What's Cool for Kids and Teens

Parktacular is a family event with special focus on children of all ages. The following list includes the variety of activities appropriate for children and teens. In addition, see the full listing of Parktacular events under Schedule tab.

The following events are FREE unless otherwise indicated.

Miniature Art Hunt
Two weeks prior to the start of the Parktacular celebration, local artist William Hessian creates and places miniature art pieces around in the parks in SLP. Clues are presented each day on his web site - www.williamhessian.com. Find one of the pieces and report back to William. Winners are recognized on Saturday, June 19, at 5 pm. at the Wolfe Park Amphitheater. Keep your art and receive and additional prize.

Swimmin' to the Beat
Enjoy private swimming to the beat of a DJ with fun music, games and prizes. This new event sponsored by Citizen' s Independent Bank is sure kick off our celebration with a "Splash Into Summer." Admission is free with a Parktacular Button (for sale on site) or $5. Rec Center pool passes are not valid for this event. Thursday, June 17, 8:30 - 10 pm.

Inflatables/Water/Carnival Games
Back by popular demand, Parktacular is offering Water/Carnival Games & Inflatables for all ages. Purchase individual tickets $1 each or 6 for $5, or for $15 charge, get a wristband that allows you unlimited use of all these activities. Saturday, June 19, 2 - 6 pm. ATM machine available in the Rec Center.

Fishing clinic
Come early for the fishing clinic with the Minnesota DNR as hosts. Kids will learn how to cast, identify fish and actually throw a line in to catch real fish off of the Wolfe Park Fish Pier. Rods and bait are provided free! Saturday, June 19, 10 am. - noon

Kids Eco Fair
For the environmentally conscious and those wanting to learn more, this year's hands-on activity-filled Eco Fair will be jam-packed with fun. Look for us in the Southwest Picnic Shelter in Wolfe Park, right next to the fishing pier. This event is sponsored by Lupient of Golden Valley, Saturday, June 19, 2 - 6 pm.

Kids Fest
Kids Fest has tons of exciting activities for kids of all ages! There's the Fantasy Corral Petting Zoo, strolling cartoon characters, FREE Qwest Child ID kits, magician, face painters, tattoos, and more. After the parade, join us on the south side of Wolfe Park, Saturday, June 19, 2 - 6 pm.

Giant Slip ' n' Slide
Wear your suit and slip down the water filled slide. Limited to kids up to age 16, please. Located on the south side of Wolfe Park, Saturday, June 19, 2 - 6 pm.

Skate Park Competition
A kick-off to the summer competition season, Third Lair, sponsors this fascinating competition. Come to the Skate Park near the slide end of the pool to watch and learn. Contact them directly to learn more about participating. Saturday, June 19, 5 pm.