Senior Center Update

Donna Tilsner, June 6, 2013 | Posted in Park and Recreation

I have begun my transition to lead the Senior Center activities, trips and tours. Here is what I’d like to share so far: Our participants are very active and love all kinds of events. We have more than 1,200 members …
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No One Achieves Anything Alone

Kristin Aarsvold, May 31, 2013 | Posted in Park and Recreation

Yesterday, I was reminded of a quote from the fictional mid-level parks and recreation professional Leslie Knope who said, “No one achieves anything alone” on an episode of NBC’s Parks & Recreation. Six volunteers from a Dow company in Edina …
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Fairway Update

Todd Anderson, May 28, 2013 | Posted in Park and Recreation

Braemar Golf Course is in the process of renovating its fairways. It has been difficult spring as more than half of the fairway turf was lost to “winter kill.” We had a heavy rain this winter followed by quickly freezing …
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Join the City’s Adult Co-Rec Kickball League

Donna Tilsner, May 22, 2013 | Posted in Park and Recreation

Want a chance to relive the fourth grade? Organize a team and join in the adult co- rec kickball league. A league will play Wednesday evenings. Leagues begin June 5 and continuing for seven weeks playing games at Van Valkenberg  …
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Golf: A Sport for Everyone

Guest, May 21, 2013 | Posted in Park and Recreation

By Amy Smith, Braemar Golf Course Business Manager Braemar’s Executive Golf Course bookends its weekdays with golf programs for those with disabilities. Since 1979, the Sister Kenny Golf League has been teeing it up here at Braemar. The league began …
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Pickleball … What is that?

Donna Tilsner, May 10, 2013 | Posted in Park and Recreation

It’s only the fastest growing sport around! A combination of ping pong, tennis and badminton, pickleball is a great workout – and it still allows participants to socialize. Players use a plastic ball and a paddle. The sport is played …
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Edina’s Secret Fishing Hole

Edina Parks and Recreation Guest, May 6, 2013 | Posted in Park and Recreation

By Tom Shirley, Centennial Lakes Park General Manager Though last week, winter stubbornly refused to ease its grip on most of Minnesota, it seems to be retreating to the warmth of spring. And the bulk of the premier fishing lakes …
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TRAIL blazers helped develop transportation for those with developmental disabilities

Kristin Aarsvold, May 3, 2013 | Posted in Park and Recreation

A small number of parents of adults with developmental disabilities grouped together in 1990 to ensure their adult children would have safe, affordable transportation to social and recreational programs. The outcome was a non-profit service organization called Transportation Resource to …
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The top 10 best things about Vehicle Day

Kristin Aarsvold, May 2, 2013 | Posted in Park and Recreation

The top 10 best things about Vehicle Day are as follows: 10.  Finding out what a Utility Televising Truck is. 9.  Seeing the back of police car. 8.  Taking the driver’s seat as a wannabe firefighter. 7.  Being mesmerized by …
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Thank You Whole Foods Market

Kristin Aarsvold, April 25, 2013 | Posted in Park and Recreation

On a cold, rainy, then sleety, then snowy, day in April, Whole Foods Market donated 5 percent of their proceeds to the new Yorktown Park Pilot Community Garden. It didn’t feel like spring, yet the celebratory vibe as the store …
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