Since moving to St. Anthony two years ago, every officer and staff member I've encountered has been…read morerespectful, attentive, and helpful in answering my questions. I feel extremely safe in this community, and the professionalism of this department is one of the main reasons I chose to live here. Recently, I've been working through a situation, and Leah G. has been outstanding to work with. Thank you to everyone in the department for all that you do!

This Saint your Papa's village! No, this is Saint Anthony's village…read more Minneapolis is in many ways dissimilar to a lot of other cities in the country, and one of the ways it is so different, is that has a lot of little Villages within the city. Buffalo has a couple of these but nothing quite compares to the ones here, and one of them is Saint Anthony Village. It actually has a huge Mall as part of it although it's in the City of Roseville technically - I'm not really sure how they define these things. Saint Anthony is sort of within Roseville. It's a nice affluent part of town a few miles north of downtown, with absolutely horrendous traffic. I like it and on the other hand I don't like it because of the traffic. It is the most popular Mall in town other than the gargantuan Mall of America. A lot of people from all over the area come to these parts if they don't want to Brave the massive Mall of America.

Shoreview Community Center gets 5 stars! I went in not expecting much but I was blown away by how…read moremuch fun there was. The waterpark was the highlight. That waterslide with the lights and music? Awesome! It's a one of a kind experience. Beyond the waterpark the playground was also great. It's not your average playground; it's big, well designed and has tons of opportunities for kids to explore and play. What really makes Shoreview Community Center stand out is the community. They offer so much more than just a pool and playground. From the fitness center to the skatepark they have created a space for all interests and ages. It's clear they have invested in making a valuable resource for everyone.

What an amazing indoor water park for the family! We went here for a kiddos birthday party. The…read morecabanas are in Bamboo Bay area vs the main pool area. Bamboo Bay is much louder than the main pool area due to the fact it's more enclosed and there are sprayers with lots of water all over. The lifeguards do a great job of keeping their eyes on the kiddos cause it can get very very packed in both pool areas and kids of all different ages including adults too! The bathrooms and lockers are great and all facilities are pretty new and kept clean. I do love the spinner to spin clothes after swim time... As a side note, if you're like me and just hung out with other parents while the kiddos swam...it can get very very hot and humid so dress accordingly even in the winter time!

Community center with a gym, fitness center and event center. They have daily/monthly fee schedule…read morefor residents and nonresidents for the gym and fitness center. I was there today for a painting class. It was held in the White Oak classroom (they are renovating some of the classrooms now-including new carpeting). The lobby is open to the public during open building hours (they are closed on Sundays). Free wifi and cable TV are available.

Front desk Taylor is very nice , and fitness equipments are simple but they have everything that…read morecan work out each body part.

This facility is brand new, and the people working there are really nice. The gym is open as a…read morewalking track twice a week, but you have to sign up for it, either online or in person. They even know exactly how many times around the track makes a mile. There were hardly any people there when we were there. So great to have this facility in Northeast!

This recreation center opened in March or April 2018, and it's so clean and modern with lots of…read moreindoor & outdoor amenities. It's easy to find and park at, next to the Jim Lupient Water Park off of Johnson. I come here for free community yoga on Tuesdays, led by the generous instructor Tatum Fjerstad. She's real af and her practice is super-relatable and not all wishy-washy. We practice in the large & bright gym, or right outside. You can see the skyline from the fields! There are other community programs offered here for all ages, from dance classes for the kiddos, to walking groups, to zumba, to senior wellness classes. I've thought about renting the kitchen or craft room in the future for get-togethers. A potluck after hitting the waterpark would be make a swell summer day! Here are all of their amenities per MPRB website: INDOOR Air Conditioned Community Kitchen Game Area - Table Tennis and Foosball Gymnasium Meeting Room Multipurpose Room Walking Track OUTDOOR Baseball Field Basketball Court Drinking Fountain Football Field Grill Picnic Area Playground/Tot Lot Restroom Facility Soccer Field Softball Field Tennis Court Walking Path Water Park

If you need a good Christmas Spirit jolt, this is a good one for you…read more There's always lots of cool things to see at Norway House, but this time of the year they go out of their way to bring out the best. See all the entries to their annual gingerbread house contest (open to the public!) and take part in a very important seasonal fund raiser and membership drive for this non-profit. Historical yet whimsical, come see what all the fuss is about in this beautiful place in uptown Minneapolis!

I'm sure that the events they plan are great, but we paid $10 to see the exhibits, and they were…read moreextremely minimal and difficult to use. You had to wave your hand over part of the exhibit to get it to turn on and to navigate it, which did not really work. Our visit was a big disappointment. The website said $5 admission, but we were charged $10 to see a very small exhibit of Norwegian pottery and a few photo exhibits in the basement that didn't work as they should have. I feel like with as many Norwegians living in the Twin Cities, that the exhibits could be way more comprehensive. If you're going for an event, I'm sure you will enjoy it. If you are simply going for the exhibits, save your time and consider visiting the Swedish Institute which is far more comprehensive and well done.

Smaller RCL in part of the New Brighton Community Center. Really helpful staff (that if they don't…read moreknow the answer-they know how to look it up). Came just before closing time but didn't feel rushed to get out the door.

Not a fan of this VERY small location. It is located inside of the New Brighton Community Center,…read morewhere there is also an Eagles Nest play area. The location upon entry is usually quite loud, which is much unexpected when headed to a library. The staff are friendly and helpful, but you may not find what you'd typically find at other Ramsey County library locations. Few rental movies, books and computers. Though they do have some computers outside of the library for use during and after hours in the community center. I do like the drive up book return outside business hours. If you do decide to checkout this library, do use caution when driving and parking. The library is to the right, so that is the best place to park. It is a busy place, always a lot of people walking, a lot of times with children.

Such perfect conditions for inline skating at the moment! The (Oval) has really stepped up its game…read morewith recent upgrades, transforming the whole place into a proper track. I decided to test out the latest Bont wheels and bearings yesterday, and I must say, the difference was truly remarkable. Connecting with familiar faces and forging new friendships at the (Oval) added an extra layer of enjoyment to the experience.

Great ice, organized. Fun for a pickup game in the center and casual lap skating around the…read moreperimeter.

Hubby and I went for a nice Sunday morning stroll in these peaceful gardens. Flowers that bloom in…read morethe summer were looking wonderful! The grounds were very well kept. Tucked away at the back of this Arboretum is a public orchard. The orchard was locked up, but I will be looking to see if there are hours posted online as the orchard can only be accessed when staff is on site. We were happy to find that the bathrooms were open and they were very clean. Parking was sufficient, but tight.