FAQs • Edina, MN • CivicEngage

Can I reserve a park shelter or picnic table?

Yes! Park shelter buildings are available to rent at eight parks across Edina. Six picnic shelters also are available to rent.

Reservations for each year open in February. Rentals are available from May through late October. Arneson Acres is the only park rental available year-round.

She the Rent a Park Building or Picnic Shelter page for descriptions, capacity, price and how to reserve.

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Parks & Recreation

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1. Are there specific hours the general park areas are open?: Yes; the general park areas are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

2. Is alcohol allowed in the parks?

No. Alcohol is prohibited in the parks.

See a list of park rules.

3. Is smoking or vaping allowed in parks?

No. Tobacco use is banned. This includes cigars, cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.

Vaping is not allowed.

4. Are there park rules or regulations?

Yes. Here is a list of them, divided by category.

Some basic ones:

- Most parks are open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. unless otherwise posted.

- Smoking, vaping and alcohol are not allowed.

- Dogs must be on a leash unless in a designated off-leash park.

- Please pick up after your pet.

5. Do you have a lost and found?: Yes; seasonally staff will bring items to the Parks & Recreation Department at City Hall. If an item is labeled with a name and phone number we will contact that person. Items are typically discarded after one month.

6. Can I reserve a park shelter or picnic table?

Yes! Park shelter buildings are available to rent at eight parks across Edina. Six picnic shelters also are available to rent.

Reservations for each year open in February. Rentals are available from May through late October. Arneson Acres is the only park rental available year-round.

She the Rent a Park Building or Picnic Shelter page for descriptions, capacity, price and how to reserve.

7. Do I have to reserve a park shelter building in order to use it?: Yes; park shelter buildings need to be reserved and there is a fee.

8. Do I have to reserve a picnic shelter in order to use it?: Yes; for exclusive use of a picnic shelter it is required you make a reservation and there is a fee.

9. When I reserve a shelter building or picnic shelter do I have exclusive use of the park as well?: No; you will have exclusive use of the shelter building/picnic shelter during the time stated on your permit. The park is open to the public.

10. May I reserve a park if I do not live in Edina?: No; only Edina residents can reserve parks.

11. Does staff take care of setting up a shelter building/picnic shelter when it is reserved?: No; when you reserve a shelter building or picnic shelter you are in charge of the set up.

12. Is there staff present at the park when I have my event?: No; staff will not be present at your reserved event. You will need to pick up a key for the shelter building at Edina City Hall in the Parks & Recreation Department.

13. Where can I play pickleball?

Warmer Months

• All tennis courts in City parks are striped for pickleball. To find a court near you, visit the Park Finder. Click on Activities (the child swing logo) and select Tennis Court.

• Mooty Pickleball Courts - Five dedicated pickleball courts are at the north end of Rosland Park, off West 64th Street by the pedestrian bridge over the Crosstown Highway (Minnesota Highway 62). These courts are often reserved for classes, lessons and leagues.

Colder months

• Two indoor courts at Edinborough Park,7700 York Ave. S., are available 6:30 to 8:45 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Sundays. Advance reservations are required. Fee is $20 an hour for Edina residents/$25 for others. You must bring your own equipment. Make a reservation.

14. Do you offer pickleball lessons?: Yes! Pickleball lessons are offered in spring, summer and fall for youth and adults. Check our online catalog and make sure to check the Adult 55+, Adult Activities/Sports, Youth Activities and Private Lessons categories to see all the listings.