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

PUC Interns Participate in Youth Day at the Capitol

On March 3rd, 2026, the Minnesota State Capitol was abuzz with activity as over 600 youth from across the state of Minnesota gathered for the annual “Youth Day at the Capitol” (YDAC). Interns heard from political advocates at various points

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Park Avenue United Methodist Church to Host Food Giveaway

Another fantastic opportunity to help bring some relief to our struggling neighbors! Thank you so much to Park Avenue United Methodist Church for arranging this food giveaway! 🗓️ Friday, March 20 🕐 2:30 – 4:00 PM 📍 Park Ave Church

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Support Your Local Food Shelf: The Minnesota Food Share March Campaign

This March, Pillsbury United Communities is partnering with Minnesota FoodShare to support local food shelves across our state. Every day, families in our own community are forced to make impossible choices: pay the rent or buy groceries, keep the lights

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Career Pathways Program

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Learn today, earn tomorrowFast-track your future with career pathways in just one year Apply Now Your tech obsession. Your passion for beauty. Your mechanical mind. Your knack for numbers. Let’s turn your interests into income. Whatever you love doing, there’s

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LEAD Minneapolis

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Care for the East Lake Street CorridorA better approach to health, safety, and equity LEAD offers a better response to chronic crime and disorder, allowing community leaders, police, and prosecutors to ensure that community care and coordination form the primary

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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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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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Community Gardens (seasonal)

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Space, resources, and support for community members to grow and harvest their own fresh and nutritous food. Youth education and internships also available. Call your neighborhood center for details.

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Computer Lab

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Free access to computers and the internet. Hours vary. Call your neighborhood center for details.

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