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The Farmer's Market |
(612)333-1718 |
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The farmers market is
Minnesota's largest open-air, covered market. We will open for the
2005 season on April 23rd and will be open 7 days a week, from 6
a.m. to 1 p.m. until December 24th. The Minneapolis Farmers' Market
is open rain or shine, is wheelchair accessible, and is a WIC
participant. This is a truly fun experience for the entire family! |
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The Farmer's Market,312 East Lyndale Ave N
web:
www.mplsfarmersmarket.com/ |
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Boom Island |
(612)661-4800 |
| Boom Island Park is a
jewel in the crown of the nationally acclaimed Minneapolis parks
system. Situated above historic Main Street, Nicollet Island, and
the St. Anthony Lock and Dam, Boom Island is a veritable playground
for families and tourists wishing to experience the majesty and
beauty of the Mississippi River. The park provides trails, play, and
eating areas. |
| Boom Island, Plymouth Ave
and NE 8th St, web:
www.wildernessinquiry.org/mnparks/parks/boom111.html#Anchor-pictures |
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Theodore Wirth Park |
(612)230-6400 |
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Explore the largest regional park in
Minneapolis, Theodore Wirth Park! The park utilizes seasonal weather
changes to maximize visitor activities. The summer golf
fairways are converted into winter snow tubing courses and cross
country skiing paths. This park can boast a true year
round use from it's activities. The golf course pro shop is
also used during the winter as a center for the winter sports.
The park also hosts the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird
Sanctuary, Picnics in the large 1900s picnic pavilion and much more.
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www.minneapolisparks.org/grandrounds/dist_tw.htm |
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North Community YMCA |
(612)588-9484 |
| The North Community YMCA
serves the neighborhoods of north Minneapolis, offering health &
fitness opportunities, along with a wide variety of youth, family
and senior programming. Contact them to find out more about how you
can be a part of building strong kids, strong families, and strong
communities! |
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1711 West Broadway,
Minneapolis, MN 55441, web
www.ymcatwincities.org/locations/ncommunity.asp |
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North Commons Water Park |
(612) 370-4945 |
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This awesome water park features speed
and loop slides that are three stories tall. A shallow water pool,
with water playground features, geysers and gadgets that will thrill
any toddler! Funbrellas let you escape the sun and stay cool on warm
summer days. Refectory/Concessions serve light refreshments while
the zero depth wading pool has play features for young children |
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1701 Golden Valley Road,
Minneapolis, MN 55411
web:
www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?pageid=630&parkid=365#1253 |
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Sumner Library |
(612)
630-6390 |
| Historic Sumner Library
at the corner of Olson Highway and Van White Memorial Boulevard in
North Minneapolis has opened as a state-of-the-art facility with a
strong collection of books, media, and community resources.
The 4.8 million dollar renovations were completed in January 2005. |
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611 Van White Memorial
Blvd., Minneapolis MN 55411
web:
www.mpls.lib.mn.us/sumnergrandopening.asp |
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NorthSide Garden Club |
612-588-3723 |
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| This small but active
group meets monthly at the Sumner Library. Please see the web
site link below or contact the library for additional information. |
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web:
www.northerngardener.org/clubs/district5.htm#District%205%20Garden%20Clubs |
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