A wide variety of recreational program opportunities are offered to the community for all ages and often provide an introduction to an activity that cultivates a healthy lifestyle for a lifetime. A wide selection of recreational facilities provides year-round opportunities to participate in programs, activities, and events that nurture social opportunities while strengthening community spirit. Come and explore the leisure opportunities offered by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Questions about any recreation programs? Call 651-280-6850.
Program Cancellation and Withdrawal
Farmington Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel, postpone, combine classes, or substitute instructors. Programs not meeting the minimum registration requirement may be cancelled and a full refund will be issued. If you withdraw from a program before the program deadline, you will incur any registration costs plus a $10 processing fee. After the deadline, you will be assessed registration costs, a $10 processing fee and any program costs (tickets, shirts, etc.). Once a program begins no refunds will be issued.
Weather Cancellations and Closings
The most current cancellation and closing information can be accessed 24 hours a day and seven days a week through the Farmington Parks & Recreation weather cancellation and closing information line at 651-280-6871. Please note: Evening program information is updated after 4 p.m.
Youth Scholarship Program
Farmington Parks and Recreation offers youth scholarships funded by The Rotary Club of Farmington and the Louis Schmitz Foundation. This program provides registration/fee assistance to income qualified families.
If you or someone you know needs financial assistance to register a child for a recreation program, please see the Youth Scholarship Program Packet for more information on how to qualify, as well as the application. Please return the completed application to [email protected].
Photo Policy
Farmington Parks and Recreation staff will periodically take photographs of people in our parks and recreation programs. These photographs may be used in city digital and print publications, on social media and the website, and on cable access channels. If you or a family member do not wish to be photographed or published, please notify us in writing, send notification to: City of Farmington, 430 Third St., Farmington, MN 55024.