71 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

Just Jazz AGES 7 – 9 The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive A fun, upbeat class that gets the body moving and start developing beginning jazz technique. This class will work on balance, musicality, incorporating jumps and turns, introduction to choreography and most importantly, creativity!

DAY DATES+TIME Sa Sa

Jan. 15 – Feb. 19, 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.

Feb. 26 – April 2, 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.

FEE $63 per child (resident) / $71 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

DAY DATES+TIME Sa Sa

Jan. 15 – Feb. 19, 9 – 9:35 a.m.

Feb. 26 – April 2, 9 – 9:35 a.m.

FEE $63 per child (resident) / $71 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540

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The City of St. Louis Park recognizes the importance of recreation and the health and wellness benefits it provides to people of all ages. The city offers a program for those that live or work in St. Louis Park that may need financial assistance to participate in our recreation programs. See page 24 for details.

Westwood Hills Nature Center 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Don’t miss out on your chance to participate in winter and spring break camps at Westwood Hills Nature Center! There are camps for children grades K – 5 beginning Dec. 27 – 30.

Spots also are available in the spring break camps March 28 – 31, 2022.

More information

Athletic associations

on pages 21 – 22.

Baseball Association Ages 5 – 18 www.slpbaseball.com

• L ittle League Ages 5 – 12 www.slplittleleague.com • T raveling Baseball Ages 10 – 15 www.slpbaseball.com • S enior Youth Baseball League Ages 16 – 18 www.slpbaseball.com

City of St. Louis Park

• J unior and Senior American Legion Ages 16 – 18 www.slpbaseball.com

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C E N T E R

Traveling Basketball Association Grades 4 – 8 www.stlouisparkbasketball.com Girls’ Fastpitch Softball Association Ages 5+ www.slpfastpitch.org Football Association Grades K – 12 www.slpfootball.com Hockey Association Ages 4 – 18 www.slphockey.org Lacrosse Association Grades 2 – 12 www.slplax.com Park Valley United FC Soccer Association Ages 5 – 18 www.parkvalleyunitedfc.org Park Flyers Track and Field Club Grades K – 12, boys and girls minnesotaflyers.com

www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540

AGES 4+ The new interpretive center at Westwood Hills Nature Center is the perfect venue for any birthday party. Birthday parties include a one-hour program led by one of our naturalists and another hour for gifts and food in a private party room. The cost includes the two-hour room rental. Party guests will meet a live animal, hike outdoors and then celebrate in the party room. You bring the treats, tableware and presents.

Call 952.924.2544 for reservations.

Reservations are being accepted for Saturdays and Sundays.

FEE

$110 (resident) / $120 (non-resident)

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Youth and teen progra ms

Kidcreate Studio’s award-winning art classes allow kids to explore art in an environment full of giggles and grins.

Kids create fridge-worthy masterpieces while learning art concepts and experimenting with different art materials. Curriculum is age-appropriate and designed to inspire.

Classes provide a fun, self-esteem building atmosphere full of “I did it” moments. Making a mess is the best with Kidcreate Studio!

Holiday Ornament Making Party AGES 5 – 12 The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Join us for an ornament making party with all new ornaments! We will set up four stations, each with a different ornament project. These ornaments will make great keepsakes or holiday gifts. This is a great class for siblings to attend together. Pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

DAY W

The How To’s of Drawing Camp AGES 5 – 12 The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Does your young artist love to draw? This introductory drawing camp teaches kids the basic techniques and principles of drawing.

We’ll encourage creativity and imagination, while experimenting with a variety of drawing materials and techniques. The kids will even receive their own sketchbook that they will get to keep and draw in throughout the camp! Pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child each day.

DAYs

M – W March 28 – 30, 1 – 4 p.m. $101 per child (resident) / $111 (non-resident) FEE Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

DATE+TIME

Dec. 22, 9 – 11 a.m. $30 per child (resident) / $35 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

FEE

Parent and Child Create Night – Valentine’s Day Mosaic Heart AGES 5 – 12 The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Looking for a new Valentine’s Day tradition?

Why not feel the love as you create amazing art together with your child! In this class, we will design our own glittery heart mosaics using clay, beads and more. Get ready for some messy fun as each parent and child will create their own craft.

DAY Th

DATEs+TIME

DATE+TIME

Feb. 10, 6:30 – 8 p.m. $43 per pair (resident) / $48 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

FEE

www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540

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

Beginning Ballet AGES 6 – 8 Wolfe Park Building, 3700 Monterey Drive Participants will learn ballet techniques and terminology in creative ways to express their individuality. Explore barre exercises, center floor work and choreography. Ballet shoes, leotard and tights preferred, but not required.

DAY DATES+TIME Sa Sa

Jan. 15 – Feb. 19, 9:45 – 10:30 a.m.

Feb. 26 – April 2, 9:45 – 10:30 a.m.

FEE $63 per child (resident) / $71 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

Just Jazz AGES 7 – 9 Wolfe Park Building, 3700 Monterey Drive A fun, upbeat class that gets the body moving and starts developing beginning jazz technique.

The class will work on balance, musicality, incorporating jumps and turns, introduction to choreography and most importantly creativity!

DAY DATEs+TIME Sa Sa

Jan. 15 – Feb. 19, 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.

Feb. 26 – April 2, 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.

FEE $63 per child (resident) / $71 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

December 2021 – March 2022

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coaches needed!

Parents interested in volunteering to coach their child’s basketball team will have their child’s registration fee refunded at the end of the season (maximum two coaches per team). Parent coaches must help cover all games and practices. If interested in coaching, note on your child’s registration.

Face coverings In accordance with St. Louis Park Public Schools face covering requirements, face coverings must be worn by everyone, including spectators. Players are required to wear face coverings when on the sidelines; face coverings do not have to be worn by players while they are in the game.

Mites Basketball Little Tigers Self Defense AGES 3 – 5 Davis Community Center, 5430 Glenwood Ave. N., Golden Valley Master Malone will help your child learn basic self-defense and martial arts skills while developing coordination and flexibility. Basic kicks, punches and strikes are taught through a variety of exercises and fun games. This program promotes focus, discipline and respect – great personal tools to carry into the future. *Resident rate applies to participants living in Golden Valley, New Hope or St. Louis Park.

DAY Tu

Indoor Skateboard Camps at 3rd Lair AGES 6+ 3rd Lair Skate Park, 850 Florida Ave., Golden Valley Camps for beginners to the boarding experts and everybody in between! The basics are taught, like balance, pushing, dropping in, skate park safety and etiquette. Instructors have years of teaching knowledge. Equipment needed for camp includes a skateboard and helmet. Knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards are recommended. All equipment is available at no extra charge if needed. All participants are welcome to stay and board after the instruction ends.

DATEs+TIME

FEE

9 a.m. – noon Camp #1, Nov. 24 $50 Camp #2, Nov. 26 $50 Camp #3, Dec. 20 – 23 $195 Camp #4, Dec. 27 – 30 $195 Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

DATEs+TIME

Jan. 18 – Feb. 22, 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. $54 per child (resident*) / $57 (non-resident) FEE Registration deadline: Jan. 14 or when program is full Tu March 15 – April 26, 6:15 – 7 p.m. (no class March 29) $54 per child (resident*) / $57 (non-resident) FEE Registration deadline: March 11 or when program is full

Tae Kwon Do AGES 5+ Davis Community Center, 5430 Glenwood Ave. N., Golden Valley 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.

DAY Tu

DATEs+TIME

Jan. 18 – Feb. 22 p.m., 6:15 – 7 p.m. $84 per person (resident*) / $89 (non-resident) FEE Registration deadline: Jan 14 or when program is full Tu March 15 – April 26, 6:15 – 7 p.m. (no class March 29) $84 per person (resident*) / $89 (non-resident) FEE Registration deadline: March 11 or when program is full

www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540

GRADES K – 1 St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave. S. Skill-based program with an emphasis on the fundamentals like dribbling, passing and shooting. Instructional scrimmages will be played. Mini basketballs are used, and baskets will be lowered for this activity. When registering, note up to two children your child would like to be on a team with.

DAY Sa

DATEs+TIMEs

Grade K: Jan. 23 – March 13, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

FULL: Waitlist only Sa Grade 1: Jan. 23 – March 13, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

FEE $50 per child (resident) / $55 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

Youth Basketball League GRADES 2 – 6 Practice at St. Louis Park elementary schools, locations vary Games in Crystal and Golden Valley This league provides kids the opportunity to learn basketball skills, playing as a team and good sportsmanship. Practices are held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6, 7 or 8 p.m., depending on coach availability, at St. Louis Park elementary schools. Games are played Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Crystal and Davis community centers.

Teams are coached by parent volunteers. Face coverings required for spectators.

DAYs

T, W, Th, Sa

DATEs+TIMEs

Jan. 15 – March 5

Gender AND Grades

Boys Grade 2 Boys Grade 3 Boys Grades 4 – 5 Girls Grades 2 – 3 Girls Grades 4 – 6 FEE $65 per child (resident) / $73 (non-resident) Registration deadline: Dec. 15 or when program is full

December 2021 – March 2022

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Adult fitness and recreation Boot Camp

AGES 18+ Oak Hill Park Building, 3401 Rhode Island Ave. S. Get your week started off right and join 6PointAthletes owner and trainer, Lisa Fisher, for a workout that will incorporate strength training and cardio work. Equipment will be provided.

Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat. All fitness levels are welcomed! Note: Class will be held indoors, face coverings optional.

DAY M

DATES+TIME

Nov. 22 – Dec. 20, 6 – 7 a.m.

FEE $50 per person (resident) / $55 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

Meditative Mondays

AGES 16+ The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive New class using meditative movements, gentle stretches, gentle yoga, visualizations and breathwork. Instructor: Judy Coughlin

DAY M M

DATES+TIME

Jan. 10 – Feb. 21, 5 – 5:45 p.m.

March 7 – April 18, 5 – 5:45 p.m.

FEE $42 per person (resident) / $48 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

Express Stations Workout AGES 16+ The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Class stations will be set up to use all the major muscle groups, improving balance and reaction time in an effective, fun workout.

Bring your own weights or a band.

Instructor: Judy Coughlin

DAY

DATES+TIME

Jan. 10 – Feb. 21, 6 – 6:45 p.m.

March 7 – April 18, 6 – 6:45 p.m.

FEE $42 per person (resident) / $48 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full M M

Express Strength and Balance AGES 16+ Wolfe Park Building, 3700 Monterey Drive Come get the ultimate express circuit class workout! Various work stations will be set up to engage all major muscle groups for strength and balance. Bring a band or one set of weights. All fitness levels welcome.

Instructor: Judy Coughlin

DAY

DATES+TIME

Jan. 13 – Feb. 24, 8:30 – 9:15 a.m.

March 10 – April 21, 8:30 – 9:15 a.m.

FEE $42 per person (resident) / $48 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full Th Th

All Levels Yoga AGES 16+ Wolfe Park Building, 3700 Monterey Drive This one-hour class incorporates breathwork, meditation and poses. It incorporates a Hatha and Vinyasa yoga with restorative poses at the end of class. Reduce stress in addition to building more flexibility, strength and balance.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Yoga props are optional.

DAY

DATEs+TIME

Jan. 13 – Feb. 24, 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.

March 10 – April 21, 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.

FEE $42 per person (resident) / $48 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full Th Th

Saturday Fitness Workshops

Intro Yoga Workshop AGES 16+ The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive For anyone curious about yoga and the health benefits. Principles and benefits of a yoga practice, poses, modifications and safety will be discussed.

DAY

DATE+TIME

Jan. 8, 1 – 2:30 p.m. $20 per person (resident) / $23 (non-resident) Registration deadline: Jan. 1 Sa

FEE

Foam Rolling AGES 16+ The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Bring you own foam roller and learn the latest research in using them. Benefits include preventing injury, improving posture and releasing muscle tension.

DAY

DATE+TIME

Feb. 12, 1 – 2:30 p.m. $20 per person (resident) / $23 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full Sa

FEE

www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540

Spring Equinox Celebration Yoga and Visualizations

AGES 16+ The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Many cultures consider spring to be the real start of the new year. This 90-minute workshop will include yoga, meditations and visualizations for creating what you want at the start of this new spring season.

DAY

DATE+TIME

March 19, 1 – 2:30 p.m. $20 per person (resident) / $23 (non-resident) Registration deadline: March 12 Sa

FEE

Adult league registration

Adult league sports are offered for team registration only. Teams can register online at www.stlouispark.org/rec-registration. Call 952.924.2538 to be placed on a free agent list.

Six-Person Broomball League

AGES 18+ Nelson Park hockey rink, 2500 Georgia Ave. S. Recreational men’s and co-rec leagues.

DAYs

M – Th evenings

DATES

7 weeks, begins in January (weather permitting) $400 per team FEE Registration deadline: Dec. 17 or when league is full

Indoor Volleyball League

AGES 18+ St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave. S. Co-rec, six-person officiated league.

DAY

DATES

W evenings Jan. 5 – Feb. 16 $220 per team FEE Registration deadline: Dec. 17 or when league is full

Softball League

AGES 18+ Aquila Park, 3110 Xylon Ave. S. Dakota Park, 2643 Dakota Ave. S. The leagues are classified as C – D. Tournaments are offered at an additional cost.

Games are scheduled to start in late April.

DAYs

league type

Men’s (single or double-header games) M – Th Su, Tu, W, Th Co-rec (single games) Single games (12 games) $600 FEE Double-header games (20 games) $810 Registration deadline for 2021 returning teams: Feb.11 Registration deadline for new teams: March 18

December 2021 – March 2022

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Ice skating and hockey

Session registration deadlines and class exceptions In order to staff and add classes as needed, deadline to register for classes is two weeks prior to the start of the next session. Add your name to the waitlist if a class is full.

Additional classes may be added. Skaters registered for the prior session will be given priority.

Ice skating lessons The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive

St. Louis Park Skate School offers a hybrid skating program to meet the needs of all of our skaters that incorporates the Learn to Skate USA and Ice Skating Institute (ISI) weSKATE program curriculum. Each class presents a progression of specific skills that build upon one another. Contact the skating director at skate@stlouispark.org with questions.

What level do you register for?

If you are not sure at what level to register your child, register as follows: • S katers who are 6 years old and younger, who have little or no skating experience, sign up for Beginner Snowplow.

• S katers who are 7 years old and older, who have little or no skating experience, sign up for Basic 1/Pre-Alpha. Class does move a little faster than Beginner Snowplow classes.

Skaters may be moved at instructor discretion during the first few weeks of class to a level that is appropriate or more comfortable for them.

Special notes • Fee includes skate rental, ISI weSKATE membership, practice ice (if available) and three free open skate passes.

• Practice ice (if available) on the day of class is open to registered skaters and the parents of Snowplow class participants only. No practice ice available on Sunday sessions.

• Protective headgear is required for all beginner skaters. Bicycle or lightweight hockey helmets are acceptable.

• No shoes or boots on the ice.

• S katers should wear warm, comfortable clothing, including gloves or mittens.

• F irst-time skaters and those using rental skates should arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of class to be on time.

• S tudents may remain in the same level for a few sessions before mastering the skills needed to move up to the next level. Skaters that desire to progress more quickly are encouraged to register for two classes a week.

• Class assignments are not guaranteed.

Classes may be combined with others or canceled if the minimum number has not been met.

www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540

Winter 2 session (7 weeks) January – February DAY DATES

M Jan. 3 – Feb. 14 Registration deadline: Dec. 20

DAY DATES

Tu Jan. 4 – Feb. 15 Registration deadline: Dec. 20

DAY DATES

Sa Jan. 8 – Feb. 19 Registration deadline: Dec. 20

DAY DATES

Su Jan. 9 – Feb. 20 Registration deadline: Dec. 20

Spring intersession (5 weeks) February – March DAY DATES

Tu Feb. 22 - March 22 Registration deadline: Feb. 10

Spring Ice Show

rehearsals (4 weeks)

DAYs

DATES

M, Sa, Su Feb. 21 – March 18 Registration deadline: Dec. 5

Spring Ice Show: March 19 – 20

December 2021 – March 2022

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Basic 2/Advanced Pre-Alpha

Beginner Snowplow AGES 4 – 6 For tots with little to no previous skating experience. Class emphasis is on learning to stand, fall and move on the ice through songs and games. Protective headgear is required.

AGES 4 – 15 For skaters who have passed the beginner levels. Skaters will master forward skating, backward swizzles, one-foot glides, moving snowplow stops and standing two-foot turns.

DAYs DATES+TIMEs

DAYs DATES+TIMEs

FEE

M Jan. 3 – Feb. 14, 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. $84/$93 Tu Jan. 4 – Feb. 15, 9:30 – 10 a.m. $84/$93 Sa Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 8:30 – 9 a.m. $84/$93 Sa Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 9 – 9:30 a.m. $84/$93 Sa Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 9:30 – 10 a.m. $84/$93 Tu Feb. 22 – March 22, 9:30 – 10 a.m. $60/$67 Registration deadline: two weeks before first day of class

Advanced Snowplow

AGES 4 – 6 For tots with previous skating experience. Must have passed Beginner Snowplow or Beginner Tot and Me. Class emphasis is on pushing, gliding, stops and forward/backward skating. Protective headgear required.

DAYs DATES+TIMEs

FEE

M Jan. 3 – Feb. 14, 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. $84/$93 Tu Jan. 4 – Feb. 15, 10 – 10:30 a.m. $84/$93 Sa Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 8:30 – 9 a.m. $84/$93 Sa Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 9 – 9:30 a.m. $84/$93 Sa Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 9:30 – 10 a.m. $84/$93 Tu Feb. 22 – March 22, 10 – 10:30 a.m. $60/$67 Registration deadline: two weeks before first day of class

Special Skater

AGES 5+ The special skater program consists of a modified learn-to-skate curriculum and test standards. These tests are designed to be smaller steps to learn the basic skill maneuvers in the traditional Pre-Alpha through Delta levels. A parent/guardian or authorized companion who can already skate may join the skater, if desired, at no extra cost. Protective headgear required.

DAYs DATES+TIMEs

FEE

$84/$93 Tu Jan. 4 – Feb. 15, 10:30 – 11 a.m. $84/$93 Sa Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 8:30 – 9 a.m. $60/$67 Tu Feb. 22 – March 22, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Registration deadline: two weeks before first day of class

Basic 1/Pre-Alpha

FEE

M Jan. 3 – Feb. 14, 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. $84/$93 Sa Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 8:30 – 9 a.m. $84/$93 Sa Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 9 – 9:30 a.m. $84/$93 Registration deadline: two weeks before first day of class

Basic 3/Alpha Intro

FEE

M Jan. 3 – Feb. 14, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. $84/$93 Sa Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 9:30 – 10 a.m. $84/$93 Registration deadline: two weeks before first day of class

AGES 4 – 15 For skaters who have successfully completed Basic 3/Alpha Introductory. Skaters will learn how to hold forward inside and outside edges on a circle, forward crossovers, backward half swizzles on a circle and backward one-foot glides

FEE

M Jan. 3 – Feb. 14, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. $84/$93 Sa Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 9:30 – 10 a.m. $84/$93 Registration deadline: two weeks before first day of class

Basic 5/Beta

AGES 4 – 15 For skaters who have successfully completed Basic 4/Alpha Mastery level. Emphasis is on backward edges on a circle, backward crossovers, backward stroking and T-stops.

Skaters will also be introduced to three-turns and beginner two-foot spins.

DAYs DATES+TIMEs

FEE

$84/$93 M Jan. 3 – Feb. 14, 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. $84/$93 M Jan. 3 – Feb. 14, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. $84/$93 Tu Jan. 4 – Feb. 15, 11 – 11:30 a.m. $84/$93 Sa Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 9 – 9:30 a.m. $60/$67 Tu Feb. 22 – March 22, 11 – 11:30 a.m.

Registration deadline: two weeks before first day of class

Jan. 3 – Feb. 14, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.

Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 8:30 – 9 a.m.

Jan. 9 – Feb. 20, 5:45 – 6:15 p.m.

FEE

$84/$93 $84/$93 $84/$93

Registration deadline: two weeks before first day of class FREESTYLE 3–8

DAYs DATES+TIMEs M Sa Su

Jan. 3 – Feb. 14, 7:30 – 8 p.m.

Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 8:30 – 9 a.m.

Jan. 9 – Feb. 20, 5:45 – 6:15 p.m.

FEE

$84/$93 $84/$93 $84/$93

Adult Beginner

AGES 16+ For adults with little or no previous skating experience. Participants will work on basic forward and backward skating, one and two-foot glides, stops and improving stability on the ice.

DAYs DATES+TIMEs

FEE

M Jan. 3 – Feb. 14, 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. $84/$93 Sa Jan. 10 – Feb. 19, 9 – 9:30 a.m. $84/$93 Registration deadline: two weeks before first day of class

Adult Intermediate

AGES 16+ For adults who are comfortable on the ice and are ready for new maneuvers. This class will focus on improving stops, push and glide forward skating, backward glides as well as learning edges, crossovers and turns.

DAYs DATES+TIMEs

FEE

M Jan. 3 – Feb. 14, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. $84/$93 Sa Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 9:30 – 10 a.m. $84/$93 Registration deadline: two weeks before first day of class

M Jan. 3 – Feb. 14, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. $84/$93 Sa Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 9:30 – 10 a.m. $84/$93 Registration deadline: two weeks before first day of class

Basic 6-Pre FS/Gamma-Delta

Adult Advanced

DAYs DATES+TIMEs

M Jan. 3 – Feb. 14, 7:30 – 8 p.m. $84/$93 Sa Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 9:30 – 10 a.m. $84/$93 Registration deadline: two weeks before first day of class

AGES 7 – 15

For youth with little previous skating experience. Class emphasis is on learning to stand, fall and move on the ice. This class will teach forward swizzles, backward wiggles and beginning stops. Protective headgear recommended.

DAYs DATES+TIMEs FEE

M Sa Su

Registration deadline: two weeks before first day of class

Basic 4/Alpha Mastery

DAYs DATES+TIMEs

AGES 6+ For skaters who have successfully completed Pre-Free Skate/Delta level. Skaters will learn to jump, spin and other exciting moves in ISI Freestyle. Skaters must have passed the previous level to register for the next level.

A progression to more difficult jumps and spins taught at each level. Student must successfully demonstrate the required elements while performing a program to music to pass a level.

Freestyle 1 – 2

DAYs DATES+TIMEs

AGES 4 – 15 Elements introduced are forward stroking, beginning forward two-foot turns, backward glides, one-foot snowplow stops and preparation for forward crossovers.

DAYs DATES+TIMEs

Freestyle

AGES 4 – 15 For skaters who have successfully completed Basic 5/Beta level. Skaters will continue mastery of forward three turns, Mohawk turns, hockey stops, forward edges, bunny hops, shoot-theducks and lunges.

FEE

M Jan. 3 – Feb. 14, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. $84/$93 Sa Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 8:30 – 9 a.m. $84/$93 Su Jan. 9 – Feb. 20, 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. $84/$93 Registration deadline: two weeks before first day of class

www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540

AGES 16+ Adults who are ready to improve edges and turns, crossovers, and begin learning spins, jumps and moves in the field.

DAYs DATES+TIMEs

December 2021 – March 2022

FEE

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Specialty classes

Moves, Power and Edges

Adult skate fit

DAY

RECOMMENDED FOR FIGURE SKATERS GAMMA LEVEL AND UP Skaters will work to improve stroking, power, edges, posture and control to enhance their overall skating ability. Advanced Adults who are comfortable skating forward and backward crossovers are welcome.

AGES 16+ SkateFit is designed for adult skaters who want to stay fit by skating but want more than an open skate session. Each session will be instructor-led and will work to improve stroking, power, edges, posture and control to enhance their overall skating ability.

DAY DATES+time

M Jan. 3 – Feb. 14, 8:45 – 9:30 p.m.

FEE $10 per class

Hockey Tots

AGES 4 – 7 For skaters who have passed the Advanced Snowplow skating class and are comfortable moving quickly across the ice and skating backwards. Skaters should wear full pads and helmets. Pucks and sticks won't be used.

DAY DATES+TIME

FEE

Su Jan. 9 – Feb. 20, 5 – 5:30 p.m. $84/$93 Registration deadline: two weeks before first day of class

AGES 16+ For skaters who are comfortable with forward and backwards skating, crossovers and edges. This class is a fast moving class to improve hockey skating skills, focusing on power and edge quality. Skaters should wear full pads and helmet. Pucks and sticks will not be used.

FEE

Su Jan. 9 – Feb. 20, 5 – 5:30 p.m. $84/$93 Registration deadline: two weeks before first day of class

FEE

Junior/Senior Club

AGES 5+ Introduces skaters in Basic 6/Gamma through Freestyle levels to use the full ice surface for their skating skills. Each skater will receive a 10 to 15-minute private lesson with the remainder of the class time to practice independently. Skaters must also be enrolled in their appropriate skate school level group class in addition to this course.

Junior Club (Gamma – Freestyle 3)

DAY DATEs+TIME M

Jan. 3 – Feb. 14, 7:15 – 7:30 p.m.

FEE

$42/$47

DAY DATEs+TIME M

Jan. 3 – Feb. 14, 8:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Jan. 8 – Feb. 19, 8 – 8:30 a.m.

Jan. 9 – Feb. 20, 6:15 – 6:45 p.m.

open ice skating

FEE

FEE

DAys dates+times

$84/$93

Junior/Senior Club (Gamma – Freestyle 8) Sa Su

Developmental

Developmental open ice skating is available for figure skaters to practice their skating skills with or without a private lesson.

Admission can be paid monthly or at individual one-time entrances. No hockey pucks, hockey sticks or games are allowed during developmental ice times.

Senior Club (Freestyle 3 – 8)

DAYs DATEs+TIMEs

Hockey Skills

DAY DATES+TIME

DATES+TIME

Su Jan. 9 – Feb. 20, 5 – 5:30 p.m. $63/$70 Registration deadline: two weeks before first day of class

$84/$93 $84/$93

Off-Ice Harness Training

AGES 5+ The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive This private lesson training provides skaters the opportunity to practice and improve their air rotation position and eliminates the focus of the on-ice setup and potential falls. Training is offered to skaters of all abilities to work on their technique in a safe environment. Skaters should wear athletic or skating attire and athletic footwear or skates.

Tu, W Jan. 4 – March 30, 6:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Sa Jan. 8 – March 26, 7 – 8 a.m.

FEE $10: one-time entrance $24 – $40: monthly admission Preregistration required. Registration closes the day before the first day of the month.

Lessons are held in 10 to 15-minute increments. Contact the skating director at skate@stlouispark.org to schedule private off-ice harness training.

Days and times vary by instructor availability Fee: $5 per skater per lesson

www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540

December 2021 – March 2022

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Public skating ALL AGES Come skate during open skating sessions.

Visit www.stlouispark.org/rec-registration to enroll in advance.

INDOOR: Sept. 9 – Dec. 30 The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive

DAYs

TIMEs

M, W, F Noon – 1:30 p.m. (no skating Dec. 29) Sa 10:15 – 11:45 a.m. (no skating Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, March 26) Su 2:15 – 3:45 p.m. (no skating March 20) $3.50 per person (youth and senior) FEE $30 for 10 passes (youth and senior) $4 per person (adult) $35 for 10 passes (adult)

optional FEES: $3 skate rental, $5 skate sharpening

OUTDOOR: Oct. 23, 2021 – March 6, 2022 ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive

DAYs TIMEs F Sa

5:45 – 7:15 p.m. (no skating Dec. 3, 10, 24, 31) 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. (no skating Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, Feb. 19) Su 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. (no skating Feb. 20) FEE $3.50 per person (youth and senior) $30 for 10 passes (youth and senior) $4 per person (adult) $35 for 10 passes (adult) optional FEES: $3 skate rental, $5 skate sharpening

Open pond hockey ALL AGES ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive For hockey players, there is nothing better than the sound of hockey sticks clashing against each other, pucks hitting the boards, skates carving through the ice and fresh outside air.

Sh am roc Ice B owling St . Lou is Par k

DAYs DATES+TIME

Sa, Su Oct. 23 – March 5, 11 a.m. – noon (no hockey Nov. 6, 7, 13 and 27; Dec. 25; Jan. 1; Feb. 19 and 20) FEE Free

Youth open hockey AGES 6 – 15 The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive Bring your own equipment and have fun playing open hockey on non-school days and holiday breaks. It's recommended that a parent or guardian be in attendance during skating sessions. This is a drop-in program without staff supervision.

DAYs DATES+TIME

M – F March 28 – April 1, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m.

FEE $5 per person / $45 for 10 passes

Adult open hockey AGES 16+ The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive Open hockey is available at The Rec Center’s indoor ice arena. Schedule is subject to change.

Call 952.924.2567 to confirm dates and times.

DAYs DATES+TIME

Tu, Th Sept. 8, 2021 – March 31, 2022 noon – 1:30 p.m. (no skating Dec. 28 and 30) FEE $5 per person / $45 for 10 passes

The Rec Center Skate Shop The skate shop is in The Rec Center in between the west and east ice arenas. The shop features rental skates, skate sharpening service and a small pro shop. Stop by and check it out!

DAYs TIMEs Sa Su

Saturday, March 12, 1 – 5 p.m .

See if you have what it takes to get lucky at ShamROC Ice Bowling.

Participants will bowl four frames for the chance to win fabulous prizes, all while enjoying food, drinks, music and having fun! Games take approximately 30 minutes.

Fee: $50 per team of four participants

Visit www.shamrocicebowling.com for rules, registration and more information.

10 a.m. – noon 2 – 4 p.m.

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

www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540

December 2021 – March 2022

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ANNUAL SPRING ICE SHOW Join us for the 2022 St. Louis Park Skate School Spring Ice Show! This is your skater’s moment to shine showing what they’ve learned in skate school in a choreographed program set to music. Skaters will be divided into performance groups by level just as in a typical skate school class and must be enrolled in winter 2 session classes prior to participate. Each group will have six to 10 practices between Feb. 21 – March 18 leading up to the show, including dress rehearsal on Friday, March 19. Practices will be 30 minutes in length, and final practice schedule will be determined by participation numbers. Performances will be held at 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 19 and 1 p.m. Sunday, March 20.

Contact skate@stlouispark.org with any questions.

Registration deadline: Dec. 5

Show activity descriptions

Beginner Snowplow, Advanced Snowplow, Basic 1 – 2/Pre-Alpha, Adult Group will have six to eight practices, perform in a group number and appear in show finale. Basic 1 – 2/Pre-Alpha, Snowplow and Adult groups typically practice Mondays between 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. and Saturdays between 9 – 10 a.m.

DAYs

Sa, M

FEE

DATES

Feb. 21 – March 20 $80 per person (resident) / $88 (non-resident)

Basic 3-4/Alpha through Freestyle

Group will have six to 10 practices and will perform in a group number, an introduction number and show finale. Practice times may vary during the times listed in the table below.

DAYs

Sa, Su, M

FEE

DATES+TIMEs

Mondays, 6:15 – 8:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30 – 10 a.m.; Sundays, 4:30 – 6:15 p.m. $90 per person (resident) / $98 (non-resident)

Specialty numbers (Freestyle)

Skaters must have passed Freestyle 1 or higher and registered for the Freestyle show group. Skaters must be a St. Louis Park ISI home rink member and represent St. Louis Park at ISI competitions for the entire competitive year (no later than Oct. 1).

Placements are determined by a point system based on the following criteria that is tracked over the year: • • • • •

Current test level skater is working on Number of classes registered for the season and class attendance Number of competitions and events participated in Prior year show participation P articipation in skate school offerings such as camp, exhibitions, developmental ice, etc.

DAYs

Sa, Su, M

FEE

DATES

Feb. 21 – March 20 $80 per person (resident) / $88 (non-resident)

Family number

Each show participant is invited to skate with one parent/relative or family friend age 15 years or over. This activity will have one extended practice to learn a choreographed program to music and attendance is mandatory. This is a great opportunity for friends and family to participate with their skater(s) and create memories you'll never forget. Parents/family participating with a skater will also need to register for this activity.

DAY W

FEE

DATE+TIME

March 16, 6 – 7:30 p.m. $15 per participant

Graduating seniors

This group is only for skaters that are graduating high school in 2022. Skaters must also be registered for their respective level show group. There is no fee to participate in this number. Practices will be determined by final rehearsal schedule.

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Public programs

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ALL CHILDREN AGES 2+ MUST PAY AND BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PAID ADULT UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

Critter Close-up

ALL AGES Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Have you ever wondered what a salamander feels like? What a turtle likes to eat? Or how a snake moves without any legs? Our education animals will be out for an up-close and hands-on morning where you can learn the answers to these questions and more.

DAYs DATEs+TIME Sa Su Sa Su

Dec. 4, 10 – 11 a.m.

Jan. 23, 10 – 11 a.m.

Feb. 26, 10 – 11 a.m.

March 27, 10 – 11 a.m.

FEE $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

Wild Woodpeckers

all AGES Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Woodpeckers are found almost everywhere in the world, including Westwood. Find out which woodpeckers call Minnesota home and learn some amazing facts about these woodland birds.

Put together a simple suet feeder and take a walk to search for woodpeckers and the clues they leave behind.

DAY DATE+TIME Sa

Dec. 11, 12:30 – 2 p.m. $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident) FEE Registration deadline: when program is full

C E N T E R

Eco Gift Wrap

ALL AGES Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Learn how to wrap gifts in a fun, decorative and eco-friendly way. Bring up to three gifts and we will wrap them using natural, sustainable and recyclable materials. When you’re done with this program, your gifts will be wrapped beautifully and earth-friendly!

DAY DATE+TIME Su

Dec. 19, 3 – 4:30 p.m.

FEE $8 per person (resident) / $10 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

Be The Light Winter Solstice Walk

ALL AGES Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. 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. We can help to be the light for those who need it, and guide them to take their first “steps” out of the darkness. Activities will include a self-guided luminary trail and making your own luminary.

DAY DATE+TIME Dec. 21, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

FEE Free; preregistration required Registration deadline: when program is full Tu

Nature Trivia

ALL AGES Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Bring your family and friends for a fun day of nature trivia. Put your nature knowledge to the test as a naturalist hosts Westwood’s trivia game day. Prizes and fun for everyone!

DAY DATE+TIME

Sunset Walk

ALL AGES Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Take advantage of the early sunsets this time of year and join a naturalist on an evening nature walk. Walk with friends, explore the trails and enjoy the views.

DAY DATE+TIME Su

Jan. 16, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

FEE

Life in the Cattails

ALL AGES Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Muskrats, voles, birds and deer...many animals find the cattails cozy and tasty! Venture deep into the tall cattails along the lake to discover a world of tunnels, mazes and fun!

DAY DATE+TIME Sa

Feb. 5, 12:30 – 2 p.m. $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

FEE

Snowshoe Adventure

Ages 6+ Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Join us for an exciting day of exploring the woods and wetlands at Westwood Hills Nature Center on snowshoes. Play games and follow tracks in the snow. Snowshoes are provided, but wear warm winter boots and dress in layers.

This event is dependent on snow conditions.

DAY DATE+TIME Sa

Feb. 12, 3 – 4:30 p.m. $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

FEE

Sa

Jan. 8, 12:30 – 2 p.m. $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

FEE

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Wood Round Valentines

All ages Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Design your own “tree cookie” creations to give to your valentine. Combine natural materials along with art and craft supplies to create something unique and special.

We’ll provide the materials, you bring the creativity.

DAY DATE+TIME Su

Feb. 13, 12:30 – 2 p.m.

FEE $6 per person (resident) / $9 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

Owls

ALL AGES Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Now is a great time to be on the lookout for owls! Join a naturalist as we learn about these amazing nocturnal animals. We will hike looking for evidence of owls living at the nature center. Dress for the weather and plan to spend time outdoors.

DAY DATE+TIME Su

Feb. 20, 3 – 4:30 p.m.

FEE $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

Chasing Tracks

All AGES Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Learn how to detect the “clues” that will help you identify the animal guests visiting your yard. We will go out on a nature hike to practice our detective skills as we search for tracks, food, fur and other evidence the animals leave behind. Dress for the weather and plan to spend some time outdoors.

DAY DATE+TIME Su

March 13, 3 – 4:30 p.m FEE $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

Adult programs Nature Unnoticed

AGES 18+ Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Explore your natural curiosity. Join a naturalist on a nature walk. We’ll focus in on the seasonal activities of the plants and animals found in the park, so each hike will be a unique experience.

DAY DATEs+TIME Sa Sa

Jan. 29, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

March 26, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

FEE $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

Maple Syrup

all AGES Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Join us for this annual rite of spring. Tap a tree and if the sap is running, taste the sweet sap. Discover how the trees are tapped and how the sap is collected and cooked to become syrup.

DAY DATE+TIME Sa

March 19, 1 – 3 p.m. $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

FEE

Fire Building

Be the Light

ALL AGES Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Create your own fire starter and put it to use!

Learn about different structures and materials that can be used to start a campfire.

Winter Solstice Walk

DAY DATE+TIME Sa

March 5, 12:30 – 2 p.m.

FEE $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

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JUNIOR NATURALIST

GRADES 7 – 12 (2022-2023) Are you ready to volunteer and have some fun?

Do you enjoy helping kids with activities, caring for animals or helping with projects? If so, visit www.stlouispark.org/whnc beginning March 1 for information on our popular Westwood Hills Nature Center Junior Naturalist program!

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Preschool programs CHILDREN AGES 2+ MUST PAY AND BE ACCOMPANIED

BY A PAID ADULT UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.

Tuesday Turtles/Wednesday Whirligigs AGES 4 – 5 (DROP-OFF PROGRAM) Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Participants 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 four classes. Feel free to sign up for one or more monthly sessions. Choose either Tuesday or Wednesday (not both) within each month.

Tuesday Turtles

DAY DATEs+TIME Tu Tu Tu Tu

Nov. 30; Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 1 – 3 p.m.

Jan. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 1 – 3 p.m.

Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 1 – 3 p.m.

March 1, 8, 15 and 22, 1 – 3 p.m.

FEE $42 per child (resident) / $48 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full Wednesday Whirligigs

DAY DATEs+TIMEs W W W W

Dec. 1 , 8, 15 and 22, 1 – 3 p.m.

Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 1 – 3 p.m.

Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 1 – 3 p.m.

March 2, 9, 16 and 23, 1 – 3 p.m.

FEE $42 per child (resident) / $48 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

Puppet Story Time ALL AGES Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Laugh out loud as the Westwood puppets tell a story in their animated comical style.

Begin with open play and exploration.

Naturalist-led activities will highlight the story and create memories for you and your youngest family members.

Winter Birds

DAYs DATEs+TIME M F

Dec. 6, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Dec. 10, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

FEE $4 per person (resident) / $5 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full Animal Tracks and Clues

DAYs DATEs+TIME M F

Jan. 3, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 7, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

FEE $4 per person (resident) / $5 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full Who’s Hibernating?

DAYs DATEs+TIME M F

Winter break camps ALL WINTER BREAK CAMPS ARE DROP-OFF CAMPS.

Cozy Camp

GRADES K – 5 Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Have you heard about “hygge”? This Danish word is all about finding ways to be comfy and cozy in the wintertime. Put on your comfy clothes and spend a day at the nature center full of story times, puppet shows and a campfire. Bring a nut-free snack and lunch.

Dress for spending time outdoors.

DAY DATE+TIME M

Dec. 27, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. $30 per child (resident) / $35 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

FEE

Imagine, Design, Build GRADES K – 5 Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Explore your creative side! Our projects will use materials and ideas found in and inspired by the woods, marsh and prairie of Westwood. Be prepared to build, create, invent and let your imagination run free.

Bring a nut-free snack and lunch. Dress for spending time outdoors.

Feb. 7, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Feb. 11, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

FEE $4 per person (resident) / $5 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

DAY DATE+TIME

Maple Syrup

Winter Fun

DAYs DATEs+TIME

Grades K – 5 Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Spend a winter day outdoors at the nature center. Activities could include exploring the woods by snowshoe, speeding across the lake on kicksleds or playing games on the ice or in the cattails. Exact activities will depend on weather conditions that day. Bring a nut-free snack and lunch.

Dress for spending time outdoors.

M F

March 7, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

March 11, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

FEE $4 per person (resident) / $5 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

Tu

Dec. 28, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. $30 per child (resident) / $35 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

FEE

DAY DATE+TIME W

Dec. 29, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. $30 per child (resident)/ $35 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

FEE

Puppet Camp GRADES K – 5 Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Create your own puppets to bring home.

Learn and practice some skills that make a puppet show entertaining. There will also be appearances by the talented Westwood Hills puppets. Bring a nut-free snack and lunch.

Dress for spending time outdoors.

DAY DATE+TIME Th

Dec. 30, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. $30 per child (resident) / $35 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

FEE

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Spring break camps ALL SPRING BREAK CAMPS ARE DROP-OFF CAMPS.

Raccoon Time GRADES K – 5 Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Come explore the nature center through the eyes of “Raccoon” the puppet. Learn more about raccoons and the world that surrounds them. Of course, Raccoon the puppet will be stopping by to hear all about the day's adventures! Bring a nut-free snack and lunch. Dress for spending time outdoors.

DAY DATE+TIME M

March 28, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

FEE $30 per child (resident) / $35 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

Wild About Animals GRADES K – 5 Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Snakes, turtles, frogs and more! We’ll have the chance to take Westwood’s education animals out from behind the glass and spend time handling them and learning how to care for them. We’ll also spend time outside to discover how animals live during the winter.

DAY DATE+TIME Tu

March 29, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

FEE $30 per child (resident) / $35 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

C E N T E R

Art in Nature GRADES K – 5 Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Combining art and nature is one of our favorite ways to spark creativity and appreciate the natural world. Join us at camp to create art inspired by what we see and find outside. There will also be plenty of time to explore the trails and woods that surround the nature center.

Bring a nut-free snack and lunch. Dress for spending time outdoors.

DAY DATE+TIME W

March 30, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. $30 per child (resident) / $ 35 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

FEE

Animal Mysteries GRADES K – 5 Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Spend the day learning about how tricky animals can be! Camouflage, mimicry, playing dead and making strange sounds are all ways critters can fool or outsmart us. We will learn all about these sneaky critters as we play, hike and watch silly puppet shows. Bring a nut-free snack and lunch. Dress for spending time outdoors.

DAY DATE+TIME Th

March 31, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

FEE $30 per child (resident) / $35 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

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Custom environmental

education programs Distance learning? Need a fun, educational break from your at-home routine?

Westwood is the place for you! With over 160 acres of outdoor classroom, Westwood can provide a safe, fun environment for you to learn. We can customize our recreation and natural history programs to fit your learning needs. Our naturalists use a variety of teaching tools to reach kids of all ages, from puppets and live animals to sustainability and outdoor recreation.

Call 952.924.2544 for more information about scheduling a visit for a family or small group.

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Winter equipment rental

Get outside and enjoy the fun and activities of the winter season! Snowshoes and kicksleds are available to rent and use at Westwood Hills Nature Center. Check out equipment at the interpretive center front desk during regular business hours. Snowshoes and kicksleds must be returned 30 minutes prior to building closing. Driver’s license and a credit card are required for deposit on all rentals.

Scout programs

Equipment available

FEE

Snowshoes (minimum 6-inch snow base) Kicksleds

$5 per hour (resident) / $6 (non-resident) $5 per hour (resident) / $6 (non-resident)

Westwood Hills Nature Center is a great resource for your scouting needs. We can customize our programs to meet your specific badge requirements, special awards and service projects. These activities provide scouts with the opportunity to build character and leadership, connect to the community, discover new things, collaborate with other scouts and have fun in an outdoor environment. Our facility includes wetland, prairie and forest habitats which are ideal for exploration and service projects. Call 952.924.2544 to learn more.

Service projects

Looking for a service project for your community, scout or service group?

Westwood can provide opportunities for park cleanups, plantings or other projects.

Call 952.924.2544 to schedule one.

Home school programs AGES 5+

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. NO CHARGE FOR SUPERVISING ADULT.

Westwood Hills Nature Center is a great resource for home school science learning activities! We can customize our recreation and natural history programs to fit a variety of ages and learning needs. Call 952.924.2544 for more information about scheduling a visit for a small group or homeschool cooperative.

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C E N T E R

AGES 4+ The new interpretive center at Westwood Hills Nature Center is the perfect venue for any birthday party. Birthday parties include a one-hour program led by one of our naturalists and another hour for gifts and food in a private party room. The cost includes the two-hour room rental. Party guests will meet a live animal, hike outdoors and then celebrate in the party room. You bring the treats, tableware and presents.

Reservations are being accepted for Saturdays and Sundays.

FEE

$110 (resident) / $120 (non-resident)

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Registration options

Register early!

To ensure your participation, register as soon as possible.

All activities have maximum enrollment limits. Activities also have minimum enrollment requirements and can be canceled if registration is insufficient. If the registration deadline has passed, you may call the recreation office or Westwood Hills Nature Center to see if any openings remain.

To better serve you, we have a new online registration site!

We have a new online registration software for parks and recreation programs! CivicRec is a new, mobile-friendly site that provides users with a more intuitive, easy-to-navigate system for browsing and registering for recreation activities, classes, sports and leagues. In the future, it will allow users to search for and reserve community facilities, such as picnic shelters, park buildings, courts and fields. You will need to create a new account online or next time you visit The Rec Center or Westwood Hills Nature Center.

Instructors can't accept registrations in class.

Resident benefits

Steps to creating a new account

Residents pay a lower fee for many activities. A resident is someone who lives or works full time in St. Louis Park.

Non-residents who register as residents will forfeit their fee and their place in the activity.

Access to Fun

Ac c e s to

To create a new account, visit www.stlouispark.org/rec-registration. On a desktop device, click on the "Log In/Create Account" button in the upper left-hand corner, then select "Create Your St. Louis Park Account." On mobile devices, select "Account" in the upper right corner and then select "Sign Up."

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fun

Partial fee assistance is available to those who live or work in St. Louis Park. Those who qualify should submit an Access to Fun application. Visit www.stlouispark.org/activities-programs for more information and the online form or call 952.924.2540.

How to register Sorry, we can't accept registration over the phone.

1. C omplete the enclosed registration form or register online at www.stlouispark.org/rec-registration. Be sure to write down the activity name and fee for each program you’re registering for. Missing information can delay your registration. Individuals with disabilities may request auxiliary aids for registration; call 952.924.2540 or email cvoss@stlouispark.org.

2. Payment must accompany registration. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, cash and checks. Make checks payable to “City of St. Louis Park.”

3. Mail, drop off or fax your registration form and payment.

Confirmations and cancelations

We do not send enrollment confirmations.

You will be contacted only if: • The program is full.

• The program is canceled.

• The date, time or location has changed.

Activities may be canceled due to poor weather.

Call the weather line at 952.924.2567 if weather appears questionable.

Refund policy

Full refunds are given only when an activity is canceled by the parks and recreation division. When registration is withdrawn prior to the first day of the activity, a 20% administrative fee will be assessed. Partial credit will be considered if cancelation is due to injury or serious illness.

NEW

online registration!

Winter activity registration begins Monday, Nov. 15.

Mail

Send the registration form along with payment to: The Rec Center 3700 Monterey Drive St. Louis Park, MN 55416 For Westwood Hills Nature Center programs, mail to: Westwood Hills Nature Center 8300 W. Franklin Ave. St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Fax

Fax the registration form along with your Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express payment to: • The Rec Center – 952.925.5663 • Westwood Hills Nature Center – 952.797.9691

Visit our office

Drop off your registration form, along with payment, to either The Rec Center or Westwood Hills Nature Center. Forms can be dropped off at The Rec Center's front desk or in the secure lockbox located near the front desk.

December – March The Rec Center’s service counter hours Monday – Thursday

8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Friday

8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday

9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday

Noon – 6 p.m.

The Rec Center will close at 2 p.m. Dec. 24 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 31, and will be closed all day Nov. 25, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

Westwood Hills Nature Center interpretive center hours Monday – Friday

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday

Noon – 5 p.m.

The interpretive center will be closed Nov. 11, 25 and 26; Dec. 24, 25 and 31; Jan. 1 and 17; and Feb 21.

Westwood Hills Nature Center trails are open daily, sunrise to sunset. Vestibule restroom is available during this time.

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Parks and Recreation Division 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Office: 952.924.2540 • Fax: 952.925.5663

Westwood Hills Nature Center 8300 W. Franklin Ave., St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Office: 952.924.2544 • Fax: 952.797.9691

Parent/guardian Primary phone

(Last name, first name) Address (Street) (City)

(ZIP)

Email Emergency contact I am interested in being a volunteer (check all that apply)

Participant first and last name

Date of birth

Coach

2021 – 2022 grade and school

Cell phone

Assistant/team manager

Activity name, date, time

$ Fee per person

Total enclosed

The St. Louis Park Parks and 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/concussioninyouthsports.

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% administration fee will be refunded only if cancelation is made prior to the start of the first day of the activity.

Full refunds are given only if the parks and recreation division cancels the activity.

Permission and waiver: I hereby agree to allow me or my child(ren) to participate in the activity for which I am registering. 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 participant(s) in the activity for which I am registering. I understand that the information that I have provided may be distributed to individuals involved with each program. The St. Louis Park Parks and Recreation Division regularly takes photos and video of program participants for use in promotional materials and staff training. I grant permission to use the name, pictures and quotes of my child(ren) or me for those purposes.

Make checks payable to the City of St. Louis Park.

Parent/guardian signature

Charge my:

Date

Mastercard

Office use only Amount received

Date received

Received by

Check/authorization number

Visa

American Express

Discover

Card number Expires

Security code

Signature

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New interpretive center includes sustainable design features The new Westwood Hills Nature Center interpretive center is open to the public, offering programming for visitors of all ages and backgrounds to learn about and connect with the environment. The interpretive center was built to respect the environment through location site and building design and has the distinction of being the first commercial building in Minnesota designed to achieve net zero energy. “Net zero energy” means that the nature center is designed to produce, at a minimum, as much energy as it uses, working toward a zero-energy building certification. Many sustainable, energy-efficient and low-impact features were chosen during the design process to achieve this goal. At the new interpretive center, you’ll find 13 signs highlighting the environmental strategies used. Here’s a preview of what you’ll discover: • Active and passive solar: Solar panels cover about 7,400 square feet of roof area and will produce nearly 150,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually to offset the building’s electricity needs. The placement of the building and its large windows gather natural daylight, reducing the building’s overall electricity demand. On the south side of the building, a concrete massing wall soaks in heat during sunny days in the winter, then releases the warmth at night.

• Efficient winter comfort: The new energy-efficient fireplace, powered by the rooftop solar panels, warms the building without the carbon emissions of wood or gas.

• Geothermal piping system: The parking lot sits atop a geothermal well field of 32 wells, located about 200 feet deep. This system uses liquid-to-air heat pumps to extract heat in the winter and cool air in the summer, using less than half the energy of a conventional heating and cooling system. As part of this system, pipes embedded in the building’s concrete floor pump hot water to radiate warmth directly to gathering areas.

• Natural ventilation: The building orientation and placement of the windows allows for natural ventilation during temperate weather days.

Additional sustainable design features include permeable pavers, rain gardens and bird-friendly glass. To see these features and the expanded exhibits, raptor enclosures and scenic hiking trails, visit the interpretive center Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, noon – 5 p.m. Please wear a face covering while inside city facilities, regardless of vaccination status. Visit www.stlouispark.org/whnc for more information.

Former interpretive center deconstructed, reused This past summer, the city partnered with a local nonprofit to deconstruct the former interpretive center building. Many of the building materials were saved and sold for reuse at the nonprofit’s warehouse. A number of the ceiling beams were also saved to be rebuilt into outdoor benches to be used outside the new interpretive center. Visit bit.ly/WHNCdeconstruct to see a time-lapse video of the deconstruction process.

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Outdoor rinks with warming houses The city operates five parks with warming houses near their skating rinks: Birchwood, Browndale, Nelson, Oak Hill and Parkview parks. Warming houses will close when the temperature falls below negative 5 degrees Fahrenheit and/or the wind chill is negative 15 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. Call the weather line at 952.924.2567 for updates.

Outdoor rink locations The city operates 11 parks with skating rinks.

location

Address

Ainsworth Park

7700 28th St. W.

Bass Lake Park

3450 Glenhurst Ave.

Birchwood Park

2701 Zarthan Ave. S.

Browndale Park

4955 Morningside Road

Center Park

3750 Wooddale Ave.

Warming house hours

Fern Hill Park

4421 W. 28th St.

Regular hours Dec. 17 – 21, Jan. 2 – Feb. 20 (Holidays and weather permitting)

Jackley Park

4215 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.

DAYs

M – Th F Sa Su

Times

4 – 8 p.m.

4 – 8:30 p.m.

10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Noon – 7 p.m.

Winter break Dec. 22 – 30

DAYs

M – Sa Su

Times

10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Noon – 8:30 p.m.

Please wear face coverings while inside warming houses, regardless of vaccination status.

Thank you for helping to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Holiday and school release day hours

DATEs

Dec. 24 Dec. 25 Dec. 31 Jan. 1 Jan. 17 Jan. 28 Feb. 4 Feb. 21

Nelson Park general skating schedule

Below are the days and times when the WEST rink will be open for general skating (no sticks or goals allowed).

Regular hours Dec. 17 – 21, Jan. 2 – Feb. 20

DAYs

M, Tu, Th W, F Sa Su

Times

4 – 6 p.m.

4 – 8 p.m.

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Noon – 2 p.m.

Winter break hours Dec. 22 – 30

DAYs

M–F Sa Su

Times

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Noon – 2 p.m.

Holiday and school release days hours

DATEs

Dec. 24 Dec. 25 Dec. 31 Jan. 17 Jan. 28 Feb. 4 Feb. 21

Times

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Closed 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Noon – 6 p.m.

Noon – 6 p.m.

Noon – 6 p.m.

Noon – 6 p.m.

Times

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Closed 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.* Noon – 8:30 p.m.

Noon – 8 p.m.

Noon – 8:30 p.m.

Noon – 8:30 p.m.

Noon – 8 p.m.

Outdoor winter facility map

*Oak Hill Park will be open for extended hours Dec. 31 from 6 – 9 p.m.

www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540

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Rentals

Private warming house rental

Warming house rentals

The four enclosed park buildings listed can accommodate groups up to 25 and are available for rental before, during and after regular warming house hours.

location

Birchwood Park Browndale Park Nelson Park Oak Hill Park

ADDRESS

2701 Zarthan Ave. S. 4955 Morningside Road 2500 Georgia Ave. S. 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S.

Private use of the warming house before or after regular public hours.

Tables and chairs are included.

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

Non-private warming house rental

Enjoy use of the warming house for your event! Partial use of the facility, along with tables and chairs, will be available during regular warming house hours. The general public has access to the warming house.

FEE $20 per hour (resident and non-resident)

Private outdoor hockey rink rental

Outdoor hockey rinks (with hockey nets) are available for private rental at the four parks listed to the left during regular warming house hours.

Broomball and hockey nets are available only at Nelson Park.

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

Please wear face coverings while inside warming houses, regardless of vaccination status.

Thank you for helping to stop the spread of COVID-19.

www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540

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Facilities and rentals All rates do not include tax.

Rent the

The ROC floor measures 200 feet by 85 feet and includes bleacher seating for 450 people.

Turf rental March 21 – May 7, 2022

The outdoor facility will have turf which is great for soccer, football or other activities.

Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

FEE $45 per hour (resident) / $60 (non-resident)

Ice arena rental Now – March 13, 2022 weather permitting

May 15 – Sept. 30, 2022

Rent the outdoor ice arena for birthday parties, celebrations and company or school events. Up to 15 rental skates are included with private ice rental.

The outdoor facility accommodates up to 700 people for wedding receptions, bar and bat mitzvah parties, company events, birthday parties and a variety of large-scale gatherings.

The facility rental includes a public announcement system.

Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

2021 FEE $145 per hour (resident) /

Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

FEE $40 per hour (resident) / $55 (non-resident)

2022 FEE

at the

Dry floor rental

$150 (non-resident) $155 per hour (resident) / $160 (non-resident)

no services, just space $65 per hour (resident) / $80 (non-resident) additional services (i.e. set up needed) $60 food and beverage fee (events over 100 people) $300 refundable damage deposit

Outdoor public skating

23, 2021sale – March 7, 2022 • Oct. Rummage DAYs TIMEs Sunday, Sept. 8, 2 – 6 p.m.

3700 Monterey Drive • 952.924.2540

F 5:45 – 7:15 p.m. (no skating Dec. 3, 10, 24, 31) Sa 12:15movie – 1:45 p.m. (no skating Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, Feb. 19) • Family nights Su 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. (no skating Feb. 20) Thursdays, Sept.

26 and Oct. dusk $3.50 per person (youth and3,senior) FEE $30 for 10 passes (youth and senior) • ROCtoberfest $4 per person (adult) $35 for 10 passes Saturday, Sept.

28, 2 (adult) – 8 p.m. optional FEES: $3 skate rental, $5 skate sharpening

www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540

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Banquet Room

The Rec Center facilities 3700 Monterey Drive • 952.924.2540

Banquet Room rental

The Banquet Room overlooks the Aquatic Park and Wolfe Park and is available for wedding receptions, birthday parties, bar and bat mitzvah parties, company events, family reunions and meetings. The room seats up to 160 people and offers a caterer’s holding kitchen, dance floor, dimmable lighting and sound system.

Audiovisual equipment can be rented for an additional fee. Contact Complete Beverage Service at 1.800.550.7750 if you wish to have alcohol at your event. An additional $290 is charged to retain a police officer if alcohol is served.

Sunday – Friday FEE $70 per hour (resident) / $80 (non-resident), two-hour minimum $700 refundable damage and kitchen cleaning deposit

Available to rent Saturday, 8 a.m. – midnight FEE $700 (resident) / $800 (non-resident)

$700 refundable damage and kitchen cleaning deposit

Gallery Room rental

Indoor ice arena

Indoor ice skating party

During public skating sessions (see page 17 for hours), either the Gallery or Banquet rooms can be rented for private parties. 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 an additional $3 per pair.

Gallery room FEE $100 per two hours (resident) / $125 (non-resident) Banquet room FEE $115 per two hours (resident) / $150 (non-resident)

Indoor ice rink rental

Rent The Rec Center’s indoor ice arena for birthday parties, celebrations, and company or school events. We’ll provide the 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 skates are included with private ice rental.

Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

2021 FEE $220 per hour, plus tax 2022 FEE $225 per hour, plus tax

Located on the first floor of The Rec Center, the Gallery Room can accommodate up to 50 people for small group gatherings, team meetings and birthday parties. Audiovisual equipment can be rented for an additional fee. Total fee depends on duration of rental and amenities.

Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

FEE $55 per hour (resident) / $65 (non-resident), two-hour minimum $100 refundable damage deposit

Please wear face coverings while inside city buildings regardless of vaccination status.

Thank you for helping to stop the spread of COVID-19.

www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540

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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY PARK.

Outdoor facility rentals

Park building rental

Picnic shelter rental

Weekends

Weekends

weekdays

Rental hours

May 7 – Sept. 11 May 31 – Sept. 2 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 4:30 – 9 p.m.

Reserve your picnic shelter now! These open-air shelters can accommodate groups of 20 to 100 people. All shelters have access to electricity and most have grills (except for Fern Hill Park).

Indoor restrooms are open May 26 – Sept. 4. Portable toilets will be available before May 28 and after Sept. 5. A permit is required for live bands or amplified music. To view our picnic shelters, visit www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec.

Location

Address

Capacity Fee per time block

Fern Hill Park Shelter 4421 28th St. W. 80 people $85 (resident) / (no grill) $105 (non-resident) Oak Hill Park Central Shelter 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S. 40 people $90 (resident) / $110 (non-resident) Oak Hill Park Main Shelter 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S. 100 people $115 (resident) / $145 (non-resident) Wolfe Park East Shelter 3700 Monterey Drive 35 people $90 (resident) / $110 (non-resident) Wolfe Park West Shelter 3700 Monterey Drive 35 people $90 (resident) / $110 (non-resident) $100 refundable damage deposit for picnic shelter rentals Holidays: Shelters cannot be reserved on Memorial Day, Independence Day or Labor Day. On holidays, shelters are available only on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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

www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540

weekdays

Rental hours

May 7 – Sept. 11 May 31 – Sept. 2 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. (two-hour minimum) All buildings are fully enclosed and have indoor restrooms, Wi-Fi, tables and chairs.

location

Birchwood Park Browndale Park Louisiana Oaks Park Nelson Park

address

2701 Zarthan Ave. S.

Capacity / amenities Fee

20 people / indoor fireplace, near ballfields 4955 Morningside Road 20 people / indoor fireplace, near ballfields 3520 Louisiana Ave. S. 30 people / near ballfields 2500 Georgia Ave. S. 20 people

$65 per hour (resident) / $75 (non-resident) $65 per hour (resident) / $75 (non-resident) $65 per hour (resident) / $75 (non-resident) $65 per hour (resident) / $75 (non-resident) Oak Hill Park 3201 Rhode Island 20 people / indoor $65 per hour (resident) / Ave. S. fireplace, near ballfields, $75 (non-resident) splash pad Wolfe Park 3700 Monterey Drive 30 people / indoor $65 per hour (resident) / (available fireplace, air conditioning $75 (non-resident) year-round) $300 refundable damage deposit for park building rentals. For an additional fee and based on staff availability, rental outside season listed above may be available.

City of St. Louis Park

N A T U R E

C E N T E R

See page 33 for Westwood Hills Nature Center facility rentals.

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Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater rental

Terraced into the hill, the amphitheater connects Wolfe Park to the Excelsior and Grand Town Green. Its eight terraced tiers offer seating for 300 people. The concrete stage at the bottom of the hill is edged with trees and shrubs. The facility is available to rent until 10 p.m., with an additional fee for overhead lights.

If either the amphitheater or Wolfe Park building is rented with The Rec Center’s Banquet Room, the amphitheater/park building rate drops to half price. Total fee depends on time of day and rental length.

location

address

Veterans' 3700 Monterey Drive Memorial Amphitheater only Wolfe Park building 3700 Monterey Drive and amphitheater

Capacity Fee 300 people

300 people

$75 per hour (resident) / $85 (non-resident), two-hour minimum $105 per hour (resident) / $125 (non-resident), two-hour minimum

Court rentals Stop by and use any of St. Louis Park’s sand volleyball, tennis or pickleball courts. To ensure a court is available, call 952.924.2540 to reserve a court, for a fee, from April through October.

april – october $25 per hour per court (resident) / $30 (non-resident) FEE

Pickleball location

Bass Lake Preserve Wolfe Park

address

3501 Beltline Blvd.

3700 Monterey Drive

# of courts 2 5

Sand volleyball location

St. Louis Park Middle School Wolfe Park

address

2025 Texas Ave. S. 3700 Monterey Drive

# of courts

2 1

Aquila Park Bass Lake Preserve Carpenter Park Fern Hill Park Northside Park

Outdoor skate park

Carpenter Park, 4900 Hwy. 7 Check out the 6,500-square-foot all concrete skate park designed with stairs, rails and mini half-pipe, replicating a plaza-style skate park. Call 952.924.2540 for rental information.

9 a.m. – dusk; seasonal FEE

Free

Off-leash dog parks

Cedar Knoll Park, 2541 Nevada Ave. S., Dakota Park, 2643 Dakota Ave. S. St. Louis Park’s two off-leash dog parks offer a fun opportunity for you and your pet to get out and enjoy the great outdoors!

Residents must have a current St. Louis Park dog license, which includes access to the parks. Non-residents must purchase a permit for the parks, which is good January through December of the current year. Print an application online at www.stlouispark.org, or pick one up at the inspections service counter at city hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd., 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Daily hours for the dog parks are 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

FEE

$55 per permit (non-resident)

City and trail map

Pick up a city and trail map at city hall, The Rec Center, Westwood Hills Nature Center or the St. Louis Park Public Library.

Call 952.924.2540 or email cvoss@stlouispark.org to have a map mailed to you for free.

Mobile stage rental

Our portable 36-foot mobile stage is available for rent! Fee includes delivery, setup, built-in stage and a small public address system.

Available to rent weekdays after 4 p.m. and on weekends FEE

$860 (resident) / $980 (non-resident)

Residential brush drop-off site 2501 Edgewood Ave. S.

Tennis location

Additional parks and services

NOw — Nov. 22

address

3110 Xylon Ave. S. 3501 Beltline Blvd.

4900 Hwy. 7 4421 28th St. W. 2200 Louisiana Ave. S.

# of courts 8 2 3 1 2

Visit www.stlouispark.org/brush-drop-off for hours.

Wood mulch

The city offers wood mulch delivery within St. Louis Park. Call Parks Superintendent Rick Beane at 952.928.2854 for more information.

FEE $75 (half load) $135 (full load)

Professional photos

Interested in using a St. Louis Park facility for a professional photo or video shoot? Contact the city in advance at 952.924.2540.

www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540

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Westwood Hills Nature Center rentals

City of St. Louis Park

N A T U R E

C E N T E R

Birthday parties AGES 4+ Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. The new interpretive center at Westwood Hills Nature Center is the perfect venue for any birthday party. Birthday parties include a one-hour program led by one of our naturalists and another hour for gifts and food in a private party room. The cost below includes the two-hour room rental.

Party guests will meet a live animal, hike outdoors and then celebrate in the party room. You bring the treats, tableware and presents.

Visit www.stlouispark.org/whnc for more information.

Reservations are being accepted for Saturdays and Sundays.

Call 952.924.2544 for reservations.

FEE

$110 (resident) / $120 (non-resident)

Facility rentals The Westwood Hills Nature Center is located on a 160-acre natural area.

This newly constructed facility houses a multipurpose space, accommodating up to 130 for meetings, weddings, galas, corporate events and other special occasions. The space also can be divided into three smaller rooms for meetings and events.

Venue equipment includes audiovisual equipment, dimmable lighting, a caterer's holding kitchen and podium. Call 952.928.1415 for more information.

Available to rent year-round FEE Maple conference room (capacity 16, two-hour minimum) $45 per hour (resident) / $55 per hour (non-resident) Willow, Aspen or Oak room (two-hour minimum) $50 per hour (resident) / $60 per hour (non-resident) Entire facility (12-hour rental) $1,500 (resident) / $1,800 (non-resident) Refundable damage and kitchen cleaning deposit may apply.

Reservations for the observation deck, outdoor water garden and lower park building are not being accepted at this time due to construction. Check back in 2022!

Facilities also found on pages 29 – 32. www.stlouispark.org/whnc • 952.924.2544

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Go green

Bring warmth and energy savings to your home

Winter maintenance

Do you experience high winter heating bills, drafty rooms or huge icicles on your roofline? Keep your home cozy and keep your bills low this winter by signing up for a Home Energy Squad visit!

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency recommends a low-salt diet for Minnesota waters. Doctors tell us to stick to a low-salt diet. Our lakes and streams should follow the same advice. When winter comes and snow and ice build up on Minnesota roads, parking lots and sidewalks, one of the most common reactions is to apply salt. This salt contains chloride, which pollutes water.

At your visit, you’ll learn how your home uses energy and identify energy-saving opportunities that can lower utility bills. Energy experts can also install materials such as LED lightbulbs, door weather stripping and more. The City of St. Louis Park offers discounted visits, available for only $35 or $50 (valued at $600) depending on the age of the home. The city also provides free visits for many households.

Visit www.stlouispark.org/hes-challenge to see if you qualify and to learn more about the program.

Bonus: If you sign up for a Home Energy Squad visit before the end of the year, you’ll help St. Louis Park win the 2021 Home Energy Squad Challenge (and help meet our Climate Action Plan goals)! The city is competing with 21 other Minnesota communities to encourage home energy efficiency. Awards will be given to cities with the highest participation rate per capita and the most air sealing and insulation rebates per capita.

Create meals, not waste: tips for reducing food waste You may not think you waste a lot of food at home, but the little bits here and there add up. In fact, compared to food wasted during production, processing and at retail, consumers are the biggest contributor to the food waste problem. But that’s also good news. We have the power to significantly reduce the amount of food that goes to waste and save ourselves money by making changes right at home in our kitchens and when we go shopping.

When snow and ice melts, the salt goes with it, washing into our lakes, streams, wetlands and groundwater. It takes only 1 teaspoon of road salt to permanently pollute 5 gallons of water.

Once in the water, there is no way to remove the chloride. At high concentrations, chloride can harm fish and plant life. Less is more when it comes to applying road salt.

Get Smart Salting certified The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Smart Salting training program offers two level 1 classes and certifications for winter maintenance professionals. The goal of the training program is to provide the latest technologies, best practices and tools, and available resources to assist organizations to be effective and efficient in managing snow and ice. Learn to reduce salt use, improve efficiency, create safe surfaces, save money and protect water resources.

Visit www.pca.state.mn.us/water/smart-salting-trainings to sign up for a training class.

You can practice meal planning by deciding what meals you will have for the week and base your grocery list off of that. Keep an inventory of the food you have in your fridge, freezer and pantry, and check what foods you already have at home before heading to the grocery store. Using the food you have seems simple but can go a long way in reducing food waste.

Visit www.stlouispark.org/waste-reduction for more tips on reducing food waste.

www.stlouispark.org • 952.924.2562

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Adaptive recreation

Reach for Resources

The adaptive recreation program is a cooperative effort of Reach for Resources and the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Chanhassen, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, Plymouth and St. Louis Park. Reach is an agency that serves individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in western Hennepin County and eastern Carver County. NOTE: People not living in one of the above cities are considered “non-residents” and should add $8 to select registration fees. For more information and registration procedures, call 952.393.5880 or visit www.reachforresources.org.

Inclusion support

Reach for Resources provides inclusion support to children and adults with disabilities who would like to participate in their city’s parks and recreation programs.

Registration for these programs is done through your parks and recreation division.

Inclusion support through Reach is offered in the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Chanhassen, Chaska, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, Robbinsdale and St. Louis Park, and Three Rivers Park District.

After registering, contact Reach for Resources to discuss the needs/accommodations for yourself or your child. Allow a minimum of two weeks’ notice for a successful inclusion.

Sexuality for All Abilities AGES 18+ Zoom This class is taught and led by Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota’s SELF Team.

Using lessons from the Sexuality for All Abilities Curriculum, students will learn about advocating for their own boundaries and needs in relationships. Topics include: healthy relationships, safe and appropriate boundaries, personal safety, private and public spaces, dating, human reproduction, pregnancy prevention, and gender and sexual orientation. Due to generous funding sources, there is no cost to attend this class.

DAY M

FEE

DATEs+TIME

Jan. 10 – March 21, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Free

Teen Explorers AGES 13 – 21 Various locations Come hang out with a fun group of people!

Our teens love going bowling, grabbing ice cream, getting outside, having themed parties, doing crafts and so much more!

After your registration is complete, we will send you the quarterly schedule so you know where to meet.

DAY Tu

FEE

DATES+TIME

Jan. 11 – March 1, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $49 per person (resident) / $57 (non-resident)

Adaptive Bowling League AGES 5+ Park Tavern, 3401 Louisiana Ave. S., St. Louis Park Join us for fun, noncompetitive bowling. You will bowl two games each week. Bring $4.25 cash/check each week.

DAY Sa

FEE

DATES+TIME

Jan. 22 – March 12, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. $44 per person (resident) / $52 (non-resident)

Yoga AGES 13+ The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Have fun dressing up while also practicing yoga! Each week will have a new theme like rainbow, superhero, slumber party and more!

Increase attention span, focus, muscle tone and flexibility.

DAY M

FEE

DATEs+TIME

Jan. 24 – March 7, 7 – 8 p.m. $46 per person (resident) / $54 (non-resident)

Bingo AGES 16+ The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Come play everyone’s favorite game and enjoy a treat. Everyone goes home a winner!

DAY F

FEE

Craft: V-Day Puzzle Gift and Cards AGES 13+ The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Come make a sentimental gift for a loved one using puzzle pieces. We'll make cards for friends and family, too.

DAY Tu

FEE

AGES 16+ The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Bring a date or come meet someone special!

Adorn your mask with heart stickers and dance the night away. Cookies and punch provided!

Preregistration required.

DAY F

FEE

AGES 18+ The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Bring your creativity as we create our very own personalized bath scrubs.

AGES 14+ Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center Gym, 5600 85th Ave. N. Have fun on a team and improve your basketball skills. Help design your team jersey and celebrate with a party at the end of the season.

FEE

FEE

DATEs+TIME

Jan. 25 – March 15, 6:30 – 8 p.m. $44 per person (resident) / $52 (non-resident)

Sa

DATE+TIME

Feb. 12, 6:30 – 8 p.m. $10 per person

Bowl-A-Thon All AGES Park Tavern, 3401 Louisiana Ave. S., St. Louis Park Join us for our annual FUNdraiser! Collect pledges and then join us for two games of bowling, pizza and prizes! Don’t miss this great opportunity to help support Reach for Resources!

DAY Sa

FEE

www.reachforresources.org • 952.200.3030

DATE+TIME

Feb. 11, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $8 per person

DIY Winter Bath Scrubs

DAY

Tu

DATE+TIME

Feb. 1, 6:30 – 8 p.m. $16 per person

Valentine's Day Masquerade Ball

Non-Competitive Basketball

DAY

DATE+TIME

Jan. 28, 6:30 – 8 p.m. $8 per person

DATE+TIME

March 26, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. $40 per person by March 1 / $50 after March 1

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Community Education

My Childhood in El Salvador During Its Civil War

ADULTS Online Guest speaker Angie Trimbach will share her experiences of living in El Salvador during the last years of the country's civil war. Time for discussion of her perspective on the current state of El Salvador and an opportunity for questions and answers will be provided at the end of the presentation.

DAY W

FEE

DATE+TIME

Activity#

Dec. 1, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

A143W $21 per person (senior program member) / $26 (non-member)

Photo Organization – Print and Digital

ADULTS Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.

Are your photographs in a box, drawer, suitcase, phone, camera chip, external hard drive or all of the above? Discover alternatives to get every printed/digital photo, video and memorabilia in one location permanently and securely. Learn about scanners, digitizing old photos, cloud storage and organization. You'll leave with options to easily save, access and share every photo you own!

Instructor: Susan H. DeJute

DAY Th

FEE

DATE+TIME

Dec. 2, 7 – 8:30 p.m. $20 per person

Activity#

A159L-B

Swing Dance Workshop

ADULTS Aquila Elementary, 8500 W. 31st St. One night. One dance. A lifetime of fun!

An "Arch" and a "Loop" are just two of the patterns that can take you from the sidelines onto the dance floor. Couples only, please. Register just one person per couple. Instructor: Monica Mohn

DAY Th

FEE

DATE+TIME

Dec. 9, 7 – 9 p.m. $35 per person

Mama Mia – Dancing Queen Line Dance

ADULTS Aquila Elementary, 8500 W. 31st St. Be your own dancing queen with a fabulous line dance to this inspiring, joyful song. Grab some friends and make a night of it! No partner needed. Instructor: Monica Mohn

DAY Th

FEE

DATE+TIME

Activity#

Dec. 9, 6 – 7 p.m.

A160A $9 per person (senior program member) / $15 (non-member)

Get Paid to Teach English

ADULTS Online Learn how Gina has taught her way around the world and paid for vacations and travel to over 98 countries. Teaching English is a high paying career or simply a great way to go on vacation for free. If you speak English, you can teach conversational English! You don’t have to be certified or speak the local language.

Instructor: Gina Henry

DAY Sa

FEE

DATE+TIME

Dec. 11, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. $45 per person / $75 per couple

Activity#

A196W

Detroit Style Pizza and Pizza Madness!

Sa

FEE

Activity#

A163A

www.slpcommunityed.com • 952.928.6444

DATE+TIME

Dec. 11, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. $39 per person

ADULTS Les Bolstad Golf Course 2275 Larpenteur Ave. W., Falcon Heights Get your season long nordic skiing pass now!

Partnering with the University of Minnesota, your pass will allow you to ski at Les Bolstad Golf Course on the University of Minnesota campus as long as the course is open. The course will open and close based on natural snowfall; generally it is open in mid-December through March. All skiers over the age of 16 are required to have a ski pass.

DAYs

ADULTS Online Cook along or simply watch as a demonstration! Learn to make your own pizza with homemade dough a variety of ways!

Pizza menu choices include the very popular Detroit-style pan pizza with sauce, baked pizza bombs and pizza pinwheels. You will receive an extensive handout and class link prior to class. Instructor: Tess Georgakopoulos

DAY

Nordic Skiing Pass

Activity#

A192W

DATEs+TIME

Su – Sa Dec. 13 – March 31, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. $30 per person FEE

Activity#

A309E

Prepare Your Own Will

ADULTS Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.

This course will provide you with all the instruction, forms, witnesses and notaries necessary to allow most everyone to prepare and walk away with their own simple will.

Will forms are included in tuition. When registering as a couple, choose per couple price, but register just one person per couple.

Instructor: Adam Altman

DAYs W Tu

FEE

DATEs+TIME

Dec. 15, 7 – 9 p.m.

Jan. 25, 7 – 9 p.m. $45 per person / $80 per couple

Activity#

December 2021 – March 2022

A130L

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Interval Circuit ADULTS Hybrid Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.

Studies show that interval training boosts the body’s metabolism. Circuit training is an effective method of exercising the whole body in a short period of time. Combine the two and you have a dynamically efficient strength and conditioning workout. All levels and abilities welcome. This class will be held online using Zoom or in person at the Lenox Community Center. You can choose to attend however is best for you! Instructor: Cathy O'Donnell

DAYs DATEs+TIME M Jan. 24 – March 28, 7 – 7:45 a.m.

Activity# A547Mon

(no class Feb. 21) FEE $54 per person (senior program member) / $72 (non-member) A547Wed W Jan. 26 – March 30, 7 – 7:45 a.m.

FEE $60 per person (senior program member) / $80 (non-member) Jan. 28 – March 25, 7 – 7:45 a.m.

A547Fri F FEE $54 per person (senior program member) / $72 (non-member)

Sewing Machine Clinic: Intro to Patterns The Natural Way to Draw

ADULTS Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.

You will ease into the process of drawing in a fun, creative and effortless way using right-brained drawing exercises, including contour and gesture. Mediums include pencil, charcoal and sketching crayons. Purchase materials before the first class – see online or call 952.928.6442 for material list. No previous drawing experience is necessary for the beginner level; the intermediate level is for students who have taken the beginner level or have previous drawing experience.

Instructor: Jeanne Aaron WINTER

DAYs DATEs+TIME Tu

Activity#

Jan. 11 – March 1, 7 – 9 p.m.

A504L-Beginner (no class Feb. 1) W Jan. 12 – Feb. 23, 7 – 9 p.m. A504L-Intermediate FEE $105 per person

ADULTS Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.

We will cover basic maintenance and cleaning techniques for your sewing machine, how to choose the perfect pattern for you and the basics of completing a successful sewing project.

Among the patterns the instructor will bring to try, we will practice making a non-medical mask in class. Instructor: Lara Neel

DAY W

FEE

Tu W

Jan. 19 – Feb. 16, 6 – 8 p.m. $59 per person

Activity#

A509L

ADULTS Online You can create the building blocks for a variety of healthy meals using your Instant Pot and/or air fryer! Kirsten will demonstrate black bean and kale bowls, Korean chicken bowls and taco tamale bowls while discussing ways to change up your daily meals with different sauces and toppings. You will receive an extensive handout and class link prior to class and access to the class recording afterwards.

Instructor: Kirsten Olson Madaus

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March 29 – May 10, 7 – 9 p.m.

A704L-Beginner March 30 – May 11, 7 – 9 p.m. A704L-Intermediate FEE $105 per person

www.slpcommunityed.com • 952.928.6444

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Jan. 19 – March 30, 6 – 9 p.m. $33 per person

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A553M

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A513W22

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Feb. 8 – June 7, 6:30 – 9 p.m. $45 per person

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A554M

Adventures in Knitting ADULTS Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.

Join this knitter's workshop where students can choose from four projects: hat (great for beginners), slippers, baby sweater or mittens.

You bring the yarn and needles and Instructor Lara Neel will bring the patterns! This class is perfect for knitters of all levels. See online or call 952.928.6442 for material list.

FEE ADULTS Park Spanish Immersion Elementary, 9400 Cedar Lake Road Are you ready to get back on the court? No pre-formed team needed. Bring a ball and hoop it up! Preregistration required.

Jan. 27, 6:30 – 8 p.m. $25 per person

Open Adult Volleyball

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Open Adult Basketball

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ADULTS St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave. S. Get your serve on! No pre-formed teams needed.

Bring a ball and get ready to bump-set-spike the night away! Preregistration required.

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Winter Wellness Bowl Meal Prep

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Feb. 23 – March 23, 6 – 8 p.m. $59 per person

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W506L

Chili Night with Your Instant Pot ADULTS Online The electric pressure cooker makes a faster and more flavorful pot of chili compared to stove top or slow cooker — and you can make your sides in the Instant Pot, too! Instructor Kirsten Olson Madaus will demonstrate easy weeknight chili, turkey verde chili and vegan quinoa chili, along with Instant Pot “baked” potatoes and loaded cornbread. You will receive an extensive handout and class link prior to class and access to the class recording afterwards.

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March 8, 6:30 – 8 p.m. $25 per person

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December 2021 – March 2022

A514W21

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Senior programs

MUSIC AND DANCE Ballroom Dancing

Arts AND crafts Woodworking Shop

ADULTS Lenox Community Center Gym, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.

Join the crowd that loves to ballroom dance to Our Live Band. All are welcome. No partner required. Refreshments included.

ADULTS Lenox Community Center Gym, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.

Senior program members are invited to use a variety of woodworking tools in the woodshop.

Face coverings required.

Enhance Fitness: Exercise

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ADULTS Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.

These classes focus on stretching, balance, low-impact aerobics and strength training.

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Join the senior program and reap the benefits for your mind, body, spirit and community.

The program is open to anyone 50 years or older and offers a variety of programs. Call 952.928.6444 or visit www.slpcommunityed. com for information or to register.

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Dec. 1 – 29, 10 – 11 a.m.

L804S21 $48 per person (member) / $55 (non-member) or $5 per person drop-in M, W, F Jan. 3 – 28, 10:20 – 11:20 a.m.

L801F21B (no class Jan. 3, 12 and 31) $48 per person (member) / $55 (non-member) FEE or $5 per person drop-in M, W, F Feb. 2 – 28, 10:20 – 11:20 a.m.

L802F21B (no class Feb. 2, 4 and 21) $36 per person (member) / $40 (non-member) FEE or $5 per person drop-in M, W, F March 2 – 30, 10:20 – 11:20 a.m.

L803F21B (no class March 30) $48 per person (member) / $55 (non-member) FEE or $5 per person drop-in

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Continuous, 1 – 3:30 p.m. $6 per person (member) / $9 (non-member)

Grand Ole Opry Country Music Jam Session ADULTS Lenox Community Center Gym, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.

Join us in playing and listening to country music!

Guitar players, drummers, bass players, line dancers and singers of all ages and skill levels are welcome.

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April 6, 1 – 3 p.m. $1 suggested donation

Birthday Party in the Park!

ADULTS Lenox Community Center Gym, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.

These classes provide modified, low-impact moves for active older adults.

ADULTS Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.

Join us for our monthly birthday celebration!

Enjoy food, entertainment, laughter and great conversation. See old friends, meet new ones and have a fun-filled afternoon. If it's your birthday month, you are our special guest with a chance to win a birthday gift! This event is free, and everyone is invited to bring a friend and come celebrate! Sponsored by the St. Louis Park Sunrise Rotary Club.

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Dec. 7 – March 29, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

L853F21 (no class Feb. 2) $5 drop-in per person / $40 for nine sessions

www.slpseniors.org • 952.928.6444

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Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 16, April 20, 1 – 3 p.m.

M – F Dec. 1 – March 31, 9 a.m. – noon FEE $2 per person per day (member)

Activity# L806F21

Open Woodshop ADULTS Lenox Community Center Gym, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.

For beginners to advanced craftsmen. Lenox has a variety of power and hand tools for your use.

Prerequisite: Beginning woodworking or previous woodworking experience. Pay at the door; please bring exact change or check, payable to ISD 283.

Face coverings required.

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Tu, Th Dec. 7 – March 29, 6:30 – 9 p.m.

FEE Per day: $2 per person (member) / $5 (non-member)

Activity# L805F21

Holiday Lunch Bunch ADULTS Lenox Community Center Gym, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.

Come and enjoy this wonderful holiday meal with all your friends from Lenox! The meal will include delicious ham, au gratin potatoes, green beans, a flakey dinner roll, and to top it off scrumptious apple spice cake, coffee, tea and water.

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Dec. 8, noon – 2 p.m.

L852F21 $12 per person (member) / $15 (non-member)

December 2021 – March 2022

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Friends of the Arts

St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts (FotA)

Friends of the Arts is a nonprofit community organization that has been building the community through the arts since 1995, with a mission to support, promote and enhance the arts in St. Louis Park to bring people together. Friends of the Arts connects people and organizations around the arts, shares arts-related information and resources, supports local artists and coordinates community arts programs.

Local arts events

Friends of the Arts organizes, supports and promotes high-quality arts and culture events and creative activities in St. Louis Park.

Events range from interactive art-making sessions, to educational artist talks, concerts and theater productions with a focus on themes and topics relevant to St. Louis Park and featuring artists connected to our community. Get involved and participate or sit back and enjoy. Find out what events are coming up and how to attend at www.slpfota.org/events.

Public art in St. Louis Park

St. Louis Park has an abundance of public artworks throughout the city that help create a unique sense of place and local identity.

Recent additions to the city include a large mural that explores our past, present and future in Historic Walker Lake, multiple nature-inspired installations in the new interpretive center at Westwood Hills Nature Center and an abstract sculpture at the new Bridgewater Bank headquarters on Excelsior Boulevard. Find a St. Louis Park public art map with photos and background of the artwork at www.stlouispark.org/our-city/arts-culture/public-art and enjoy exploring the city to see every piece in person!

Artist opportunities

If you are an artist, maker or creative who lives, works or has a meaningful connection to St. Louis Park, Friends of the Arts has opportunities for you. Opportunities include public art commissions, teaching opportunities, photo contests, calls for artwork for exhibits and art fairs, and more. View a current list of St. Louis Park artist opportunities and sign up for the local artist email list at www.slpfota.org/opportunities.

Arts for Life scholarships

Funding is available to St. Louis Park residents with financial need to participate in arts and creative activities like music lessons, art class registration fees and necessary art materials. This program is rooted in the belief that creativity is inherent in all people, and that the arts should be affordable and accessible. Scholarships are awarded quarterly in March, June, September and December. Learn more and apply at www.slpfota.org/artsforlife.

Gift of Music

The Gift of Music program, in partnership with the St. Louis Park Community Band, provides musical instruments to students in St. Louis Park schools to participate in band or orchestra. We collect donated instruments, clean and repair them, and place them into the hands of students in need. To date, more than 750 students have received their very own instrument through this program.

Visit www.slpfota.org/giftofmusic to learn more.

Arts & Culture Grants

Each year, grants are awarded to individuals or organizations for arts and culture projects that support community pride, connect artists and the community, and engage people in creative learning.

Artists, arts organizations, students, community and neighborhood groups, and cultural and religious organizations are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is in September for projects to occur the following year. Learn more and apply at www.slpfota.org/artsandculture.

Fiscal sponsorship

Friends of the Arts provides fiscal sponsorship and support for informal and unincorporated arts groups and projects so they can receive grants and tax-deductible donations, and focus their time and energy on the art. If you have a creative idea you’d like to bring to St. Louis Park, visit www.slpfota.org/fiscalsponsorship to schedule a consultation. Friends of the Arts is currently the fiscal sponsor of the Community Band, Maggie’s Farm Theater, St. Louis Park Art Fair, Community Storytelling Forum and Historic Walker Lake Placemaking Committee.

www.slpfota.org

www.slpfota.org • 952.928.6422

6715 Minnetonka Blvd.

St. Louis Park, MN 55426 952.928.6422 info@slpfota.org

December 2021 – March 2022

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Sh a m r o c I ce B o w l i n g S t . Lo u i s Pa r k

Saturday, March 12, 1 – 5 p.m.

See if you have what it takes to get lucky at ShamROC Ice Bowling. Participants will bowl four frames for the chance to win fabulous prizes, all while enjoying food, drinks, music and having fun! Games take approximately 30 minutes. Fee: $50 per team of four participants.

Visit www.shamrocicebowling.com for rules, registration and more information.

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