The Hopkins Pavilion is a community meeting space, with a little bit of everything happening all year round. Come springtime, the center's arena is covered in synthetic turf, where all come to play various field sports. During summertime, the grounds are open for group picnics and inline skating. The winter season transforms the arena into an ice rink. These facilities are also available for private or community event rental.
Central Park is a modest name for a 17.9-acre complex that includes athletic fields of various types, tennis and volleyball courts, a playground and a skating rink. Those who just want to walk or run can enjoy the sidewalks around the park.
Groups may rent the picnic shelter. Visit the following site for the most current information: http://www.eminnetonka.com/recreation/facilities/picnic_shelter_reservations.cfm
Alcoholic beverages are also allowed with a special permit, available at the site above.
This is the place for little climbers. Burnes Park's playground has a faux rock wall and a twisty ladder for children looking for a place to scramble up. The park also has horseshoe pits, softball fields and basketball and tennis courts.
Groups may rent the picnic shelters. Visit the following site for the most current information: http://www.eminnetonka.com/recreation/facilities/picnic_shelter_reservations.cfm
Alcoholic beverages are also allowed with a special permit, available at the site above.
The Blake School is the product of a small group of families who wanted to prepare their children for schools in the east. In the early 20th century, these families founded two schools in Minneapolis — Blake for boys and Northrop for girls. In 1958, the schools incorporated Highcroft co-educational elementary school in Wayzata. The three schools then merged to form The Blake School in 1974.
Today, The Blake School combines an academically challenging curriculum with the expectation that students will participate in artistic and athletic activities as part of an integrated approach to learning. Students can study Mandarin Chinese, French, Japanese, Latin and Spanish. They can perform in plays and concerts, and they can participate in more than a dozen sports.
The dominant feature of Hilltop Park is a slope that will challenge even the most intrepid sledder. Younger children will enjoy the elaborate playground, while picnic tables nestled in a grove of trees offer a more relaxed experience.
Interlachen Park is a quiet neighborhood park nestled near a country club, with one of the greens visible from inside the park. Despite the quiet atmosphere, Interlachen has a variety of amenities for residents of all ages. Fake rock walls are just one part of an elaborate playground. Residents can also enjoy ice skating or a game of basketball.
