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In addition to the benefits included in the regular patron card, the Super-Senior Patron Card gives cardholders the option to receive a su- per senior rate Monday-Thursday open until 1 pm. Fee: $75 NON-RESIDENT PATRON CARD Available to those who reside outside Edina. Fee* $110 EXECUTIVE COURSE PATRON CARD Available to anyone. The card entitles the holder to a reduction in green fees, ad- vanced reservations on either the Brae- mar 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 2010-2011 FALL/WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE DRIVING RANGE GROUP GOLF LESSONS 4 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT dULATI ,. COU SE The 27-hole Regulation Course at Braemar includes a long difficult nine, a shorter, somewhat easier back nine, and a scenic new nine where golfers are rewarded for their accuracy. The course combines bun- kers, water, and large undulating greens to make it fun and challenging. 18 Hole Non-Patron $37 18 Hole Patron $29 18 Hole U25 (ages 19-24) $25 18 Hole Junior $18 9 Hole Non-Patron $19 9 Hole Patron $15 9 Hole U25 (ages 19-24) $15 9 Hole Junior $10 Reservations and information call 952-903-5750 EXECUTIVE CC The Braemar Executive Course is a par 29 course with the longest hole measuring 326 yards and the shortest 110 yards. With its rolling greens, various water hazards, and sand bunkers, the Executive Course is enjoyable and accessible to golfers of all abilities. For reservations and information call 952-903-5760 or go online to www.TeeMaster.com. The Driving Range is open to the pub- lic. Golfers have the option of hitting off natural grass or synthetic mats with vari- ous target greens spread throughout the range. In addition, a large putting green, a pitching green, and sand traps are avail- able for practice. HOURS Open daily (hours may vary) After June 1: Open a half hour after sun- rise to a half hour before sunset FEES Large Bucket $7.50 Small Bucket $5 Warm-up Bucket $3 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 be- tween two. Refreshments and club rentals are available. HOURS 8 am-8 pm daily (November-April) FEES Large bucket $7.50 Half hour of timed golf $10.50 For more information, call 952-826-6744 (November through April) or 952-903- 5750 (May through October). ADULT LEAGUES Braemar has a wide offering of 18-hole and 9-hole leagues that play on both the regulation course and the executive cours- es. Day and evening leagues are avail- able. For more information please visit www.BraemarGolf.com or call the pro shop at 952-903-5750. FRED RICHARDS GOLF COURSE The Fred Richards Golf Course, located at 7640 Parklawn Avenue, is a par 29 course complete with clubhouse and put- ting green. Fred Richards offers golfers the opportunity to decide between two different flagstick positions on each hole. The two-flagstick concept allows the be- ginning golfer a chance to take an easier approach, while still offering a challenge to the more experienced golfer. GREEN FEES: Adult Non-Patron $14 Adult Patron $11 Junior $7.50 For more information on Fred Richards Golf Course, please call 612-915-6606 or visit www.TeeMaster.com. Braemar offers three levels of adult classes: BASIC CLASS: For individuals who have played little or no golf and taken no formal lessons. Fee: $99 INTERMEDIATE CLASS: For individuals who have completed a ba- sic-level session or have played some golf and can consistently hit the ball into the air. Fee: $99 ADVANCED CLASS: For individuals who play the game seri- ously and can score 100 or less for 18 holes on a regulation course. Fee: $115 All classes meet for five one-hour sessions, some once a week for five weeks and oth- ers twice a week for two and a half weeks. For more information and registration, visit www.BraemarGolf.com or call 952-903-5750. PRIVATE LESSONS Private and semi-private lessons with a PGA certified professional are available. 1/2 Hr. Private Lesson $50 1/2 Hr. Semi-Private (2 students) $60 1 Hr. Private Lesson $100 1 Hr. Semi-Private Lesson (2 students) ... $100 To register for private lessons or group lessons please call the pro shop at 952-903-5750. $250 Private Lesson Package Six 1/2 hour lessons for the price of five Facilities BRAEMAR GOLF 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 Har- ris 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, in- cluding group and private lessons for adults, as well as a junior program. For more information visit www.BraemarGolf.com or call 952-903-5750. Adult Non-Patron $14 Adult Patron $11 Junior $9.50 ( BIRTHDAY PARTIES Edinborough Park is the perfect place to host your next Birthday Party. Packages start at just $75 Monday—Thurs- day and $125 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. At 7499 France Avenue South, Centennial Lakes Park fea- tures more than twenty-four acres of recreation space. Dur- ing the summer months, visitors can rent paddleboats, fish in the ponds, watch remote control sailboat races, explore 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 am- phitheater. 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 Nor- wegian 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 skates for children and adults. ED Dil'OGH PARK With more than 6,000 plants, trees and flowers, Edinbor- ough Park is Minnesota's premiere indoor public park. Located at 7700 York Avenue South, the completely en- closed, 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 schedule of free cultural arts pro- grams in the areas of music, dance, theater and visual arts. For more information on Edinborough Park, please call park visitors, Centennial Lakes rents figure and hockey 952-833-9540 or visit www.EdinboroughPark.com. For more information on Centennial Lakes, please call 952-833-9580 or visit www.CentennialLakesPark.com. 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: $8 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: $15 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: $6 per boat for 1/2 hour SKAT°NG 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-Decembel-nnd-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 0 for ice conditions. ADVENTURE PEAK Edinborough Park's Adventure Peak fea- tures one of the largest indoor play struc- tures 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 adventure. ADVENTURE PEAK HOURS: Monday-Saturday 9 am-9 pm Sunday 9 am-6 pm SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS: Veteran's Day 9am-9pm Christmas Eve gam-1pm Christmas Day Closed New Years Eve 9am-5pm New Years Eve Party 6pm-9pm New Years Day 9am-5pm Martin Luther King Day 9am-9pm President's Day 9am-9pm FEES: Daily admission $6 Ten Admission Pass $50 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- umes are great, but can also hold back some of the fun! DATE: Friday, October 29; 6 pm-8 pm FEE: 6/ Child' Adults free with a in FAMILY CELEBRATION Bring in 2011 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: Friday, 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! ANNUAL PASSES Are available for Adventure Peak and the Fitness Center. Please call the Park Office or visit our website for information. 6 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT EDE:A SELLOR CENTER At 5280 Grandview Square, the Edina Senior Center is open to those 55 years of age and older. The Center is currently com- prised of over 1,500 members. A busy program schedule filled with speakers, tours, games, card parties, luncheons, sports, health screenings and special events is available. Join the Center by calling 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 http:// www.ci.edina.mn.us/content/facilities/senior center/. The Edina Art Center, located at 4701 West 64th Street, is a vi- sual 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, ab- stracts, 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. TRANSPORTATION HEALTHWISE PEGGY KELLY MEDIA ART STUDIOS The Peggy Kelly Media Arts Studios in- clude a portrait/photography studio and a studio where you can transfer old film or VHS to DVD, record audio CDs, and trans- fer your slides and photos to CDs. It's an array of do-it-yourself media project op- portunities where the friendly staff show you how step-by-step. Classes in photog- raphy and video editing are also available. For more information, call 952-903-5782. THE MARGARET FOSS GALLERY The Margaret Foss Gallery occupies the living room and dining room of the origi- nal Miller house that became the Edina Art Center in 1977. All openings are from 5 pm-8 pm for rotating exhibits. Gallery offerings include the prestigious Annual Members' Juried Exhibition, which runs September 30-October 27. Gifts! Gifts! Gifts! (the annual Holiday Sale) will run November through December 23. Open 9 am-8 pm Monday - Thursday, 9 am-3:30 pm Friday, and 9 am-1 pm Saturday. EDINA PUBLIC ART Behind Macy's home store on France Av- enue is a magical walkway filled with pub- lic art along the Promenade. You can help keep this sculpture program going strong by sponsoring a site or helping purchase a work for permanent display. Did you know that you can donate through your Edina water bill? Go to www.EdinaPublicArt.org and sign up today! Or donate at www.Edi- naCommunityFoundation.orq 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, September 7-March 29 OPEN BOWLING Southtown Lanes on Fridays at 8:45 am MEN'S INDOOR SOFTBALL Call Bob Hartshorn for information at 612-922-8687 FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK Second Tuesday of the month,1 pm - 3 pm FREE HEARING TEST By appointment, please call Center for dates 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 Wednesday, November 3rd, 9 am-11:30 am TRIPS, TOURS, AND EVENTS September 1 All Shook Up - Chanhassen September 24 Enchanted April — Lanesboro October 7 Arboretum, Apples, Lord Fletcher's October 11-14 Milwaukee by Train and more November 4 Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Plainview December 8 Lake Elmo Inn, Phipps Center, Lights January 27 Ice and High Tea, St. Paul Hotel February 12 Tony Sandler Live - State Theatre ONGOING GROUPS SAVE THE DATES NOVEMBER 4 The Edina Art Center and Fairview Auxiliary have joined hands to present the Taste of Creativity, complete with live artists, a silent auction, special tastings and tapas. The event will be held from 4 pm-7:30 pm. Visit the City of Edina website (www.CitvofEdina.com) and click on "City Extra" for more information. 8 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT SEPTEMBER 11 AND 12 As part of the Fall into the Arts Festival, the Edina Art Center will present the Children's Art Activity booth located in front of the Centrum Building at Centennial Lakes. A free event for all ages, this year's theme will be Recycled Art for Kings and Queens. Participants will use materials that were en route to the landfill to create their own projects. Computer Interest Pinochle Genealogy Interest Mahjongg Laptop Lab Book Clubs Digital Cameras Singing Card tournaments Quilting 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. 2010-2011 FALL/WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE itI BASIC SKILLS AND BEGINNING HOCKEY E IL_ cr L.f..(ES FIGURE SKATE:: 67zDING SCY07).:. 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. WINTER HOURS: (mid-September through mid-April) OPEN SKATING RATES Fees will vary depending upon session length. BASIC SKILLS (Ages 6-12) Saturdays noon-12:30 pm BASIC SKILLS (Ages 6-12) Saturdays 12:30 pm-1 pm Resident Non-Resident Employed in Edina BEGINNING HOCKEY (Ages 5 and uP) Saturdays 1:00 pm-1:30 pm SINGLE SESSION FEES Single Session. .$4 $4 $4 JUMP AND SPIN CLASSES Skate Rental .$2 $2 $2 Wednesdays 6:30 pm-7:30 pm INDIVIDUAL PASS POWER HOCKEY SKATING SKILLS 1 person $100 $110 $100 Thursdays (Mites) 7.00 pm-8 pm FAMILY PASS ADULT CLASSES (Beginning - Intermediate level) 2 people $110 $125 $110 Saturdays 12:30 pm-1 pm 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 Tues, Thurs, Fri 10.30 am-12:30 pm Saturday 1.45 pm-3:15 pm Sunday 830 am-10:30 am & 2:00 pm-3:30 pm Holiday Closings There will be no open skating on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. Special event cancellations will be posted at the arena and on our web- page at www.Braemar-Arena.com. Please check these postings frequently or call 952-941-1322 for up-to-date information. For hockey and figure skating enthusiasts, Braemar Arena fea- tures 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 four through adult and open skating sessions are offered. For more information, please call 952-941-1322 or visit www.Braemar-Arena.com. OPEN SKATING SEASON PASSES LESSONS TOTS (ages 4 through Kindergarten) Tuesdays 930 am-10 am 1:30 pm-2 pm 2 pm-2:30 pm Saturdays 11 am-11:30 am 11:30 am-noon noon-12:30 pm 10 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Experience the ultimate in skiing, snow- boarding and racing instruction for be- ginners to experts, ages 6-18. At seven different metro ski and snowboard areas, staff will teach you to improve your ski- ing or boarding on groomed runs and ter- rain parks. You provide your own food and gear (season long rentals 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 any- thing! Some programs begin November 27, December 4 and some Jan. 8. The classic program for ages 10 -18 also this year is of- fered on Saturdays or Sundays. BUS PICK-UP LOCATIONS 50th & France: (US. Bank parking lot on 50th .5 Halifax) Creek Valley Elementary School: (Highway 62 & Gleason Road) To register or for more information, visit www.Blizzard.tc or call 952-945-9192. Participants in Braemar Arena skating classes may apply for membership in the Braemar City of Lakes Figure Skat- ing 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 through- out 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 na- tional competitions and appear in local events. Among the events sponsored by the club is the annual Braemar-McCandless Figure Skating Competition, which attracts hun- dreds 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 www.BraemarFSC.orq. VOLUNTEER COACHES The association relies on volunteer coaches. If you are inter- ested in coaching, please visit the website. REGISTRATION/FEE Registration and fee information is at www.EdinaBaseball. corn. Scholarship forms are available online and at the Edina Park and Recreation Department office. Braemar Arena offers four sessions of skating lessons for beginners through advanced skaters, ages four through adult. The first session begins in September, the second ses- sion begins in November, the third begins in February and the fourth begins in early June. Exact registration and session dates and fees will be posted on the arena's webpage at www.B ra e m a r-Are n a.com. sigareviciig The 2010-2011 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. BASKETBP FOOTBALL 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 us 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 versus 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 us to make sure that each team is as equally balanced as possible. Season runs from mid August through the end of October. EDINA FOOTBALL SKILLS CAMP: 4th -12th grades Run by the Edina High School Varsity Football coaches with assistance from EFA volunteers, this camp is a great way to get ready for the season. Camp runs Monday - Thursday during the last two weeks of July at Kuhlman Stadium. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you are interested in serving as a head coach, as- sistant coach, or team manager, please visit the EFA website REGISTRATION/FEE Registration and fee information is available at www.EdinaFootball.orq. 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 provide 3rd and 4th graders the opportu- nity to enhance their basketball skills with more advanced coaching and additional game playing opportunities after the holi- days. 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 EDINA GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION BASKETBALL 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 having fun. This program is for girls of all skill levels. Games are scheduled to begin in the last week of August through the champion- ship games the first two weekends of No- vember. VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED EGAA relies on volunteer coaches for teams. If you are interested in helping, please indicate your interest 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. 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 option of competing for a position on one of Edi- na's travel program teams. The EBA's trav- el program is for both boys and girls with the interest and aptitude to play more of- ten 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.EcfmaBasketball.corn EDINA GIPS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION FLAG FOOTEALL Flag Football is open to girls entering 4th-12th grades in the fall of 2010. 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.orq. 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 2010. 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 ex- perience is necessary and everyone plays. Rules established by NFL Youth Flag Football 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.EdinaBovsFlaciFootball.com EDINA BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION 12 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2010-2011 FALL/WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE 13 REGISTRATION/FEE: Information is available at www.EdinaSoccer.org. Registration for summer begins in mid-January, and registration for fall begins in early July. SWIMMING 14 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2010-2011 FALL/WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE 15 'OLLEYBALL 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. EDINA SOCCEM ASSOCIATION 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-11th 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. ED‘., SOCCER CLUE 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 compe- tition. 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 Min- nesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA). 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 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 SWIM CLUB Edina Swim Club (ESC), also known as the Edina Gators, is one of approximately 60 member clubs of the Minnesota Chapter of USA Swimming, the national govern- ing body for swimming in the United States. This organization sets the rules and administers competition on regional and national levels. With over 180 members, ESC is one of the largest USA Swimming teams in Min- nesota. Over the course of its rich history, ESC has produced many individual state champions, nationally ranked swimmers, Junior National qualifiers, National quali- fiers, and USA National Team members. REGISTRATION/FEE Registration and fee information is available at www.EdinaSwim.com. A. kLE1A 1.?.SSOCIATION 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. Ad ult Athletics 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. The regular season runs Wednesday, November 10-February 23. REGISTRATION/FEE Teams interested should contact the Edina Park and Recreation Department at 952-826-0431 early October. Registration deadline is October 27. Fee: $500 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: $300 PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS KID N' PLAY Introducing an affordable activity-based program for kids ages 2 1/2 - 5 years old to interact through sporting games and musical activities. Each session is four weeks, with new curriculum designed to develop motor skills, balance, and social skills. Parents do not stay for this pro- gram; taught by educators from REACH Education Solutions. DATE/TIME/LOCATION Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Cornelia School Park Building Session -1—C 6tn-,—c--0-A---e-L September 15 - October 8 Session 2 — October 27 - November19 REGISTRATION/FEE Registration deadline is September 1. Fee: $70/session. KID N' PLAY WINTER WORKSHOPS Play is work at these fun winter workshops for children 21/2 -5 years old. Each week will have a different winter theme focus- ing on developing motor skills, balance, and social skills. Parents do not stay for this program; taught by educators from REACH Education Solutions. DATE/TIME/LOCATION Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 12:30 pm- 2:30 pm Cornelia School Park Building Week 1: December 1-3 Week 2: December 8-10 Week 3: December 15-17 REGISTRATION/FEE Registration deadline is November 19. Fee: $26/week HIP HOP FOR THE YOUNG Kids ages 3-6 learn dance moves and jam to hoppin' music. Wear loose clothes and tennis shoes, black-soled shoes are not al- lowed in the gym or Senior Center dance room. Taught by Hip Hop Instructors from REACH Education Solutions. DATE/TIME/LOCATION Saturdays 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm Edina Senior Center Session-F(6 sessions) (-:‘; September 25 - November 6 (no class October 23) Session 2 (5 sessions) November 13 - December 18, (no class November 27) REGISTRATION/FEE Registration deadline is September 15. Fee: $46 for Session 1 and $38 for Session 2. DORA AND DIEGO ADVENTURES Children ages 3-6 join Dora as she meets pirates and saves the snow princess. De- velop your own Dora & Diego picture book and draw, paint, & collage Diego's animal rescue of dinosaurs and polar bears. DATE/TIME/LOCATION Wednesdays, September 15 and September 22 10 am -11 am Arneson Acres Park REGISTRATION/FEE Registration deadline is September 6. Fee: $35. SCIENCE EXPLORER A/ Children ages 3-6 are shown how to de- sign a super science picture book. They will draw, paint, and fold paper to create some of earth's creatures and habitats, like a queen ant colony, feathered friends, jelly fish, and rain forest animals. DATE/TIME/LOCATION Wednesdays, November 10 and November 17 10 am -11 am Arneson Acres Park REGISTRATION/FEE Registration deadline is November 1. Fee: $35. DRAGON AND UNICORN ADVENTURES We'll read How to Train Your Dragon and Dora's Flowers for Mami Unicorn. Kids ages 3-6 will have the chance to draw and paint fire breathing dragons, Vikings, Dora's unicorn, trolls and dancing drag- ons and create a picture book and dragon mask. DATE/TIME/LOCATION Wednesdays, October 20 and October 27 10 am -11 am Arneson Acres Park REGISTRATION/FEE Registration deadline is October 11. Fee is $35 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: 5250 VOLLEYBALL The City of Edina Park and Recreation De- partment offers adult volleyball leagues to interested participants. Official games will be held Wednesday evenings begin- ning October 13 through early March. This season, there will only be a co-rec level" division. Playoffs will be a double- elimination tournament. At least half of the players on a team must live or work in Edina. A team can include up to two non- residents for an additional fee. REGISTRATION/FEE Call the Park and Recreation Department to receive your registration packet at 952- 826-0367 or visit www.CityofEdina.com online to download a packet. Registration deadline is September 30. Family Fun 16 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2010-2011 FALL/WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE 17 FEE $7 TIME LOCATION 1 pm-3 pm Meet at Rosland Park Picnic Shelter 4300 West 66th St., Edina TIME 1:30 pm-4 pm LOCATION FEE Meet at Edina Senior Center $16 5280 Grandview Square, Edina FEE $11 TIME LOCATION 3 pm-5 pm Edinborough Park 7700 York Ave. So., Edina TIME 1:15 pm-3:45 pm LOCATION FEE Meet at the Edina Senior Center $24 5280 Gradview Square, Edina SPECIAL ENTS BARNYARD BOOGIE We bring the farm to you with our full- sized petting zoo. Popcorn and pink lem- onade will be served and kid-friendly DJ music will be played. Jamba Juice will also be available for purchase, with a portion of the proceeds supporting Edina Park and Recreation. For children 7 and young- er with adult. DATE/TIME/LOCATION Saturday, September 18,10 am-11:30 am Rosland Park REGISTRATION/FEE $4 per person (youth and adults) at the door. GRANDMA AND ME cct",---e-e,ae-ot "BEST FRIENDS" DAY Wear your favorite hat and bring your grandma (or favorite adult) for a Best Friends Day! Create matching friendship necklaces, paint your nails, get your pic- ture taken, play BINGO, and dance the Hokey-Pokey with Once Upon a Star Par- ties. For ages 3-10 with adult. DATE/TIME/LOCATION Saturday, October 2,10 am -11:15 am Edina Senior Center REGISTRATION/FEE Registration deadline is September 20. Fee: $17/couple. CINDERELLA'S PRINCESS BALL Children ages 3-8 with an adult join Cin- derella and her friends Ariel and Jasmine for dancing, snacks, and more princess fun. Each princess will receive a personal- ized princess tote bag, jewelry craft proj- ect and 18" tinsel-twirler baton. Dress in your princess best! DATE/TIME/LOCATION Friday, November 19, 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Edina Senior Center REGISTRATION/FEE Registration deadline is November 5. Fee: $24/couple. PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS (CONT'D) THOMAS, POLAR EXPRESS AND HOLIDAY ART For ages 3-6, children will join Thomas the Train to deliver presents and hop on the Polar Express for a midnight ride to the North Pole. They will also be instructed in creating a train picture book and a special holiday ornament. DATE/TIME/LOCATION Wednesdays, December 1 and 8,10 am -11 am Arneson Acres Park REGISTRATION/FEE Registration deadline is November 22. Fee: $35. ALL ABOARD TRAINS (PARENT/CHILD CLASS) Help Thomas the Train deliver colorful presents and hop on the Polar Express for a midnight ride to the magical North Pole. Parents and children ages 3-6 will cut, paste, draw, and paint trains, forests, polar bears, elves and Mr. Santa to create a holiday train book together. DATE/TIME/LOCATION Tuesday, December 7, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm Edina Senior Center REGISTRATION/FEE Registration deadline is November 30. Fee: $20 HIP HOP STYLEZ Children ages 7-11 will get the scoop on the freshest choreography combinations and jam to the hottest beats around. No previ- ous dance experience needed. Wear loose clothes and athletic shoes, no black-soled shoes please. Bring a water bottle. Taught by Hip Hop Instructors from REACH Edu- cation Solutions. DATE/TIME/LOCATION Saturdays, 2:30pm-3:30pm Edina Senior Center Session 1 (6 sessions) September 25 - November 6 (no class October 23) Session 2 (5 sessions) November 13 - December 18 (no class November 27) REGISTRATION/FEE Registration deadline is September 15. Fee: $46 for Session 1 and $38 for Session 2. TAE KWON DO LITTLE TIGERS Master Dan Malone will instruct children, ages 3-5, on basic self-defense and martial arts skills while developing coordination and flexibility. Basic kicks, punches, and strikes are taught through a variety of ex- ercises and fun games. This program pro- motes focus, discipline and respect-great personal tools to carry into the future. DATE/TIME/LOCATION Tuesdays, 5:30pm-6pm Davis Community Center 5430 Glenwood Ave, Golden Valley Session 1 September 14 - October19 Session 2 October 26 - November 30 REGISTRATION/FEE Fee: $49 TAE KWON DO This class offers Martial Arts instruction to anyone ages 5 and older, including par- ents. This self-defense program will teach discipline, focus, endurance and flexibility. Master Dan Malone will help participants learn kicks, punches, and strikes while get- ting in shape. DATE/TIME/LOCATION Session 1 Tuesdays, September 14 - October 19, 6pm - 6:45 pm Session 2 Tuesdays, October 26 - November 30, 6pm- 6:45 pm Davis Community Center, 5430 Glenwood Ave. Golden Valley MN REGISTRATION/FEE Fee: $59 ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 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 sup- port is welcome! DATE/TIME/LOCATION Saturdays, September 25 - December 4 (no program November 27) 9:15 am - D am Brunswick Eden Prairie Lanes 12200 Singletree Lane, Eden Prairie REGISTRATION/FEE Registration deadline is September 10. 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 welcome. DATE/TIME/LOCATION Fridays, November 5 - December 17 (No Class November 26) 6 pm - 7:30 pm Edina Senior Center - Classroom #2 REGISTRATION/FEE Registration Deadline is October 22. Fee: $50. SEPTEMBER 19 ROSLAND PARK Meet under the shelter at this great Edina park for a walk around Lake Cornelia on a paved path (1.1 miles). You will also enjoy snacks and tie-dyeing. Bring a white or light colored shirt or other item to dye and we will provide the supplies. Register by September 13. OCTOBER 10 GOLF ZONE Back by request, we will travel to Chaska by bus to play 18 holes of indoor miniature golf. Bring your best game and be ready to have fun! Bring extra money if you would like to purchase concessions at the course. Register by October 1. NOVEMBER 14 EDINBOROUGH PARK SCAVENGER HUNT Come for the scavenger hunt and stay for the pizza! Our group will meet at the indoor park for a huge scavenger hunt and then reward ourselves with pizza and pop/water. Register by November 8 DECEMBER 5 STAGES THEATRE We are headed by bus to Hopkins to see the production of Junie B. in "Jingle Bells, Batman Smells". The story is based on the book with a family friendly message about giving. A limited number of tickets are available for this play. Register by November 26. 2010-2011 FALL/WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE 19 18 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT SUPER SUNDAYS 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 13-22. For trips outside of the four cities, bus transportation is provided to and from the Edina Senior Center. Minimum 12, maximum 20 REGISTRATION Register online at www.EdinaParks.com, at the Edina Store, or at City Hall, 4801 West 50th Street CANCELLATION Cancellation fees vary depending on the program. 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. 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 5011' Street BRAEMAR ARENA 952-941-1322 • 7501 (kola Way BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE 952-903-5750 • 6364 John Harris Drive CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK 952-833-9580 • 7499 France Avenue S EDINA AQUATIC CENTER 612-928-4582 • 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. 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 &atm Donna Tilsner, recreation supervisor Kristin Aarsvold, adaptive recreation supervisor Susan Weigle, Senior Center director Diana Hedges, Edina Art Center manage:. Tom Shirley, Centennial Lakes Park manager Ann Kattreh, Edinborough Park manager Vince Cockriel, park maintenance superintendent Bob Prestrud, park foreman John Valliere, Braemar golf manager Larry Thayer, Braemar Arena manager Janet Canton, office coordinator Vera Norine, secretary EDINA CITY COUNCIL Jim Hovland, II: Scot Housh • Ann Swenson Joni Bennett • Mary Brindle PARK BOARD Todd Fronek, chair Joseph Hulbert • Jennifer Kenney Bill Lough • Randy Meyer Daniel Peterson • Rob PresJhus Jeff Sorem • Keeya Stecl Benjamin Fox Pobuda Other Programs RECREATION SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES E RK & R EC 7z E • E PARTM E NT R CATION EDINA GARDEN COUNCIL Active since 1953, the Edina Garden Council works with the Park and Recre- ation Department to plant city gardens and beautify the community. The Garden Council participates in a variety of activi- ties each year. In the spring, the organiza- tion plants seeds at the Arneson Green- house 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 contri- butions 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. They also host an annual flower show and bi-annual garden tour. The Council welcomes new mem- bers, both men and women. 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 in- cludes 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 mu- seum at Arneson Park (4711 West 70th St.). The museum is open Thursdays from 9:00 am-noon, Saturdays from 10:00 am-noon and by special appointment. New members and volunteers are wel- come. 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 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 pur- chased at Edina City Hall. They must also be properly vaccinated. 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 The City of Edina believes that all people have the right to participate in activities of their choice. Adaptive Recreation and Learning Exchange (AR&LE) partnership offers recreation, leisure and community education opportunities specifically de- signed to meet the needs of people with disabilities in the cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina and Richfield. Current program catalogs can be down- loaded from www.EdinaParks.com, click on Recreation Programs then Adaptive Recreation. 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 individu- als with disabilities who want to partici- pate in general park and recreation pro- grams. To ensure a positive experience and the accommodation of individual needs, call Kristin Aarsvold at 952-826- 0433 at least three weeks before the pro- gram starts. All programs in this brochure are open for inclusion services. FRED RICHARDS GOLF COURSE 612-915-6606 • 7640 Parklawn Ave. 20 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2010-2011 FALL/WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE 21 • a 32 • Edna Senior Center a 27 `SINEW 40 1 2 24 62ND SIRE WEST 6911i SWEET WILTON ROA, LI 39 Centennial Lakes Park 8 WIST Tim sines Edinborough Park 111 (indoor) --Nc I .satCzildhk. -.mum AWN, -Alb. City of Edina Parks and Facilities Map 1. Alden Park 6750 Belmore Ln 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 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 • • • • IN • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I 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 32. Utley Park 33. Van Valkenburg Park 34. Walnut Ridge Park 35. Weber Field Park 36. Williams Park 37. Wooddale Park 38. York Park 39. Yorktown Park (includes skate park) OPEN SPACE AREAS 40. Lincoln Drive Floodplain 41. Garden Park Addition 42. Krahl Hill 43. Moore Property 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. 4521 W. 50th St. 4935 Lincoln Dr. S. 5801 Londonberry Rd. 4115 Grimes Ave. S. 50th St. and Browndale Ave. 4500 W. 50th Street 5448 York Avenue S. 7335 York Avenue S. Highway 169 E South and West Garden Park Arctic Way and Vernon Ave. S. Melody Park • • MI • • n • n • • • • • • • • • • • • n n 22 EDINA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BICYCLE & WALKING PATHS The City of Edina offers several scenic paths for bicycling, walking, jogging cross-country skiing, and snowshoe- ing. To ensure the safety and enjoy- ment of everyone, motorized vehi- cles 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 walk- ing path. These paths encircle Brede- sen Park, which has been developed 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 encir- cles the northern portion of Lake Corne- lia, south of the Crosstown Highway and west of the Edina 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 • 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. Official Football/ Soccer Fields Official Baseball Fields Official Softball Diamonds Major Skating Rinks Tennis Courts Basketball Courts Name Address 2. Arden Park 5230 Minnehaha Blvd. • • • 18. Kojetin Park 4201 W. 44th St. • • • ee AL 33 1 __in' MONEY AVENUE.1. MORN DRIVE NOT • V • Inman" BOUIBMM • ip 4 • CRFIK VAIIET ROAD 16 ears STREET 20 '4 Brian Wippennann Memorial Gm Range 22 43 BENTON AVM IL 29 30 r Eft 1, 1fistmical /4. Center CROSSTOWN 23 • 26 Erma Greenhouse Ma Historical Museum 10 3 38 j N. S6NISIRFET WEST 6611I SIEET 1 W. 60TH STREET 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. 2010-2011 FALL/WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE 23 Muds Golf Co INOUS1RML BOUIEVARV)--] 4 Sol` I MRCRCREST NNE 2010-2011 FALL/WINTER Activities Directory