Coon Rapids opens March 1 registration, expands pickleball lessons and court access

Online registration for Coon Rapids’ 2026 Parks & Recreation programs opened March 1, and the city’s new Rec Book spotlights expanded pickleball lessons and increased court access for adults as part of a yearlong calendar city officials describe as “one of the most comprehensive in recent memory,” Minneapolimedia reported. The guide links the pickleball expansion to a surging demand identified in the city’s long-term park planning updates.

The city posted “2026 Rec Book Available Now!” and noted that “Registration for most youth programs starts on March 1, 2026!” Coon Rapids lists Recreation Division contact Ryan Gunderson and gives City Hall at 11155 Robinson Drive NW as the address; City Hall hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The city phone is 763-755-2880 and the fax is 763-767-6491.

Pickleball appears as a clear priority in the guide: “Expanded pickleball lessons and court access are featured prominently, signaling continued growth of the sport among adult residents,” Minneapolimedia wrote. The guide does not include exact counts of new courts or lesson schedules in the excerpts provided, but links the program expansion directly to demographic trends in the city’s park planning updates.

Adult leagues and field sports are included alongside pickleball. “Summer adult softball leagues are also open for registration, with games scheduled through August 13,” Minneapolimedia noted, while youth and family athletics will see RevSports Flag Football take the field at Lions Coon Creek Park this season. The Ice Center’s skating and hockey instruction remains listed as a cornerstone of programming at that facility.

Youth safety and introductory skills classes are also laid out in the Rec Book. Minneapolimedia details the popular Home Alone Safety class for ages 8 to 12, scheduled March 6 and October 15 at the Coon Rapids Civic Center, and describes the course as reinforcing practical emergency response skills and personal responsibility for children preparing for greater independence.

Senior and family-focused events round out the calendar. Minneapolimedia reported that “Senior programming remains anchored at the Civic Center, with social gatherings and special events such as the Senior Snowflake Party.” Family-oriented Rec & Roar at Lions Park will bring evening music, games and treats on June 22, July 13 and August 10 as part of the city’s emphasis on free neighborhood gatherings to build cohesion.

The Rec Book page shows partner logos for Anoka Hennepin Community Education and Go Anoka County and repeats the city line that “there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy in Coon Rapids.” With online registration active and the Rec Book available, the 2026 calendar sets up a response to growing adult interest in pickleball even as the city preserves longstanding youth, ice and senior offerings.