He Said: I feel like Stefon (SNL), this place has it all…read more Indoor community center, baseball field, playground, etc. Great place to spend a few hours inside or outside with the kids. Pros: - Several options for free recreation right in Minneapolis! Cons: - If the community center is closed, not sure where someone can find a restroom or water fountain

Beautiful park with lots of parking and big playground for all ages. Loved that they had a huge…read morefield nearby for the kids to just run around in or fly kites. We didn't use the basketball court but there's one of those too! We might be back in the summer too for wading pool. Plenty of parking! My only gripe is the lack of restrooms. I thought they were supposed to be open for some hours but they were locked.

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

A whole new lingo Hack, house, button, hurry hard…read moreMilan in five years Got a call from my cousin out of the blue last October. He had secured a spot for a team at the legendary Saint Paul Curling Club and invited me in. I had never Curled a day in my life but decided to give it a go. So happy I did. First practice I fell down again and again and again. First match I was hyperventilating from sweeping for another newbie. Practice makes better. Everyone at the club has been super cool about playing with our group of novices. Getting excited for next season this October. We have a handful of wins under our belt and even competed in a Bonspiel (Curling Tournament). The tradition in curling is that the winning team buys the losing team a round of beer. Kind of torn now between winning and free beer.

I have to admit, I know very little about the sport of curling; but I have watched it a few times…read moreat the Olympics and have been kinda curious about it. The club itself is located on a busy part of Selby Avenue in St. Paul. I've noticed the club with its red neon lights; a number of times while in the neighborhood. After eating next door on a Friday night, I decided I should try to coral my friends and take a peek inside. What we found was a tournament going on. We were greeted by a woman who was a great spokesperson for the club and the sport. She was friendly and shared with us all about the sport and the history of this special club. There's a bar upstairs too that offers a small bar food menu and overhead views of the curling lanes. I recommend to anyone to stop in and see for yourself. I plan on coming back to watch a little more over a beer...or two.

Fun way to spend the day! The beach area was currently closed 06/02/2026 but the splash pad and…read morepark were so much fun we did not miss going into the beach area to swim! Plenty of seating and grass areas to sit and have lunch and play all day!

Shhh! Dont go here!…read more You should totally go here. I've been going here for years, including before and during the times of Covid. The swimming beach is rarely crowded. The life guards are legit, like you want them to be. The water is big enough for little kid play and big kid or adult swimming. There's a splash pad! There's a fishing pier! There's a shady place with tables to eat! There are decent bathrooms! And it's free, like parks should be.

I love big island, such a fun spot, great atmosphere, solid route setting, fully stocked gym, and…read morethe employees are great. Couldn't recommend more!

fantastic bouldering gym. it's about time someone put one in the burbs. tired of going downtown…read moreto get my climb on. it's a really nice facility with good variety on the walls.

We have been to this Sports Center for various events. The Open skate is our family favorite. They…read morehave 2 indoor rinks and an outdoor rink. It's quite busy with hockey events. They have concessions available. Rooms for parties. We'll maintained. All around a great feature to have in the community.

If you live in Woodbury and have kids...more than likely you spend some time here to do extra…read morecurricular sports...they have soccer fields, ice rinks (2 indoors and 1 outdoor). They have a great concession stand where every person in the family will be happy with their wide variety of choices. In the summer time, it's next to one of the best ...if not the best playgrounds/splash pads in Woodbury. (Madison's)

WinterSkate is the Cutest. Date. Ever…read more Outdoor activities are one of those things that make Twin Cities winters slightly more bearable. Rice Park is another one of those things, with its pretty twinkling lights... and the majestic Landmark Center backdrop doesn't hurt either. Together, WinterSkate comes to life as an outdoor rink right in the middle of St. Paul. This year, it's open from Nov. 26 to Feb. 5. They have a warming house for changing your skates and staying cozy. The rink itself isn't huge, but I basically just need room to lurch around like a Frankenstein and then fall... so I'm good. Best part aside from the fact that you have an instant date-night? Skate rentals are only $2 and the rink itself is FREE. So what are you waiting for? Oh yeah, winter has to come first. Thanks, Wells Fargo, for making winter a little more fun!

The opening of the WinterSkate rink in Rice Park is a kickoff to the holiday season for many of us…read morein St Paul. It's a free city event where you have the opportunity to see local figure skaters cut loose on fresh ice. After that, you can wander across the street for live musical entertainment. You can get a first glimpse of the upcoming year's winter carnival button -- and watch the official lighting of the Holiday tree (and all the other trees) in Rice Park, accompanied by fireworks. A perfect holiday night. Rice park is the perfect strolling park when you're on a date at the Ordway, Riverwalk Center, Xcel Center, or anywhere else in downtown St Paul. The skating rink also makes it a great stand-alone family destination in the winter from November (when the rink opens) to the new year when Rice Park hosts the annual Ice Castle.

This is a fun date night activity, especially if you're going to dinner in Minneapolis. I wouldn't…read moremake it the main activity of the night as it's fairly quick and you can get through all "holes" in about 20 minutes, depending on the size of your group. The holes are makeshift novelty holes, but they're fun. I'd recommend grabbing dinner or drinks at Cardamom downstairs and then hitting the mini golf course at sunset!

NOT YOUR MOTHER'S MINI GOLF! Skyline Mini Golf is a little…read morewacky and unconventional compared to your average mini-golf, but if you're a mini-golf fan, it's a must do! Pay at the front desk at the Walker Art Center and then take the elevator to the 7th floor to play. An attendant will give you your club, ball and score card there. There are a wide selection of ball colors to choose from, which makes it fun. I chose neon pink. :) One huge attraction of this mini golf is the fact that it's on the rooftop and there are views all around of the city. The first play was using your club as a cue on a billiards table to direct the ball into the pockets/holes. (See my photos). Another play was tipping a tilt table to get your golf ball around a maze and into the hole. I failed miserably at that one! It's a pretty short course, but very different, very artsy. Don't expect it to be anything like you've played before. We played the 10 holes for $12 (Summer 2024).