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Park and Recreation Facility and Program Status
The City of Blaine is responding in many ways to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the loosing of restrictions as the vaccination rates rise many programs and facilities have returned to normal operations with a few minor modifications. Please direct any additional questions to Recreation@BlaineMN.gov.
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Athletic Fields - City maintained fields are open for use. All youth sports organizations using city fields must follow the youth sports guidelines developed by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Baseball/Softball Fields - City maintained fields are open for use. All youth sports organizations using city fields must follow the youth sports guidelines developed by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Basketball/Tennis/Pickleball Courts - Basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts are open.
Beach (Lakeside Commons Beach) - Lakeside Commons Beach is open for the 2021 season. When visiting the beach please follow any posted COVID-19 guidelines as well as any directions from beach staff.
Please remember to pick up after your group when using the park. There have been several reports from park users and neighbors about large amounts of trash left in the park. Please help by picking up trash and putting it in the garbage and recycling cans.
The police department receives many calls each summer about individuals jumping off the nearby bridge into the lake. Jumping off the bridge is not allowed. Please make sure to report any jumping you see by calling the police.
Blaine Festival - The Blaine Festival committee is busy planning for the return of the Blaine Festival in 2021. For more information, visit BlaineFestival.org.
City Hall - Open for walk-ins and appointments. If you want to make an appointment visit, BlaineMN.gov/ByAppointment.
Community Gardens - Open to registered gardeners, during the gardening season, using social distancing guidelines outlined in registration email to renters.
Courts - Basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts remain open for use.
Fireworks - A fireworks show is scheduled for July 4, 2021 at 10PM. The fireworks show will take place at the National Sports Center. Any COVID-19 related safety items will be posted prior to the event.
Football/Lacrosse/Soccer Fields - City maintained fields are open for use. All youth sports organizations using city fields must follow the youth sports guidelines developed by the Minnesota Department of Health. For more information on the National Sports Center visit, NSCSports.org.
Ice Rinks - The City of Blaine ice rinks and warming houses are now closed for the season. Check back in November 2021 for information about next season.
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Lakeside Commons Park and Beach - Lakeside Commons Beach is open for the 2021 season. When visiting the beach please follow any posted COVID-19 guidelines as well as any directions from beach staff.
Please remember to pick up after your group when using the park. There have been several reports from park users and neighbors about large amounts of trash left in the park. Please help by picking up trash and putting it in the garbage and recycling cans.
The police department receives many calls each summer about individuals jumping off the nearby bridge into the lake. Jumping off the bridge is not allowed. Please make sure to report any jumping you see by calling the police.
Lacrosse/Football/Soccer Fields - City maintained fields are open for use. All youth sports organizations using city fields must follow the youth sports guidelines developed by the Minnesota Department of Health. For more information on the National Sports Center visit, NSCSports.org.
Mary Ann Young Center (MAYC) - The Mary Ann Young Center is currently open for in person programs and one on one appointment based programs. Learn more about current program offerings in the MAYC Connect newsletter. The senior lunch program continues in a curbside pickup format for those in need. In person meals are expected to return some time in June 2021. Please contact staff at 763-786-9375 for more information.
Organized Activities on City Maintained Fields - City maintained fields are open for use. All youth sports organizations using city fields must follow the youth sports guidelines developed by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Park Buildings - Most park buildings will be open for summer 2021. The Lexington Athletic Complex building is available for small group meetings of ten or less. Call 763-785-6164 to reserve meeting space.
Parks - All City of Blaine parks are open and have been open throughout the entire pandemic.
Pickleball/Basketball/Tennis Courts - Basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts remain open for use.
Playgrounds - Playgrounds in City of Blaine parks are open. All playground users should wash their hands or used hand sanitizer after touching play structures. Do not use playgrounds if you are feeling sick.
Programs - A full slate of summer programming is expected for 2021, some of these programs will have limited capacity so early registration is encouraged. Summer program registration is now open. Some Virtual options continue to be offered as well. To see current program offerings visit, BlaineMN.gov/Register.
If you have any questions please contact Recreation@BlaineMN.gov.
Restrooms - The City is continuing to supply satellite toilets at some locations in the interest of public sanitation. These portable toilets are cleaned and maintained by the provider, however they are not cleaned on a daily basis. Park users are asked to be prepared before you leave home and time outings so that you are not dependent on portable restrooms.
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Senior Center - The Mary Ann Young Center is currently open for in person programs, and one on one appointment based programs. Learn more about current program offerings in the MAYC Connect newsletter. The senior lunch program continues in a curbside pickup format. In person dining is expected to return in June 2021. Please contact staff at 763-786-9375 for more information.
Shelters - All City of Blaine park shelters are currently open for use. For the 2021 shelter rental season the shelters will be available at full capacity. You can view shelter availability at BlaineMN.gov/Register. To make a reservation you must call the Park and Recreation Department at 763-785-6164.
Soccer/Football/Lacrosse Fields - City maintained fields are open for use. All youth sports organizations using city fields must follow the youth sports guidelines developed by the Minnesota Department of Health. For more information on the National Sports Center visit, NSCSports.org.
Softball/Baseball Fields - City maintained fields are open for use. All youth sports organizations using city fields must follow the youth sports guidelines developed by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Splash Pad - The splash pad is now open for the 2021 season.
Tennis/Basketball/Pickleball Courts - Basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts remain open for use.
Trails - The trail system has been open throughout the pandemic. View the Sidewalks and Trails Map
Volleyball Court - The sand volleyball court at Lakeside Commons Park will be open for the 2021 beach season.
Warming Houses - The City of Blaine ice rinks and warming houses are now closed for the season. Check back in November 2021 for information about next season.