Inver Grove Heights Parks and Recreation

Summer water fun? 🏊‍♂️ Safety first = swim lessons Sign up now for April classes 👇 ow.ly/nSPV50Yyn9g

spring break = solved ✔ 
kids want fun, you want sanity. we got you. 
games, crafts, swimming, skating & a field trip.   📅 march 30–apr 2
👧 ages 6–12 
limited spots: anc.apm.activecommunities.com/igh/activity/s…

Egg hunt energy is: kids: 🏃‍♂️💨 parents: "wait slow down" everyone else: chaos join us: ow.ly/m8U950YycSX

Update: the correct date is May 21 (not 26), sorry about that!

🌱 Looking for a meaningful way to give back this spring? 💙 Friends of the Mississippi River Volunteer Event 🌱 Pulling invasive species 📅 Thursday, May 26 ⏰ 6–8 p.m. 📍Pine Bend Bluffs Park Learn more & register: fmr.org/events/pull-in…

It’s National Puppy Day? Hold my leash. 🐕 Enjoy a roundup of some of our favorite furry friends from last year’s events!

Help... we need somebody. Not just anybody. 🎶 Are you an 18+ certified archery instructor? Lead our classes this spring & summer! 🗓️ Starts late April 📍 South Valley Archery Range Apply now, interviews are happening as applications come in! 📲 ow.ly/pby250Yw0AW

Kids R.O.C.K. = summer FUN! ☀️ ✔️ Activities, games & crafts ✔️ Water park time + outdoor play ✔️ Optional field trips ✔️ Safe, structured, all-day care 📅 June 9–Aug. 21 🕖 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m. ✅ Ages 5–12 📲 Sign up on March 23 🔗 Learn more: ighmn.gov/KidsRock

🎨🐣 The masterpieces are rolling in… but there’s still time to join the fun! 🗓️ Entries due March 28 📍 Turn in at the VMCC, Heartland Credit Union, or any of our egg hunt events Grab a coloring sheet at the VMCC or download at: ighmn.gov/events

😅 POV: It’s March 19 & U just remembered... spring break is less than 2 weeks away. We’ve got you. 💛 Our Spring Break Camps are packed with fun & prevent “I’m bored” by 10 a.m. 👧🧒 Ages 6-12 📅 March 30-April 2 (pick your days) 💲40-55/day 📲 Deets: ow.ly/GQn450Yw2U6

😅 What you usually see: the polished final cut 🤦‍♀️ What you don’t see: this In honor of National Awkward Moments Day, we’re sharing the bloopers and a few graceful (and fully recovered) falls. Because sometimes you just have to laugh at yourself. Enjoy! 🍿

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from your Parks & Rec crew! Most of us got the memo… 😅 Chelsea showed up in purple but came prepared with a “lucky” shamrock necklace to plead her case. We’ll let you be the judge: does that count as wearing green? 👀🍀

⚽ Got a toddler with BIG energy? Let them run, jump, and play it out at Amazing Athletes! Amazing Athletes 📅 April 23-May 21 👶 Ages 18 months-5.5 years ⚽ Offered in cooperation with Amazing Athletes 📲 Learn more: ow.ly/3jUs50Yv0Ro

Looking for egg-citing fun? 🔦 Flashlight Egg Hunt: March 27 🐣 Egg Hunt: March 28 💦 Aqua Egg Hunt: March 29 🎨 Coloring contest: due March 29 Coloring sheets: ow.ly/xgsx50Yv01x 📲 Learn more: ow.ly/HsFk50Yv01y

Cold 'nuff for ya? 🥶 Last weekend's snowstorm dropped just over 8 inches of snow here around the VMCC. ❄️ March in Minnesota sure keeps us on our toes! How much snow did you get where you are? ☃️

Lace up those cleats, softball season is almost here! 🥎 South Metro Slowpitch Softball 👧 Grades 5-12 📅 April - July 📍 Practices in IGH 🥎 Games in Burnsville or Bloomington 🤝 In partnership with neighboring cities 📲 Learn more: ow.ly/2v5C50Ys2Rj

📣 WEATHER ALERT ❄️ Due to the predicted snowstorm, the Veterans Memorial Community Center will open at 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 15 (two-hour delay). This helps ensure safe travel conditions for our staff & visitors. Thank you for your understanding, & please travel safely.

Flashback Friday to our hands-on art event for the Unity Trail benches! 🎨✨ Community members worked alongside local artists to bring these mosaic designs to life. Join us for part 2! 📅 March 28, 10-11:30 a.m. @ the VMCC 📲 Save your spot: ow.ly/iX3z50Ys1YQ

Swimming through hoops > jumping through hoops 💦 Summer fun ahead? ☀️ Don't forget the spring swim lessons! Group lessons start at 6 months old. 📅 Sessions start in April 🔍 Find your swimmer's level: ighmn.gov/SwimLessons 📲 Register: ighmn.gov/Register

Welcome the new season with movement and intention. 🌿 Spring Equinox Yoga 📅 Sun, March 22 ⏰ 5-50 p.m. 👥 Ages 12+ Free for VMCC members $10 for non-members 📲 Details: ow.ly/695050YrvJO