Overview of Programming

Historically, the Parks and Recreation Department has offered a variety of for-pay programs for various ages, including art classes, instructional sport classes, summer playground fun, yoga, and much more!  The goal is to provide quality programs where participants can develop, learn and have fun at the same time! 

As enrollment numbers have declined specifically for summer programming over the years, the Parks and Recreation Department has continued to evaluate and implement programming changes, as needed.

Summer programming in 2024 was held at Curtiss Field and followed a concept like open gym within a park setting.  It was a casual, fun and free way to interact with neighbors, play games like basketball, soccer, and volleyball, and stay active. 

For Summer of 2025, The City of Falcon Heights will introduce an Activities Scholarship Program.

SUMMER 2024 OPEN PLAY NIGHTS

Join the Falcon Heights Parks and Recreation Department for Free Play Nights this summer!

The City recently received funding from the University of Minnesota Good Neighbor Fund, allowing the City to purchase equipment for summer programming.  Through this generous donation, the City welcomes youth and families to Curtiss Field Park, located at 1551 Iowa Avenue, on Monday and Thursday nights this summer for recreation and fun at no cost!

The City will offer a variety of free activities onsite and rotate sports from week to week.  Choices may include basketball, soccer, bocce, volleyball and badminton.  Summer Rec staff will set up and lead activities.  Meet your neighbors and enjoy summer nights at Curtiss Field every Monday and Thursday from June 20 through July 25 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.  * No events held on Monday, July 1 or on Thursday, July 4.  Programming on July 18th will be held at Community Park instead of at Curtiss Field as part of the City's Ice Cream Social event.

Recommended for ages 6 and up. 

Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.

No need to pre-register, simply show up and have fun!

 

Mondays and Thursdays from June 17—July 25* from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

THERE WILL BE NO PROGRAMMING ON MONDAY, JULY 1 OR ON THURSDAY, JULY 4. 

*Programming on Thursday, July 18 will take place at Community Park (Ice Cream Social).

Curtiss Field Park

1551 Iowa Ave.

 

Weather may impact programming.  Call the weather line for updates!

WEATHER HOTLINE: (651) 792-7607

Falcon Heights Parks & Recreation programs may be canceled when dangerous weather conditions are reported in the area or in the case of extreme temperatures. Call the Weather Hotline 15 minutes prior to programming to confirm cancellations via a recorded message.

 

Rules of Conduct: Parents/guardians must read and ensure their child understands and agrees to abide by the provided Rules of Conduct.

Supervision Agreement: Parents must acknowledge and agree that children will be supervised by Seasonal Staff, not teachers or trained professionals. Parents are responsible for supervising their child or trusting Staff and adhering to Rules of Conduct. While we will do our best, parents must understand their ultimate responsibility for their child's supervision.

Rules of Conduct

How do we know if a class is cancelled due to weather?

Falcon Heights Parks and Recreation Programs may be canceled when dangerous weather conditions are reported in the area. These conditions may include severe weather, lightning, tornado activity and a heat index of 100 or higher.  See Complete Weather Policy Here

Light rain typically does not interfere with programs.

Call (651) 792-7607 30 minutes prior to your class time to confirm cancellations via a recorded message.

 Is your staff trained to recognize concussions?

In an effort to increase awareness of concussion symptoms, reduce the potential for both short and long-term impact in young athletes and comply with Minnesota Statute 121A.37-38, the city of Falcon Heights will require all youth sports coaches, instructors, supervisors, assistant recreation leaders and recreation leaders to complete the training session the Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports training program developed by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Training will be required before any coaching/instructor assignments after September 1, 2011 and at least every three years thereafter. 

To comply with the Minnesota Statute 121A.37-38, parents are asked to review the concussion fact sheet for parents and also educate their children on the symptoms of a concussion. 

The city of Falcon Heights will follow the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Action Plan once a concussion is suspected. 

1. Remove the athlete from play.
2. Ensure that the athlete is evaluated right away by an appropriate health care professional.
3. Inform the athlete’s parent or guardians about the possible concussion and give them the fact sheet on concussions.
4. Allow the athlete to return to play only with a written permission slip from a health care professional that has experience in evaluating for concussions. 

All youth sports organizations using/renting space from the city of Falcon Heights to conduct youth sports programs will be required to demonstrate full compliance with all provisions of the Minnesota Statute 121A.37-38