It’s finally time to take the wool coats out of the front closet, move the Sorels from the mudroom and run outside to play—and in Edina, that’s...
Outdoors
Queue Up Your Warm-Weather Activities
Registration is now open for spring and summer programs. It’s time to start thinking about summer activities and schedules. The Edina Parks &...
Explore Edina Parks This Fall
The leaves are golden, the air is starting to get brisk (sweater weather!) and the apples are crisp. With several excellent options nearby for an...
How to Create The Perfect Picnic in Edina
Enjoy the outdoors by creating the excursion of your dreams. Picnics may seem like a lot of unnecessary work. Why pack up a meal to eat somewhere...
Ice Skating: A Joyful Way to Stay Active
More than 12 ice rinks are open around Edina this winter. This fall, I got my ice skates sharpened, then put them in the trunk of my vehicle, where...
Pop-Ups on the Plaza
The Plaza at Nolan Mains hosts monthly outdoor activities throughout the winter. As the cold freeze of January sets in, it might feel challenging to...
Home Grown
“… we all need to get outside and dig in the dirt a little more.” “If you had told me 10 years ago that I would become a chicken lady with a...
Pitch Perfect
The ideal “campground” might be in your own backyard or home. Backyard camping is a timeless outdoor experience, but can take a bit of effort and...
Provide a Pet Friendly Landscape
Expert tips to keep pets healthy and safe. With pet ownership comes spending more time outdoors, which is healthy for owners and their pets. Jean...
Yancey Park
Renaming honors Edina’s Black pioneers. The Yancey family was one of several pioneer Black families who settled in the area that would later become...
Local Gem
Renovated public garden deserves the spotlight. Gardens are not a static thing. They are alive and change over time, requiring thoughtful nurture to...
Frozen
Enjoy the uniquely northern sport of ice fishing. With a motto that aptly states, “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” well, we all know just how important those...
Bowl Hole
Get out on the ice for some competition for a cause. What exactly is Bowl Hole you might ask? Well, it goes like this: 10 holes, just smaller than a...
Check Out Winter Wonderland at Centennial Lakes Park
Be sure to register for the upcoming Winter Wonderland at Centennial Lakes Park. Centennial Lakes Park in the heart of Edina features a 10-acre lake...
Take a Ride on These Scenic Twin Cities Bike Trails
Take up biking with two easy and scenic trails. COVID-19 put a wrench into our family’s traditional summer plans. Gone were the favorite summer...
See a New Side of Edina with Kayak the Creek
Take an urban paddle adventure along Minnehaha Creek. Tamara Nugteren, owner of Kayak the Creek, runs a kayak rental business on Minnehaha Creek...
Centennial Lakes Park is Edina’s Urban Oasis
Centennial Lakes Park is an award-winning piece of paradise. What was once a gravel pit, is a flourishing community park that provides a year-round...
5 Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors in Minnesota This Summer
You need not travel far to experience the great outdoors. If your tent is collecting cobwebs: Wild River State Park Give that tent some time to...
Edina’s Best Seasonal Events
Don’t miss out on these terrific annual events. Update your calendar with the latest information regarding events that may have been cancelled or...
‘Better Together’: Community Collaborates on Public Art Project
Collaborative effort brings new sculpture to Centennial Lakes Park. When Cornelia Elementary art teacher Shannon Steven was in the process...
