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Windom Northeast Park, Minneapolis
Windom Northeast Park is a favorite with my kids. The play equipment is slightly more challenging than at many other parks. Another parent commented on how they noticed that the equipment was made for movement. It doesn't really allow for sitting still.
Windom Northeast Playground encourages movement
Windom Northeast Tot Lot
This is a good site for kite flying. There is plenty of wide-open space without power lines or trees to run.
Windom Northeast Park Wading Pool
Windom Northeast Park Recreation Center
Windom Park's Recreation Center is an air-conditioned facility. It offers drop in use of board games, computer lab, foosball, ping pong and billiards. It has a community kitchen, a craft room, a gymnasium, a meeting room and a multipurpose room.
Birthday Parties and Windom Northeast Park
MPRB rents park facilities for birthday parties and other private eents. Individuals and groups are encouraged to use the centers and park spaces for self-directed activities. There are different permit requirements and special use fees, depending on the use. Contact Info: Dave Garmany; windom@minneapolisparks.org