Blaine Rec Connect - May

Here's what's happening in Blaine in May.

Did you know this about wetlands?

The Blaine Wetland Sanctuary is home to 4 types of habitats and preserves over 500 acres of open space for environmental quality and the public’s enjoyment. It has 1.75 miles of trails – parts are boardwalk, paved, and gravel.   You will find ric...

Did you know this about wetlands?

Wetlands are thelink between land and water, where the flow of water, the cycling of nutrients and the energy of the sun meet to produce highly productive ecosystems. Wetlands may not be wet year-round. In fact, some of the most important wetlands are sea...

Your City Staff: Shari Kunza

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How to Balance Safety and Fun at the Playground

Story by Safe Kids Worldwide

Teen Art Show Winners Recognized

The winners of the 2018 Blaine Arts Council Teen Art Show were recognized at a reception on April 17.  Ten young artists were selected as award recipients out of 36 entries.  The exhibit is on display through April 30 at Blaine City Hall...

Blaine Safety Camp

Resident registration for Blaine Safety Camp begins Monday, April 9 at 8 am.  Non-residents may begin registering on Monday, April 16 at 8 am.   

Safety Camp is exclusively for children entering fourth grade in the fall of 2018. ...

Blaine to Create Parks, Trails Plan

Story by Eric Hagen, Staff Writer, ABC Newspapers

April Rec Connect Newsletter

Here's what's happening in Blaine in April.

Blaine Community Gardens

The Blaine Community Garden is located adjacent to Blaine City Hall’s south parking lot and consists of 48 plots. Plots are approximately 15 foot by 20 foot; half-plots are 15 footby 10 foot.

Additional information and registration forms are available at B...

February Rec Connect Newsletter

Check out what's happening this February with Blaine Parks and Recreation!

January Rec Connect Newsletter

Check out what's happening this Winter with Blaine Parks and Recreation!

Santa Made a Special Visit to Blaine

Santa made a special visit to Blaine City Hall on Saturday, December 2. Over 100 children and their families enjoyed breakfast treats, crafts, and a special visit with Santa. Morning at the North Pole is an annual event hosted by the Parks and Recreation ...

December Rec Connect Newsletter

Farmers Market...Craft Items....Ice Rinks...& more!

Blaine Kicks Off Holiday Season with Concert

Story and Photography by Eric Hagen, Staff Writer, ABC Newspapers

Your City Staff: Shelley Johnson, Senior Center Coordinator

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Anoka-Ramsey Students Helping with Sanctuary Signs

Story and Photography by Eric Hagen, Staff Writer, ABC Newspapers

November Recreation Connection Online

Options Explored for Senior Center

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Explore the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary

The Blaine Wetland Sanctuary is now open. The Grand Opening was held on Tuesday, August 15, 2017.

A boardwalk through the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary (BWS) was completed in July 2017. It extends from a parking area along Lexington Ave. through both wetland an...

Blaine Opens Wetland Sanctuary

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Blaine’s Triathlon is Just Around the Corner

The Parks and Recreation Department is excited  to conduct the 6th annual triathlon in the City of Blaine on a Saturday, September 9, 2017, beginning at 8:00 am. The venue for the Blaine Triathlon will be held at beautiful Lakeside Commons Park. ...