Recreation

Summer fun has begun!

The Recreation Department has officially kicked off summer fun! Bring your kids (must have completed grades K–5) to our neighborhood parks for free, supervised activities
Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through July 30.

No need to register ahead of time, but parents or caregivers must stop by to fill out a quick emergency contact form.

Where to find us

Academy Park, 910 Frank Hall Drive
Lakeview Park, 102 Willamor Road
Sondergaard Park, 806 17th St.
Valley Park, 611 Sheridan St.

Check out all the details in the Summer Fun Guide below:

Overview

The Recreation Department provides many programs that benefit residents of all ages, including swim lessons, adult volleyball and ice skating lessons.

A group of children wearing protective masks play archery tag on a grassy field, holding bows and picking up foam-tipped arrows.

To register for a Recreational Program:

Visit the Recreation Office at
701 Lake Chapeau Drive
Call 507-377-4370
Register online

This department also oversees the Aquatic Center and City Arena.

It contracts Albert Lea Community Theater to run the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center and the Albert Lea Family Y to run the Senior Center.

In addition, this department oversees dock permits, community garden plot rentals, ballfield rentals and pavilion rentals.

In the summer, the Recreation Department offers free supervised activities for kids at several parks. See the Fun Guide for the schedule.

The Recreation and Parks Departments work closely with several community partners to provide fun activities throughout the year. Be sure to visit Explore Albert Lea for more information.

If you have an idea for a park amenity or recreational program to add, please visit the webpage below for information on how to submit an application:

Applying for a Parks and Recreation Project