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Special Youth Events
Saturday, Sept 6, 2025
Ages 5+ with adult | 10 am–noo
Crystal Lake Fishing Per, Robbinsdale
Badges & Bobbers is a chance for youth ages 5+ to meet local police officers and spend time fishing together. All levels of fishing experience are welcome. Professional anglers from Baztec will teach participants how to bait, cast, and reel. Equipment will be provided for registered participants.
Space is limited. If you are attending without anyone under age 18, please register. Parents or guardians attending with youth do not have to register, but please limit unregistered adults to two per group.
View Bike Rodeo information here.
2025 Dates
Ages 12 and under with an adult | 10:30–11:15 am
- Wed, Jun 18 | New Hope Performance Center | Rapunzel
- Wed, Jul 9 | Becker Park, Crystal | Paw Patrol
- Wed, Aug 6 | Lakeview Terrace Park Pavilion, Robbinsdale | Pete The Cat
- Wed, Aug 20 | Brookview Park Gazebo | Monica The Monarch
Enjoy a morning in the park featuring storytelling designed to delight, inspire, and trigger the imagination of all who listen. These events bring stories and books alive with a unique blend of storytelling by Princess Party Pals. Four performances are offered throughout the summer in the cities of Golden Valley, Crystal, New Hope, and Robbinsdale.
2025 Programs
- June 20: Water Day
All ages welcome with adult | 12:30–2 pm | Scheid Park
This wet and wild day features water slides, music, snacks, and games. - July 11: The Learning Jet
Ages 7–12 | 8:15 am drop off and 12:45 pm pick up at Crystal Community Center - July 18: Base Camp
Ages 7–12 | 8:15 am drop off and 12:45 pm pick up at Crystal Community Center July 25: Penny Carnival
Ages 12 and under with adult |12:30–2 pm | Brookview Park
Shake those pennies out of the piggy bank and join us for an enjoyable afternoon filled with carnival games, inflatables, hayrides, puppet shows, snacks, and more. Games and activities cost between 3–5 cents per play.
July 24, 2026
12:30–2 pm | Brookview Park
Ages 12 and under with adult
Shake those pennies out of the piggy bank and join us for an enjoyable afternoon filled with carnival games, inflatables, hayrides, puppet shows, snacks, and more. Games and activities cost between 3–5 cents per play.
2025 Dates
Ages 6–11 | Free | No program Jun 19, Jun 30–Jul 4
A summer staple in Golden Valley, this program offers supervised safe, outdoor activities for ages 6 to 11 at three neighborhood parks. A daily schedule is created by site staff that offers structured activities while emphasizing fun for all kids. Activities include games like dodgeball, capture the flag and 4-square. Crafts and playground time also happen weekly. Daily participation isn’t required but is beneficial when possible. Participants should bring a water bottle daily. Must have attended kindergarten in the 2024–25 school year.
| Scheid Park |
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| Mon–Thur, June 10–July 24 | 1–4 pm |
| Lions Park |
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| Mon–Thur, June 10–July 24 | 1–4 pm |
Meet your Golden Valley Police and Fire Departments in your neighborhood park. Learn some valuable safety information, and be prepared to get wet. For a list of parks and updates, visit the Community Outreach Events page.
2025 Dates
Wednesdays and Thursdays, June 12–July 25 (no programs July 3 & 4)
Wed, June 11–July 23 | Thur, June 12–July 24 |
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| Glenview Terrace | 9:30 am | Lions | 9:30 am |
| Scheid | 10:15 am | North Wesley | 10:15 am |
| Lions | 11:15 am | Hampshire | 11:15 am |
2025 Information
Sat, June 15
Ages 3–14 with adult
Tee Times: 10:30 am–noon
Schedule by calling 763-512-2345
$18 res, $21 non-res | Brookview Par 3 Course | Register Online
Enjoy a family celebration of the legendary US Open. Adults caddie for their little champions while playing a round of golf at Brookview’s Par 3 course. Celebrate with a photo holding the Champion’s Cup and receive a spending voucher for Three One Six Bar + Grill.
Schedule tee times after registration by calling 763-512-2345. Prizes awarded for the best dressed groups. Clubs will be provided upon request. All golfers must pre-register (no fee for supervising adult).
Schedule by calling 763-512-2345
Winterfest Is Canceled Due To Weather
Saturday, Jan 24, 2026
Free and open to all!
Gather your family and friends and join us for some fun in a Golden Valley winter wonderland! Enjoy sledding, ice skating, horse-drawn hayrides, live DJ music, a bonfire with hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting, and more!
June 26, 2026: Water Day
All ages welcome with adult | 12:30–2 pm | Scheid Park
This wet and wild day features water slides, music, snacks, and games.
September 19, 2026
All ages welcome | 10 am–noon | Crystal Community Center
A wide variety of trucks and cars will be on display for you and your child to explore and see up close. Remember to bring your camera! A free-will donation of non-perishable food for the local food shelf will be collected at the event.
In case of inclement weather, call 763-531-1173, after 9:30 am.
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Parks & Recreation Department
Physical Address
316 Brookview Parkway S
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Phone: 763-512-2345
TTY: 763-593-3968
Activities/Weather Cancellation Line: 763-512-2350
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8 am to 4:30 pm