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.

Saturday, June 11, 2022

No Yoga Due to Weather: Saturday, June 11, 2022


Unfortunately, this morning's yoga session is cancelled due to wet grass and rain in the forecast. Stay tuned for a September rain date.

Today's Annual Meeting will move online. Join us at 11:00 AM on Google Meet (email friendsofwaypark@gmail.com for the link) or we will record the meeting for anyone unable to attend.

-FWP Board

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Free Yoga in Way Park on Saturdays this Summer

 


Join us for Free Yoga in Way Park this summer! 
June 4, 11, 18, 25
July 9, 16, 23, 30
August 6, 13, 20, 27
9:00 - 10:00 AM

Sponsored by:
Harvest Seed Acupuncture
Cannon River Acupuncture
Little Hill Berry Farm
and
Friends of Way Park

Yoga will be cancelled for inclement weather.

Thursday, May 05, 2022

 


Join us in the park on Friday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m.! Bring your own picnic. We'll provide the snacks and lemonade. See you in the park!


Monday, November 14, 2016

Give to the Max Day!

Hello, Friends!

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!


It's easy to give! Just go to the Friends of Way Park page on the GiveMN site on November 13, or go now and pre-schedule your donation.

Thank you for your involvement and support!

-The Friends of Way Park Board

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

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.

Saturday, September 05, 2015

Sept. 5th Yoga in the Park has been rescheduled due to weather.

This morning's Yoga in the Park has been rescheduled due to weather.  We will be moving this session to Saturday September 19th at 9am.

Thank you!

Friends of Way Park

Friday, July 24, 2015

Yoga in the Park!


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.

Monday, June 08, 2015

Annual Meeting



The Friends of Way Park Annual Meeting will take place on Thursday, June 11th, at 7:00pm, in the Fireside Room at St. John's church.

Please join us to learn more about what's been happening and what's coming up for Way Park.

St. John's Lutheran Church
500 3rd St W, Northfield, MN 55057

Saturday, May 02, 2015

Explore the Outdoors!

Explore the Outdoors

Saturday, May 9th, 1:00-3:00pm

at Northfield's Way Park 


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: 
  • kite making 
    • parachute games 
      • volleyball 
        • badminton 
          • bocce ball
        • Kubb
      • ladder toss
        • bean bag tic tac toe 
          • pee wee golf 
            • hula hoops
          • (Viking Chess) 
        • outdoor art
      • music lemonade and MUCH MORE! 
See you in the park between 1:00 and 3:00pm!