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Meet Ismail Said, New Recreation Supervisor at East Phillips Park
By MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD Ismail Said, new recreation supervisor at East Phillips Park Cultural and Community Center. Credit: Laura Hulscher Hello! In case you’ve not yet met him, East Phillips Park Cultural and Community Center’s new Recreation Supervisor is Ismail Said. Ismail takes over from Jeanne Whitehill, who is now at Lynnhurst Park.Ismail grew up in the Twin Cities with his five siblings and parents, who immigrated from Somalia in the 1990s. He started at Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board as a Youth Program Specialist.Ismail is excited to be working for the Minneapolis Park Board to support and work with youth and families from a range of different backgrounds. He also looks forward to being a part of sports recreation and community building.Next time you’re in the building, stop by and say hello. Or drop Ismail an email at isaid@minneapolisparks.org.For park hours and a link to browse and register for activities and programs for all ages, visit [...]
Minneapolis Recreation Centers Reopening to the Public
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) continues to transition its 47 recreation centers to pre-COVID-19 services and hours of operation. All MPRB recreation centers are currently offering scheduled, registered, and ActivePass programs Monday through Saturday, with five sites offering pre-registered programs on Sunday. Search all available activities at minneapolisparks.org/register. Recreation centers will begin offering general public hours starting November. 29, with the following phased approach: Monday, Nov. 29-Sunday, Dec. 19 All recreation centers open Monday-Friday, 3-7 pmDrop-in recreation opportunities available during those public open hoursRecreation centers open outside of public open hours and on Saturdays and Sundays for pre-registered and ActivePass programs onlyYouth sports games begin at various sites with spectators allowed Monday, Dec. 20-Tuesday, Dec. 30 (Minneapolis Public Schools Winter Break) All recreation centers open on School [...]
