Summer enjoyable to sizzle in Albert Lea

City News

May 29, 2026

With college out for summer time, the Albert Lea Recreation Department presents a number of leisure applications for youths and households to have enjoyable, keep secure and take a look at new actions.

On Sunday, May 31, at 2 p.m., youngsters of all ages can attempt hockey at no cost on the City Arena, 701 Lake Chapeau Drive. The Albert Lea Hockey Association will present gear at no cost. This is a good way to attempt the game with no monetary dedication. To register, go to the hockey affiliation web site at www.albertleahockey.org/program/try-hockey-for-free/33155.

Four neighborhood parks will provide free supervised actions for grade-schoolers, beginning Monday, June 1:

• Academy, 910 Frank Hall Park
• Lakeview, 102 Willamor Road
• Sondergaard, 806 17^th St.
• Valley, 611 Sheridan St.

Kids might drop in Monday – Thursday, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. While no registration is required for every day actions, they should have a dad or mum or guardian full a registration kind for the season. Activities will embrace crafts, video games, artwork, water actions and tie-dyeing T-shirts. All play park leaders have handed background checks.

Freeborn County 4-H may also return to the neighborhood parks this summer time, main team-building workout routines, STEM challenges, gardening and meals demonstrations. Youth members may even showcase their tasks on the Freeborn County Fair.

Because of climate delays, the painters are nonetheless working on the Aquatic Center, 321 James Ave. The purpose is to open the week of June 8. Season passes can be found beforehand on the Recreation Department, 701 Lake Chapeau Drive. The Aquatic Center additionally has openings for swim classes. Call 507-377-4370 for extra info.

The Aquatic Center will once more provide free admission – with one paid swimmer – for grandparents on Mondays and for dads on Sunday, June 21. Admission on Tuesdays is barely $2 per participant with free admission for youths age 2 and youthful.

A brand new characteristic this 12 months is water strolling, a low-impact and self-guided train, on Sundays from 7 – 8 p.m. with a $2 price.

The Recreation Department will provide a free discipline journey to the Aquatic Center on Friday, June 12. Participants should journey the bus to and from the pool to take part. The bus will decide up youngsters from Sondergaard Park at midday, Valley Park at 12:15 p.m. and Lakeview Park at 12:30 p.m. Participants ought to pack a lunch to eat at Frank Hall Park earlier than the pool opens, a swimsuit, towel and snack cash.

Archery tag for ages 8 and older begins on Tuesday, June 16, at 5:30 p.m. This free exercise will happen weekly by way of July 21 at Eberhart Park, 1502 Eberhard St.

There will likely be a free film within the park on Friday, June 26, with the exhibiting of “Goat” at Sondergaard Park. This occasion is open to all ages, and attendees ought to carry their very own blankets, garden chairs and snacks.

The City Arena, 701 Lake Chapeau Drive, will likely be open for public skate this summer time on Thursdays from 10 – 11:30 a.m., beginning June 10. Admission is barely $2.

The Splash Pad is open every day, climate allowing, from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. with no admission price.

For extra details about leisure programming, name 507-377-4370 or the see the Summer Fun Guide on the town web site at www.cityofalbertlea.org/departments/recreation/.

May 29, 2026
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Media contact: Cathy Malakowsky, engagement/enrichment director, at 507-377-4316 or [email protected]

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