Parks, Trails, & Recreation
Explore Golden Valley Parks & Recreation! From bountiful parks and nature areas to recreation events, activities, and everything Brookview has to offer, there's an opportunity for everyone.
Places To Go
Fifteen percent of Golden Valley (more than 1,035 acres) is dedicated to parks and open space, and the City maintains nearly 50 miles of trails, as well as numerous ball fields, courts, and activity areas.
City parks are open from sunrise to 10 pm daily.
Based on the accessibility of City parks and trails as well as additional factors, the National Parkinson Federation of Minnesota has designated Golden Valley a Parkinson Friendly Community. Learn more by viewing our Parkinson Friendly Community page.
Program Fee Assistance
Fee assistance is available to residents of Golden Valley for most recreational programs, classes, and events sponsored by Golden Valley Parks & Recreation. For more information view the Fee Assistance Application (PDF) or call the Parks & Recreation office at 763-512-2345.
Golden Valley Adaptive Recreation
The City of Golden Valley offers adaptive programming that encourages socialization and fun with peers.
For more information, contact the Recreation Coordinator Maddy Champa at 763-512-2341 or email at mchampa@goldenvalleymn.gov.
REACH for Resources
The City of Golden Valley is a member of an eight-city cooperative agreement that provides leisure services through REACH (Recreation, Education, Advocacy, Counseling, and Health) for Resources, Inc. REACH serves individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Services include information and referral, advocacy, and counseling. Programs include social/recreation groups, support groups, and education classes (register online).
Other Adaptive Agencies
Northwest Community Support Program
The Northwest Community Support Program is a free service provided by Hennepin County for Adults with a serious mental illness. The Northwest Community Support Program is located at:
5510 West Broadway
Crystal, MN 55428
Call 612-752-8300 for more information.
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute
The Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute offers programs for people with physical disabilities of all ages and abilities, including social activities and competitive and recreational sports. Call 612-775-2277, email Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, or visit the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute website for more information.
Noah Joynes Youth Recreation Fund
Noah's Fund provides financial support for youth to participate in recreational and educational activities, programs, athletics, lessons, and events in a safe, supportive, and positive environment. It also supports the improvement or addition of community youth recreation facilities.
Things To Do
Golden Valley's Parks & Recreation Department provides a variety of recreation programs for people of all ages. For an overview of seasonal programming, view current and past Parks & Recreation Activities Catalogs.