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Lakeside Commons Park and Beach - Lakeside Commons Beach is scheduled to open for the season on June 1, 2021. At this time it is anticipated that all beach amenities will be available this season. When visiting the beach please follow all posted COVID-19 guidelines as well as any directions from beach staff.

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 open for small group in person programs, and one on one appointment based programs. MAYC staff also continue to connect with seniors through virtual 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 - Most park buildings remain closed. The Lexington Athletic Complex building is available for small group meetings of ten or less. Call 763-785-6164 to reserve meeting space.

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 - A full slate of summer programming is expected for 2021, these programs will have limited capacity so early registration is encouraged. Summer program registration opens on April 5, 2021. 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 - 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 2020. 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 open for small group in person programs, and one on one appointment based programs. MAYC staff also continue to connect with seniors through virtual 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 -  All City of Blaine park shelters are currently open for small household group use. The shelters are not cleaned or sanitized and shelter users must follow social distancing guidelines. Shelters are are also available for small event rentals. Current executive orders allow for outdoor event space, such as park shelters, to operate at 25 percent capacity. This allows for groups of up to 50 people to rent park shelters. You can view shelter availability at BlaineMN.gov/Register. To make a reservation you must call the Park and Recreation Department at 763-785-6164.

Soccer/Football/Lacrosse 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.

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 City plans to reopen the splash pad in June 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 - The City of Blaine ice rinks and warming houses are now closed for the season. Check back in November 2021 for information about next season.