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.

Featured Stories

Empowering Our Community: Join the Community Orientation Workshops by IIMN

Adjusting to life in a new country can be both exciting and challenging. To support immigrants and refugees in their journey toward integration and success, the International Institute of Minnesota (IIMN) offers the Community Orientation Workshops (COW). These free classes

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Gratitude in Action: Thank You to Seward Co-op for Supporting Our Mission

We are deeply honored and grateful to Seward Community Co-op for selecting us as a SEED recipient for the month of March. This generous support is more than just a donation—it’s a powerful investment in the work we do and

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Join us for Women’s Night Out May 3rd

Our Annual Women’s Night Out celebrating women’s resiliency in recovering from domestic violence is scheduled for May 3rd! Please join us for a night of celebration! This year we will be focusing on building solidarity and peace. When: May, 3, 2025

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LEAD Minneapolis

Focused on the East Lake Street corridor, LEAD Minneapolis is building a better approach to the crime, suffering, and harms that can stem from unmet behavioral health needs, homelessness, and/or extreme poverty. With LEAD, stakeholders collectively ensure that long-term, community-based

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Youth Internships

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

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

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)

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

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North News

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

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