Parks & Recreation Programs
If you have questions, please reach out to Fridley Recreation at 763-572-3570 or Recreation@FridleyMN.gov.
- PRESCHOOL
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Adult Classes
- Adult Leagues
- All Ages
- Fridley Youth Sports Assoc.
Preschool Activities – Ages 3-5
Sports
Fridley Recreation sports programs are designed for kids who want to learn basic skills while being active and having fun! Instructors focus on teaching age-appropriate fundamentals while encouraging teamwork.
Classes Beginning November 14 | Hayes Gym:
Family Open Gym
Bring the family and get the wiggles out with a variety of activities. This is a perfect time for parents/caregivers and children to have fun and play as the weather turns cold outside. Enjoy free play with a wide variety of recreational equipment including, balls, hoops, scooters, jump ropes, music and more!
No pre-registration required. (Requires at least one adult over the age of 18 and one child under the age of 18 to participate).
FEE
Drop‐in fee: $2 per child or $4 per family
5 visit Punch Card: $5 per child or $10 per family
(Family is defined as 1-2 adults and 2+ children)
DATES
Saturdays: November 4 - February 24, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Gym closed on November 25, December 23, December 30 and January 20)
LOCATION
Hayes Elementary School (Gymnasium). Enter Door #2
615 Mississippi St. NE, Fridley, MN 55432
Elementary School Activities
After-School Activities - Gr. K-4
The following classes are offered after school at Hayes Elementary School from 3:45 ‐ 5:15 p.m. to youth in grades K‐4 (unless noted otherwise﴿. Snacks are provided before class. Recreation leaders will meet participants in the cafeteria at dismissal time. Stevenson students will meet our Recreation leader at the bus loading area and will be transported to Hayes. For students not attending Hayes or Stevenson, drop‐off is at 4 p.m. at the Hayes cafeteria. Parent/caregiver pick‐up is in the Hayes cafeteria at 5:15 p.m.
Note: If your child needs to be transported from Stevenson Elementary to Hayes Elementary, please select the transportation option when registering. Transportation is NOT provided after class—all participants must be picked up at Hayes.
Classes Beginning November 14 | Hayes:
- Tues. - Mobile Machines (Gr. K-4)
- Wed. - Ho-Ho-Ho Holiday Fun (Gr. K-4)
- Thu. - Track and Field (Gr. K-4)
Field Trips – Gr. K-5
Join us for exciting adventures! Transportation provided, depart from Hayes Elementary.
Teen Pickleball Clinic - Ages 10-16
Interested in trying a new sport? We invite teens to join one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Clinics are designed to give you a sample of the sport while focusing on the fundamentals. We will cover rules and basic techniques to get you started. Clinic will be held at Flanery Park.
Clinic Date Wednesday, October 11
Family Open Gym
Bring the family and get the wiggles out with a variety of activities. This is a perfect time for parents/caregivers and children to have fun and play as the weather turns cold outside. Enjoy free play with a wide variety of recreational equipment including, balls, hoops, scooters, jump ropes, music and more!
No pre-registration required. (Requires at least one adult over the age of 18 and one child under the age of 18 to participate).
FEE
Drop‐in fee: $2 per child or $4 per family
5 visit Punch Card: $5 per child or $10 per family
(Family is defined as 1-2 adults and 2+ children)
DATES
Saturdays: November 4 - February 24, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Gym closed on November 25, December 23, December 30 and January 20)
LOCATION
Hayes Elementary School (Gymnasium). Enter Door #2
615 Mississippi St. NE, Fridley, MN 55432
Middle School Activities
Teen Pickleball Clinic - Ages 10-16
Interested in trying a new sport? We invite teens to join one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Clinics are designed to give you a sample of the sport while focusing on the fundamentals. We will cover rules and basic techniques to get you started. Clinic will be held at Flanery Park.
Clinic Date Wednesday, October 11
Adult Classes
Pickleball Classes
Pickleball Classes
| Beginner Class - Players who are new to the game of Pickleball and looking to develop their skills.
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Adult Leagues
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Registration Opens 8/28, Closes 11/20
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Registration Opens Spring 2024
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All Ages
Play In Our Parks
Each month, the Rec team invites you to get outside and play in our parks with a curated, FREE, family-friendly event.
Pumpkin Carving | October | Various Dates/Times | Springbrook Nature Center
For the October Play in our Parks event, we encourage you to sign up to carve pumpkins at Springbrook Nature Center! Our Community Carving events are what help make Pumpkin Night in the Park so special. Carve a pumpkin, then return to Pumpkin Night to try and find it on the trails! Sign up online with Springbrook Nature Center.
Turkey Fun | Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 2-4 p.m. | Springbrook Nature Center
Join us for a fun afternoon as we play bingo to win common food items you would find at the Thanksgiving holiday table! Prizes include: pumpkin, green beans, stuffing mix and even a turkey! We will also have fun Turkey themed games and crafts. Meet at Springbrook Nature Center.
Skating, Sledding and S'mores | Friday, December 29, 2023 | 1-3 p.m. | Commons Park Warming House
Let's celebrate the start of the winter skating season! Use free skates on the ice rink, sled down the giant hill, and make a s’more over the fire. The warming house will be open for you to warm up, make a fun winter craft, and there will be music playing to keep the party festive (dancing is optional﴿! Meet at Commons Park Warming House.
Turkey Leg 5K
Our fourth annual virtual 5K is a great way to get the family up and moving before the Thanksgiving feast begins! The premise is simple, get a group together (or go at it alone﴿, and complete 5K (3.1 miles﴿. All finishers will receive a custom‐designed shirt after Thanksgiving. Register by November 23rd. |
Fridley Youth Sports Association (FYSA)
Fridley Youth Sports Association (FYSA) promotes youth sports in Fridley, providing opportunities for all youth to participate in competitive and recreational team sports. FYSA is a non-profit organization relying solely on parent volunteers. Current sports offered through FYSA include Baseball, Basketball, Football, Softball and Soccer.
Please visit FridleyYouthSports.com to register or for more information.
The City of Fridley supports the FYSA by providing field space and maintenance but does not coordinate the leagues or handle registration.
Spring Lake Park Lacrosse Association (SLPYLA)
SLPYLA provides lacrosse opportunities for youth in Spring Lake Park and surrounding communities. Registration, season information and more can be found on their website. Please visit SpringLakeParkLacrosse.org for more information.
The City of Fridley supports the SLPYA by providing information but does not coordinate the leagues or handle registration.