Oak Park

Oak Park Center has been a gathering place for the Northside community since 1937. With its highly visible, centrally located facility, Oak Park is uniquely positioned to support the needs and ambitions of historically underestimated and underserved adults, youth and families.

A full list of resources and services is provided below. Some of these services include:

Oak Park Center is home to some of Pillsbury United Communities’ most innovative initiatives. North News offices out of Oak Park, as does our Office of Public Charter Schools. The center is also home to Oak Park Farms, our community garden growing fresh, local, and sustainable produce.

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Contact Information

1701 Oak Park Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN, 55411
612-377-7000

Opening Hours

Monday 9 am-4 pm

Tuesday 9 am-6 pm

Wednesday 9 am-6 pm

Thursday 9 am-6 pm

Friday 9 am-4 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

 

Featured Stories

Food Systems Showcase Flyer 2025

Youth Food Systems Spring Showcase

Join us May 6th from 5-7pm in celebrating Youth Food Systems internship projects at North Market! Come learn about youth projects, hydroponic farming, food justice, and more! Bring your family to enjoy games, snacks, prizes, and community resources! May 6,

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Urban Gardens

Building A Sustainable Food Ecosystem in Our Community

This Earth Month, we’re excited to share how we’re building a sustainable, closed-loop food ecosystem in our community—and we’d love for you to be a part of it! Support Our Urban Gardening Program Today! Through our urban gardens and hydroponic

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NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center community listening session April 15th

Creation in Common (CiC) in partnership with NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center (NPHW) is conducting community engagement listening sessions/drop-in group interviews to develop deep insights into the strengths, assets, and needs of North Minneapolis neighbors. This is in an effort

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Youth Internships

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Paid internships for young people that offer the opportunity to earn while they learn. Interns are paid to work as part of a team, often addressing an issue impacting their community. Interns also receive technical skills and workforce readiness training

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Special Events

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Community and cultural celebrations that bring neighbors together. Dates and times vary. Check the event calendar for upcoming events.

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Room Rentals

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Room rentals and event space for community groups, public meetings, and more. Reservations required. Call your neighborhood center for details.

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Playgrounds (seasonal)

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Family-friendly outdoor spaces to play and connect with neighbors. Hours vary. Call your neighborhood center for details.

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North News

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Grassroots print and digital community news source and youth journalism training program in North Minneapolis. Read online at mynorthnews.org.

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Internships and Credentialing

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Paid internships for people 18-24 that offer the opportunity to earn an industry-recognized credential while gaining valuable work experience. Interns receive personalized one-to-one workforce readiness and job placement assistance as well as wraparound support services including transportation to interviews and

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