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Cycle the Summer in Minneapolis Parks

Published June 12, 2023 | Updated June 12, 2023 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

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Hop on your bike and experience Minneapolis parks in a new way with Cycle the Summer events!

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Once again this summer, you can check out some FREE family fun with Cycle the Summer, hosted by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board!

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Events include:

Mechanics 101

Need some bike maintenance know-how? Roll into one of these open-house bike repair events, where you can ask questions, use tools and get general information about taking care of your bike.

    • Wednesday, June 21 from 4 – 8 pm: Webber Park (4300 Webber Pkwy)
    • Wednesday, July 5 from 4 – 8 pm: South Side of Bde Maka Ska (3835 Bde Maka Ska Pkwy)
    • Wednesday, July 19 from 4 -8 pm: Minnehaha Falls (4803 S. Minnehaha Drive)
    • Wednesday, August 2 from 4 – 8 pm: Stone Arch Bridge Parking Lot (100 West River Pkwy)
    • Wednesday, August 16 from 4 – 8 pm: Columbia Golf Course (435 St. Anthony Pkwy)

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Cycling 101

Youth learn to ride safely with a bike rodeo staffed by Minneapolis Park Police, while bike mechanics teach basic maintenance and repair skills. BMX demos put the awe in an awesome experience! Program runs from 3 – 5 pm. 

    • Wednesday, June 28 from 3 – 5 pm: Armatage Park (2500 W. 57th St.)
    • Wednesday, July 12 from 3 – 5 pm: Farview Park (621 N. 29th Ave.)
    • Wednesday, July 26 from 3 – 5 pm: Brackett Field Park (2728 S. 39th Ave.)
    • Wednesday, August 9 from 3 – 5 pm: Bryant Square Park (3101 Bryant Ave. S.)

There’s also a Passport Program in which you scan QR codes at various Minneapolis parks, as well as an End of the Summer Party planned for Friday, August 25 at Lake Nokomis Main Beach parking lot.

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Originally from southern Minnesota, Laura has called the Twin Cities home for over fifteen years. In her rare free moments, she enjoys reading, spending time with loved ones, and savoring a hot cup of coffee.

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