Hancock Recreation Center

Hancock Recreation Center offers educational programs, after school activities, open gym,  tot time, family events, athletics, field rentals, rental space for parties, meetings, and events, and much more.

Current Activities

Click the activity numbers to register for Hancock Recreation Center activities online, or call (651) 298-4393. For all citywide programing, view the seasonal Parks & Recreation Activity Brochure.

Summer Activities 

Activity# Activity Name   Ages   Day   Time   Start Date   End Date   Cost
26758   Northwest Campus Spring Celebration    5 - 12yr   Sa   12pm - 2pm   Apr 13   Apr 13   Free
26437   Soccer Clinic with MN United FC    10 - 16yr   Sa   9am - 11am   Jun 8   Jun 8   Free
26756   Judo - June    9yr - Adult   M   6pm - 8pm   Jun 10   Jun 24   $20
26382   Our Littlest Fans    3 - 6yr   Th F   9:30am - 11:30am   Jun 13   Jun 14   $55
26223   Archery for Youth    9 - 13yr   M - F   1pm - 3pm   Jun 17   Jun 21   Free
26666   Summer Blast    6 - 12yr   M - Th   1pm - 4pm   Jun 17   Aug 15   Free
26454   Fishing -N- Grilling    9 - 16yr   Sa   9am - 12pm   Jun 22   Jun 22   Free
26384   Girls Open Volleyball    10 - 13yr   Th   6pm - 7:30pm   Jun 27   Aug 29   Free
26366   Tie Dye Shirts    7 - 14yr   F   1pm - 3pm   Jun 28   Jun 28   Free
26365   Judo - July    9yr - Adult   M   6pm - 8pm   Jul 1   Jul 29   $20
26220   Hancock Rec's Youth & Family Evenings    All Ages   F   5pm - 7pm   Jul 5   Jul 26   Free
26705   Sanneh Soccer Camp - July (Newell Park)   6 - 12yr   M - Th   6pm - 7:30pm   Jul 8   Jul 11   Free
26685   Jr. Police Academy    8 - 12yr   M - Th   8:30am - 12:30pm   Jul 15   Jul 18   Free
26759   First Tee Golf Camp    8 - 14yr   Tu Th   2pm - 3pm   Jul 16   Jul 25   Free
26796   Movie in the Park    All Ages   Th   7pm - 11pm   Jul 18   Jul 18   Free
26140   Little Mess Makers Art Camp with Kidcraft    3 - 6yr   Th F   9:30am - 11:30am   Jul 18   Jul 19   $55
26768   Elementary Engineering    7 - 12yr   M - F   1pm - 4pm   Jul 22   Jul 26   $165
26697   Sanneh Soccer Camp - August    6 - 12yr   M - Th   6pm - 7:30pm   Aug 5   Aug 8   Free
26757   Judo - August    9yr - Adult   M   6pm - 8pm   Aug 5   Aug 26   $20
26367   Batman Master Mechanics    7 - 12yr   M - F   1pm - 4pm   Aug 19   Aug 23   $115
26136   Back to School with Kidcreate Studio    3 - 6yr   Th   6pm - 7pm   Aug 22   Aug 22   $20
26383   Senior Group    55+   Th   1pm - 4pm   Apr 4   Aug 29   Free
26792   Adult Pickleball    18+   Tu   5pm - 8pm   Jun 11   Aug 27   $2

Spring Activities

Activity# Activity Age Day Time Start Date End Date Cost
24074 Teen Open Dance Studio   13 - 17 yr M W Th 6 - 8pm September 3, 2018 December 31, 2018 FREE
24077 Adult Open Basketball   18+ Tu 6:30 - 8:30pm September 4, 2018 December 25, 2018 FREE
24075 Adult Volleyball   18+ W 7 - 8:30pm September 5, 2018 December 26, 2018 FREE
24078 Senior Group   18+ Th 12:30 - 2:30pm September 6, 2018 December 20, 2018 FREE
24076 Teen Open Gym   13 - 17 yr M Th 6:30 - 8:30pm September 6, 2018 December 24, 2018 FREE
24041 Rec Check   6 - 12yr M - F 3 - 6pm September 10, 2018 June 7, 2019 FREE
23564 Midwest Soldiers Drill Team  9 - 16yr Tu W 6 - 8pm September 18, 2018 November 28, 2018 FREE
23945 Archery  9 - 13yr Tu 4 - 5:30pm October 2, 2018 December 4, 2018 FREE
23576 Taekwondo 7 - 18yr M 5:30 - 6:30pm December 3, 2018 December 31, 2018 FREE
24127 Winter Blast   6 - 12yr W - F 1 - 4pm December 26, 2018 December 28, 2018 FREE
24447 Drumming, Marching Band, Drill Team   9 - 17yr W 6pm - 7pm Dec 5, 2018 May 29, 2019 FREE
24448 Teen Tech   14 - 21yr F 4pm - 5:30pm Dec 7, 2018 Feb 22, 2019 FREE
24659 Teen Open Dance Studio   13 - 17yr M W Th 6pm - 8pm Dec 10, 2018 Mar 28, 2019 FREE
24127 Winter Blast   6 - 12yr W - F 1pm - 4pm Dec 26, 2018 Dec 28, 2018 FREE
24661 Adult Volleyball   18+ W 6pm - 7:30pm Jan 2, 2019 Mar 27, 2019 FREE
24660 Senior Group   18+ Th 12:30pm - 2:30pm Jan 3, 2019 Mar 28, 2019 FREE
24446 African Dance  8 - 15yr M 6pm - 7pm Jan 7, 2019 Feb 25, 2019 FREE
25381 Game Night 7 - 14yr Tu 6pm – 7:30pm Jan 22, 2019 Mar 12, 2019 FREE
24445 Youth Diversity Camp: It's Your World   12 - 18yr Th 5pm - 6pm Jan 24, 2019 Mar 28, 2019 FREE
25380 Cooking Class 7 - 14yr Th 6pm – 7pm Feb 7, 2019 Mar 14, 2019 FREE
25379 Chess Night 9 - 13yr Th 6pm – 7pm Mar 7, 2019 Apr 25, 2019 FREE
24497 Archery   9 - 11yr W 4pm - 5pm Mar 27, 2019 Jun 5, 2019 FREE
25355 Spring Blast   6 - 12yr M - F 1pm - 4pm Apr 1, 2019 Apr 5, 2019 FREE

Parks & Recreation Activity Brochure (PDF) Register Online for Activities

Sports Registration

Amenities

Indoor Amenities:
Craft Room
Gym (Medium)
Kitchen
Lounge Room
Multipurpose Room
Performing Arts Room
'The Canvas' Teen Center

Outdoor Amenities:
Basketball (Half Court)
Picnic Table
Playground
Soccer Field
(2) Softball Fields

Rentals & Reservations

  • For field reservations or to reserve space at this facility, call (651) 298-4393
  • For terms and conditions, rental rates, and applications, see Recreation Center Rentals.

Rec Check

Rec Check is a free after-school program for youth in grades 1–5.

No-School Day Programs

Special programming may be available during no-school days such as MEA, winter break, spring break or other times throughout the school year.

Free Summer Meals

Free summer meals are provided Monday through Friday to youth 18 years of age and under and persons over 19 who participate in a public or nonprofit private school program for persons with disabilities. Visit the Free Summer Meals webpage for more information.

Summer Blast

Summer Blast is a free afternoon program for youth who will be entering grades 1-6 in the fall.

Stay Connected

Volunteer

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation offers many opportunities to make a difference in the lives of youth and adults who rely on recreation center programs and services, including helping out at community events, youth coaching, mentoring, and more. Learn more about our recreation center volunteer opportunities.