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City of Duluth Parks & Recreation, has one of the most extensive park systems in the nation! A four-season city with 11,000 acres of green space alongside the great Lake Superior and St. Louis River Estuary, has miles of trails and over 100 parks, providing a suitable back drop for a multitude of recreation activities.

-129 Parks
-11,000 acres of green space
-6,834 acres of City parkland
-10 mile

s of horseback trail
-30 miles paved, and 16 miles gravel accessible trail
-38 miles (61k) of cross-country ski trail
-85 miles of bike-optimized singletrack trail
-Over 150 miles of natural surface hiking trail!
-8 outdoor skating rinks

For more information on parks and our programming, visit: duluthmn.gov/parks

Identifying ash trees is an important skill for any landowner or outdoor enthusiast. With Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) now es...
06/07/2026

Identifying ash trees is an important skill for any landowner or outdoor enthusiast. With Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) now established in many areas, knowing which trees are ash can help you monitor their condition, watch for signs of decline, and assess potential risks. Dead and dying ash trees can become hazardous over time, making early identification valuable for management and safety.

Here are some tips for identifying ash trees:
Identifying ash bark: Diamond-shaped furrows between flat ridges are common on larger ash.

Identifying ash leaves: Compound leaves with 5–7 (occasionally 9) leaflets. Leaflets have pointed tips and coarse serrations. One of the few Minnesota tree species with opposite branching, where buds and branches grow directly across from each other on the stem.

Identifying ash buds: During the winter, ash buds are very similar in size and color to a chocolate chip. In Minnesota, no other tree produces a similar bud.

Learn more about EAB: duluthmn.gov/parks/natural-resources/invasive-species/eab/

Monday, June 8: Story & Play: Merritt Park kicks off today! Free storytime begins at 9:30 a.m. with the Duluth Public Li...
06/07/2026

Monday, June 8: Story & Play: Merritt Park kicks off today! Free storytime begins at 9:30 a.m. with the Duluth Public Library, followed by fun, youth-focused recreation activities with Parks & Recreation! Geared to children 0-5; any age is welcome.

Wednesday, June 10: Free Fishing Club meets on Wednesday mornings from 9-11 a.m. at Chambers Grove. Use our gear or bring your own. Please register: bit.ly/4dTyIYx

Youth Basic Mountain Biking Skills for ages 9-12 happens at Observation Park from 1-4 p.m. today. Skills covered will include braking, body position, cornering, and more. All equipment is provided. Register for $18 on our website: bit.ly/3QeDEOs

2nd Halfer’s Afternoon Break is an informal get together to grow connections and friendships. Coffee and tea are available. Drop in at the Evergreen Senior Center’s Conference Room from 3-4:30 p.m.

Open Skate is available from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center for $5 per person. Pay at the door or online. Skates included in entry fee, or bring your own. Learn more: bit.ly/4tE0OMp

Thursday, June 11: Join free Warbler Walks on Thursdays. We’ll search for warblers, raptors, and other feathered finds from 10 a.m.-noon. Meet us at Blackmer Park. Please register: bit.ly/4dJlWu7

Pop-Up Play is at Piedmont Park from 4- 6 p.m. today. Join our programming team for yard games and a variety of activities.

Friday, June 12: At Friday Fun this week, youth will learn the basics of fishing including skills like knot tying, baiting a hook, casting, and more! The day runs from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Register for $60 on our website: bit.ly/3QeDEOs

Adventure Book Club meets at Fairmont Park from 10 a.m. - noon. We’ll discuss Tree Trek by Stephanie Mirocha with Duluth Public Library, followed by a low-impact hike. Register for this free ages 18+ program on our website: bit.ly/4uwbHR7

Saturday, June 13: Free Morning Yoga begins at 8 a.m. at Enger Park's pavilion! Register here: bit.ly/4f0J2Pi

Sunday, June 14: Open Skate is available from 3-5 p.m. at the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center for $5 per person. Pay at the door or online. Skates included in entry fee, or bring your own. Learn more: bit.ly/4tE0OMp

It's National Trails Day! While June 6 is the official day, around here, we celebrate trails all year long. We're so gra...
06/06/2026

It's National Trails Day! While June 6 is the official day, around here, we celebrate trails all year long. We're so grateful to this incredible community, teams, and crews who work hard to keep our abundant trails in great shape in every season.

The Superior Hiking Trail Association is also celebrating 40 years of trail stewardship on the same day! Join them to celebrate this milestone with group hikes and regional birthday parties.

Visit their website to learn all the way you can join in celebrating 40 years of this amazing trail: superiorhiking.org/sht40-june-6/

Pop-Up Play happens every Thursday this summer! Join our programming team for free yard games and a variety of activitie...
06/05/2026

Pop-Up Play happens every Thursday this summer! Join our programming team for free yard games and a variety of activities from 4 - 6 p.m. at a new park each week.

June 11: Piedmont Park, 2302 W 23rd St
June 18 Riverside Park, 55 Cato St
June 25: Portland Square, 1016 E 5th St
July 9: Grant Park, 901 E 11th St. Pop-Up Splash Pad from 3-5 p.m.
July 16: Merritt Park, 4017 W 7th St
July 23: Keene Creek Park, Bristol St & 63rd Ave W. Pop-Up Splash Pad from 3-5 p.m.
July 30: Washington Square, 4215 E. Superior St
August 6: Morgan Park, 1242 88th Ave W. Pop-Up Splash Pad from 3-5 p.m.
August 13: Blackmer Park, 8301 Beverly St
August 20: Observation Park, 914 W 3rd St.
August 27: Duluth Heights Park, 33 Mulberry St

Come on out to Lincoln Park today for our Summer Kickoff and Pop-Up Play event, including the first Pop-Up Play of the s...
06/04/2026

Come on out to Lincoln Park today for our Summer Kickoff and Pop-Up Play event, including the first Pop-Up Play of the season, live music from the Mudpuppies, games, and more! The fun starts at 4 p.m. at Lincoln Park, located at 25th Ave W. & 5th St.

Bring the whole family to explore recreation activities and equipment for all ages while connecting with local Parks & Recreation programs. Grab a Summer Brochure and kick off summer with an afternoon of music, play, and community fun!

Youth ages 9-12 are invited to learn and practice basic mountain biking skills! On June 10 or 30, join programming staff...
06/03/2026

Youth ages 9-12 are invited to learn and practice basic mountain biking skills! On June 10 or 30, join programming staff at Obeservation Park from 1-4 p.m. for $18. Skills covered will include braking, body position, cornering, and more. Youth should know how to ride a pedal bike, and all equipment is provided (including bikes and helmets!).

This program is best for youth who can ride a pedal bike, but have not done any mountain biking before. Learn more and register: bit.ly/3QeDEOs

National Trails Day is coming up on Saturday, June 6! The Superior Hiking Trail Association is also celebrating 40 years...
06/02/2026

National Trails Day is coming up on Saturday, June 6! The Superior Hiking Trail Association is also celebrating 40 years of trail stewardship on the same day! Join them to celebrate this milestone with group hikes and regional birthday parties.

Visit their website to learn all the way you can join in celebrating 40 years of this amazing trail: superiorhiking.org/sht40-june-6/

Help Shape the Future of Keene Creek!Join us in helping restore, enhance, and protect the Keene Creek watershed in partn...
06/01/2026

Help Shape the Future of Keene Creek!

Join us in helping restore, enhance, and protect the Keene Creek watershed in partnership with the Minnesota DNR. Community input is an important part of creating a healthier creek that is fishable and swimmable now and in the future.

Attend an upcoming Open House to learn about current conditions, hear from DNR experts, share your observations, and contribute your local knowledge.

June 3 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Evergreen Community Center, located at 5830 Grand Ave
June 11 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Hermantown Middle School, located at 4335 Hawk Circle Dr.

Learn more about the project and how you can get involved: keenecreekroadmap-gei.hub.arcgis.com/

Parks & Recreation Schedule:Wednesday, June 3: Open Skate is available from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Essentia Duluth Heritag...
05/31/2026

Parks & Recreation Schedule:
Wednesday, June 3: Open Skate is available from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center for $5 per person. Pay at the door or online. Skates included in entry fee, or bring your own. Learn more: bit.ly/4tE0OMp

Thursday, June 4: Free Warbler Walks begin weekly this Thursday! Come along as we discover different birding locations along the river in search of warblers, raptors, and other feathered finds from 10 a.m.-noon. Location changes each week but on June 4, meet us at 7000 Pulaski St.

You’re invited to our Summer Kickoff live music from the Mudpuppies, games, and more! The fun starts at 4 p.m. at Lincoln Park, located at 25th Ave W. & 5th St.
Bring the whole family to explore recreation activities and equipment for all ages while connecting with local Parks & Recreation programs.

Saturday, June 6: Free Morning Yoga begins at 8 a.m. at Enger Park's pavilion! This is a Vinyasa class, suitable for all levels of yoga. Registration requested, limited space available. Walk-ins will be accepted on a first come first serve basis if spots are available. Register here: bit.ly/4f0J2Pi

Spend the day experiencing the St. Louis River estuary from a 15-person Voyageur-style canoe! Amnicon Adventures will lead this paddling day trip on our beautiful river from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Youth must attend with an adult; both need to register online. Visit our website to come along for free: bit.ly/4dwvCcC

Sunday, June 7: Open Skate is available from 3-5 p.m. at the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center for $5 per person. Pay at the door or online. Skates included in entry fee, or bring your own. Learn more: bit.ly/4tE0OMp

Join Duluth Public Library for a book club in the great outdoors! Held at a different City park each month, we’ll discus...
05/31/2026

Join Duluth Public Library for a book club in the great outdoors! Held at a different City park each month, we’ll discuss a book with an outdoor theme, followed by a low-impact, optional hike led by Parks and Recreation. This month, we will meet at Fairmont Park on Friday, June 12 from 10 a.m. - noon. Please register on our website: bit.ly/4uwbHR7

Book: Tree Trek by Stephanie Mirocha

Address

411 West 1st Street
Duluth, MN
55802

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+12187304300

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