The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department strives to provide quality programs and facilities to benefit the physical and mental well being of our residents. Listed below are some of the many programs available throughout the year. Check the Events page for some current activities.
                                                                                         The Department produces seasonal recreation brochures as part of the City Newsletter which is mailed to all residents. The Spring & Summer Issue will be mailed to residents at the end of February. Please call 763/531-1278 for more information or to receive a brochure. You can view our Past issue click  Robbinsdale Spring Brochure or click for The Winter Issue. Click on Adult Sports Rosters to download a current roster form for registering Athletic teams. 

Adobe Reader is required to view either file and can obtained from Adobe.com. Use Adobe Reader Version 4.0 or higher for the best results. They may take 3 to 5 minutes to download depending on the speed of your internet connection. Below is the list of the types of activities offered by the Department throughout the year. For other associations, please check the Recreation Links for their websites.

The Robbinsdale Community Gym and Fitness Center (RCGFG) is located at the RALC Building,  3730 Toledo Ave. N. Please enter from the Regent side of the building at door number 18. For the current schedule  click here.

Facilities include a weight room and 2 gymnasiums. Individuals and families can either pay on a daily basis or purchase a membership. For more information and a video, please click on the Commuity Gym & Fitness Center link. The phone number for the Gyms is 763-442-1686. Call 763-531-1278 for general Parks, Recreation and Forestry information. 

Basketball leagues are offered during the school year for adults and in the winter for youth in grades 3-8. Adult program is played in a 3 on 3 format on Thursday evenings. Youth program includes some instruction, practice and games. Meets on Saturdays and Fridays, January through March. Specific details and registration information is available in the Winter Brochure.

A variety of programs for youth of all ages is offered. Please check the seasonal brochure for the current offerings.

Combination of effective exercise jazz-dance movembers with popular music. Jazzercise is known for it's choreography, class structure, instructor training and suitability for participants of all ages and levels. Summer class times are:  Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 5:50 pm and Saturday mornings at 9:30 am., fees paid at the door. Classes are held at the RCGFC, 3730 Toledo Ave. N, enter door 18 from the Regent side of the building. Check the Jazzercise website for more information on Jazzercise along with some useful health and exercise tips.

A classical marital arts of Korean and Chinese origin is offered for youth and adults at the Crystal Community Center. Registration and payment is on a month by month basis based on the level. Program meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the whole year. Register is taken at Robbinsdale City Hall. Phone registration accepted using a credit/debit card. Call 763-531-1278.

Throughout the year, Robbinsdale offers a variety of special events such as Halloween events, Whiz Bang Days at the Parks, City Band Concerts, Pet & Wheel Parade, and much more. Also there are many classes offered for 1-3 class periods. Make sure you check each brochure.

Robbinsdale offers a range of classes to meet the needs of the youth & adults. Art classes, creative movement, drama are just a few that have been offered through the year. If you know of an interest out there that you haven't seen offered, give us a call and we will see what we can do.

This art gallery is operated by volunteers of the Hennepin Artists Association at the Historical Robbinsdale Library, 4915 42nd Ave. N. Gallery shows rotate on a monthly basis. For more information, please call the Gallery at 763-537-5906. 

Art Workshops are also available throughout the year. The next one is scheduled for mid-September. Please check back later for a flyer.

Open to all men and women with musical talent and interest. Concert band rehearsals and/or band engagements are scheduled every Thursdays. If interested in joining, please call the Parks and Recreation office at 763-531-1278. For more information about the City Band, visit their website.

The Historical Society meets 6 months out of the year and operates a museum at the Historical Robbinsdale Library, 4915 42nd Ave. N. For more information about the Robbinsdale Historical Society and on how to join, please call the Parks, Recreation and Forestry office at 763-531-1278.  

Various programs are offered throughout the year for adults 55 years and older. The Friendly Robbins, a senior citizens club meets on Wednesday afternoons. There are membership dues and meeting fees to help defray the cost of the programs. There are also monthly educational programs that offer information pertinent to Senior Citizens. Other programs includes book and movie discussion groups, study groups, walking tours, day trips and transportation services to specific events and shopping areas. Click here for current information.

Various day trip opportunities are offered for adults and youth. Adult trips include Out & About, Outdoor Walking and Art Sampler. Youth trips may be offered on school release days and during the summer.

Co-recreational adult leagues are offered in cooperation with surrounding communities. Please check the season brochure for specific league information.

Please click here for routes around Robbinsdale City Hall and West Broadway.