Columbia Heights Parks and Recreation

09/17/2026

Do you have Halloween costumes sitting at home that were worn once? Give them new life at the City's Halloween Costume Swap! Columbia Heights Parks and Recreation is accepting costumes for the swap through Fri, Oct 2.

Costume Drop-Off
Bring your gently used Halloween costumes to the Parks & Recreation office at Murzyn Hall (530 Mill St NE) through Fri, Oct 2.

‘Shop’ the Swap
Pick out a new-to-you Halloween costume at the Fire Department Open House (825 41st Ave NE) on Sat, Oct 10, between 11 am and 2 pm.

09/15/2026

Looking for fall activities? We have wonderful opportunities for youth sports, enrichment classes, theater, new teen trips, as well as adult exercise and enrichment classes!

Registration and class information at: https://columbiaheightsmn.recdesk.com

Coming up soon! SAHR Volleyball Skills & Drills.
Saturdays, Sept 26-Oct 24 (No Oct 10), Hylander Center, Door #42
Grades 3-5, 10-11 am & Grades 6-10, 11:15 am-12:15 pm, $65

Youth opportunities starting soon, register now to claim your spot!
*Tae Kwon Do
*Kickers Soccer on Saturdays for ages 4-8
*SAHR Flag Football, ages 6-13, starts Oct 7
*Dance: Creative Movement (ages 4-6) & Musical Theater Dance
*Monthly Creative Journaling (ages 13-17), 1st class Oct 6
*Theater: Improv (Grades 7-12), starts Oct 8
*Theater: Script to Stage (Grades 9-12), starts Oct 9
*Puppet Wagon Script Writing (Grades 3-8), Oct 7
*Teen Valleyscare trip (Grades 10-12), Oct 3
*Horseback Riding trip (Grades 4-9), Register by Oct 1

Upcoming Adult classes:
*Yoga + Meditation: Tues Sept 22-Nov 10, 5:30-6:30pm
*Mini Canvas classes: 2nd Tues of the month, 5:30-7:30pm
*Mixed Media: 1st Wed of the month, 5:30-7:30pm
*Total Body Conditioning: Wed Sept 30-Oct 21, 6-7pm

08/28/2026

Registration is open for fall Parks & Recreation programs!

The Activities Brochure is online now and will be delivered to homes next week.

View the Activities Brochure: cohi.mn/6425a5
Register for programs on RecDesk: cohi.mn/recdesk

Just a few of the programs and activities we have planned for this fall:
• Youth trips, including horseback riding and ValleyScare
• Friday Night Fun at Murzyn Hall for youth and teens
• Youth sports, including basketball, soccer, and volleyball
• Youth dance
• Youth enrichment, including D&D and 3D printing
• Youth theater and Puppet Wagon
• Family wreath-making and cookie decorating
• Adult fitness and art
• Senior Center 40th Anniversary Celebration
..and much more! Check out RecDesk or the Activities Brochure to see all options for this fall!

08/25/2026

Looking for a part-time role in the community?

We're hiring a building attendant to provide maintenance and staffing coverage for John P. Murzyn Hall. This position is open until filled.

Examples of Duties

• Serve as the city's primary on-site point of contact during assigned hours and provide courteous, informed assistance to renters, event hosts, program participants, guests, vendors, and other facility users.

• Act as the on-site liaison between facility users and the city by answering questions, helping resolve routine issues, communicating schedule or use concerns, and referring matters that require management action to the appropriate staff.

• Monitor activities throughout the building and grounds to promote safe, orderly, and appropriate use of the facility and to ensure compliance with rental agreements, posted rules, city policies, occupancy expectations, and scheduled use.

Apply: https://cohi.mn/ba

08/24/2026

The Parks and Recreation System Plan is underway, and the Case for Action has just been published on the project website!

This document outlines the existing conditions of parks and open spaces throughout Columbia Heights and highlights the opportunities and challenges facing the park system.

Take a moment to explore the document and learn more about what’s shaping the future of the City’s Parks and Recreation system!

https://engage.mendcollaborative.com/CHParksPlan

08/18/2026

Join us tomorrow, Aug 19, for the Art & Info Fair and Music in the Park!

Tomorrow, Aug 19, is the Columbia Heights Art & Info Fair and Music in the Park - Klash Drum Set Karaoke.

We hope to see you at Huset Park East (3965 Jefferson St NE) starting at 4 pm for an afternoon of community organizations, live music, art vendors, and more!

07/28/2026

Earlier today, July 28, Officer Wood met with the Dyno-Hites day camp at Huset Park to talk about policing and show the kids a squad car.

07/23/2026

Catch a puppet wagon performance at the Monarch Festival tonight!

Our puppet wagon puppeteers will be performing 'Mariposa Magical Migration' at 6:30 pm at Kordiak Park (1845 49th Ave NE).

We hope to see you there! 🦋

07/21/2026

Attending the 2026 City of Columbia Heights Monarch Festival on Thu, July 23?

HKGi and Mend Collaborative will be in attendance seeking community feedback on the City's 2050 Comprehensive Plan and Parks and Recreation System Plan.

Your input is vital to help shape these plans and ensure the City is moving in the right direction for the future.

Parks and Recreation System Plan ➡️ https://engage.mendcollaborative.com/chparksplan

Comprehensive Plan ➡️ https://www.columbiaheightsmn.gov/news_detail_T5_R65.php