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.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Hospital Memorial Garden Dedication


The hospital memorial garden is complete! Join us June 1st to dedicate the garden! We will gather to celebrate the completion of the hospital memorial garden and thank our donors and volunteers. Light refreshments will be served.

The Friends of Way Park will hold our annual meeting at this time and will be available to community members who would like to talk about the park!


 

Monday, May 13, 2024

Family Yoga






 Join other families from our community for free family yoga in Way Park! Classes are 45 minutes and will be geared towards younger kids, but all are welcome!

Yoga in Way Park


Free Yoga returns to Way Park this summer! Thanks to our sponsors for helping make this possible again! Saturdays 9-10am all summer. All skill levels welcome.
 

Thursday, May 09, 2024

Love Our City 2024

Love Our City 2024 is May 18th! Join Friends of Way Park board members and community volunteers in beautifying our park! 8:30am to 12:00pm

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Thursday, October 05, 2023

Monday, August 21, 2023

Memorial Garden Update!

 Installation will begin soon on the long awaited Hospital Memorial Garden! Friends of Way Park will be watering the garden until the plants become established and would love volunteers to help out! If you’re interested in volunteering for any watering shifts please email us at friendsofwaypark@gmail.com

Free Family Movie Night!


 Join us in Way Park on September 22nd at 7pm for a free screening of Toy Story 4! Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy an evening with your friends and neighbors. All are welcome!

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Way Park Summer Kickoff


 Join Friends of Way Park board members and your neighbors in kicking off summer in Way Park! Bring a picnic and enjoy sweet treats provided by Friends of Way Park. All are welcome! 

Friends of Way Park’s annual board meeting will take place at 5, and board members will be available throughout the evening. Join us to hear about what’s next for Way Park and to share your feedback!

Free Yoga in Way Park

 Friends of Way Park is excited to announce that we will be hosting free Yoga in the Park again this summer! Free yoga sessions will be held from 9-10 am in the park every Saturday from June 3rd through August 26th. The second Saturday of each month will be a family yoga session, geared towards families with young children. All skill levels welcome! Bring your own yoga mat or towel. Thanks to our wonderful teachers Sarah BB, Rhea Mehrkens, and Meaghan Fishman, and to our sponsors Harvest Seed Acupuncture, Cannon RIver Acupuncture, Little Hill Berry Farm, and Friends of Way Park



Spring Cleanup

 Friends of Way Park is having a spring cleanup to get our park looking beautiful for summer! Join us May 20th from 9-11am to pick up trash, pull weeds, and enjoy some spring weather! Meet by the playground on the north side of the park and bring gloves and weeding tools if you have them.