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John Keprios, Park & Recreation Director

John Keprios
Park & Recreation
Director

Edina's parkland and open space totals more than 1,550 acres. The Edina Park and Recreation Department oversees 39 parks, which include amenities such as baseball, football and soccer fields; softball diamonds; basketball and tennis courts; outdoor skating rinks; playground equipment for young children; and picnic shelters. The Department maintains eight miles of scenic pathways for bicycling, walking, jogging, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Find a park using our Park Finder system.

The Park and Recreation Department operates 10 facilities. They are the Edina Aquatic Center, Art Center, Braemar Arena, Braemar Golf Courses, Braemar Golf Dome, Centennial Lakes Park, Edinborough Park, Fred Richards Golf Course, Arneson Acres Park and the Edina Senior Center. (Click here to learn more about these facilities.)

Countryside Park construction project graphicThe Park and Recreation staff works with 14 different local youth sports associations.  City staff coordinates registration, prepares rosters and helps make facility reservations.

Many year-round programs are planned for people with disabilities. Inclusion of youth with special needs in our programs is very important to the City.

Needs Assessment Survey

The Park and Recreation Department recently completed a needs assessment survey. A consultant was hired to conduct the study, which was mailed to more than 3,000 Edina homes. A high rate of return was achieved, with more than 900 mailed back to the City. The survey found that the majority of residents are pleased with the programs and facilities of the Department. However, many expressed an interest in the development of additional bikeways, pathways and trails and a recreation center. The Park Board will use the survey results to make recommendations for the City's Comprehensive Plan and Capital Improvement Program. Those recommendations might be presented to the City Council in the future.

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Executive Summary Download an executive summary of the Needs Assessment Survey results. For a copy of the full report, please contact the Park & Recreation Department office at 952-826-0367.