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

Open Your Heart’s 16th Annual Summer Challenge

Support Pillsbury United Communities (PUC) participation in Open Your Heart’s 16th Annual Summer Challenge! As of 2025, approximately 537,890 Minnesotans are facing hunger, with 34% of them being under the age of 18. Additionally, food insecurity is now reported to

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Celebrating Pride Month: Twin Cities Events June 25-29

June 25 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Take PRIDE in Yourself: An LGBTQ+ Resource Fair Lush Lounge and Theater 990 NE Central Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States Neighborhood HealthSource and LUSH Lounge and Theater invite you to kick off your PRIDE weekend

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Celebrating Pride Month: Twin Cities Events June 20-22

June 20 @ 8:00 pm – 12:00 am Pride Glow Up at Nowhere Entertainment: A Night of Color, Celebration, and Community Nowhere Entertainment 5300 South Robert Trail, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, United States Mark your calendars for Friday, June 20, 2025, because Nowhere

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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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