Bottineau Recreation Center

08/19/2026

‼️Check out the ariel footage of the park improvements at Bottineau ‼️

💦Reminder that the wading pool and splash pad will remain open until Labor Day (Sept 7th)! Come check it out while it's still open!💦

07/17/2026

Air quality is expected to improve and return to safer levels today!

✅ Most outdoor programs, activities and events will resume at 11 am
✅ Golf courses open at Noon
✅ Beaches, pools and wading pools open at 2 pm. Expect some delays on wading pool openings, so be sure to check the pool status map to see what's ready.
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❌ Non-air conditioned recreation centers remain closed.

More information and updates will be posted to www.minneapolisparks.org.

07/16/2026

Due to air quality, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has cancelled all outdoor programs, activities and events for today.
This includes:
✔outdoor pools, wading pools and splash pads
✔outdoor nature camps and recreation programs
✔athletic activities
✔golf courses
✔events and other scheduled outdoor programming

All non air-conditioned recreation centers are also closed today.

Parks, trails and beaches will remain open; beaches will be unguarded. If you do go outside, use precaution and limit your time.

Updates will be posted at www.minneapolisparks.org. Stay safe!

Due to air quality, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has cancelled all outdoor programs, activities and events for today.

This includes:
✔outdoor pools, wading pools and splash pads
✔outdoor nature camps and recreation programs
✔athletic activities
✔golf courses
✔events and other scheduled outdoor programming

All non air-conditioned recreation centers are also closed today.

Parks, trails and beaches will remain open; beaches will be unguarded. If you do go outside, use precaution and limit your time.

Updates will be posted at www.minneapolisparks.org. Stay safe!

07/13/2026

Calling all girls ages 8-13! We have a camp next week here at Bottineau Park! 🏀⚽️🏐Girls Inclusive Sports Camp! 🥎🏈

💥We need at least 4 more girls to keep the camp from being cancelled!💥

Tues-Fri July 21-24 from 10am-5pm
**Fee optional for Minneapolis Residents (no code needed at checkout)

📝Register online here: http://apm.activecommunities.com/mplsparkandrec/Activity_Search/27208

06/18/2026

💥No-Cost Youth Meals at Bottineau! 💥

We have a surplus of meals to hand out today! Please stop by for Super Power Box between 4-6pm today! Youth MUST eat the meal on-site! Open to any youth under age 18!

06/17/2026

😎Preschool Camps start NEXT WEEK! And we still have spots for your little ones!

Registration for the first week closes tomorrow (Thurs June 18th)!

Register online today: http://apm.activecommunities.com/mplsparkandrec/Activity_Search/33518

06/11/2026

Join us tonight 6-8pm for our annual💥 Ice Cream Social!!! We have a special 🎀Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 6-6:15pm for our playground re-opening! 💦Pool and splash pad will be open for the season as well!!

06/07/2026

We had some plants go missing in our new youth garden! 🪏 🪴

Please help keep an eye on our beautiful little garden as we work on replacing the plants that were stolen!

06/04/2026

We are looking for items you might have around the house and aren't using anymore for our event next week!

💦Plastic Kiddie Pool
🩵Bubble Solution (any kind, any size)
🧶 Cotton yarn or rope
🪾Wooden sticks (about 0.75 diameter)

If you have any items, you can bring them to Bottineau Rec Center during our public hours (Mon-Fri 3-8pm, Saturday 12-6pm or Sunday staff are here for a rental 1-8pm). Thank you in advance!

05/28/2026

😎Summer is approaching fast - do you need activities for your kids this summer? We have Pre-K camps and school age camps offered at Bottineau Park this summer! We also have ⚾sports classes and 🏐Youth Sand Volleyball! Check out the flyers for more information!

❓Questions? email us at [email protected]