Youth programs and Sports Free Beginning Summer 2022 at 17 Minneapolis Parks and Facilities
Registration fees have been eliminated for all youth programs, activities and sports leagues based at Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) parks, recreation centers and facilities located within census-designated Areas of Concentrated Poverty (ACP).
This new policy applies to any Minneapolis resident ages 17 and under signing up for any activity at one of 17 MRPB sites located within an ACP.
“We want young people in our recreation centers. We want them involved in our programs, sports, and activities. We want to connect with them and provide them with a place to feel comfortable, safe, and valued. To achieve that, we are removing barriers that might keep youth from getting involved.”
WHERE
- Bottineau Park,
- Central Gym,
- East Phillips Park,
- Elliot Park,
- Fairview Park,
- Folwell Park,
- Harrison Park,
- Kroening Nature Center,
- Luxton Park,
- North Commons Park,
- Painter Park,
- Peavey Park,
- Phillips Park,
- Powderhorn Park,
- Stewart Park,
- Van Cleve Park,
- Whittier Park
WHEN
It begins with the start of summer youth program registration, which opened today, March 2, 2022 at 12 pm, and will continue through at least the end of 2022.
WHY
The 2022 MPRB budget passed last December included a historic $2.6 million increase in youth investments through a combination of gradual increases in property taxes and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding allocations.
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