Address: 555 61st Avenue Northeast, Fridley, MN , 55432
Upcoming Events: Jump to Commons Park Events
Website: Commons Park
Phone: 763-572-3570
Park Hours: 8am-10pm
Nestled between Fridley High School and Fridley Junior High, Commons Park ha family-friendly amenities that include a playground, space to picnic and sports courts and fields. Public restrooms are available and there is off-street parking. Dogs are not allowed at this park. The location and large size (23 acres) of the park, make it a go-to for community events throughout the year.
Coming Improvements to Commons Park:
Construction began on the much-anticipated updates to Commons Park in 2025 and are expected to be finished by Fall 2026. During construction, much of the park will be closed:
- Inclusive playground (all ages play, adventure/obstacle course theme)
- Loop trail
- New and updated fields
- Splash pad
- New park pavilion with rental space and an outdoor fire pit
- Expanded picnic spaces and shelters
- A pickleball area
- Winter recreation activity area with improved sledding and a community skating rink
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5 Ideas for Family Fun at Commons Park
- Play together on the playground. The playground is large and open enough for adults to play, too. It offers two climbing structures – one for tots, one for bigger kids — a swing set, a pull-up spinner and a climbing web. On the downside, the floor is woodchip and their is little to no shade on the playground.
- Play kickball, when the baseball/softball fields aren’t in official use. Don’t forget to bring a playground ball.
- Have a field game day on the park’s football/soccer fields.
- Pack a picnic. The park has a picnic area with tables and a shelter.
- Bring your tennis gear and play a game together.
Winter Family Fun Ideas
In the winter the park has a popular sledding hill and the city maintains an outdoor hockey rink. There is a warming house available. Closed in Winter 2025/26. As part of the updates to this park, Fridley is building a winter recreation area that is expected to open for the 2026/27 season.
Birthday Parties in the Park
The park has an enclosed picnic shelter available to rent for Birthday Parties and other private events. Building amenities include an indoor restroom, a grill, electricity, heat and running water and it holds approximately 30 people. Rates are available for both residents and non-residents.
Pollution Levels at Commons Park
In 2020, the EPA de-listed Commons Park Superfund site from the National Priorities List because the contaminant levels have stayed below cleanup goals since 2005 and because the source of the contamination has never been identified. The groundwater will continue to be monitored.
Useful Links:
- Register for Fridley Parks & Rec Events Here
- Learn more about pollution levels on the EPA website.
- Reserve and rent a Fridley facility here.
- Find more information on the Fridley Park System Story Map.
- Learn more about the Commons Park Improvement Plan
Upcoming Family-Friendly Events
- Fridley '49ers Days - 07/16/2026 - 07/18/2026 - SEE TIMES
Fun Past Events We Hope to See Again
Events TBA
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