Schedule

Splash into Summer with Free Admission to the St. Louis Park Aquatic Park. A perfect kick off to the festivities in nearby Wolfe Park all weekend long.

Friday night kicks off with food and beverages at the ROC while listening to Flash Mob! Join us from 6:00 – 9:30pm for food, fun and dancing!

Location:
The ROC at 3700 Monterey Drive, West of the Rec Center. See Map

$5 per person or FREE Admission with a 2022 Parktacular Festival Button.  Click Buy a Button to learn more.  Buttons will also be available at the gate day of show, while supplies last, for $5 each. Children 15 and under are free.

To gain admittance, your button must be PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED on your person, and must remain so during the event. No alcohol is permitted beyond our fenced areas.  

Parking Options

• SLP Rec Center Parking Lot
• Citizens Independent Bank Parking Lot – across the street
• Melrose Center Parking Ramp – across the street
• Excelsior and Grand Parking Ramps – south of Rec Center lot

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Tommy was taught the fine art of panfishing by his Chickasaw Grandmother in the backwoods of Oklahoma. He’s fished from the reservoirs and rivers of Nowhere Nevada to the Umpqua of the Northern Pacific, to the Paradise of 10,000 Lakes. With 14 distinct species and a thousand verifiable catches, join SLPs resident “Atomic Tommy”, and learn the basic as well as pro fishing tips. Rods and reels provided for clinic. Afterwards, fishing for kids and families all day in our stocked pond, until 6 pm. Bring your own rod and reel! Note that anglers 16 and older must be licensed. Wolfe Park Pond

From cheese curds to snow cones, enjoy a line of yummy food trucks, with a wide variety of items for the whole family. Trucks serving until 9 pm in Wolfe Park. Click for the Food Trucks you will find at Parktacular Festival, menus and prices included.

Wolfe Park and ROC

Take a stroll through Wolfe Park and see what St. Louis Park has to offer! Grab a bag to gather all the information and freebies as over 60 booths line the sidewalks of Wolfe Park, promoting their business or cause. There will also be a booth hosting the first city-wide mock election using Ranked-choice voting.

Wolfe Park

The Grand Day Parade sets the stage for the rest of the day’s activities, and is always one of our most well attended events. Get there early to get a front row seat.

Wolfe Park

St. Louis Park near Excelsior and Grand, see Click to view parade map 

Come enjoy environmentally friendly activities and demonstrations for all ages, including:

• Organics and recycling information
• Climate ribbon tree
• Westwood Hills Nature Center
• Textile reuse
• Twin Cities Rotary Ecoclub
• Solar Twin Cities 3.0 – Midwest Renewable Energy Association
• Make your own non-toxic cleaner
• “Make and no take” art project

Westside of Wolfe Park

HealthPartners and Park Nicollet are making good happen at the Health Fair at Parktacular! Be sure to stop by to learn about eating better and moving more. There will be an interactive experience with our Sportsology exhibit where kids and families can learn about concussions  or compare their wing span to a basketball player. They will also have cool giveaways and a chance to win Science Museum tickets. 

Wolfe Park

Splash into summer with a family kayak or canoe ride at Wolfe Park. Hoigaard’s supplies everything for a safe ride, so you can sit back and enjoy. Sponsored by Hoigaard’s Pond at Wolfe Park

Family fun for kids of all ages featuring interactive events and activities, St. Louis Park police and fire, face-painting, balloon animals and much, much more.  Sponsored by Nordic Ware Kidtacular area, West side of Wolfe Park

Always a hit with kids and parents, get out your cameras to capture those precious moments of awe and wonder. Pony rides are free thanks to Midwest Dental.  Kidtacular area, West side of Wolfe Park

Join us for a FUN wild time at Parktacular! Purchase an unlimited ride wristband for just $12 and enjoy inflatable attractions all day. Test your skills with the Obstacle course, plus inflatables and bouncy houses for the little ones.  All ages welcome, parents welcome! $12 unlimited wristband or $2 per ride. One FREE ride with a 2019 Parktacular Festival Button: $5 each or 4/$15. Click Buy a Button to learn more.  Inflatable attractions provided by Bounce MN.

East side of Wolfe Park

The Mini Art Hunt starts June 1, with families heading out in search of mini 1.5″ by 1.5″ art, like that shown, within any of the 36 St. Louis Park parks.  The theme this year, is ANIMALS. Starting on June 1st, daily clues will be posted here.  Finders of the hidden art are awarded at this event at Parktacular.   Learn about the fun happening all summer with SLP FoTA.  Thanks to artist William Hessian.

Wolfe Park Amphitheater

We are bringing the Saturday night concert back to the Amphitheater.

Sponsored by HealthPartners and Park Nicollet

Parking Options

• SLP Rec Center Parking Lot
• Citizens Independent Bank Parking Lot – across the street
• Melrose Center Parking Ramp – across the street
• Excelsior and Grand Parking Ramps – south of Rec Center lot

Veterans Memorial Amphitheater in Wolfe Park at 3700 Monterey Drive 

Treat Dad to breakfast, and enjoy a family meal. Waffles, syrup and all the fixings provided. $8 per person (tickets sold at door). Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop #282 Rec Center Banquet Room

Come celebrate youth in leadership, the spirit of volunteerism, and community pride as crown the 2022-2022 Parktacular Ambassadors. For more information about the Parktacular Ambassador Program, click here. Sponsored by Discover St. Louis Park

St. Louis Park Senior High School Auditorium. See Map