SCHEDULE SHOWING THINGS TO DO Live in One of the Most Exciting Parts of Minneapolis Local Attractions We all know Minnesota has the best summers with manageable temps and festivals around the city every weekend. The Loring Park area, being centrally located in Minneapolis, becomes very busy during the summer months. In addition to the critically acclaimed Loring Park restaurants surrounding the area, there are several Loring Park events throughout the year. Below are some of the popular festivals that call Loring Park home. Rock The Garden Rock the Garden is an annual summer music festival organized by the Walker Art Center and The Current. Since its founding, this Loring Park music festival has highlighted national artists such as Wilco, Sonic Youth, MGMT, De La Soul, My Morning Jacket, Spoon, Modest Mouse, and Decembrists and has featured a diverse range of local bands like Low, Fog, Iffy, Cloud Cult, Howler, Trampled By Turtles, and Doomtree. Pride Festival Twin Cities Pride is a nonprofit Minnesota corporation that brings the greater LGBTQIA+ community together to commemorate the diverse heritage, foster inclusion, educate and create awareness of issues, and celebrate achievements of equality. This weekend-long festival is open and inviting to everyone in the community, by providing a safe environment in which individuals feel free to celebrate their relationships. The Minneapolis Pride festival is frequently rated in the Top 10 Pride Festivals in the US. Loring Park Arts Festival The Loring Park Art Festival is produced by Artists for Artists LLP—an organization of experienced artists. This two-day event consists of 140 visual artists that display their original work, scheduled live music, children's activities, and food vendors. The art includes a variety of media, including painting, photography, printmaking, handmade paper, wood, jewelry, clay, sculpture, fiber, mixed media, and glass. Learn more about the Loring Park art fair here. Holidazzle Click here for more information. Acoustic Music Festival You can get more information about this by clicking here. Large Cultural and Social Events Learn more here. Summer Activities Around Loring Park Summertime provides residents of The Park Apartments with the opportunity to get outside and explore the city of Minneapolis. Whether that means breaking out your bike and enjoying the sunshine or going for some afternoon strolls around the park, there are plenty of ways you can get out and enjoy the warmth. One of the best ways to take advantage of the summertime is to attend the different events happening nearby. One of the most popular summertime events is Open Streets Minneapolis. This event invites the community to bring their bikes, roller skates, and scooters to designated closed off streets and ride around and learn about a variety of businesses and groups. For The Park Apartments residents, you can simply step outside and enjoy the event, which is located just a short walk away. Another fun summer activity for our tenants is simply enjoying all the perks Loring Park has to offer. As a beautiful and historic park positioned just under the city’s skyline, Loring Park can provide you with the afternoon stroll, leisurely bike ride, or moment of relaxation you need. Winter Activities to Enjoy at Loring Park Cooler temperatures don’t always mean you need to stay indoors. The Park Apartments tenants have plenty of opportunities to get some fresh air and excitement while staying close to their homes. Loring Park is still an exciting park to be near even during the winter! When the winter months approach, make sure you have your ice skates nearby because Loring Park has an ice rink for all the community to enjoy. The Park Apartments allow you to have easy access to the rink so you have the option to step out for a quick skate before getting too cold. If you’re more interested in a beautiful walk among freshly-fallen snow, Loring Park is an excellent area to do just that. Equipped with spacious walking paths, Loring Park can provide you with a simple and beautiful winter stroll. Trails and Recreation The Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway is part of the Federal Highway Administration’s National Scenic Byways Program, which recognizes and supports outstanding roads. The Grand Rounds is one of the country’s longest continuous systems of public urban parkways and has been the preeminent urban parkway system for more than a century. The Grand Rounds encompasses natural features, including lakes, creeks, woodlands, riverbanks, and wetlands, as well as constructed features, like canals, lagoons, greenways and parks, playgrounds, parkways, trails, golf courses, athletic fields, picnic grounds, gardens, and bridges. Originally conceived by Horace W. S. Cleveland and other visionaries in the early days of the Minneapolis Park System, the Grand Rounds is a unique example of a connected park system created for the benefit of the citizens and visitors of Minneapolis. The Grand Rounds has been nominated for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. THE LORING PARK NEIGHBORHOOD MEDICINE LAKE COTTAGES FOR RENT APARTMENTS LORING PARK MEDICINE LAKE COTTAGES GALLERY ABOUT US 200 15TH STREET WEST MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55403 CALL TODAY 612-870-7878 © 2021 The Park Apartments. All Rights Reserved. - Powered By Sitemap | Privacy Policy