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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth - Parks and Recreation
411 West First Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802
218-730-4309 • www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact Kelli Latuska,
Public Information Officer at 218-730-5309
DATE: 11/3/2020
SUBJECT: City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Announce November Program Schedule
BY: Kate Van Daele, Public Information Officer

City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Announce November Program Schedule 

[Duluth, MN] The City of Duluth’s Park and Recreation division is proud to announce programs taking place in November. This news blast contains highlights of upcoming offerings, for more detailed information please visit our website www.duluthmn.gov/parks. Click https://secure.rec1.com/MN/duluthparks/catalog/index to see our brochure and the other programs taking place this fall!

All programs require pre-registration three days in advance unless otherwise noted and will be run in accordance with Minnesota Department of Health and CDC guidelines per our pandemic operations plan found on our website at www.duluthmn.gov/parks/COVID.

*For the members of the media, please call Kate Van Daele if you are interested in featuring any of these programs. These events are not public and require registration. We are happy to coordinate interviews with prior notice. Thank you!

Nature Knowledge

Ages: All

Ever wondered what adaptations make owls such skilled hunters? Who is making those animal tracks in my yard? How was Lake Superior created? Join us to learn about the natural world around us.

Day        Date      Topic                            Time            Cost       Location                                                       Course #
Th          Nov. 19 Changing Seasons     10-11 a.m. $3          Lester Park, 61 Lester River Rd                   1384

Tu          Nov. 24 Changing Seasons     4-5 p.m.      $3          Lester Park, 61 Lester River Rd                   1385

 

Full Moon Hike

Ages: All

Join us on the evening of the full moon as we enjoy the peacefulness of the forest under the night sky. Head­lamps are recommended. Hikes will be beginner level.

Day        Date      Time                     Cost       Location                                                                          Course #

M           Nov. 30 4:30-5:30 p.m.   $3          Hawk Ridge, 3980 E Skyline Pkwy                             1391

 

Women Hike Duluth

Ages: All

We have partnered with Hike Duluth to provide guided hikes at various parks throughout Duluth to encourage women to be active and meet others who also enjoy the outdoors. This hike will be a longer, moderate hike.

Day        Date                     Time                     Cost       Location                                                                        Course #

Sa           Nov. 21                1-3 p.m.               Free       Highland Trailhead, 7051 W Skyline Parkway      1333

 

Senior Snack Hike

Ages: 55+

Guided hikes in different parks each week along gentle slopes with occasional hill climbs and descents. We will begin and end with a stretch and include a midway stop for a small snack (provided) and/or a chance eat lunch (bring your own).Hikes will be beginner level.

Day        Date      Time                     Cost       Location                                                                          Course #

M           Nov. 2   11a.m.-1p.m.     $2          Hartley-Naymark, W. Victoria St & Kenwood Dr   1513

M           Nov. 9   11a.m.-1p.m.     $2           Brewer Park, 2588 Haines Rd                                    1514

M           Nov. 16 11 a.m.-1 p.m.   $2          Park Point Nature Trail, 5000 Minnesota Ave       1515

M           Nov. 23 11 a.m.-1 p.m.   $2          Waabizheshikana Trial, 7210 Fremont St               1506

 

Archery II: Games and Challenges

Ages: 10+

After taking an Intro to Archery class (Archery I), take the next step! In Archery II: Games and Challenges, we’ll continue to build skills by playing archery games and challenges, practice giving other participants feedback on their form, and learn how to use an archery scorecard. Must have taken an Archery I or Intro to Archery course to participate.

Day        Date      Time                     Cost       Location                                                                          Course #

Tu          Nov. 10 6:30-8 p.m.        $10        Washington Center Gym, 310 N 1st Ave W           1446

Tu          Nov. 17 6:30-8 p.m.        $10        Washington Center Gym, 310 N 1st Ave W           1447

 

Play Gym in the Park

Ages: 0-5, with parent

Riding toys and pre-school aged equipment is made available for families to check out and use in the space. Equipment is sanitized between uses.

Day        Date                     Time                     Cost       Location                                                                        Course #

W           Nov. 4                 9:30-11:30a.m.  $2          Gary Rec, 801 101 Ave W                                           1407

 

Open Gym

Ages: 16+

Shoot hoops, walk laps, or otherwise enjoy a wide-open gym. Please bring your own sports equipment. We will evaluate pick-up game availability on a weekly basis.

Day        Date                                                   Time                     Cost                                     Course #

F             Weekly, begins Nov. 6                   6:30-8 p.m.         $5                                        See website

*No Open Gym on Nov. 27

Location: Washington Center Gym, 310 N 1st Ave W

 

Open Skating

Ages: All

Get out of the heat AND have some active fun! Limited skates are available for loan. Participants must pre-register online by Friday for their desired session. Each 45 min session will be limited to 25 people. Arrive 15min early to allow for health screens and to put on skates.

Day        Date                                                   Time                                    Cost                                       Course #

Su           Weekly                                               3–3:45, 4:15–5 p.m.        $3                                         See website

Tu           Weekly                                               9:30-10:15 a.m.                $3                                         See website

W           Weekly                                               2-2:45, 6:45-7:30             $3                                         See website

*No skating on Nov. 25, 29

Location: Essentia Duluth Heritage Sports Center, 120 S. 30th Ave. W.

Custom Program Options

Request your own program delivered by Duluth Parks & Recreation for your group. We work with a diverse range of groups including: schools, youth agencies, social clubs, businesses, adults and families. Our programs are customized for each group and available year-round. We can bring programming to you at a Duluth location of your choosing! Parks and Recreation staff will bring the equipment and supplies to facilitate a lesson or activity that best serves your group.

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