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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
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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.
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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 250 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. Face coverings are required indoors. Visit www.stlouispark.org/whnc for more information.
Former interpretive center deconstructed, reused
During the summer of 2020, 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.
All rates do not include tax.
Turf rental
April 3 – May 2, 2021
The outdoor facility will have turf which is great for soccer, football or other activities.
Ice arena rental
Through March 28, 2021
Rent the outdoor ice arena for birthday parties, celebrations and company or school events.
CAPACITY DEPENDENT ON CURRENT COVID-19 GUIDELINES. CALL FOR DETAILS.
Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. FEE $45 per hour (resident) / $60 (non-resident)
CAPACITY DEPENDENT ON CURRENT COVID-19 GUIDELINES. CALL FOR DETAILS.
Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. FEE $150 per hour (resident) / $155 (non-resident)
Dry floor rental
May 5 – Oct. 2, 2021
This facility, which can hold up to 700 people, is ideal for wedding receptions, bar and bat mitzvah parties, company events, birthday parties and a variety of large-scale gatherings. Use of public announcement system is included with rental.
CAPACITY DEPENDENT ON CURRENT COVID-19 GUIDELINES. CALL FOR DETAILS.
Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. FEEs $40 per hour (resident) / $55 (non-resident) Half day (8 a.m. – 2 p.m. or 4 – 10 p.m.) $240 (resident) / $330 (non-resident) Full day (8 a.m. – 10 p.m.) $480 (resident) / $660 (non-resident) $60 food and beverage fee (events over 100 people) $300 refundable damage deposit
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3700 Monterey Drive 952.924.2540
3700 Monterey Drive • 952.924.2540
• Rummage sale Outdoor public skating All Ages
Sunday, Sept. 8, 2 – 6 p.m. Through March 28 • Family movie nights DAYs TIMEs
Thursdays, Sept. 26 and Oct. 3, dusk F 5:45 – 7:15 p.m. Sa 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. • ROCtoberfest Su 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. FEE $3.50 per person (youth and senior)
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2 – 8 p.m. $4 per person (adult) optional FEES: $5 skate sharpening; $3 skate rental
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 $65 per hour (resident) / $75 (non-resident), two-hour minimum $700 refundable damage and kitchen cleaning deposit Saturday, 8 a.m. – midnight FEE $625 (resident) / $725 (non-resident) $700 refundable damage and kitchen cleaning deposit
Gallery Room rental
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 $50 per hour (resident) / $60 (non-resident), two-hour minimum $100 refundable damage deposit
Indoor ice arena
Indoor ice skating party
During open public skating sessions (see page 14 for hours), the Gallery Room or Banquet Room 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.
Gallery room FEE $85 per two hours (resident) / $100 (non-resident) Banquet room FEE $100 per two hours (resident) / $125 (non-resident)
Indoor ice rink rental
Rent The Rec Center’s indoor ice arena for birthday parties, celebrations and company or school events. The Gallery Room is included for two hours at no additional charge. Reserve the Banquet Room for use at half the cost.
Outdoor facility rentals
Picnic shelter rental
Weekends weekdays Rental hours May 1 – Sept. 12 June 1 – Sept. 3 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 June 1 – Sept. 3. Portable toilets will be available before May 31 and after Sept. 4. A permit is required for live bands or amplified music. Visit www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec to see picnic shelters.
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 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S. 40 people $90 (resident) / Shelter $110 (non-resident) Oak Hill Park Main 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S. 100 people $115 (resident) / Shelter $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 can't be reserved on Memorial Day, Independence Day or Labor Day and 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.
Park building rental
Weekends weekdays Rental hours May 1 – Sept. 12 June 1 – Sept. 3 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. (two-hour minimum)
location address Capacity / amenities Fee Birchwood 2701 Zarthan Ave. S. 20 people / indoor $65 per hour (resident) / Park fireplace, near ballfields $75 (non-resident) Browndale Park 4955 Morningside Road 20 people / indoor fireplace, near ballfields $65 per hour (resident) / $75 (non-resident)
Louisiana Oaks Park 3520 Louisiana Ave. S. 30 people / near ballfields $65 per hour (resident) / $75 (non-resident)
Nelson Park 2500 Georgia Ave. S. 20 people $65 per hour (resident) / $75 (non-resident)
Oak Hill Park 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S. 20 people / indoor fireplace, near ballfields, splash pad $65 per hour (resident) / $75 (non-resident)
Wolfe Park 3700 Monterey Drive 30 people / indoor $65 per hour (resident) / (available year-round) fireplace, air conditioning $75 (non-resident) $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.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY PARK.
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