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SUBJECT: City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Upcoming Events and Programs
BY: Kate Van Daele, Public Information Officer
City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Upcoming Events and Programs
Please see below for highlights of upcoming Parks and Recreation program offerings, for more detailed program information please visit our website www.duluthmn.gov/parks
Community Events
Pop-Up Play
AGES: All
Parks and Recreation staff will bring equipment and lead family-friendly activities at parks throughout the city. Bring a picnic and come play in the park!
DAY DATE TIME COST LOCATION
Th Sept. 12 3-7 p.m. Free Leif Erikson Park
Su Sept. 22 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free Endion Plaza
General Programs
Play Gym
AGES: 0 - Kindergarten
Come socialize with other families and engage in active play activities with your child.
DAY DATE TIME COST LOCATION
W&F Weekly Starting Sept. 16 9-11 a.m. $1 Washington Center Gym
Family Archery Nights
AGES: 8 - Adult
Come learn a new skill and practice your accuracy at Family Archery Night! Participants will learn the basic safety, technique, and process for shooting archery and get a chance to test their skills in archery games and challenges.
DAY DATE TIME COST LOCATION COURSE #
Su Sept. 15 4-6 p.m. $5 Chester Park 1110
Su Sept. 29 4-6 p.m. $5 Chester Park 1111
Family Hike
AGES: All
Join us in enjoying the great outdoors with a family-friendly hike! We’ll end the hikes with roasting hot dogs and s’mores over a fire.
DAY DATE TIME COST LOCATION COURSE #
Sa Sept. 21 3:30-5:30 p.m. $3 Lester Park 1136
Family Canoeing
AGES: All
Learn the basics of moving, launching, paddling, and landing a canoe. Topics we will cover include equipment and safety, general paddling technique, basic paddle strokes, and how to properly launch and land a canoe.
LOCATION: Rock Pond in Bagley Nature Area (1325 Junction Ave.)
DAY DATE TIME COST COURSE #
Su Sept. 29 10 a.m.-noon $10/canoe 1109
Outdoor Game Night
AGES: All
Take your Family Game Night outside! Come participate in a wide variety of games in one of Duluth’s parks. Board games, yard games, card games, and more! All games and equipment will be provided.
DAY DATE TIME COST LOCATION COURSE #
Tu Sept. 17 5-7 p.m. $5/Family Harrison Park 1106
Parks After Dark - Stargazing and Night Hike
AGES: All
We often see Duluth’s beautiful parks and trails during the day, but what are they like when the sun goes down? Join us to explore and we will learn about what creatures prefer the night to the day, practice using our sense of hearing to experience nature, and do some stargazing!
DAY DATE TIME COST LOCATION COURSE #
Tu Sept. 24 8-9 p.m. $2 Chester Park 1103
GENERAL PROGRAMS
Women Hike Duluth
AGES: All
We have partnered with Hike Duluth to provide monthly guided hikes at various parks throughout Duluth to encourage women to be active and meet others who also enjoy the outdoors.
DAY DATE TIME LOCATION PARKING
Tu Sept. 17 6 p.m. Magney Snively Trailhead Trailhead near 10005 West Skyline Pkwy
Intro to Mountain Biking
AGES: 16+
In this course, we will cover the basics of what goes into accessing and utilizing Duluth’s trails.
Learn the basics of Duluths trail systems and how to access them. We will hike bike trails and talk about: Trail systems and difficulty ratings, etiquette, what to bring, what to expect at a Trailhead, how to read signs, apps and maps, basic equipment and more.
SESSION DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
1 W Sept. 18 5-7 p.m. Lester Park
COST: $50 COURSE#: 1122
Open Skate
AGES: All
All are invited to skate and socialize. Limited skates are available for use.
LOCATION: Essentia Duluth Heritage Center, 120 S 30th Ave. West
DAY DATE TIME COST
Su Weekly* 3-5 p.m. $2
W Weekly ** 6:30-8 p.m. Free
*Beginning Oct. 6
**Beginning Sept. 18
Pre-School Skate
AGES: Pre-school aged children and their caregivers
This is an opportunity for young children, accompanied by an adult, to get on the ice without the crowds and intimidating speed of more advanced skaters.
LOCATION: Essentia Duluth Heritage Center, 120 S 30th Ave. West
DAY DATE TIME COST
Tu Weekly 9:15-10:30 a.m. $2
Seniors
Open Gym
Show up ready to move. Choose from an activity: basketball, badminton, volleyball, pickle ball and much more. Equipment available to try out. Self-directed with assistance from Parks Staff.
DAY DATE TIME COST LOCATION
Th Weekly 8:30-11 a.m. $2 Washington Center Gym
*Starting Sept. 19
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AARP Smart Driver Course
The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation’s largest classroom and online driver safety course and it’s designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. Certificate of completion may entitle you to reduced car insurance rates. Check with your individual insurance company.
4-HOUR REFRESHER CLASS
DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
Tu Sept. 10 1-5 p.m. Evergreen
Th Sept. 19 1-5 p.m. Portman
8-HOUR FIRST TIME CLASS
DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
Tu & W Sept. 3 & 4 5-9 p.m. Evergreen
COST: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members
Movies
Join us for a movie this fall!
DAY DATE TIME MOVIE
W Sept. 11 1-3 p.m. Little
W Sept. 25 1-3 p.m. The Public
LOCATION: Evergreen COST: Free
Hike
Looking to get out and explore our beautiful parks? This fall we’re kicking off our first Seniors Hike event series. Join us a different trail each week. Each hike can be adapted to your ability level. After the hike, we will enjoy some healthy snacks. Dress for the weather.
DAY DATE TIME COST LOCATION COURSE #
M Sept. 16 10-11 a.m. $2 Enger Park 1144
M Sept. 23 10-11 a.m. $2 Chambers Grove 1145
M Sept. 30 10-11 a.m. $2 Hawk’s Ridge 1146
Day Trip
Christmastide with the Celtics Sounds of SimpleGifts with Billy McLaughlin
Join us for a day trip to watch this wonderful group preform at the elegant jewel-box Gideon S. Ives Auditorium located on the 80-acre Heritage Center campus along the Minnesota River in Bloomington and before/after lunch visit the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center & Museum.
Detailed trip information can be found online.
DAY DATE TIME COST LOCATION COURSE #
W Dec. 18 8 a.m.-7:15 p.m. $93* Morgan Park Community Center 1140
*all tips included