Northeast Park Summer Celebration on July 11 Commemorates 25 Years of Soccer, Twins Legends, New Playground and More

Big party at Northeast Park July 11, 4-11 pm! Celebrate 25 years of NE/SE Soccer, youth baseball honors Twins legends, dedicate the new playground, plus Movie in the Park, “Field of Dreams” at dusk!

There’s a big park party planned at Northeast Park on Monday, July 11 and everyone’s invited! Festivities kick off at 4 pm and will continue through the conclusion of a special Movie in the Park outdoor screening of “Field of Dreams” that begins at 9:15 pm.

Activities are planned throughout the park, centered near Northeast Recreation Center, 1530 Johnson St. NE.

25 Years of NE/SE Soccer

The Northeast Park Summer Celebration will commemorate 25 years of the NE/SE Soccer program, which was founded at Northeast Park by Sally Jones and Carol Kalberer (Green). 

This program provided opportunities for elementary- and middle school- aged youth to participate in a low-cost, high-quality soccer instruction and leagues in NE and SE Minneapolis. Past, present, and future coaches, players, refs, Board Members and park staff are welcome to celebrate alongside Northeast neighbors.

Playground Dedication

A new ‘adventure course’ playground opened behind Jim Lupient Water Park in June. Located near the new Northeast Recreation Center, this new playground will be dedicated in a short ceremony at 5:45 pm. Bring the kids to check out this super fun new park attraction!

RBI Baseball Twins Legends Tribute and “Field of Dreams” Movie in the Park

A pair of RBI youth baseball games will feature special player uniforms honoring Twins legends Rod Carew, Kirby Puckett, Tony Olivia, and Jim “Mudcat” Grant. Cheer on the teams and then stick around for a special Movie in the Park outdoor screening of “Field of Dreams” that starts at 9:15 pm.

Activities Schedule

4-8 pm: Pop-Up Park activity trailer and staff will be onsite

4-8 pm: Book Buggy gives away free books for youth and families

5:30-8 pm: Free face painting

5:45 pm: New playground dedication ceremony

6-8 pm: Balloon Artist

6-8 pm: WOW Mobile Metal Lab (Art Bus)

6:15-8:30 pm: NE/SE Soccer games

6:30-8:30 pm: RBI Baseball games: Stan Cyson Field hosts 15U Tournament game, Sid Hartman Field hosts 15U NE Mets vs 15U Red Bears

9:15-11 pm: Special Movie in the Park outdoor screening of “Field of Dreams”