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

In This Moment…

In this moment we ask ourselves: how do we best show up for one another? The answer: active radical care and love.  What does that look like?  For us that means standing firmly with our community; listening deeply and working

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Press Release: ICE Continues to Terrorize American Citizens

This morning, we witnessed the continuation of state sponsored terrorism as ICE agents murdered a member of our community near an elementary school in Powderhorn Park. Pillsbury House and Theatre (PH+T) and Pillsbury Creative Commons (PCC) are a mere three

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Pillsbury United Communities Announces Major Strategic Initiative and Transformation of North Market

Minneapolis, Minn. (December 19, 2025) — Pillsbury United Communities (PUC) today announced a major transformation of North Market, launching a comprehensive redevelopment that will culminate in a reimagined community food hub—North Market 2.0—set to open in the second half of 2026. 

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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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