MPRB prepares to provide extended hours and recreation activities for youth in response to potential Minneapolis Teachers Strike

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Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board prepares to provide extended hours and recreation activities for youth in response to potential Minneapolis Teachers Strike


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The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is prepared to provide extended hours and activities for elementary school-age youth at 10 recreation centers if Minneapolis Public School teachers strike.

 

The 10 “hub site” recreation centers will be open Monday-Friday, 12-9 pm. 

 

12-3 pm: Each hub site will offer free, fun, engaging and structured activities for up to 45 youth in grades K-8. Registration is required, with in-person registration available, and online registration found here.

 

3-9 pm: Youth not registered for the 12-3 pm activities can drop in any time after 3 pm.

 

The 10 Minneapolis park hub sites are:

 

·         Bryant Square Recreation Center, 3101 Bryant Ave. S., 55408

·         Creekview Recreation Center, 5001 Humboldt Ave. N., 55430

·         East Phillips Park Cultural and Community Center, 2307 S 17th Ave., 55404

·         Longfellow Recreation Center, 3435 36th Ave. S.,55406

·         Luxton Recreation Center, 112 Williams Ave. SE, 55414

·         Lake Nokomis Community Center, 2401 E Minnehaha Parkway, 55417

·         North Commons Recreation Center, 1801 James Ave. N., 55411

·         Northeast Recreation Center, 1530 Johnson St. N, 55413

·         Sibley Recreation Center, 1900 E 40th St., 55407

·         Whittier Recreation Center, 425 W 26th St., 55405

 

Hub site activities will be tailored and adjusted to meet the needs of those who show up for service. Normal programming for drop-in and registered participants will continue as scheduled during regular recreation center hours, which are 3-9 pm.

 

The 37 other recreation centers operated by the MPRB will maintain normal hours of 3-9 pm, including Youthline sites open for teen programming 3-9 pm and Fun on the Run outdoor programming at its current sites 3- 5 pm.