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.
This Thursday, November 17th, is Give to the Max Day! As you're deciding how to donate, please remember Friends of Way Park.
With your support, we have been able to make regular to make improvements to the park. We've continued to add elements from the master plan and plant trees with that design in mind, and this summer we expanded the pollinator garden and built the musical plaza. Upcoming projects include updating the playground, designing a memorial healing garden for the south end, and adding more picnic tables, and installing a drinking fountain!
Your support also allows us to host events like Pumpkin Fest, Cocoa Day, and Explore the Outdoors!
A few weeks back we announced that Friends of Way Park received a Healthy Activities Grant from Allina Health Partners for another season of Yoga in the Park.
We now have the dates and details!
The sessions are open to the entire Northfield community and will be appropriate for all levels.
Classes will run from 9:00am to 10:00am on the following Saturday mornings:
August 8
August 15
August 22
August 29
September 5
September 12
Rain dates will be added if needed.
Children are welcome to join parents and try yoga, but free childcare will also be provided at the playground.
Bring a yoga mat if you have one. Some mats will be available for new yogis.
Come meet your neighbors and enjoy this healthy activity out in the fresh air.
Join us again for the third annual Explore the Outdoors gathering at Way Park. The Explore the Outdoors event was inspired by a PBS and NRPA initiative to get kids outdoors. This year we are featuring a ton of events for kids of all ages, including:
Thank you to everyone that came out to "It's Jazz and Desserts"! We hope that you had a wonderful time and enjoyed the music and desserts.
Thank you for all the amazingly generous donations towards the Kids' Musical Plaza. Your support means everything to the continued success of Way Park.
A special thank you to Dave Hagedorn, Eric Hanson, and Kevin Clemens (and expected guest Bat) for your wonderful performance.
Finally, thank you to those that made and provided desserts, they were delicious!
The sudden change in weather has provided a new level of excitement and anticipation as Way Park has begun to green up.
