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Home My WebLink AboutActivities Directory 2011-2012 Fall Winter....fm,",....... .4... 4 '1.“.....,.. .,,....' ' --•....Nwodlit0VC; u , 2011-2012 FALL/WINTER Activities Directory Coliteit6- FACILITIES 4 Braemar Golf Course 4-5 Centennial Lakes Park 6 Edinborough Park 7 Edina Art Center 8 Edina Senior Center 9 Braemar Arena 10 Pariwic 6t- de-:„ EDINA PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT'S 2011-2012 FALL/WINTER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY CONnutit, • Ili* 4°4644 .10 4 t s • sat • • "Edina's Park and Recreation programs are important for a number of reasons, whether it is for kids to learn new skills, people trying to stay in shape or community members simply getting the chance to connect with one another. I would encourage everyone to participate." Louise Segreto PARK BOARD MEMBER "Every year the Edina Baseball Association hosts tournaments for players ages 10-18 at Braemar fields. All our tournaments fill up within days with teams from all over the metro wanting to participate. These teams are drawn to Edina due to the unmatched quality of our facilities and the efforts of the people who work so hard to maintain them." Mike Theis EDINA BASEBALL ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT "Parks are incredibly desirable because they give families a place for recreation within a short distance from home. You should go to the Edina Aquatic Center and see all the families who use the pool. There are many wonderful aspects of the Edina Parks system. The parks make the city more livable and add great value to our community." Daniel Peterson PARK BOARD MEMBER "Edina Park and Recreation support leagues that are both highly competitive and also those that are more recreationally driven. It gives kids a chance to build important leadership skills and play the games they love." Ed Luterbach EDINA BOYS FLAG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT "We are fortunate in Edina to have a community of people who care about their parks and are willing to support the highly trained staff who help to maintain and grow the parks system." Joseph Hulbert PARK BOARD CHAIR YOUTH ATHLETICS 11 Blizzard Ski and Snowboard School 11 Braemar City of Lakes Figure Skating Club 11 Edina Football Association 12 Edina Boys Flag Football Association 12 Edina Girls Athletic Association Flag Football 12 Edina Basketball Association 13 Edina Girls Athletic Association Basketball 13 Edina Baseball Association 13 Edina Hockey Association 14 Edina Youth Softball Association 14 Edina Girls Fastpitch Association 14 Edina Soccer Association 15 Edina Soccer Club 15 Edina Girls Athletic Association Volleyball 16 Edina Volleyball Association 16 Edina Swim Club 16 Edina Lacrosse Association 16 ADULT ATHLETICS 17 Four-Man Hockey 17 Men's Basketball 17 Adult Volleyball 17 Mixed Broomball 17 FAMILY FUN 18 Special Events 18 Adaptive Programs 18 Other Programs 19-20 EDINA PARK AND RECREATION REGISTRATION 21 CITY OF EDINA DIRECTORY 21 CITY PARKS/FACILITIES MAP 22-23 Cover photos by Chip Jones I www.chipionesphotoqraphy.com BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE Nestled in picturesque Braemar Park, Braemar Golf Course has been rated among the top seventy-five public golf courses in the nation. The course, at 6364 John Harris Drive, features a 27-hole regulation course, a nine-hole executive course, a pro-shop, driving range, practice putting green, indoor golf dome, banquet and meeting rooms, and other facilities. Braemar is also home to a variety of golf programs, including group and private lessons for adults, as well as a junior pro- gram. For more information visit www.BraemarGolf.com or call 952-903-5750. 2012 BRAEMAR PATRON CARDS On sale starting Friday, November 25! Save big on green fees, make reservations up to one week in advance, and enjoy additional discounts on select Pro Shop mer- chandise. Available at Brae- mar Pro Shop. Weekend Events (Friday - Sunday) Edina Residents $900 Non-Residents $1,100 C F c les GOLF DOME The golf dome at Braemar houses a two story indoor golf range that is 230 feet long and 75 feet high with 46 tees. Tees can be used by one person or shared between two. Refreshments and club rentals are available. HOURS 8 am-8 pm daily (November-April) FEES Large bucket $7.75 Half hour of timed golf $11.00 PATRON CARDS Braemar offers patron cards for both Edina residents and non-resi- dents. The card entitles the holder to seven-day advance tee times (Saturday morning reservations for the following Saturday can be made in person up to 7 am). Other privileges include reduced green fees and twenty percent off regular priced clothing, shoes, and bags at the Pro Shop. EDINA RESIDENT PATRON CARD Available to residents of Edina who provide two satisfactory proofs of residency. Fee* $85 SUPER-SENIOR PATRON CARD Available to residents of Edina who are 75 or older and provide two satisfactory proofs of residency. In addition to the benefits in- cluded in the regular patron card, the Su- per-Senior Patron Card gives cardholders the option to receive a super senior rate Monday-Thursday open until 1 pm. Fee' $85 NON-RESIDENT PATRON CARD Available to those who reside outside Edina. Fee' $95 EXECUTIVE COURSE PATRON CARD Available to anyone. The card entitles the holder to a reduction in green fees, ad- vanced reservations on either the Braemar or Fred Richards executive courses only, and twenty percent off regular priced clothing, shoes, and bags in the Pro Shop. Fee: Edina Resident $25 Non-Resident $35 WINTER ADULT GROUP GOLF LESSONS Classes begin the week of January 23, 2012. Braemar offers two levels of adult classes: BASIC CLASS: For individuals who have played little or no golf and taken no fomal lessons. Fee: $105 INTERMEDIATE CLASS: For individuals who have completed a basic- level session or have played some golf and can consistently hit the ball into the air. Fee: $105 All classes meet for five one-hour ses- sions, some once a week for five weeks and others twice a week for two and a half weeks. Registration begins November 1. For more information and registration, visit www.BraemarGolf.com or call 952-903-5750. BRAEMAR CLUBHOUSE The Braemar Clubhouse is available for rental for a variety of occasions. The Braemar room fits up to 200 people and the Valliere and Clubhouse togeth- er holds 250. Food and bar service, as well as business accommodations, such as audiovisual equipment, are available. RENTAL FEES Weekday Events (Monday- Thursday) Half Day $225 Full Day $375 Evening $375 PRIVATE LESSONS Private golf lessons are $50 per half hour. Lessons can be scheduled by calling the golf dome. To register for private lessons or group lessons please call the pro shop at 952-903-5750. KIDS KAMP Kids Kamp, taught by a PGA Profes- sional is for children ages 6-14. Classes meet for 3 one hour sessions on Tues- day, Wednesday, and Thursday (12/27- 12/29). For more information please visit www.BraemarGolf.com or call the pro shop at 952-903-5750. Registration be-. gins November 1. Fee: $45 For more information, call 952-903- 5775 (November through April) or 952- 903-5750 (May through October). m•M111111I Ili 111,y ON SALE NOVEMBER 25, RECEIVE A $5 DISCOUNT IF PURCHASED BEFORE APRIL 1, 2012! 4 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Proof of residency required. • Events needing two rooms, add $150. • Fees for 2012 bookings are subject to change. For more information and an application for use, please contact us at 952-903-5765 or asmith@ci edina mn us. 2011 FALL/WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE 5 EDINBOROUGH PARK With more than 6,000 plants, trees and flowers, Edinborough Park is Minnesota's premiere indoor public park. Located at 7700 York Avenue South, the completely enclosed, one-acre park features a junior-Olympic sized swimming pool, a running track and fitness area, a huge indoor playground, and a multi-purpose play area, all connected by meandering pathways through the densely landscaped interior. In its 250-seat, Greek-style amphitheater, Edinborough Park presents a full sched- ule of free cultural arts programs in the areas of music, dance, theater and visual arts. New for 2011-2012, a guest services counter and concession stand will debut. The guest services counter will provide an easier transition into the facility and the concession stand will offer a whole host of snacks and meals for facility patrons. For more information on Edinborough Park, please call 952-833-9540 or visit www.EdinboroughPark.com. VV. CENTE AL LAKES PARK At 7499 France Avenue South, Centennial Lakes Park features more than twenty-four acres of recreation space. During the summer months, visitors can rent paddleboats, fish in the ponds, watch remote control sailboat races, ex- plore a maze, or try their luck on the bent grass putting course or croquet and lawn bowling courts. The park also hosts a variety of cultural performances in a 1,000-seat lakeside amphitheater. In the winter months, the park offers one of the Twin Cities' finest outdoor skating venues. Visitors can skate across ten acres of carefully maintained ice or take a spin on a Norwegian ice sled. Afterwards, guests can relax by one of the Centrum building's three fireplaces while sipping a cup of hot chocolate from the concession stand. For the convenience of park visitors, Centennial Lakes rents figure and hockey skates for children and adults. At the Hughes Pavilion, visitors can rent banquet space for weddings, busi- ness meetings and social events. The Pavilion also serves as the center point of the Centennial Lakes Farmers Market, where you can find the freshest in locally grown and produced products from late spring through fall. For more information on Centennial Lakes, please call 952-833-9580 or visit www.CentennialLakesPark.com. fn en; L PUTTING COURSE Centennial Lakes Park's 18 manicured bent grass greens range in length from 57 to 125 feet and are surrounded by sand traps, ponds, boulders and planter beds. Players use only a putter to negotiate these heavily undulated greens. This par 51 layout is 1662 feet in length and takes approximately an hour and forty-five min- utes to play. All ages and abilities are wel- come, however, due to the difficulty of the course, it is recommended that players be 8 years of age and older. FEE: $9 per person for 18 holes $5 per person for 9 holes* *(Only available Mon-Fri, excluding holidays) CROQUET & LAWN BOWLING The park also features championship caliber croquet and lawn bowling courts. These lush bent grass lawns are some of the finest in the Midwest. Courts may be rented by the hour, with all equipment and written instructions included in the court fee. In addition, a variety of tournaments and leagues are hosted throughout the summer. FEE: $16 per court per hour PADDLE BOATS The park's lake consists of a large body of water in the north end and the south end, connected by a channel that runs under bridges, along the putting course and past the Centrum building. Seating up to four people, paddling by boat is a great way to see all of Centennial Lakes Park. FEE: $8 per boat for 1/2 hour SKATING RINK Centennial Lakes Park features a 10-acre lake that is groomed daily during the win- ter for ice skating. Complementing the rink is a rink-side warming house, com- plete with indoor and outdoor fireplaces, restrooms, concessions, and skate rental. RINK HOURS: (usually mid-December-mid-February). Monday-Friday noon-9:30 pm Saturday 10 am-9:30 pm Sunday noon-9:30 pm SKATE RENTAL HOURS: Monday-Friday 4 pm-9:30 pm Saturday 10 am-9:30 pm Sunday noon-9:30 pm Fee: $5 skate rental • $7 ice sled rental Please call 952-833-9580 for ice conditions. FITNESS CENTER Edinborough Park includes a swimming pool, walking track, and fitness equip- ment. Lap swim times are for adult lap swimming only. During open swim hours, one lane is reserved exclusively for lap swimming. FEES: Daily admission $6 Ten Admission Pass $50 EDINBOROUGH PARK HALLOWEEN PARTY Join Edinborough Park for an evening of tricks and treats. Children can run and play in Adventure Peak and the Great Hall, travel through the park to trick or treat, and enjoy magical tricks by Brodini. Don't forget a change of clothes. Cos- tumes are great, but can also hold back some of the fun! DATE: Friday, October 28; 6 pm-8 pm FEE: $6/ Child; Adults free with paying child. NEW YEAR'S EVE FAMILY CELEBRATION Bring in 2012 as a family. Edinborough Park is once again offering a family friendly eve- ning of dance and games with KidzDance DJ, play in Adventure Peak, and of course the countdown to bring in the New Year at the stroke of 8 p.m. Yes, 8 p.m. This will give our little ones time to celebrate and go to bed on time after a night of fun, mu- sic and dancing. DATE: Saturday, December 31; 6 pm-9 pm FEE: $6 per child; adults are free with a paying child Avoid the lines and purchase tickets in advance at Edinborough Park Office! ADVENTURE PEAK Edinborough Park's Adventure Peak features one of the largest indoor play structures in the country with a nearly one-acre indoor play park. The "Peak" is a 44-by-44-by-40 foot high climbing, low crawling, slip-sliding Northwoods adven- ture. Look for an expanded Toddler Zone space this year! ADVENTURE PEAK HOURS: Monday-Saturday 9 am-9 pm Sunday 9 am-6 pm SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS: Veteran's Day 9 am-9 pm Christmas Eve 9 am-1 pm Christmas Day Closed New Years Eve 9 am-5 pm New Years Eve Party 6 pm-9 pm New Years Day 9 am-5 pm Martin Luther King Day 9 am-9 pm President's Day 9 am-9 pm FEES: Daily admission $6 Ten Admission Pass $50 ANNUAL PASSES Are available for Adventure Peak and the Fitness Center. Please call the Park Office or visit our website for information. BIRTHDAY PARTIES Edinborough Park is the perfect place to host your next Birthday Party. Packages start at just $80 Monday—Thurs- day and $130 Friday—Sunday. Every package includes admission for 10 children and a birthday party space for 2 hours that accommodates up to 22 people. For more infor- mation contact Angie at 952-833-9544. 6 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TRIPS & TOURS September 27 Como Park- Bachman House October 4-7 Ely/Grand Marais October 20 Rochester November 3 New Prague December 10 "Hallelujah" North Heights February 23 New Sea Life — Mall of America SPECIAL EVENT Coming Spring 2012 Head, Heart & Hope Health and Wellness Expo St. Patrick's Church ONGOING GROUPS Computer Interest Genealogy Interest Laptop Lab Digital Cameras Card tournaments Pinochle Mahjongg Book Clubs Singing Quilting EDINA SENIOR CENTER Come to the Edina Senior Center "Where the Good Times Be- gin" located at 5280 Grandview Square. For any person age 55 and over. Our membership has over 1,500 fun-loving, ac- tive people. The Center features speakers, tours, card parties, luncheons, sports, health screenings, and special events. Call today for a complimentary newsletter 952-833-9570. Fees: Annual dues are $17 per person and $27 per two persons residing at the same residence. This includes the monthly newsletter and priority registration for trips and tours. For more information, please call 952-833-9570 or visit www.ci.edina.mn.us/content/facilities/senior center/. TRANSPORTATION Call Transit Link 651-602-5465 Service is available 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday. $2 each way, Edina city limits only. SENIOR LUNCHEON PROGRAM Meals are served Monday-Friday at 7151 York Avenue South. Please give two working days notice. Call 952-893-1448. SPORTS MIXED BOWLING LEAGUE Southtown Lanes on Tuesdays at 1 pm SESSION 1: September 6 - December 20 SESSION 2: December 27 - April 10 OPEN BOWLING Southtown Lanes on Fridays at 8:45 am HEALTHWISE FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK Second Tuesday of the month, 1:15 pm -3 pm FREE HEARING TEST By appointment, September 6, November 1, and January 3. PODIATRIST By appointment, please call Center for dates. HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING Fourth Tuesday of the month, 1 pm - 4 pm, by appointment FLU SHOT CLINIC November 2, 2011 SOCIAL WORKER 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Call for more information. Edina Senior Center Rentals The Edina Senior Center is available for space rental. Please call 952-833-9570 for more information or to reserve your event. 2011 FALL/WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE 9 ART CENTER EVENTS FALL INTO THE ARTS FESTIVAL, September 10 and 11 As part of the festival, the Edina Art Cen- ter will present a pottery booth featuring potters working on the wheel, located in front of the Hughes Pavilion at Centennial Lakes. Hundreds of ceramic works of art by EAC potters will be for sale. All proceeds go to our pottery department equipment fund. Open 10 am-6 pm on Saturday and 10 am-5 pm on Sunday. This free event for all ages is sponsored by the Peggy Kelly Family Fund. Also at the Festival will be the Bicycle Mosaic Dedication on the Promenade at the York Bridges. Saturday, September 10 at 2 pm. The Bike Edina Task Force and the Edina Public Art Committee have teamed up to present these beautiful and whimsical mosaics to celebrate biking in Edina! Open to the public. GIFTS! GIFTS! GIFTS! November 3 through December 23 The "GIFTS! GIFTS! GIFTS!" sale features one-of-a-kind gifts handcrafted by more than 50 regional and international artists. Pottery, jewelry, artkits, wearables, orna- ments, children's items and more. Mer- chandise will change often so stop in fre- quently. Open Mondays-Thursdays from 9 am-8 pm, Fridays from 9 am-3:30 pm, and Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm. FUN WITH PHOTOS October 11 and 18 Learn how to make your photos "POP" right off the page. Use tools in Adobe Photoshop Elements to create an artistic presentation of your photos. Ages 12 to adult. Call for more information. Tuesday, October 11th and 18th, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm. OTHER DATES JOURNEYS-HEALING THROUGH ART August 11-September 14 27TH MEMBERS' JURIED ART EXHIBITION September 29-October 26 FACULTY SHOW January 12-February 22 TEEN SHOW March 1-March 28 EDINA T CENTER The Edina Art Center, located at 4701 West 64th Street, is a visual arts educational facility featuring classes and workshops for all ages in pottery, watercolor, acrylics, classical realism, jewelry, oils, pastels, photography, children's classes, drawing, sculpture, summer camps, Asian brush painting, portraits, abstracts, stained glass, collage, and more. The Art Center also includes the Clark Gift Shop, Gallery, Tea Room, and Library. For more information, visit www.EdinaArtCenter.com. PEGGY KELLY MEDIA ARTS STUDIOS At the Peggy Kelly Media Arts Studios we will show you how to transfer home movies, slides, photos, audio cassettes and records to CD or DVD. Save money at these low do- it-yourself rates. The Edina Art Center staff members are on hand to guide you through the process. September through May hours are noon to 8 pm Tuesday through Thursday, 10 am to 3 pm Fridays and 9 am to 1 pm Saturdays. The studios are open to all residents and businesses located in the metropolitan area. For more information on the Peggy Kelly Media Arts Studio, call 952-903-5782 or visit our website at www.EdinaArtCenter.com. YOUR CITY - YOUR ART DONATE TODAY TO EDINA PUBLIC ART! It's easy! Just fill out the dollar amount that you would like to donate on a quarterly basis and mail back with your utility bill. OR enroll online at www.CityofEdina.com. Your tax-deductible donation will automatically be added quarterly and continue unless you notify us that you no longer wish to participate. HELP US BEAUTIFY EDINA! To see rotating and permanent collections, visit the Promenade, Grandview Square, City Hall, Edinborough Park, Community Center, and Centennial Lakes. More information at www.EdinaPublicArt.orq or call Edina Art Center at 952-903-5780. 8 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BASIC ;KILLS AND EZGH SNOWS A D E RD SKI & IOWBC ;CHOOL Experience the ultimate in skiing, snowboarding and racing in- struction for beginners to experts, ages 6-18. At seven different metro ski and snowboard areas, our top quality staff will teach you to improve your skiing or boarding on groomed runs and ter- rain parks. You provide your own food and gear (season long rent- als are available), we provide the rest! WEEKLY TRIP FEES You will be contacted prior to the trip each week for your reservation. Using the flexible pay-as-you-go trip fee structure, you pay a weekly trip fee of about $58 to cover round trip bus transportation and lift ticket. If you can't attend that week, you don't owe anything! Some programs begin November 26, December 3 and some Jan. 7. The clas- sic program for ages 10 - 18 also this year is offered on Saturdays or Sundays. BUS PICK-UP LOCATIONS 50th & France (US Bank parking lot on 50th & Halifax) Creek Valley Elementary School (Highway 62 S' Gleason Road) Community Center (Parking lot outside southwest entrance) To register or for more information, visit www.Blizzardmn.com or call 763-559-3343. Participants in Braemar Arena skating classes may apply for membership in the Braemar City of Lakes Figure Skating Club, a member of U.S. Figure Skating Association (USFSA). Skaters in the club train for eight USFSA skating levels that lead to the gold-medal test level, as well as participate in skating events throughout the country and in regional qualifying competitions. The club also organizes Team Braemar, synchronized skating lines for young men and women of varying ages and skills. These lines participate in local and national competitions and appear in local events. Among the events sponsored by the club is the annual Braemar- McCandless Figure Skating Competition, which attracts hundreds of skaters from the Upper Midwest. The club also works with Braemar Arena skating classes to conduct the annual Braemar Ice Show. For more information please visit ww w.B caemar FSC.o rq. Youth nletics For hockey and figure skating enthusiasts, Braemar Arena features three indoor, regulation-size ice sheets at 7501 (kola Way. Braemar is available for group rental, for adult and youth hockey and figure skating programs. Group skating lessons for ages three through adult and open skating sessions are offered. For more information, please call 952-941-1322 or visit www.Braemar-Arena.com. OPEN SEASON PV7SES Open skating season passes, valid September through mid-August, are available for indi- viduals or families. The arena also offers single session admission to residents and non- residents. The family pass may include children of all ages, nannies, foreign exchange students, and grandchildren. All family pass members must live at the same address. The pass is non-transferable to any family member or guest not listed. FALL HOURS: (September through October) OPEN SKATING RATES Tuesdays 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Resident Non-Resident Fridays 8.30 pm -10:00 pm Employed in Edina SINGLE SESSION FEES WINTER HOURS: (mid-September through mid-April) Single Session. .$4 Tues, Thurs, Fri 11:15 am -1:15 pm Skate Rental ....$2 Saturday 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm Sunday 8:30 am -10:30 am & INDIVIDUAL PASS $4 $2 $4 $2 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm 1 person $100 $110 $100 FAMILY PASS 2 people $110 $125 $110 3 people $115 $130 $115 4 people $120 $135 $120 5 people $125 $140 $125 6 people $130 $145 $130 7 people $135 $150 $135 Braemar Arena offers four eight-week sessions of skating lessons for beginners through advanced skaters, ages three through adult. Exact registration and session dates and fees will be posted on the arena's webpage at www. Braemar-Arena.com. TOTS (ages 3 through Kindergarten) Tuesdays 9:30 am -10 am Saturdays 11 am -11:30 am 1:30 pm -2 pm 11:30 am - noon 2 pm - 2:30 pm noon -12:30 pm HOCrEY Fees will vary depending upon session length. BASIC SKILLS (Ages 6-12) Saturdays 11:30 am - Noon BASIC SKILLS (Ages 6-12) Saturdays 12:30 pm -1 pm BEGINNING HOCKEY Saturdays 1:00 pm -1:30 pm JUMP AND SPIN CLASSES Wednesdays 6.30 pm - 7:30 pm POWER HOCKEY SKATING SKILLS Thursdays (Mites) 7:00 pm - 8 pm ADULT CLASSES (Beginning - Intermediate level) Saturdays 12:30 pm -1 pm 10 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2011 FALL/WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE 11 FOOTBALL OOTBALL BASKETBALL EDINA BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION The 2011-2012 season marks the Edina Basketball Association's (EBA) thirty-ninth year. Though much has changed over the decades, the association's commitment to providing an opportunity for Edina youth to learn how to play the game of basketball in a competi- tive and fun environment remains constant. EDINA BOYS FLAG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION The Edina Boys Flag Football Association is open to boys entering 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade in the fall of 2011. Flag football is a non-contact sport. Velcro flags are worn and pulled off for a "tackle." There will be approximately eight boys per team, with five vs. five play. Flags and jerseys will be provided. Turf shoes or rubber cleats are recommended. No experience is necessary and everyone plays. Rules established by NFL Youth Flag Foot- ball will be followed. Games are played Saturday mornings, with the final games under the lights at Kuhlman Stadium. REGISTRATION/FEE Registration and fee information is available at www EdinaBoysFlacifootball com nT • EDINA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION Established in 1957, the Edina Football Association (EFA) is a volunteer-driven program that works to create a fun, fair and safe environment where players can learn the great game of football. The EFA is open to Edina students in grades 2-8. HORNET FLAG FOOTBALL: 2nd - 3rd grades Each team will have a maximum of 14 players with a balance of 2nd and 3rd graders. Player's school, neighborhood and availability of volunteer coaches will determine team placement. Hornet Flag Football is played at the Braemar Baseball Fields on Saturdays beginning late August through the end of October. HORNET TACKLE FOOTBALL: 4th, 5th and 6th grades Fourth and fifth grade players are introduced to tackle football via 9-man football played on an 80 yard field at Van Valkenburg Park. Sixth grade plays 11-man football on a 100 yard field. The EFA uses an equi-draft to determine what players will be on a particular team. This allows the EFA to make sure that each team is as equally balanced as possible. Season runs from mid August through the end of October. EFA TRAVELING FOOTBALL: 7th and 8th grades Southwest Metro League play includes games ver- sus teams from Chaska, Eden Prairie and Shakopee along with Edina inter-league games. All Edina home games will be played at Lewis Park. The EFA uses an equi-draft to determine what players will be on a particular team. This allows the EFA to make sure that each team is as equally balanced as possible. Season runs from mid August through the end of October. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you are interested in serving as a head coach, assistant coach, or team manager, please visit the EFA website REGISTRATION/FEE Registration and fee information is available at www.EdinaFootball.orq. ROOKIE LEAGUE: Kindergarten The Rookie league for kindergarten boys and girls is intended to be an introduc- tion to the game of basketball where the participants will learn proper techniques in basketball basics (dribbling, passing, shooting). The focus of this program is not on games, however some 3-on-3 scrimmages may be run. Rather, the focus is on these new players learning proper techniques that will be carried through all future leagues. PEE WEE PROGRAM: 1st 2nd grades The Pee Wee program gives 1st and 2nd graders the chance to participate in over twenty-five hours of activities from No- vember through February. The program is focused on fun and learning basketball basics through weekend programs and scheduled games after the holiday break. DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE: 3rd-4th grades The Development League program will run from November through February and pro- vide 3rd and 4th graders the opportunity to enhance their basketball skills with more advanced coaching and additional game playing opportunities after the holidays. EGAA House League Basketball is offered to 2nd-6th grade girls living in or attend- ing school in Edina. The program's goal is to teach basketball skills, while empha- sizing sportsmanship and fun. This pro- gram is for girls of all skill levels. Games are scheduled to begin in the last week of August through the championship games the first two weekends of November. VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED EGAA relies on volunteer coaches for teams. If you are interested in helping, please indicate your inter- est on your child's individual Registration Form and complete the "Volunteer Coaches" section. REGISTRATION/FEE Registration and fee information is available at www.EGAA orq. EBA HOUSE LEAGUE: 5th-12th grades Students in 5th-12th grade have the op- portunity to play in the EBA House League program. The boys House League will in- clude weekly practices and intra-league play in Edina, with teams made up of boys from Edina in 5th-12th grades. The EBA House League for girls, grades 5-8, will include weekly practices and an inter- community league program with teams from Minnetonka, Wayzata, and other communities in the west metro area. TRAVELING BASKETBALL: 5th-8th grades Students in 5th-8th grade have the op- tion of competing for a position on one of Edina's travel program teams. The EBA's travel program is for both boys and girls with the interest and aptitude to play more often and at a higher level. Tryouts are held in September and practices/ games start the beginning of November. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you are interested in volunteering, visit the EBA website. REGISTRATION/FEE Registration and fee information is available at www.EdinaBasketball.com BASEBALL 01120j2karjaa l The Edina Baseball Association (EBA) offers boys and girls Kindergarten through 12th grade the opportunity to learn and have fun playing the game of baseball through a vari- ety of programs. DAY BASEBALL: Kindergarten-3rd Grade The Rookie league is an introduction to baseball for kids completing Kindergarten; the Pony league is for kids completing 1st grade; the Cactus league is for players com- pleting 2nd grade; and the Grapefruit league is for players completing 3rd grade. YOUTH LEAGUE: 4th-6th Grade Players completing grades 4-6 are eligible for the Youth League. The league structure consists of a Major League (current 5th and 6th graders) and a Minor League (current 4th graders). JUNIOR LEAGUE: 7th-9th Grade Players currently in 7th-9th grades have the opportunity to either play in a Babe Ruth League or to tryout for a traveling baseball team (8th and 9th graders only). SENIOR LEAGUE: 10th-12th Grade Senior Recreation Baseball is for 10th-12th graders. Mickey Mantle Baseball is for 10th graders; this is the most competitive "travel team" option for 10th graders. American Le- gion/Senior Babe Ruth Baseball is for juniors and seniors (17 and 18 year olds). VOLUNTEER COACHES The association relies on volunteer coaches. If you are interested in coaching, please visit the website. REGISTRATION/FEE Registration and fee information is at www.EdinaBase- ball.com. Scholarship forms are available online and at the Edina Park and Recreation Department office. EDINA GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION FLAG FOOTBALL Flag Football is open to girls entering 4th-12th grades in the fall of 2011. The program has been designed to give girls an opportunity to learn the basics of football and develop a better appreciation of the game. Flag Football is a non-contact sport. Velcro flags are worn and pulled off for a "tackle." Flags and jerseys are provided. Turf shoes or rubber cleats are recommended. No experi- ence is necessary and everyone plays. Games are played on Tuesday evenings at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, or 8:30 pm Practices are usually thirty minutes before each game. The season starts in early September and runs through the middle of October. All games are played at Van Valkenburg Park. REGISTRATION/FEE Registration and fee information is available at www.EGAA.oro. EDINA GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION BASKETBALL 12 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2011 FALL/WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE 13 REGISTRATION/FEE Registration form is available at vvww.EdinaSoccer.orq. The fee for the camp is $82 per student per camp ($30 non-refundable for cancellations). SOCCER EDIW: SOCCER ASSOCIATIU The Edina Soccer Association (ESA) offers a summer and fall league. The summer season runs mid-May until late July. The summer program's pre-Kindergarten-2nd grade leagues are non-competitive and provide age appropriate instruction from qualified coaches. Participants in the 3rd—lith grade leagues play refereed games, with playoffs and a championship game at the end of the season. Teams play one or two games per week on weekday evenings. The fall season is for 1st-6th graders. It starts in early September and continues for six weeks. Games are once a week on weekend afternoons. SOCCER' CLUB EDINA YOUTH S ASSOCIATION The Edina Youth Softball Association offers recreational, slow-pitch softball for Edina girls in grades 1-8. The season kicks off with a Skills Clinic held in late April to teach and practice the basic skills of the game. Games run May-late July. VOLUNTEERS & BOARD MEMBE _:DED Please email EYSA at email@EdinaSoftball.com for more information. REGISTRATION/FEE Registration and fee information is available at wvvw.EdinaSoftball.com. INA GIF CH aION The Edina Girls Fastpitch Association (EGFA) offers girls the opportunity to participate in the increasingly popular sport of fastpitch softball. A traveling summer program is avail- able for girls looking for a relatively high level of commitment and competition. The pro- gram helps players develop skills necessary to compete at the high school and university levels. The EGFA offers teams for 8 years old and under, 10 and under, 12 and under, 14 and under, 16 and under, and 18 and under levels. The summer season begins in May and con- tinues through the state tournaments in mid- July. The EGFA also enters teams into a fall league that plays Sunday afternoons during August and September. Summer registration is in February and fall registration is in July. Winter clinic registration is in October, con- tinuing throughout the winter months. REGISTRATION/FEE Registration and fee information is available online at www.EdinaFastpitch.orq. 14 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT The Edina Soccer Club (ESC) sponsors traveling teams for boys and girls, from U-9 to U-19, who are committed to the sport and seek a higher level of competition. The main spring/summer season is from mid-April through early August, and the secondary fall season is in September and October. Off-season, indoor winter training is also available. Teams compete in premier and classic divisions of the Minnesota Youth Soccer Associa- tion (MYSA). Participants in the summer program play one or two evening games a week, usually in Twin Cities suburbs, as well as three or four weekend tournaments. Players in the fall program play one or two games per weekend. Most traveling soccer teams practice two or more times per week. Players are selected at tryout sessions. REGISTRATION/FEE Information about tryouts, registration process and fees is available on the Edina Soccer Club website at www. EdinaSoccerClub.com. EDINA SCXL-. (U-9 AND U-10) This soccer camp is designed for U-9 and U-10 players who want additional challenges. Running this fun and instructive camp will be Phil Nell (Edina Soccer Club Boys Coaching Director) and Colette Montgomery (ESC Girls Coaching Director), along with several other top level guest coaches. Each day will feature a soccer trivia, fast footwork, technical training, basic tactical instruction, fun games, a five vs. five tournament and an exciting new contest. REGISTRATION/FEE Registration form is available at www.EdinaSoccerClub.com. The fee for the camp is $130 ($45 non-refundable for cancellations). ED'®' " CLUB CAMP (U-11 - U-16) This camp is designed for serious soccer players. Running this high-level camp are Phil Nell, Edina Soccer Club Boys Coaching Director, Simon Whitehead, Edina HS Girls Varsity Coach and some other top level guest coaches. Daily activities will include a soccer trivia, fast footwork, technical training, tactical instruction and a six vs. six tournament. REGISTRATION/FEE Registration form is available at www.EdinaSoccerClub.com. The fee for the camp is $130 ($45 non-refundable for cancellations). 2 011 FALL/WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE 15 REGISTRATION/FEE: Information is available at www.EdinaSoccer.orq. Registration for summer begins in mid-January, and registration for fall begins in early July. IN-HOUr7 :77Y.:C'• —AMP Players pre-kindergarten through 5th grade can improve and practice their soccer skills at this fun camp led by Phil Nell and Colette Montgomery, both supervisors of the ESA instructional program and Coaching Direc- tors of the Edina Soccer Club. In addition to skills instruction/skills training and five vs. five World Cup tournament games, every day will be a fun contest. Participants will also learn to play soccer golf, soccer base- ball and soccer bocce ball. Adult Athletics VOLLEYBALL EDINA GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION VOLLEYBALL The EGAA offers an eight-week recreation- al volleyball program for girls in 4th-12th grade. The season begins in early March with a skills clinic for all participants and coaches. During the season, teams play two evenings per week Monday, Tuesday, and/or Thursdays. VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED To volunteer as a coach visit www.EGAA.orq. REGISTRATION/FEE Registration and fee information is available at www.EGAA.orq. SWIMMING EDINA SWIM CLUB Edina Swim Club has a tradition of excel- lence that has continued for over 50 years! The primary goal is to promote the sport of swimming and create an environment where each swimmer is able to reach their highest potential as an athlete and be a valued member of our team. All levels of swimmers in the area par- ticipate in an energetic, competitive, team oriented atmosphere, where the whole family can be involved. Gator swimmers range from young beginners, to National EDINA VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION The Edina Volleyball Association (EVBA) organizes girls volleyball, grades 5-11. The EVBA is the equivalent of a travel- ing sports team, as competition is more intense than a regular house league pro- gram. The volleyball season runs from December-March. REGISTRATION/FEE Registration and fee information is available at www.EdinaVolleyball.com and Olympic Trial qualifiers. The pro- gram also includes Masters swimming, for adults looking to stay fit or compete. The competitive swimming schedule is divided into two seasons: fall/winter and spring/summer. Edina Swim Club is a great way to jump into a sport that can be a lifelong source of fun and fitness. REGISTRATION/FEE Registration and fee information is available at www.EdinaSwim.com. LACROSSE EDINA LACROSSE ASSOCIATION The Edina Lacrosse Association (ELA) of- fers a recreational lacrosse program for 3rd - 8th grade boys and 5th - 8th grade girls. ELA offers a spring and a summer league. The spring league runs from mid April to late May; the summer league runs from mid May to end of July. VOLUNTEER COACHES AND BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED To volunteer, or to receive more information, visit the ELA website. REGISTRATION/FEE Registration and fee information is available at www.EdinaLacrosse.com. FOUR-MAN HOCKEY Four-man hockey is one of Edina's most popular adult programs. Designed for adults who love hockey and miss the has- sle-free pickup games of their youth, the league plays on local rinks that give the feeling of playing on a pond. Goals are sealed by a goalie tutor, which has four tar- get areas for scoring. The team captains run the games. Leagues are divided by age and ability, with 20 to 29 year old hockey players in the gold division, 30 to 40 year old former high school or college players in the silver division and age 30 and up recre- ational players in the bronze division. REGISTRATION/FEE Interested adults should contact the Park and Recre- ation Department at 952-826-0431 by late November. Participants must be at least 20 years old. Teams will be limited to 12-player rosters. Fee: $250 per team MEN'S BASKETBALL The Edina Park and Recreation Depart- ment offers a Wednesday Night B League and a Wednesday Night C League. Both Leagues will play ten league games plus playoffs. The Wednesday Night B League plays all of its games at the Edina Com- munity Center in the city gym while the Wednesday Night C League plays all of its games at the South View Middle School in the city gym. League play will begin Wednesday, November 9th and will run through February 29th with playoffs. REGISTRATION/FEE Teams interested should contact the Edina Park and Recreation Department at 952-826-0431 early October. Registration will close Wednesday, October 26. Fee: $500 per team ADULT VOLLEYBALL Bump, set, spike! The City of Edina Park and Recreation Department is forming its 2011-12 adult volleyball leagues. Official games will be held Wednesday evenings beginning October 12 and will run through early March. This season there will be a co- rec "D-level" division. NEW this year is a Recreation Women's division. Playoffs will be a double-elimina- tion tournament. At least half of the play- ers on a team must live or work in Edina. A team can include up to two non-residents for an additional fee. If you are an individual looking to get on a team, call the Park and Recreation of- fice and we will share your name with the teams. REGISTRATION/FEE Call the Park and Recreation Department to receive your registration packet at 952-826-0367. Registration deadline is September 29. Fee: $355 per team MIXED BROOMBALL For men and women looking for winter recreation, the mixed broomball league offers fun for everyone. Teams play six league games, plus playoffs. All games will be played outside at Weber Park on Wednesday evenings. REGISTRATION/FEE For information or registration materials, call the Park and Recreation Department at 952-826-0431 by late November. Teams are limited to 16-player rosters. Fee: $320 per team 16 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2011 FALL/WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE 17 SUPER SUNDAYS REGISTRATION/FEE Registration ends November 21. Fee: $24/couple 18 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Family Fun SPECIAL EVENTS BARNYARD BOOGIE Knee-slappin' fun for all! We brought the farm to you with our full-size petting zoo, art table, and kid-friendly music for danc- ing. Popcorn, lemonade and animal cookies will be served. Ages 7 and younger. Adults must provide supervision. DATE/TIME/LOCATION Saturday, September 17 10 am-11:30 am Rosland Park FEE $4 per person at the door FATHER AND DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT Join Once Upon a Star's Cinderella and Friends, Sleeping Beauty and Pocahontas for an enchanting evening with your adult- date! We'll enjoy a craft, snack, dancing and more princess fun. Each princess will receive her own personalized princess tote bag, jewelry craft project and royal gift to take home. All 'couples' will have a photo taken with next-day proof access. Adults- please bring your camera for memorable photo opportunities, including a group- princess photo with your daughter! DATE/TIME/LOCATION Friday, December 2 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Edina Senior Center ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS FALL BOWLING CLUB Youth & teens ages 7 and up are invited to learn to bowl or enhance your skills. Have fun being part of the team. Teams will be arranged by age. Volunteer support is wel- come! DATE/TIME/LOCATION 12 pm -1:30 pm Brunswick Eden Prairie Lanes 12200 Singletree Lane, Eden Prairie Fall Session: Saturdays, September 24 - November 19 Winter Session: Saturdays, January 28 - March 17 REGISTRATION/FEE Registration ends September 10. Fee: $100/session for residents; $105 non resident Grab your friends, head out on the town and meet new people. Super Sundays is a social group for teens of all ability levels, ages 15-25. For a full listing of Fall pro- grams, please go to www.EdinaParks.com and download the Fall AR&LE Catalog. PRESENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS Gifts that come from the heart are trea- sured. Join us as we make special gifts to give to friends and family over the holidays. Adults ages 16 and older are wel- come. DATE/TIME/LOCATION 6 pm - 7:30 pm Edina Senior Center Fridays, November 4 - December 16 (No Class November 25) REGISTRATION/FEE Registration ends October 21. Fee: $60 Other Programs EDINA GARDEN COUNCIL Active since 1953, the Edina Garden Council works with the Park and Recreation Department to plant city gardens and beautify the community. The Garden Council participates in a variety of activities each year. In the spring, the organization plants seeds at the Arneson Greenhouse for later transplanting in more than one hundred gardens throughout the city. In May, the council hosts its annual plant sale, which helps fund the group's contribu- tions to the city, including all the plants for the Edina's colorful park gardens and the construction of a gazebo and fountain at Arneson Acres Park. For more information, call Kathy Stattine at 952-941-9815. EDINA HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Edina Historical Society operates the Edina Historical Center, located at Frank Tupa Park (4918 Eden Ave.). The site includes two restored historic buildings: the one room Cahill School built in 1864 and the Minnehaha Grange Hall built in 1879. The Society also operates a historic museum at Arneson Park (4711 West 70" St.). The museum is open Thursdays from 9 am-noon, Saturdays from 10 am-noon and by special appointment. New members and volunteers are welcome. For information, call the Edina Historical Society Museum at 612-928-4577 or visit the city's website at www.ci.Edina.mn.us. EDINA RESOURCE CENTER Edina Resource Center staff and volunteers answer questions about everything from the need for food, clothing, shelter and healthcare, to where children will be going to school or what ac- tivities are available to participate in. For more information call 952-848-3936, email contact0EdinaResourceCentercom or visit www.EdinaResourceCentercom RECREATION SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES The City of Edina believes that all people have the right to partici- pate in activities of their choice. Adaptive Recreation and Learning Exchange (AR&LE) partnership offers recreation, leisure and com- munity education opportunities specifically designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities in the cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina and Richfield. Current program catalogs can be downloaded from www.Edi- naParks.com, click on Recreation Programs then Adaptive Recre- ation. Participants are required to complete a participant profile which will also get you on our mailing list. Program catalogs are sent out three times per year. Inclusion is providing support to individuals with disabilities who want to participate in general park and recreation programs. To ensure a positive experience and the accommodation of individual needs, call Kristin Aarsvold at 952-826-0433 at least three weeks before the program starts. All programs in this brochure are open for inclusion services. EDINA DOG PARK The City of Edina Dog Park/Off Leash Use Area (OLA) is at Van Valkenburg Park, 4935 Lincoln Drive South. To use the OLA, dogs must wear either a resident or non-resident OLA collar, which can be purchased at Edina City Hall. They must also be properly vac- cinated. The park is open Monday-Sunday 6:00 am - 10:00 pm. FEES: Dog Licensing Spayed/Neutered $10 Not Spayed/Neutered $15 Replacement Tag or Collar $6 VAN VALKENBURG DOG PARK LICENSE Resident $25 Non-Resident $50 Discount for two dogs or more, $5.00 off 2011 FALL/WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE 19 Tout dE (dim, The 1st annual Tour de Edina is a 5-mile bicy- cle ride through Edina neighborhoods for cy- clists of all ages to promote healthy lifestyles and community spirit. For more information and registration, visit www.tourdeEdina.orq. DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 9,10:00 am N NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT OUT $ Gather your entire family and join all of your neighbors for winter fun at the warming house and ice rink! Bring your skates and if you want, hot chocolate or a treat. This is a free event. DATE/TIME/LOCATION Friday January 20 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Normandale Park, Pamela Park and Weber Park. EDINA PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT REGISTRATION REGISTRATION Register online at www.EdinaParks.com at the Edina Store, or at City Hall, 4801 West 50th Street CONFIRMATION You will receive confirmation of enrollment one week before your class begins. The Park and Recreation Department will no- tify you by phone if your requested class fills before your form is processed. Your name will be placed on a waiting list. FINANCIAL AID Several civic organizations have contributed to the Edina Park and Recreation Grant-In-Aid Program. The program provides assistance to individuals who cannot afford the entire registration fee of a program. For information on applying for assistance, please call the Park and Recreation Department at 952-826-0367. If you would like to support this fund please contact the Edina Community Foundation at 952-833-9573. CU 114 OUTDOOR ICE RINKS Outdoor skating rinks and hockey rinks are maintained for your enjoyment this winter. CITY OF EDINA DIRECTORY DATES: December 21, 2011 (weather permitting) - February 20, 2012 HOURS Monday - Friday 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 9:30 pm Sunday 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm HOLIDAY HOURS (December 22 - January 2) Monday - Friday Noon - 9:30 pm Christmas Eve Noon - 4:00 pm Christmas Day Closed New Year's Eve Noon - 4:00 pm New Year's Day Noon - 9:30 pm SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Jan.16, Jan.30, Feb. 20 ... Noon - 9:30 pm LOCATIONS Arden Park, Cornelia School Park, Creek Valley Park, Highlands Park, Lewis Park, Normandale Park, Pamela Park, Strachauer Park, Todd Park, Walnut Ridge Park, and Weber Park. The activity hotline number is 952-826-0368. ICE RINK ATTENDANTS WANTED You must be 16 years of age or older. Applications will be accepted beginning October 1. Download a part-time application from the City of Edina web page or stop in at city hall to pick up your copy. Questions? Call Donna at 952-826-0432. PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 952-826-0367 • 4801 West 50th Street *Recorded information number 952-826-0368 www.EdinaParks.com ADAPTIVE RECREATION PROGRAMS 952-826-0433 voice • 952-826-0379 TTY 4801 West 50th Street BRAEMAR ARENA 952-941-1322 • 7501 lkola Way BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE 952-903-5750 • 664 John Harris Drive BRAEMAR GOLF DOME 952-826-6744 • 7420 Braemar Boulevard CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK 952-833-9580 • 7499 France Avenue S. EDINA AQUATIC CENTER 952-826-0431 • 4300 West 66th Street EDINA ART CENTER 952-903-5780 • 4701 West 64th Street EDINA HISTORICAL MUSEUM 952-928-4577 • 4711 West 70th Street EDINA SENIOR CENTER 952-833-9570 • 5280 Grandview Square EDINBOROUGH PARK 952-833-9540 • 7700 York Ave. S. FRED RICHARDS GOLF COURSE 612-915-6606 • 7640 Parklawn Ave. HEARING ASSISTANCE/ACCESSIBILITY Sign language interpreters are available to help residents who are deaf or hard of hearing participate in City of Edina activi- ties and meetings. Some programs, meet- ings and special events also are equipped with a hearing assistance system. In addi- tion, the city's TTY machine has message capabilities. For information, call Kristin Aarsvold at 952- 826-0433 voice, 952- 826-0379 TTY. The city continues efforts to comply with all facets of the American Disabilities Act. If you have difficulties regarding accessi- bility of our facilities, contact Susan Howl, compliance coordinator, at 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424, or call her at 952- 826-0403 voice or 952- 826-0379 TTY. PARK BOARD MEETINGS The Edina Park and Recreation Depart- ment welcomes any suggestions regard- ing City of Edina programs and facilities. The Park Board meets at 7 pm on the sec- ond Tuesday of each month in the Edina City Hall council chambers. These meet- ings are open to the public. EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT John Keprios, director Ed MacHolda, assistant director Donna Tilsner, recreation supervisor Kristin Aarsvold, adaptive recreation supervisor Susan Weigle, Senior Center director Diana Hedges, Edina Art Center manager Tom Shirley, Centennial Lakes Park manager Ann Kattreh, Edinborough Park manager Vince Cockriel, park maintenance superintendent Bob Prestrud, park foreman Todd Anderson, Braemar golf manager Doug Bauman, Braemar Arena manager Janet Canton, office coordinator Vera Norine, secretary EDINA CITY COUNCIL Jim Hovland, mayor Josh Sprague • Ann Swenson Joni Bennett • Mary Brindle PARK BOARD Joseph Hulbert, chair David Deeds • Todd Fronek Susan Jacobson • Ellen Jones Bill Lough • Randy Meyer James Neville • Daniel Peterson Louise Segreto • Keeya Steel Patricia Weicht 20 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2011 FALL/WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE 21 City of Edina Parks and Facilities Map Name Address Official Baseball Fields Official Softball Diamonds Tennis Courts Official Football/ Soccer Fields Major Skating Rinks Basketball Courts 6750 Belmore Ln 5230 Minnehaha Blvd. 4711 W. 70th St. 6016 Hansen Rd. 7351 McCauley Tr. 5901 Olinger Blvd. 4510 Browndale Ave. 7479 France Ave S. 5700 Chowen Ave. S. 7142 Cornelia Dr. 6240 Tracy Ave. S. 6301 Gleason Rd. 7700 York Ave. S. 5251 Blake Rd. 5520 Hansen Park 5500 W. 66th St. 5200 Doncaster Way 4201 W. 44th St. 4400 Parklawn Ave. 7300 Cahill Rd. 69th St. and McGuire Rd. 5601 Melody Lake Dr. 6501 Warren Ave. S. 4301 W. 58th St. 4300 W. 66th St. 5241 Eden Circle 5924 St. John's Ave. 6200 Beard Ave. 5800 W. 59th St. 4429 Vandervork Ave. S. 4918 Eden Ave. • • • • • • n • • n • • n • • n MI • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • UNCOLN DANE DOT Alta. 33 Edina Historical Center 32 2 38 a a U 158111.---;n1REET 27 W. 60111 STREET Edina Senior Center 24 .-117 (1 1) Edma Golf Dome 11 Edi. Edina Aquatic '1 dart Center Center 2. NIES1 sen sinvegipt WEST 69111S1REET !MELTON ROAN.J --Tina Greenhouse Edina Historical Museum 10 3 39 a 5 Braemar Golf Course Centennial Lakes Park 8 WEST 76111 SHEET Braemar Aren Edinborough 111 (indoor) Park Brian Wippermann Memorial Gun Range 19 Richards Golf Coors 101 . 107AL BOULEVARD pick up litter at their adopted park at least twice a year. They also notify the city of any safety hazards in the park. The program is open to individuals, families, religious or community ser- vice organizations, neighborhood as- sociations, and other groups. At each adopted park, the city will provide a sign identifying the volunteer group or individual. For more information call 952-826-0432. RESERVE A PARK The Todd Park, Cornelia School Park, Weber Park, and Walnut Ridge Park buildings are available for rent for birth- day parties, small reunions, neighbor- hood meetings and other events. The parks offer pleasant buildings, year-round outdoor activities, clean re- strooms, and easy parking. For information, call the Park and Rec- reation Department at 952-826-0367. 2011 FALL/WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE 23 BICYCLE & WALKING PATHS The City of Edina offers several scenic paths for bicycling, walking, jogging, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. To ensure the safety and enjoyment of every- one, motorized vehicles are prohibited on the paths. THE BREDESEN PARK BIKE PATH The Bredesen Park bike path is two miles long and located south of Vernon Avenue and east of Gleason Road. Also available is a separate two-mile walking path. These paths encircle Bredesen Park, which has been de- veloped as a nature study area. Access to the paths is on Vernon Avenue or Olinger Boulevard. THE LAKE CORNELIA PATH The 1.1-mile Lake Cornelia path encircles the northern portion of Lake Cornelia, south of the Crosstown Highway and west of the Edi- na Aquatic Center. Access is on 66th Street or West Shore Drive. OTHER PATHS • Lewis Park walking path .6 miles in Lewis Park • Walnut Ridge walking path .5 miles in Walnut Ridge Park, • Braemar Golf Course perimeter path 2.4 miles at Braemar Park • Edina Promenade walking and biking path .75 miles from Galleria to Yorktown Park • Centennial Lakes Park Path 1.43 miles at Centennial Lakes • Garden Park Path .5 miles in Garden Park PICNIC SHELTER RESERVATIONS Anyone living in Edina may reserve the picnic shelter at Rosland Park by calling the Edina Park and Recreation Depart- ment at 952-826-0367 after March 1. Reservations assure space in the shelter, but not exclusive use of the park. ADOPT-A-PARK The City of Edina encourages individuals or groups to participate in the Adopt-A- Park program. Participants make a two- year commitment during which they 41. Garden Park Addition South and West Garden Park 42. Krahl Hill Arctic Way and Vernon Ave. 43. Moore Property S. Melody Park 22 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1. Alden Park 2. Arden Park 3. Arneson Acres Park 4. Birchcrest Park 5. Braemar Park (Courtney Fields) 6. Bredesen Park 7. Browndale Park 8. Centennial Lakes Park 9. Chowen Park 10. Cornelia School Park 11. Countryside Park 12. Creek Valley School Park 13. Edinborough Park 14. Fox Meadow Park 15. Garden Park 16. Heights Park 17. Highlands Park 18. Kojetin Park 19. Lake Edina Park 20. Lewis Park 21. McGuire Park 22. Melody Lake Park 23. Normandale Park 24. Pamela Park 25. Rosland Park (includes disc golf course) 26. Sherwood Park 27. St. John's Park 28. Strachauer Park 29 Tingdale Park 30. T. Lea Todd Park 31. Frank Tupa Park 33. Van Valkenburg Park 34. Walnut Ridge Park 35. Weber Field Park 37. Wooddale Park 38. York Park 39. Yorktown Park (includes skate park) OPEN SPACE AREAS 40. Lincoln Drive Floodplain 4935 Lincoln Dr. S. • 5801 Londonberry Rd. • • 4115 Grimes Ave. S. • • • • n 4500 W. 50th Street • • 5448 York Avenue S. 7335 York Avenue S. Highway 169 E 32. Utley Park 4521 W. 50th St. • • 36. Williams Park 50th St. and Browndale Ave. PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT