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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
Highlights of upcoming Parks and Recreation offerings, for more detailed information please visit our website www.duluthmn.gov/parks
Visit our Winter/Spring digital Parks and Recreation programming brochure here!
Save the date for Cold Front 2020 @ Bayfront Festival Park. More information found on www.coldfrontduluth.com
Story & Play at Bayfront
Ages: 0-Kindergarten
Duluth Parks and Recreation & the Duluth Public Library are joining forces to bring you Story and Play at Bayfront Family Center! Join us for story time and to play outside, skate and warm up by the fire. The Family Center is open before and after story time during warming center hours from noon-7 p.m.
Day Date Time Cost Location
Sa Jan. 25 3:30-4 p.m. Free Bayfront Family Center, 700 Railroad St.
Stay ‘n Play at the Library
Ages: 0-Kindergarten
Parks and Recreation is teaming up with the much-loved and long-running story time to offer an opportunity for active play and socializing. Fun, interesting and creative play equipment will be available in the green room for children and their families to enjoy after each Library Story Time. Stories take place at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Day Date Time Cost Location
W Weekly* 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free Duluth Public Library - Downtown Branch
*Starting Jan. 8 – May 27
Play Gym
Ages: 0-Kindergarten
Parks and Recreation provides an indoor play space, toys and equipment for participants to use. Both adults and children have the opportunity to engage in active play and socialize with others. Adults choose toys and equipment that are suitable for the age and interest of their child(ren).
Day Date Time Cost Location
W & F Weekly 9-11 a.m. $1 Washington Center Gym, 310 N. First Ave. W
Youth Open Gym
Ages: 0-16
Utilize indoor play space, toys and equipment. Both adults and children have the opportunity to engage in active play and socialize with others.
Day Date Time Cost Location
Th Weekly Noon-2 p.m. $1 Washington Center Gym, 310 N. First Ave. W
Open Gym
Ages: 55+
The large gym will be open and participants will have access to a large variety of sports equipment and games. This is an opportunity for active fun and social time with others. Beverages and healthy snacks will be served afterwards in the community room overlooking downtown, where conversations can unfold!
Day Date Time Cost Location
Th Weekly* 9-11 a.m. (Gym) $2 Washington Center Gym, 310 N. First Ave. W
11-noon (Socialize) Community Room
*Starting Jan. 9
Archery – Games and Challenges
Ages: 8+
Looking to test and improve your skills in unique archery games? Following a short refresher on range safety and shooting technique, we’ll prove your skills in unique archery games including Tic Tac Toe, Battleship, Follow the Leader, and more! These sessions will also give you the opportunity to work on your form and cover how to use an archery scorecard. Prerequisite: Intro to Archery or Archery Night
Day Date Time Cost Location Course #
M Jan. 13 6 – 8 p.m. $5 Washington Center Gym #1168
Max Participants: 16, pre-registration required
Bonfire Trivia
Ages: All (trivia difficulty suited for adults)
Test your winter-themed trivia skills around a campfire at Bayfront Family Center following our nightly Open Skate. Bring some friends put your knowledge to the test for great prizes in a night of friendly competition while we stay warm around the fire.
Location: Bayfront Family Center, 700 Railroad Street
Day Date Time Cost Course #
F Jan. 10 7–8 p.m. $5/team* 1163
Snowshoe Hike
Ages: All
Come explore the beauty of winter in our parks on snowshoes! We will talk about the animals that thrive in the winter and those that hibernate until springtime, as well as share some natural history about the Duluth area. Snowshoes included, or bring your own. Registration closes 2 days before event. Restrooms unavailable at trailheads.
Day Date Time Cost Location Course#
Su Jan. 12 noon–2 p.m. $4 Piedmont Trails (Adirondack St and Hutchinson Rd) 1161 Meet at: Hutchinson Road, Piedmont Trails Lot
Su Jan. 26 noon–2 p.m. $4 Chambers Grove Park, 134th W Ave 1162
Max Participants: 15, pre-registration required
School’s Out: Frozen Fun
Ages: 8-14
Ice skating, sledding, crafts, games, outdoor skills, and more! Youth will spend these No School Days with Parks & Recreation staff at Bayfront Family Center doing various outdoor and indoor activities. Please send your child(ren) with weather-appropriate clothes including boots and snowpants. Please pick up by 4 p.m. (groups will be skating from 3 p.m. until pick up).
Registration closes when filled or the day before each session. Limited space available.
Day Date Time Cost Course #
F Jan. 17 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $28 1156
Open Skate
Ages: All
This is an opportunity for anyone to try out ice-skating. Indoor ice, music and no sticks or pucks allowed for a comfortably paced and secure environment for active fun and interaction. Limited skates available for use.
Day Date Time Cost
Su Weekly* 3-5 p.m. $2
W Weekly 6:30-8 p.m. Free
*No Skating Jan. 19
Location: Essentia Duluth Heritage Sports Center, 120 S. 30th Ave. W.
Pre-School Skate
Ages: 0-6
This is an opportunity for young children, accompanied by an adult, to begin teaching their pre-school aged children how to ice skate without the crows and intimidating speed of advanced skaters. Indoor ice, music, no sticks or pucks develop a comfortably paced and secure environment to learn. Limited skates available for use. Locker rooms open at 9 a.m.
Day Date Time Cost
Tu Weekly 9:15-10:30 a.m. $2
Location: Essentia Duluth Heritage Sports Center, 120 S. 30th Ave. W.
Outdoor Skating: Bayfront Rink
Ages: All
Join us down at Bayfront to enjoy skating in the heart of Duluth! The warming house will be open every day, weather permitting, and skates are available for use. Concessions available for purchase.
Open daily starting January* – weather permitting; weather cancellations will be posted on our website: duluthmn.gov/parks/weather-cancellations
Hours: M – F 3 – 7 p.m. | Sa noon – 7 p.m. | Su noon – 4 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Special Activity Nights
Tuesdays: 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Jan. 7 Hand-Stitched Journal Craft
Jan. 14 Craft-stick Snowman Craft
Jan. 21 Beaded Snowflakes Craft
Jan. 28 Snowshoe Night
Feb. 4 Egg Carton Penguins
Feb. 11 Pop-Up Valentine’s Day Cards
Feb. 18 Outdoor Obstacle Course
Feb. 25 Potato Prints
Fridays: Enjoy a bonfire near the rink and s’mores available from our concession stand!
Location: Bayfront Family Center, 700 Railroad St.
*Watch our Facebook and website for exact opening date due to prepping the rink
Outdoors Rink Schedule