Hiawatha School Park - Family Fun Twin Cities

Address: 4305 42nd Street East, Minneapolis, MN, 55406
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Website Hiawatha School Park
Phone 612-370-4952

Hiawatha School Park and Recreation Center feature a playground with tot lot and a wading pool. There is an area for picnicking and a garden area. There are playing fields that offer plenty of running space when not in use.

Hiawatha School Park Wading Pool

Because the park and school share space, the wading pool will opens after the last day of school and closes just prior to school resuming. The pool is free to use between the hours 10 am to 9 pm daily. There are no lifeguards on duty.

Free Summer Meals for Kids

This park has participated in the summer meals program, offering free weekday meals to children under 18 years old. Summer meals run from mid-June until mid-August 19. Please call ahead or check the website to confirm this program has continued.

Child with a packaged lunch and carton of milk. Free Summer Meals for Minnesota Kids — Free Lunches for kids in Twin Cities Parks

Winter at Hiawatha School Park

In the winter months, this park maintains outdoor skating rinks for both hockey and skating. There is a warming room and often some free loaner skates available.

Birthday parties at Hiawatha School Park

MPRB wants you to use your park facilities to their full potential! 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. Make your child’s birthday party special! MPRB is committed to making your child’s birthday a fun and memorable event in the parks.

More information

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Upcoming Family-Friendly Events

Events TBA

Fun Past Events We Hope to See Again

Hiawatha School Park Ice Cream Social (FREE) - 07/08/2025 - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Hiawatha Glow N' Dark Fire and Ice (FREE) - 01/30/2026 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hiawatha Spring Egg Hunt - 03/28/2026 - 9:30 am - 11:30 am

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