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Leonard H. Neiman Fields

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Highway 62 E to the Bloomington Road exit.

 
 
Children playing soccer on an athletic field.

Overview
The Leonard H. Neiman Fields complex was a part of the larger historic Fort Snelling location. The sports complex is the result of a recommendation for a high-quality sporting venue for area youth and adults.

The sports complex sits on the upper bluff overlooking the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers.

Activities: The complex includes multiple baseball, softball, and soccer fields. There are also indoor and outdoor tennis courts, youth golf facility, and concessions. Baseball and softball fields have lighting for evening games and bleachers for spectators. Fort Snelling State Park and the Historic Fort Snelling are located nearby.

Hours: 6 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Contact Information: Call the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board at 612-230-6400 for more information.

 

 
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Canoeists in the Mississippi River Gorge  

Did You Know?
A canoe trip in the Mississippi River Gorge between Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN feels like you are miles away from civilization even though you are in the center of a large metropolitan area.

Last Updated: January 27, 2009 at 09:51 EST