Recreation Programs

Summer Evening Sports - Ages 3-5

Participants must be ages 3-5 by the start of the program

Youth instructors will focus on teaching children age-appropriate fundamentals while encouraging teamwork, sportsmanship, and positive social interaction. All equipment is provided.

Classes Beginning Week of June 16 | Stevenson Elementary

• Mon. - Soccer (Ages 3-5)
• Tues. - Track and Field (Ages 3-5)
• Wed. - Little Ninjas (Ages 3-5)
• Thu. - Soccer (Ages 3-5)
• Thu. T-Ball (Ages 3-5)

Classes Beginning Week of July 21 | Stevenson Elementary

• Mon. - Soccer (Ages 3-5)
• Mon. - T-Ball (Ages 3-5)
• Tues. Little Ninjas (Ages 3-5)
• Wed. - Soccer (Ages 3-5)
• Thu. - Track and Field (Ages 3-5)

ROCKS Little Pebbles Camps - Ages 4-5

Kids ages 4-5 are invited to get a taste of our summer ROCKS program with our Little Pebbles Camps! Each week includes play time, games, and crafts to get both their bodies and imaginations moving.  Choose from two exciting explorations - come with us to explore life as a ninja or to go back in time to explore dinosaurs. Camps take place at Stevenson Elementary and include a bagged breakfast provided by Fridley Nutritional Services. 

Ninja Explorers (Ages 4-5)
Becoming a ninja explorer is all about challenges! We'll challenge the mind and body in age-appropriate activities including obstacle courses, crafts, experiments and play! This class will build confidence and teamwork skills. Participants must be ages 4-5 by the start of the program, as well as bathroom independent.

• Mon-Wed, June 30 - July 2, 9-11:30 a.m. 

Dinosaur Explorers (Ages 4-5)
Time to blast into the past as we take on the dinosaur era. Kids will be able to use imaginative play, creativity and curiosity to explore dinosaurs such as digging up fossils, going on a dinosaur hunt, and might even become dinosaurs themselves! Participants must be ages 4-5 by the start of the program, as well as bathroom independent.

• Tue-Thu, July 29 - 31, 9-11:30 a.m. 

Safety Camp (Gr. 2-4)

June 24 & 25, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Civic Campus 

Join Fridley Police, Fire & Recreation to learn about good safety practices while having fun, including a behind the scenes tour of the police and fire departments! Kids will also learn from our partners from Northstar Search & Rescue, The Raptor Center, MN DNR, Allina Health, Springbrook Nature Center and more. Safety topics include fire, seat belt, animals, weather, electrical, bicycle, first aid, water & 911. All campers will participate in our end of camp graduation ceremony. Included in the registration fee is a bike helmet, t‐shirt, tote bag, and daily lunch/snacks. Registration is open to children who were enrolled in Grades 2 - 4 in the 2024-25 school year.

• Safety Camp (Gr. 2-4) June 24 -25 

Summer Evening Sports - Gr. K-4

Participants must have been enrolled in Grades K-4 in the prior school year leading into summer. 

Youth instructors will focus on teaching children age-appropriate fundamentals while encouraging teamwork, sportsmanship, and positive social interaction. All equipment is provided.

Classes Beginning Week of June 16 | Stevenson Elementary

• Mon. - Soccer (Gr. K-4)
• Tue. - Track and Field (Gr. K-4)
• Wed. - Little Ninjas (Gr. K-4)

Classes Beginning Week of July 21 | Stevenson Elementary

• Tues. - Little Ninjas (Gr. K-4)
• Wed. - Soccer (Gr. K-4)
• Thu. - Track and Field (Gr. K-4)

Pickleball (Ages 10+)

Adult/Child Pickleball Clinic (Ages 10+/Adult)

Looking for a way for you and a child in your life to learn a new sport?  Try this program!  Our expert pickleball instructor will cover basic rules and techniques through drills. Then you'll use your new skills to play games against your classmates!

• Sat. July 12, noon-2 p.m. (Moore Lake Park) 

Teen Camp - Beginner (Ages 10-16)

Interested in trying a new sport? We invite teems to join one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Clinics are designed to give you a sample of the sport while focusing on the fundamentals. We will cover rules and basic techniques to get you started.

• Sat. July 12, 2:30-4:30 p.m. (Moore Lake Park)

Sports Classes 

Adult/Child Pickleball Clinic (Ages 10+/Adult)

Looking for a way for you and a child in your life to learn a new sport?  Try this program!  Our expert pickleball instructor will cover basic rules and techniques through drills. Then you'll use your new skills to play games against your classmates!

• Sat. July 12, noon - 2 p.m. (Moore Lake Park) 

Teen Pickleball Camp - Beginner (Ages 10-16)

Interested in trying a new sport? We invite teems to join one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Clinics are designed to give you a sample of the sport while focusing on the fundamentals. We will cover rules and basic techniques to get you started.

• Sat. July 12, 2:30-4:30 p.m. (Moore Lake Park)

Pickleball

Classes meet weekly for four sessions. Classes accommodate skill levels from Beginner to Advanced.

Classes

Beginner Class
Players who are new to the game of Pickleball and looking to develop their skills.

Intermediate Class
Skills & Drills - Know how to play the game. Looking to improve.

Advanced Class
Live Play & Coaching - Coach watches game, offers performance tips.

Clinics

Clinics meet for a 1-2 day weekend session. Clinics are intended to introduce brand new players to the game. Beginner skill level.

• Pickleball Intro Clinic - Beginner
• Drills & Precision Clinic - Intermediate

Zumba and Aqua Zumba

Zumba
Enjoy the party as we shake to the rhythms of Latin-infused music/dance!

Aqua Zumba
Integrating the ZUMBA philosophy with traditional aquatic fitness, every class is a party! 

Basketball

Leagues are offered at both a competitive and recreational skill level. Individual and team registrations available. Team Roster Min/Max: 5/12

• Registration - Basketball
• Basketball Rules(PDF, 130KB)
• Season Schedule - Men's Competitive(PDF, 107KB)
• Season Schedule - Men's Recreation(PDF, 143KB)
• Season Standings - Men's Competitive
• Season Standings - Men's Recreation 
• Playoff Schedule - Men's Competitive(PDF, 27KB)
• Playoff Schedule - Men's Recreation(PDF, 30KB)

Bean Bag Toss

Teams are made up of two players. League consists of double header games. Both individual and team registrations available.

• Registration - Bean Bag Toss League - COED
• Bean Bag Toss Rules
• Bean Bag Toss Schedule & Standings

Indoor Volleyball

Indoor leagues are offered at both a competitive and recreational skill level. Individual and team registrations available. Team Roster Min/Max: 6/12.

• Registration- Indoor Volleyball- COED & Women's
• Indoor Volleyball Rules - COED
• Indoor Volleyball Rules - Women's
• Indoor Volleyball Schedule & Standings

Sand Volleyball

Outdoor sand leagues are offered at both a competitive and recreational skill level. Individual and team registrations available. Team Roster Min/Max: 6/12 

• Registration - Sand Volleyball - COED & Women's
• Sand Volleyball Rules
• Sand Volleyball Schedule & Standings 

55+ Golf 

Teams are made up of 2 individuals. Players will be paired up, unless you indicate a specific partner at time of registration.

• Registration - 55+ Golf League - COED
• Golf Rules(PDF, 134KB)
• Schedule

Pickleball (Ages 20-40)

Self officiated. Individuals will register and be placed in doubles games with players of similar skill level

• Registration - Ages 20-40 COED Ladder League
• Ages 20-40 Rules(PDF, 208KB)
• Ages 20-40 Schedule
• Ages 20-40 Standings

Pickleball (All Ages)

Self officiated. Individuals will register and be placed in doubles games with players of similar skill level.

• Registration - All Ages COED Ladder League
• All Ages Rules(PDF, 208KB)
• All Ages Schedule
• All Ages Standings

All Ages

Container Gardening - Grow Your Own Food
May 10, 2025 | 10 - 11 a.m. | Springbrook Nature Center PAC | $25

Summer gardening season is starting! Learn how to grow your own food in containers - all you need is a sunny spot and a small space. We will teach you how and provide everything you need to take your new garden home - grow bags, soil, and seeds/plants. All ages welcome—children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a great way to make a special gift for Mother’s Day (May 11) that will last all summer long!

Register Online:
Container Gardening  - Sat. May 10th, 10 - 11 a.m.

Special Events

A variety of special events are held each year throughout the city, including the Civic Campus and Springbrook Nature Center.

Events are update by seasons on our Special Events page!

Fridley Youth Sports Association (FYSA)

Fridley Youth Sports Association (FYSA) promotes youth sports in Fridley, providing opportunities for all youth to participate in competitive and recreational team sports. FYSA is a non-profit organization relying solely on parent volunteers. Current sports offered through FYSA include Baseball, Basketball, Football, Softball and Soccer.
Please visit FridleyYouthSports.com to register or for more information.

The City of Fridley supports the FYSA by providing field space and maintenance but does not coordinate the leagues or handle registration.

Spring Lake Park Lacrosse Association (SLPYLA)

SLPYLA provides lacrosse opportunities for youth in Spring Lake Park and surrounding communities. Registration, season information and more can be found on their website. Please visit SpringLakeParkLacrosse.org for more information.

The City of Fridley supports the SLPYA by providing information but does not coordinate the leagues or handle registration.

Minneapolis Titans Youth Hockey

The Minneapolis Titans Youth Hockey program is dedicated to developing young hockey players in and around the Twin Cities. Kids from Minneapolis, North St. Paul, Columbia Heights, Fridley, and Brooklyn Center, Minnesota are welcome to join! Registration, season information, learn to skate program, and more can be found on their website. Please visit Minneapolis Titans Hockey website for more information.

The City of Fridley supports the Minneapolis Titans Youth Hockey program by providing information but does not coordinate the leagues or handle registration.