ROBBINSDALE PARKS

The Robbinsdale Parks Department is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the City's fourteen parks totaling 110 acres, park development, improvement projects and operations. Park development and acquisition funding is provided through the City's general fund, government grants and donations from civic and non-profit community groups. Robbinsdale residents, community groups and businesses may "Adopt-a-Park." This program gives residents a way to contribute to a cleaner environment by lending a hand to keep parks clean.  A map of the Robbinsdale Parks can be viewed by clicking here.  A chart with all the facilities and the addresses is available by clicking chart. The park map and facility chart are in Adobe PDF format and require Adobe Reader which is available for download at www.adobe.com .

Hennepin County now also has a GIS parks locator available on the Hennepin County web site at the following URL:  http://gis.co.hennepin.mn.us/HCParkLocator/Locator.aspx   This map will allow you to locate a park by name and/or search for various facilities within the map near your home.

The Fitness Center facility includes a large gymnasium and an extensive exercise room. Family and individual membership are available for purchase, as well as daily fees. Rentals are available for large and small group activities also.

The programs and activities offered by the department provides diverse opportunities to the residents of Robbinsdale and the surrounding communities. A wide variety of leisure activities are designed to meet the needs, interest and abilities of all residents. The Recreation Department offers a wide variety of athletic programs for youth and adults. Click on to "Activities & Events" pages for more information and to download the current recreation program brochure click on "City Newsletters". Each year, over 160 recreation programs are offered to over 7500 registrants. The senior program offers a senior club, trips/tours, special events, classes and volunteer opportunities. The Five Cities Senior Transportation provides rides for shopping, senior activities and senior dining.

The Robbinsdale City Band is made up of a 75 member marching band and a 50 member concert band. Over 25 concerts and 10 parades are scheduled annually.

The Recreation Department sponsors and/or gives support to the historical museum and the Robbin Gallery museum housed in the Robbinsdale Historical Library at 4914 42nd Avenue No.

The Robbinsdale Historical Society meets at the Public Safety Building, 1:00 pm on the 4th Tuesday in March, April, May, September, October and November. Memebers have published several books which may be purchased at either the Historical Society Museum or at Robbinsdale City Hall. For more information, please call the Museum at 612-812-0356.