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Park and Recreation Facility and Program Status
The City of Blaine is responding in many ways to the COVID-19 pandemic. The city has had to implement some changes to normal park and recreation operations. Read below to learn about the current status of park facilities and recreation programming. This information could change frequently, please check back for the latest information. Please direct any additional questions to Recreation@BlaineMN.gov.
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Athletic Fields - City maintained fields are open for small household group use. All youth sports organizations using city fields must have a safety plan reviewed by the city prior to field use and must adhere to the youth sports guidelines developed by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Baseball/Softball Fields - City maintained fields are open for small household group use. All youth sports organizations using city fields must have a safety plan reviewed by the city prior to field use and must adhere to the youth sports guidelines developed by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Basketball/Tennis/Pickleball Courts - Basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts remain open for small household group use.
Beach (Lakeside Commons Beach) - Lakeside Commons Beach closed for the season on Sunday, August 30. The beach is scheduled to open for the 2021 season in late May.
When using the beach and park please remember to maintain six feet of distance between other park users. Also please remember to pick up after your group when using the park. There have been several reports from park users and neighbors about large amounts of trash left in the park. Please help by picking up trash and putting it in the garbage and recycling cans.
The police department receives many calls each summer about individuals jumping off the nearby bridge into the lake. Jumping off the bridge is not allowed. Please make sure to report any jumping you see by calling the police.
Blaine Festival - The Blaine Festival committee has made the decision to cancel the 2020 Blaine Festival. For more information, visit BlaineFestival.org.
City Hall - Open by appointment for several city services. Learn more at BlaineMN.gov/ByAppointment.
Community Gardens - Open to registered gardeners, during the gardening season, using social distancing guidelines outlined in registration email to renters.
Courts - Basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts remain open for small household group use.
Fireworks - The funding source for the 4th of July fireworks is not available at this time. Revenue from charitable gambling is the funding source and there is currently no revenue stream due to the closure of bars and restaurants. The Blaine City Council prioritized the available funds in the charitable gambling fund to fulfill scheduled donations to Alexandra House, local food shelves, organizations serving the homeless. At this time a Fourth of July fireworks show is scheduled to return in 2021.
Football/Lacrosse/Soccer Fields - City maintained fields are open for small household group use. All youth sports organizations using city fields must have a safety plan reviewed by the city prior to field use and must adhere to the youth sports guidelines developed by the Minnesota Department of Health. For more information on the National Sports Center visit, NSCSports.org.
Ice Rinks - All ice rinks are now open. See the complete list of rinks at BlaineMN.gov/SkatingRinks.
All warming houses are currently operating at 25 percent capacity. Warming house staff will enforce capacity limits at all times. Face masks are required inside all warming houses and bathrooms. Face masks are strongly encouraged when using the ice rinks. Additional benches and portable toilets are available near ice rinks. When using the ice rinks please stay at least six feet away from anyone not from your household.
The Blaine emergency management team will continue to review any changes to state guidelines and will make any needed changes to ice rink operations.
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Lakeside Commons Park and Beach - Lakeside Commons Beach closed for the season on Sunday, August 30. The beach is scheduled to open for the 2021 season in late May.
When using the beach and park please remember to maintain six feet of distance between other park users. Also please remember to pick up after your group when using the park. There have been several reports from park users and neighbors about large amounts of trash left in the park. Please help by picking up trash and putting it in the garbage and recycling cans.
The police department receives many calls each summer about individuals jumping off the nearby bridge into the lake. Jumping off the bridge is not allowed. Please make sure to report any jumping you see by calling the police.
Lacrosse/Football/Soccer Fields - City maintained fields are open for small household group use. All youth sports organizations using city fields must have a safety plan reviewed by the city prior to field use and must adhere to the youth sports guidelines developed by the Minnesota Department of Health. For more information on the National Sports Center visit, NSCSports.org.
Mary Ann Young Center (MAYC) - The Mary Ann Young Center is currently closed for large group in person programming until further notice. MAYC staff continue to connect with seniors through virtual programs, small group in person programs, and one on one appointment based programs. Learn more about current program offerings in the MAYC Connect newsletter. The senior lunch program continues in a curbside pickup format for those in need. Please contact staff at 763-786-9375 for more information.
Organized Activities on City Maintained Fields - All youth sports organizations using city fields must have a safety plan reviewed by the city prior to field use and must adhere to the youth sports guidelines developed by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Park Buildings - Warming houses are open at 25 percent capacity. Face masks are required inside warming houses. Other park buildings remain closed.
Parks - All City of Blaine parks are open and have been open throughout the entire pandemic. Park users are asked to use proper social distancing guidelines.
Pickleball/Basketball/Tennis Courts - Basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts remain open for small household group use.
Playgrounds - Playgrounds in City of Blaine parks are open. The playgrounds are not cleaned or sanitized, use at your own risk. Social distancing guidelines must be followed. Keep at least six feet of space between individuals not from your household. All playground users should wash their hands or used hand sanitizer after touching play structures. Do not use playgrounds if you are feeling sick.
Programs - Limited in person park and recreation programming is currently available. Virtual options continue to be offered for many programs. To see current program offerings visit, BlaineMN.gov/Register.
Park and recreation staff have also developed the Rec at Home program with videos, programs, games, and contests. More information about Rec at Home is available at BlaineMN.gov/RecatHome.
If you have any questions please contact Recreation@BlaineMN.gov.
Restrooms - Warming house restrooms are open during warming house hours other permanent park restroom buildings are closed until further notice. The city is continuing to supply satellite toilets at some locations in the interest of public sanitation. These portable toilets are cleaned and maintained by the provider, however they are not cleaned on a daily basis. Park users are asked to be prepared before you leave home and time outings so that you are not dependent on portable restrooms. Face masks are required inside all restroom facilities.
Rec at Home - City staff worked quickly to develop the new Rec at Home program in April. Virtual programs, online contests, videos, will all be a part of Rec at Home. Find out more information at BlaineMN.gov/RecatHome.
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Senior Center - The Mary Ann Young Center is currently closed for large group in person programming until further notice. MAYC staff continue to connect with seniors through virtual programs, small group in person programs, and one on one appointment based programs. Learn more about current program offerings in the MAYC Connect newsletter. The senior lunch program continues in a curbside pickup format for those in need. Please contact staff at 763-786-9375 for more information.
Shelters - Park shelters are currently not available for rent. Shelter rentals will resume once recommendations on large group gatherings change to allow for groups of 150 and if staffing and funding is available to conduct rentals. Shelter amenities remain in place for small household group use while following social distancing guidelines. Please note that picnic tables in park shelters are not cleaned or sanitized.
Soccer/Football/Lacrosse Fields - City maintained fields are open for small household group use only. All organized youth and adult sports are paused until January 4. All youth sports organizations using city fields must have a safety plan reviewed by the city prior to field use and must adhere to the youth sports guidelines developed by the Minnesota Department of Health. For more information on the National Sports Center visit, NSCSports.org.
Softball/Baseball Fields - City maintained fields are open for small household group use. All youth sports organizations using city fields must have a safety plan reviewed by the city prior to field use and must adhere to the youth sports guidelines developed by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Splash Pad - The splash pad at Lakeside Commons Park was not open for the 2020 season. The city plans to reopen the splash pad in May 2021 pending public health guidance.
Tennis/Basketball/Pickleball Courts - Basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts remain open for small household group use.
Trails - Open, use proper social distancing guidelines. View the Sidewalks and Trails Map
Volleyball Court - The sand volleyball court at Lakeside Commons Park is currently closed until further notice.
Warming Houses - All warming houses are currently operating at 25 percent capacity. Warming house staff will enforce capacity limits at all times. Face masks are required inside all warming houses and bathrooms. Face masks are strongly encouraged when using the ice rinks. Additional benches and portable toilets are available near ice rinks. When using the ice rinks please stay at least six feet away from anyone not from your household. Learn more at BlaineMN.gov/SkatingRinks.