Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 07/09/2026

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Ramsey Parks and Recreation is excited to offer new state -sanctioned ladder league with Minnesota Pickleball! These ladder leagues will function the same as previous years but are now part of a growing statewide initiative supported by the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association to create consistent, high -quality pickleball opportunities across Minnesota. • Dates: Wednesdays, July 8 — Sept. 16 from 5:30 — 8:30 p.m. at Central Park • Cost: $70 • Registration: Registration is taken through Minnesota Pickleball and will be open until full. Science Fair with KidScientific Kids will explore big science questions through hands-on experiments, curiosity, and fun. • Dates: Monday —Thursday, July 13-16 from 9 a.m.—noon at Central Park • Cost: $155 • Registration: Pre -registration is required, space is limited • Ages: 4-12 o We need a minimum of 8 kids to run this program and are looking for a few more! NEW: Line Dancing Social Grab a few friends and join us for a fun evening of line dancing at The Draw! This casual evening session will start with instruction for a few dances, then open up into time to dance, practice, and enjoy the music and summer weather in the park. We'll do easy line dances with a brief instruction prior to each one. Electric slide, cupid shuffle, cotton eye Joe, Macaroni, Fireball, chicken dance, The Continental, and Rockin' the Wagon. No prior experience is needed, and no partner is required. • Dates: Wednesday, July 15 and Wednesday, August 19 from 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. outdoors at The Draw Amphitheatre. • Cost: $12.50/session • Registration: Pre -registration is required, space is limited • Ages: All, youth under the age of 16 must have an adult registered in the class to accompany them. Vitality Arts: Nature Inspired Mixed Media Use nature as your muse while exploring watercolor, acrylic, collage, pastels, charcoal, printmaking, eco dyeing, and more. This program is in partnership with the Rumriver Art Center. • Dates: Monday —Friday, July 13-17 from 9:30 a.m.—noon at Elmcrest Park • Cost: $165 • Registration: Pre -registration is required, space is limited • Ages: Geared toward adults 55+, but open to all adults. Adult Non -Competitive Soccer Stay active, meet new people, and enjoy a casual co-rec soccer league run by RecLeaguer. All skill levels are welcome, and players register individually before being placed on even teams. • Dates: Tuesdays, August 4-25 from 6:45-8:15 p.m. at The Draw • Cost: $45/person o Ramsey residents can use code RAMSEYSOCCER for $5 off registration • Registration: Pre -registration is required, space is limited • Ages: 19+ Youth Flag Football Clinic This four -session clinic helps kids build skills, confidence, and sportsmanship through drills, game strategies, and game -like play. • Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 11-20 at Emerald Pond Park o Time: Varies by age group • Cost: $85, includes t-shirt • Registration: Pre -registration is required, space is limited • Ages: 3-9