Winona Park & Recreation

09/14/2026

Lake Lodge will be closed today, 9/14/26, due to weather. Sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding! We will be back open again tomorrow!

09/14/2026

We have a Deep-Water Aqua Fitness class happening this weekend! Don't forget to register in advance.

Deep Water Aqua Fitness:

A deep-water aqua fitness class is a zero-impact, high-intensity workout where your feet never touch the pool floor. You will use natural water resistance to build cardiovascular endurance, strengthen muscles, and improve core stability. Noodles will be available to assist.

Saint Mary's University
Cost: $7.00/class

Registration is required. Register online at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/winona-mn/catalog or in person at the Park & Recreation Office at City Hall (207 Lafayette Street)

Questions? Contact us at 507-454-5212 or [email protected]

09/11/2026

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!

Space is running out for Mini Adventures Space!

Got a young astronaut ready for hands-on activities, creative crafts, and out-of-this-world fun? Join us for four action-packed Saturdays starting tomorrow morning!

When: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Saturday 9/12, 9/19, 9/26 and 10/3

Where: East Recreation Center

Who: Youth ages 6-11yrs

Don't let this mission launch without you! Registration closes soon.

Register now- https://secure.rec1.com/MN/winona-mn/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQ0NjczOTQ=

09/11/2026

Water Aerobics starts tomorrow! Don't forget to register today!

Registration is now open for our NEW Saturday Morning Water Aerobics at Saint Mary's University Pool.

A low-impact, but high-intensity class that is performed to motivating music and is effective and easy-to-follow. This class is designed to improve flexibility, range of motion, strength, muscle tone, and cardiovascular endurance. A great class for all fitness levels. No swimming skills required. Class size is limited, reserve your spot today!

Water Aerobics
Saint Mary's University Pool
8:30-9:30am
$25/session

Register online https://secure.rec1.com/MN/winona-mn/catalog or in person at the Park & Recreation office at City Hall (207 Lafayette Street).

Questions? Contact us at 507-457-8258 or [email protected]

09/10/2026

We are excited to introduce you to our incoming practicum and internship students!

Our first introduction is Ellie!

Ellie is a senior in the social work program at Winona State University. Her favorite hobby is card and board games. Her favorite game is Catan! Her favorite place that she has visited is Tokyo, Japan (where her picture was taken). She would like to someday travel to Hawaii. Something interesting about her is that she is ambidextrous, sort of. Her favorite thing to do in Winona is to go for a walk around the Lakes.

This semester Ellie will be assisting with Medicare education & appointments, leading Dementia Friendly programs, facilitating tech appointments, assisting at facilities and programs as needed, and much more.

Please help us welcome Ellie to the Winona Friendship Center and Park & Recreation Department.

09/10/2026

Registration is officially open for our upcoming session of swim lessons! From early water comfort to 1-on-1 personalized instruction, we're here to help your swimmer grow.

Offered this fall:
Parent & Child Lessons
Pre-K Swim Lessons
Private Swim Lessons

Register online here --> https://secure.rec1.com/MN/winona-mn/catalog

09/09/2026

Registration is now open for our NEW Saturday Morning Water Aerobics at Saint Mary's University Pool.

A low-impact, but high-intensity class that is performed to motivating music and is effective and easy-to-follow. This class is designed to improve flexibility, range of motion, strength, muscle tone, and cardiovascular endurance. A great class for all fitness levels. No swimming skills required. Class size is limited, reserve your spot today!

Water Aerobics
Saint Mary's University Pool
8:30-9:30am
$25/session

Register online https://secure.rec1.com/MN/winona-mn/catalog or in person at the Park & Recreation office at City Hall (207 Lafayette Street).

Questions? Contact us at 507-457-8258 or [email protected]

09/09/2026

Calling all young astronauts and space explorers! Ready to blast off into a morning of cosmic discovery?
Join us for this special Space-Themed Mini Adventure where curiosity takes flight. During this hands-on, two-hour mission, young space enthusiasts will explore the wonders of the solar system through interactive experiments, creative space-age crafts, and active outdoor/indoor astronaut training games. Whether building rockets, mapping distant planets, or uncovering the mysteries of deep space, it’s guaranteed to be an out-of-this-world time. Program will meet for four consecutive Saturdays.
Ages: 6-11
Times: 9:00-11:00am
Location: East Recreation Center (indoor and outdoor adventures)
Dates: Saturdays 9/12-10/3
Cost: $70
Register online here- https://secure.rec1.com/MN/winona-mn/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQ0NjczOTQ=

09/05/2026

Our new fall group lessons focus on building a safe, fun, and supportive environment for our youngest swimmers!

Parent & Child-Bond with your child while teaching them crucial water adjustment and safety fundamentals.
Pre-Levels 1,2 and 3-High-energy, skill-building small group sessions tailored to help swimmers ages 3-5 gain independence and stroke basics.

Whether it’s their very first splash or the next step in their water journey, our certified instructors are ready to welcome your family!
Fall lessons will meet for four consecutive Saturdays at Saint Mary's University pool.
Cost- $60/per session
Times-
9-9:45am: Parent/Child 1, Pre- 1, Pre- 2
9:50-10:35am: Parent/Child 2, Pre-2, Pre-3
10:40-11:30am: Parent/Child1, Pre-1, Pre-2
Location: Saint Mary’s University Jul Gernes Pool
Dates-
Session 1: 9/12-10/3
Session 2: 10/10-10/31
Session 3: 11/7-12/5 *no program on 11/28

Register online here -->https://secure.rec1.com/MN/winona-mn/catalog