Parks & Recreation

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Outdoor ice rinks are open and ready for skaters! Warming houses at Neill Park, North River Hills and Paha Sapa are now open on a regular schedule. Visit our Outdoor Rinks page for details and lighting schedules.

Pickleball and tennis courts are now closed for the season to protect the playing surface.

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  1. painting of MN northern lights, text reads Virtual Paint Night

    Virtual Paint Night

    Channel your inner artist and join us for a virtual paint party! A Cheers Pablo artist will guide you through creating a piece of art live from the comforts of your home. Materials included! Ages 12+. $27. Feb. 12 @ 7 p.m. Register to create your masterpiece!
  2. Winter Tracking Games

    Winter Tracking Games

    Explore the wild outdoors as we learn to identify common animal footprints and develop basic tracking skills through fun and games! Take on the challenges and see if you ultimately triumph on your way to becoming a master tracker! Ages 7-13. Space is limited. Register today!
  3. Two young boys roasting marshmallows outdoor winter scene

    Winter Survival Camp with EcoElsa

    Are you a survivor? Through games and fun activities, you will learn the skills for a variety of outdoor survival situations. This program is for ages 7-13 and will be held at Terrace Oaks West park from 9 a.m. - noon. Become a winter survivalist! Register now.
  4. Snowglobe on a bed of snow. Inside the snowglobe is a small statue of a polar bear and text written

    The Coolest Festival in Burnsville

    Join us for Polar Fest at Neill Park on Saturday, Feb. 13, for an afternoon of drop-in fun! Dress for the weather and bring the whole family. Get the latest...
  5. Picture of snowman with text Winter Nature Bingo

    Winter Nature Bingo

    Winter fun, fun, fun! Play Winter Nature Bingo when exploring Burnsville Parks and Trails. There are no prizes for this activity, just some outdoor fun! Stay safe, have fun and share your adventures with us on Facebook or Twitter with #YouBelonginBville! Get Your Bingo Card!
  6. A young girl skates on an outdoor ice rink. Text: Outdoor skating rinks open

    Outdoor Ice Rinks are Open

    Outdoor ice rinks are now ready to welcome skaters. Please dress for the weather. There are outdoor benches and lighting options available, plus we now have three warming houses open and staffed on scheduled hours. Locations, lighting and additional information
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  1. Mon, Dec 21 - Sun, Jan 31

    Winter Nature Bingo - DATE CHANGE
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  2. Fri, Feb 12

    Virtual Paint Night
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  3. Sat, Feb 13

    Polar Fest
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