Address: 615 N Dowling Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55412
Upcoming Events: Jump to Folwell Park & Rec Center Events
Website: Folwell Park
Phone: 612-230-6400
Park Hours: 6am-Midnight
Folwell Park is one of the largest parks in North Minneapolis. Family friendly amenities include a new playground and tot lot, a wading pool, space for picnics, biking and walking paths and sports courts and fields. There are restroom facilities and a drinking fountain on site. This is one of the parks where MPRB recently installed a Little Free Library.
Folwell Park Wading Pool
Minneapolis wading pools are unguarded and open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
MPRB is planning on converting the wading pool — which is one of the older round pools built in the 1960s — into an an extension of the all-wheel park being built in 2024. They plan to build a new pool, but MPRB hasn’t provided a timeline for these changes. For now the pool continues to be open during the summer months.
Folwell All-Wheel Track & Skate Park
MPRB built an all-wheel track and skate park with bowl features and a “street skating” area. The green spaces around the skating areas includes a community gathering area, a stormwater management area and native plantings. Waking paths have also been resurfaced.
Folwell Recreation Center
This Community Center is air-conditioned. Families can find a variety of camps, activities, events, and field trips at this location. Indoor amenities include board games, foosball, ping pong and active games. It also has a computer lab.
Birthday Parties at Folwell Park
MPRB offers facilities to individuals and groups for rental to use for self-directed activities like birthday parties. There are different permit requirements and special use fees, depending on the use. Call or stop by the rec center for more information.
Twin Cities Birthday Parties for Kids: Party in the Park
Free Summer Meals for Kids
Folwell Park has participated in the summer meals program, offering children under 18 years old a free weekday dinner. Summer meals run while school is out of session. Please call ahead or check the official website to confirm.
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