Inver Grove Heights Parks and Recreation

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06/07/2026

Maybe what you're missing is an hour to slow down. ☀️🧘‍♀️

Join us for our Summer Solstice Yoga Special Event as we celebrate the longest day of the year with movement, reflection, and renewal. The summer solstice is a time to honor the earth, give thanks for the sun's warmth and light, and reconnect with your own inner light.

☀️ Free for VMCC members
☀️ $10 for non-members
☀️ Ages 12+
☀️ Registration required

Take a moment for yourself and welcome the new season with intention.

Register online today: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/igh/activity/search/detail/6402?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

🎾 Your new favorite summer evening activity starts on the court.Whether you're ready to build confidence on the court or...
06/06/2026

🎾 Your new favorite summer evening activity starts on the court.

Whether you're ready to build confidence on the court or looking for more opportunities to play, our adult tennis lessons offer the perfect mix of fitness, skill-building, and social connection.

Choose the class that's right for you:

🎾 Advanced Beginner
For players who know the basic strokes and are ready to improve consistency, movement, and ball tracking while preparing for social match play.

🎾 Drill & Play
For players who can rally and keep score, with a mix of group drills, organized hitting, and weekly match play.

All classes are taught by USTA-trained instructors and are designed to help you improve your game while having fun along the way.

📍 Oakwood Park Tennis Courts
📅 Monday evenings, July 13-Aug. 17
👤 Ages 18+

Register online today: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/igh/activity/search?activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=adult%20tennis&viewMode=list

The toddler wiggles are real. 😅Put that energy to good use with Amazing Athletes! Through imaginative games, movement ac...
06/04/2026

The toddler wiggles are real. 😅

Put that energy to good use with Amazing Athletes! Through imaginative games, movement activities, and guided play, little ones build coordination, confidence, listening skills, and early learning concepts (all while having a blast).

🤸‍♂️ Designed specifically for toddlers and preschoolers
🤸‍♂️ Encourages active play and exploration
🤸‍♂️ Builds physical, social, and cognitive skills

📅 Thursdays, June 18–July 16
📍 Oakwood Park
👟 Ages 18 months–5.5 years

Come see why this program is a favorite for active little learners!

Learn more: https://ow.ly/lYNw50Z6TGw

🚲 Happy World Bicycle Day! 🚲Whether you're cruising around the neighborhood, exploring local trails, or tackling a mount...
06/04/2026

🚲 Happy World Bicycle Day! 🚲

Whether you're cruising around the neighborhood, exploring local trails, or tackling a mountain biking challenge, today is the perfect day to get out and ride. ☀️

A few quick biking safety reminders:
🔹 Always wear a properly fitted helmet
🔹 Use hand signals when turning or stopping
🔹 Stay alert and watch for vehicles, pedestrians, and other trail users
🔹 Ride predictably and obey traffic signs and signals
🔹 Make sure your bike is in good working condition before heading out

Looking for your next ride? Inver Grove Heights is home to miles of scenic, bike-friendly trails, plus mountain biking opportunities for riders looking to build their skills. Check out the mountain biking skills course at Vista Pines (7500 Argenta Court) or hit the trails at Harmon Park Reserve (1642 Upper 55th St. E.).

Where's your favorite place to ride in Inver Grove Heights?

Start their softball journey this summer! 🥎Little Spartans Softball is the perfect introduction to the game for girls ag...
06/03/2026

Start their softball journey this summer! 🥎

Little Spartans Softball is the perfect introduction to the game for girls ages 4-6. Players will learn the basics of catching, throwing, hitting, fielding, and base running through fun, age-appropriate activities and scrimmages designed to build confidence and skills.

✅ No experience needed
✅ Focus on learning and having fun
✅ Great way to stay active and make new friends

📅 Mondays at 5:30 p.m.
📍 June 15-July 20
👧 Ages 4-6

🤝 Offered in partnership with the IGH Softball Federation.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/cORm50Z6Tjz

06/01/2026

Guess who’s back, back again… 🐐🌿 THE GOATS! 🌿🐐

Our hungry helpers have returned to South Valley Park and are hard at work munching their way through invasive plants like buckthorn and round-leaf bittersweet.

These hardworking goats (a mix of Boer, Kiko, and Myotonic breeds) are true G.O.A.T.s when it comes to natural brush control. They'll rotate through fenced paddocks throughout the park now through October 31.

📍South Valley Park, 2810 70th St. E

If you stop by to visit, please remember:
🐐 Stay outside the fencing
🥕 Don't pet or feed the goats (they're on the clock!)
👧 Keep a close eye on little ones
🐕 Keep pets leashed at all times

The goat grazing program helps preserve trees and protect our natural canopy by controlling invasive plants in a safe, eco-friendly way that reduces the need for herbicides and heavy machinery. 🌳

🔗 Learn more about the project: https://ighmn.gov/1447/Current-Future-Parks-Projects

06/01/2026

College students 🤝 summer at VMCC

Make the most of your summer with access to:
💦 Water park & pools
🏋️ Fitness center
🏀 Basketball gym
⚽ Turf
⛸ Ice arena
…and more!

🎓 Student Summer Membership Special
Now through June 30:
- 3 months for $120
- 4 months for $150
- Enrollment fee waived

Student ID required. Membership must begin by June 30.

Not a student? New members can join with a reduced $25 enrollment fee through June 12!

Stop by the VMCC to learn more and sign up!

📲 ighmn.gov/Membership

Warm weather is here to stay, and that means farmers market season is almost here! 🌻🛍️Spend your Sunday mornings shoppin...
05/30/2026

Warm weather is here to stay, and that means farmers market season is almost here! 🌻🛍️

Spend your Sunday mornings shopping local while enjoying fresh air and sunshine at the St. Paul Farmers' Market! ☀️

📍 VMCC parking lot
8055 Barbara Ave

📅 Sundays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
June 14-October 25

This year’s vendors include (subject to change):
Aleda’s Greenhouse
Gosell Gardens
Great Harvest Bread Co. Burnsville
Healthy Greens
Lake Of Fire Foods LLC
Mai Vang’s Farm
Mrs. E’s Teacher Treats
Nutri Harvest Farms
Rich Valley Farms Too
The Early Birds Vegetable Farm
Triple E Farms Beef
Yangme Thao’s Farm

From garden-fresh veggies and beautiful bouquets to gluten-free goodies and locally made favorites, there’s something new to discover each week. 🥕🍞🌸

Learn more at stpaulfarmersmarket.com

Please note: Vendors are coordinated through the Saint Paul Farmers’ Market. Please do not respond to individuals asking you to message them to become a vendor. These are scams.

Last week, members of our team attended the Dakota County EMS Awards Banquet, which recognizes EMS providers, first resp...
05/29/2026

Last week, members of our team attended the Dakota County EMS Awards Banquet, which recognizes EMS providers, first responders, and community members who have made exceptional contributions to emergency medical services throughout Dakota County.

We are incredibly proud to share that VMCC staff and community members were recognized with the 2026 EMS Award for Outstanding Citizen Response following a near drowning incident at the Veterans Memorial Community Center on October 6, 2025.

Those recognized include Emma Zellmer, Katelyn Brown, Aaron Fitzloff, Liz Russell, Dana Lindsay, Richard Burt, and Steve Heinrich. Emma Zellmer, Jamie Sivertson, and Richard Burt attended the banquet to accept the award.

During the incident, Emma Zellmer, Aquatics Manager and Manager on Duty, immediately entered the water and brought the individual to safety. Staff and community members then worked together to administer CPR, utilize an AED, and stabilize the individual until EMS arrived. Thanks to their swift, coordinated response, the individual made a full recovery.

This award recognizes the extraordinary actions of everyday people who chose to step in and help when it mattered most. ❤️

We are honored to see this incredible group recognized for their professionalism, preparedness, teamwork, and compassion. Please join us in congratulating and thanking these everyday heroes. 👏

The lap pool and dive well will be closed for maintenance and deep cleaning Monday, June 1-Sunday, June 7. 🧼💦 They will ...
05/28/2026

The lap pool and dive well will be closed for maintenance and deep cleaning Monday, June 1-Sunday, June 7. 🧼💦 They will reopen on Monday, June 8.

Lap swimming will not be available during this time. Aqua Exercise on June 5 and Aqua Zumba on June 6 are also cancelled.

The water park and hot tub will remain open for use. View the open swim schedule here: https://ow.ly/RFAJ50Z4kAN

We appreciate your patience and understanding while our team completes these important maintenance items. 🔧

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8055 Barbara Avenue
Inver Grove Heights, MN
55077

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 9pm
Tuesday 5am - 9pm
Wednesday 5am - 9pm
Thursday 5am - 9pm
Friday 5am - 9pm
Saturday 7am - 6pm
Sunday 7am - 6pm

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