Van Cleve Park — Attraction in Minneapolis

Kinda small poorly run, but the only city park in the neighborhood, was rumored to expand into the Bunge space. Unfortunately the city is now going to let the trashy low income development run by Project for Pride in Living expanding into this space, look for more rental primarily geared for Somali renters. Park isn't maintained well enough already and now going to get hundreds of more park users who throw their trash everywhere a situation exacerbated by park staff who are reluctant to put out trash bins. Additionally the city leases one forth off this park for the exclusive use by a southwest mpls baseball team. So for a few days of use it is fenced off from local kids to use the other 300...

This is a really nice large spacious park. There are a couple of playgrounds baseball field, soccer fields, basketball courts tennis court and in the winter they even put an ice skating rink down. There are trails, a swimming pool etc... This park also has an indoor gym.There are many services for children and youth as well as a daycare. There's always kind staff working here I used to go there as a child and I now take my friends children to that park it just gets...

With a well-equipped playground and well-kept grounds, the park is an excellent place for an afternoon family picnic. It is within walking distance of several local restaurants and bars, and there is a small covered pavilion with a few picnic tables. The wading pool is also a good option during the summer for families with small children. The one downside to the park is that it is quite frequently busy, especially in summer when the wading...