FIRST! WAHOO! Dear…read moreSoccer Blast, First, I'm mad at you. Where the F were you in the mid 80's when I was hauling my ass to the NSC in Blaine for ODP practice every freaking weekend? You are literally situated less than a mile from my childhood home, which makes this like some cruel joke. That said, you're the best indoor soccer facility in the Twin Cities (and I've played at them all). You give folks the opportunity to play indoor or outdoor, single sex or co-ed and on various levels from beginner to competitive. Your refs (especially Forrester and TJ) are the kind of caliber you don't typically get in rec leagues, which is as valuable as the convenient location and above-average facility, in my opinion. If you like old-school boards, they've got 2 of those. Gone is the Astroturf of yesterday. You can even play in your regular cleats on this pitch. Same goes for the indoor/outdoor field (domed from October-May). You'll never play on regular grass again. As loyal Burnsville-ite (Burnsvillian?) you give people a reason besides Buck Hill to come south of the river. Go Beaver Fever! Love, Holly

Anything that gives people an outlet to stay active in the deep cold winter in Minnesota deserves…read morefive stars in my book. I have been to Soccer Blast more times than I can count as my daughter has played soccer in Minnesota from the time she was six years old--she is 23 and still plays...so I have spent many an hour on the bleachers at Soccer Blast during the winter on Saturdays and Sundays...I am thankful that places like this exist and indoor soccer is a whole different game than full field outdoor but it really gives kids a chance to work on foot skills and passing..

Took a night time stroll around Bryant park in uptown. I thought it was a nice open park with…read morereally unique art displays wrapped around the community center and some art installations centered around the playground. Playground is modern and up to date as well as a nice and clean half court basketball court. Nice large open field to run around or play some games in.

Pros: Jungle gym for…read moresitting. Wading pool for wading. Grassy fields for games in the summer. Sidewalk all the way around for strolling/jogging. Converts into two relatively vacant ice rinks in the wintertime: One for Minnesotans to play hockey on and one for skating-impaired Californians (me) and small children to fall upon. MUST SEE: The "Ballerina-Baller": http://www.yelp.com/biz/ballerina-baller-minneapolis Cons: Bryant Square Park isn't actually a square.

Open skate was awesome. The ice arena was in great shape and kept very clean. The rink was well…read moremaintained and the ice was smooth/clean at the start of open skate. It was not overcrowded at all and everyone in attendance was respectful and friendly.

My son is back playing hockey after a 4 year hiatus. He is playing in a rec league. The parking lot…read moreis fine. The arena is old school with wooden oval roof and penalty boxes on opposite side of rink from player benches. The concession stand has some variety but looks like much is microwaved. I bought some Von Hansen's Cinnamon and Parmasean Pretzels in a plastic container for 2.75 each. The temperature wasn't bad for a hockey rink. But oh that smell...

Great location. Good parking. Good concessions and Mikes Mini Donuts! Good selection at the…read moreconcessions except they were out of Carmel corn. Reasonably priced. Arenas are clean and good visibility. Bring a blanket. It is chilly

The ice is usually in good condition.The parking is ample and the concession stand is reasonable…read moreand usually open

Home to the multiple National Champion Golden Gophers women's hockey team, Ridder is a fantastic…read moreice arena. This ice arena was the first, and remains one of only a few, ice arena's dedicated to woman's hockey. The arena features seating for 3,400. Ridder Arena features and NHL sized ice surface and is next door to Mariucci Arena (home of the men's Gopher hockey team). The two buildings are connected via an underground access tunnel, which allows them to share ice resurfacing. The arrangement also allows the two Gopher hockey teams easy access to both NHL (Ridder Arena) and Olympic ice (Mariucci Arena), depending on their weekly opponent. Ridder Arena has concessions, merchandise, trophies and memorabilia areas. This arena is a gem.

I remember going to Powderhorn Park as a kid. Happy to see it still around and well maintained…read more I've been here just to walk and/or chill, the art fair and more recently went for a pride event. The event was pretty chill. They had vendors, free food, live performances and such going on. Parking was all street. I parked 2 blocks down into the surrounding neighborhood. There is a lake - Powderhorn lake. The water didn't look the best as far as swimming or anything but generally nice for the views. There is a playground & wading pool. Also some other amenities.

This little park has a special place in my heart. It has two playground areas for kids. One is…read morebrand new (summer 2025). Complete with a fun little lake to walk around that wouldn't be too far even for the smallest walkers. Pair with a stop at May Day Cafe and you've got a great morning.

This is a really nice sports complex! Golf, soccer, lax, baseball! It has it all!…read more The bleachers at the baseball fields are really nice with some umbrellas in between for shade or light rain protection. The grass and infield are well taken care of. It's a little tricky to find it...driving through the park and ride lot to find the road to the older kid's baseball field. There's only portable bathrooms. Since it takes forever to get anywhere else since this complex is nestled between historic Fort Snelling and the airport. You could take the light rail to the Fort Snelling stop but you'd have to walk 3-4 blocks to get to the ballfields. The old buildings from the fort are quite photogenic and fun to take pictures of until the game starts. You can hear the roar of the crowd, the roar of interstate traffic, and the roar of the planes overhead! Still a really nice complex to meet all of your sporting needs super close to the cities.

My daughter had a private birthday party there, and it was a blast! The place is very clean and the…read morehosts are friendly and so helpful. I was pleasantly surprised at how many bounce houses they have, and they have a special one dedicated to toddlers. My nephew is 5 and loved their free arcade. We had about 20-25 people total and there was more than enough room. Included in the party package are tablecloths to match your theme and plates/utensils. I was sad that morning because there had been a mixup at Party City with my balloon order, so my daughter wouldn't have balloons at her party. The party theme was not super common, so I was already limited on decor. I showed up to find the room had been decorated with balloons and a sign to match my theme, which I was not expecting. It was so special. The owners really care about kids and making their day special! We will go back for sure.

This is a really neat concept for a private event space that includes multiple bounce houses and…read morelots of optional add-ons for party decorating and more. This female and black owned business does a great job of making your party special and is the perfect private event space to be Covid friendly!