Recreation Programs

Sports - Ages 3-5

These programs are designed for kids who want to learn basic skills while being active and having fun! Instructors focus on teaching age-appropriate fundamentals while encouraging teamwork, sportsmanship and positive social interaction. Equipment will be provided for each sport if needed!

Classes Beginning Week of January 7 | Hayes Elementary

• Tue. - Basketball (Ages 3-5)
• Thu. - Sports Sampler (Ages 3-5)

Family Open Gym
Bring the family and get the wiggles out with a variety of activities. This is a perfect time for parents/caregivers and children to have fun and play as the weather turns cold outside. Enjoy free play with a wide variety of recreational equipment including, balls, hoops, scooters, jump ropes, music and more!

No pre-registration required. (Requires at least one adult over the age of 18 and one child under the age of 18 to participate).

FEE
Drop‐in fee: $2 per child or $4 per family
5 visit Punch Card: $5 per child or $10 per family
(Family is defined as 1-2 adults and 2+ children)

DATES
Saturdays: November 2 - March 1, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Gym closed on 11/30, 12/21, 12/28, 1/25)

LOCATION
Hayes Elementary School (Gymnasium). Enter Door #2
615 Mississippi St. NE, Fridley, MN 55432

After-School Activities - Gr. K-4

The following classes are offered after school at Hayes Elementary School from 3:45 ‐ 5:15 p.m. to youth in grades K‐4 (unless noted otherwise﴿. Snacks are provided before class. Recreation leaders will meet participants in the cafeteria at dismissal time. Stevenson students will meet our Recreation leader at the bus loading area and will be transported to Hayes. For students not attending Hayes or Stevenson, drop‐off is at 4 p.m. at the Hayes cafeteria. Parent/caregiver pick‐up is in the Hayes cafeteria at 5:15 p.m.

Note: If your child needs to be transported from Stevenson Elementary to Hayes Elementary, please select the transportation option when registering. Transportation is NOT provided after class - all participants must be picked up at Hayes.

Classes Beginning Week of January 7 | Hayes Elementary

• Tue. - Basketball (Gr. K-4)
• Wed. - Slimey, Gooey, Sticky (Gr. K-4)
• Thu. - Space Explorers (Gr. K-4)

Family Open Gym

Bring the family and get the wiggles out with a variety of activities. This is a perfect time for parents/caregivers and children to have fun and play as the weather turns cold outside. Enjoy free play with a wide variety of recreational equipment including, balls, hoops, scooters, jump ropes, music and more!

No pre-registration required. (Requires at least one adult over the age of 18 and one child under the age of 18 to participate).

FEE
Drop‐in fee: $2 per child or $4 per family
5 visit Punch Card: $5 per child or $10 per family
(Family is defined as 1-2 adults and 2+ children)

DATES
Saturdays: November 2 - March 1, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Gym closed on 11/30, 12/21, 12/28, 1/25)

LOCATION
Hayes Elementary School (Gymnasium). Enter Door #2
615 Mississippi St. NE, Fridley, MN 55432

Art Classes (Ages 12+)

Miniature Tapestry -  Ages 12+

Join fiber artist Beka Rahn to create your own small woven masterpiece using a laser cut bamboo loom. Learn how to combine and weave with yarns, wool roving, beads and textured threads to create a landscape or abstract design. 

• Moore Lake Community Building - Thu. Jan 30, 6 - 8 p.m.

Zentangle/Pal-entine's Day -  Ages 12+

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. We call these patterns, tangles. You create tangles with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves, S-curves and orbs. These simple shapes are the "Elemental Strokes" in all Zentangle art. This class is taught by certified Zentangle instructor, Michelle Aalbers and all supplies are provided. Class fee includes all materials.

• Springbrook Nature Center - Sat. Feb 15, 10 a.m. - noon 

Gathered Edge Basket -  Ages 12+

Using a gathering stitch with wooden beads, you will learn to create a wool felt basket with a reverse appliqué design. This fun technique makes a double layered felt bowl shaped vessel which is sturdy enough to hold jewelry or odds and ends on your desk or dresser or make an abstract sculptural art object.

• Moore Lake Community Building - Thu. Feb 27, 6 - 8 p.m.

Embroidered Ledger Book -  Ages 12+

Make a pair of small notebooks with embroidered paper covers. The notebooks are 3×5 inches each and stitched at the top to make a ledger style book. You will learn an embroidery stitch called the sorbello stitch to embellish the covers.

• Moore Lake Community Building - Thu. Mar 27, 6 - 8 p.m.

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

Court Rentals

Indoor Pickleball Court Rentals
Looking to play Pickleball this winter? Fridley Recreation will be offering indoor court rentals at the Hayes Elementary School Gym. Balls and paddles are available. $15/hour (one hour minimum)

Reservations
 Register online or by calling Fridley Recreation at 763‐572‐3570. Reservations must be made at least one full week in advance.

• Saturdays | Nov 2 - Mar 1 | 12:30-3:30 p.m.
• Closed: 11/30, 12/21, 12/28, 1/25

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!

Art Classes (Ages 12+)

Miniature Tapestry -  Ages 12+

Join fiber artist Beka Rahn to create your own small woven masterpiece using a laser cut bamboo loom. Learn how to combine and weave with yarns, wool roving, beads and textured threads to create a landscape or abstract design. 

• Moore Lake Community Building - Thu. Jan 30, 6 - 8 p.m.

Zentangle/Pal-entine's Day -  Ages 12+

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. We call these patterns, tangles. You create tangles with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves, S-curves and orbs. These simple shapes are the "Elemental Strokes" in all Zentangle art. This class is taught by certified Zentangle instructor, Michelle Aalbers and all supplies are provided. Class fee includes all materials.

• Springbrook Nature Center - Sat. Feb 15, 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Gathered Edge Basket -  Ages 12+

Using a gathering stitch with wooden beads, you will learn to create a wool felt basket with a reverse appliqué design. This fun technique makes a double layered felt bowl shaped vessel which is sturdy enough to hold jewelry or odds and ends on your desk or dresser or make an abstract sculptural art object.

• Moore Lake Community Building - Thu. Feb 27, 6 - 8 p.m.

Embroidered Ledger Book -  Ages 12+

Make a pair of small notebooks with embroidered paper covers. The notebooks are 3×5 inches each and stitched at the top to make a ledger style book. You will learn an embroidery stitch called the sorbello stitch to embellish the covers.

• Moore Lake Community Building - Thu. Mar 27, 6 - 8 p.m.

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)
• Basketball Schedule - Men's Competitive(PDF, 105KB)
• Basketball Schedule - Men's Recreation
• Basketball Standings - Men's Competitive
• Basketball Standings - Men's Recreation 

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

Soccer

Teams registrations are for a lower competitive level, recreational soccer experience. Team Roster Min/Max: 7/14

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

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!

Family Open Gym

Bring the family and get the wiggles out with a variety of activities. This is a perfect time for parents/caregivers and children to have fun and play as the weather turns cold outside. Enjoy free play with a wide variety of recreational equipment including, balls, hoops, scooters, jump ropes, music and more!

No pre-registration required. (Requires at least one adult over the age of 18 and one child under the age of 18 to participate).

FEE
Drop‐in fee: $2 per child or $4 per family
5 visit Punch Card: $5 per child or $10 per family
(Family is defined as 1-2 adults and 2+ children)

DATES
Saturdays: November 2 - March 1, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Gym closed on 11/30, 12/21, 12/28, 1/25)

LOCATION
Hayes Elementary School (Gymnasium). Enter Door #2
615 Mississippi St. NE, Fridley, MN 55432

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.