WAY PARK

A Park for All Seasons

Way Park is the heart of a vibrant neighborhood on the west side of Northfield. It features: a musical playground; playground equipment and swings; pre-school equipment; a basketball court; picnic and grilling areas; a walking path; a warming hut and ice rink (seasonal); a small baseball/kickball diamond (seasonal); a large open field perfect for pick up soccer games and kite flying; and lovely rain gardens. Our organization, The Friends of Way Park hosts several events every year including Yoga in the Park, Pumpkin Fest, and a spring picnic event.

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Explore the Outdoors, our Spring day of outdoor fun, is almost here!

Come join your neighbors this Sunday, May 1st, from 1 to 3pm at Way Park for fun and lemonade!

There will be art projects, science and farm activities.

Bike maintenance, registration, and decoration.

Volleyball, kickball and other sports.

Plus, there will be information about community solar,

pollinator gardens, and the new outdoor musical plaza.

Friends of Way Park | Northfield, MN

Friends of Way Park (FWP) is a group of neighbors in Northfield, Minnesota, working together on issues related to the restoration and care of this historic parkland.

Our Mission
The mission of Friends of Way Park is to honor the Way family gift of 1933 by preserving this community parkland for present and future generations.

Our Purpose

To support, advise, and cooperate with the City of Northfield in the planning, development, programming, beautification, and maintenance of Way Park
To encourage the use of Way Park by the entire Northfield community
To memorialize the 1939 Northfield hospital that previously occupied the south part of the park
To encourage and receive gifts and bequests in support of the purposes previously noted