Join the summer splash!

North Commons Waterpark is closed for construction — but that doesn’t mean the fun is canceled! Youth ages 9 to 12 can join field trips to swim destinations three days a week, departing from North Commons Community Center. All trips include transportation by bus and supervision by Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) aquatics staff.

Designed for Northside Youth, these field trips are especially for families who typically attend North Commons Water Park. The $10 fee is fully discountable for Minneapolis residents – no code needed. See discount qualifications at minneapolisparks.org/activities-events/city-wide-youth-program-discounts/.

Swim destinations are Wednesday trips to Jim Lupient Water Park; Thursday trips to Webber Park Natural Swimming Pool and Friday trips to Wirth Lake Beach Swim. Trip schedules: Afternoon trips are 12:30 p.m. check-in, 12:30-12:45 p.m. departure, 3:30-3:45 p.m. return. Late afternoon trips are 3:30 p.m. check-in, 3:30-3:45 p.m. departure, 6:30-6:45 p.m. return.

Sign up at anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mplsparkandrec, 612-230-6495 or aquatics@minneapolisparks.org.