Are you searching for Edina summer activities for your toddlers to enjoy? Summer is a beautiful time to focus on connecting with our children. The air is warm, the days are long, and the sun shines endlessly. It’s a time that evokes memories of our childhood, when days were spent running through the sprinkler and feasting on popsicles. As a local mom, I understand the need to find local activities that encourage toddlers to enjoy play and exploration. I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite activities in Edina to enjoy with your toddler, including options both free and paid. Keep reading for more details.

Edina Aquatic Center’s Lil’ Lagoon Water Playground

The Edina Aquatic features fun for the whole family, with a dedicated space for children 8 years old and younger. The Lil’ Lagoon water playground is an epic pirate-themed water adventure that is so much more than a splash pad. The Lil’ Lagoon water playground features mini water slides, sprayers, and a tipping bucket to help keep you and your toddlers cool during the summer in Edina. It’s a fun activity within the aquatic park that keeps water play safe and adventurous for littles.

Cost of Admission

$14 – Daily admission for ages 1 and up

$11 – Twilight admission, after 5 p.m. for ages 1 and up

$8 – Admission for the ‘Lost Wave’ surf simulator

Location | 4300 W 66th St, Edina, MN 55435

Contact | 952.833.9560

Edinborough Park

Searching for an indoor activity to escape the heat or the rain? Located in Edina, Edinburgh Park is completely indoors and one of my personal favorite summer activities for toddlers. There are three separate play areas within Edinborough Park. The “Little Peak” is designed for children 4 and under. This area encourages children to climb and crawl. It also features a bounce house, proving that is an epicenter filled with activities that pique curiosity. The “Summit” is designed for children aged 2-10 and features a wide open multipurpose play space. At Edinborough Park, you’ll also find ride on scooters, hula hoops, balls, and equipment to entice the most energetic soul.

Admission

$10 – Per child aged 1-17 

$95 – For a pack with 10 admissions

$133 – Edina residence annual membership; pricing is for first child, each child thereafter is priced at $105

$165 – Annual membership for non-Edina residence. Pricing is for first child, each child thereafter is priced at $105

$3 – For socks required for play area

Location | 7700 York Ave S, Edina, MN 55435

Contact | 952.833.9540

Free Edina Summer Activities For Toddlers

Are you searching for free Edina summer activities for toddlers? It’s no secret that summer can be an absolute bank breaker for parents. As a parent, I understand all too well the desire we experience for wanting to make the most of the season with our children. But that doesn’t always have to come with an added expense. Here are a few of my favorite free summer activities to enjoy with your toddlers.

Centennial Lakes Park

Each summer, we find ourselves continually drawn to Centennial Lakes Park. Their free children’s concerts have been one of our favorite ways to enjoy the season. Every Tuesday and Thursday, Centennial Lakes Park offers free children’s concerts or entertainment. The concerts typically take place at 10 am. Additionally, the concerts will go on, rain or shine. It’s quite rare that the park experiences a cancellation, and that’s because the amphitheater ensures their performers are protected from the elements. You can find more details on their seasonal lineup through this link.

Location | 7499 France Avenue South Edina, MN 55435

Contact | 952.833.9580

Oak Hill Park’s Splash Pad

Is there any greater joy than watching your toddler run through a splash pad while giggling? Oak Hill Park features a 2,350-square-foot splash pad with all the hoses, nozzles, and colorful sprayers you could possibly imagine. To make the most of your day, there is a nearby park with a playground that you can visit prior to entering the splash pad.

Hours | Monday through Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm

Location | 3201 Rhode Island Ave S, St Louis Park, MN 55426

Contact | 952.924.2500

Richardson Nature Center

Another wonderful free Edina summer activitity for toddlers is the Richardson Nature Center. Richardson Nature Center features exciting interactive exhibits and live animals. Children are encouraged to climb, dig, and one of our favorites: build a fort. It’s a fun indoor space that encourages exploration and learning in a way that is exhilarating and playful

Hours | Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm, Sundays from 12 to 5 pm.

Location | 8737 E Bush Lake Rd Bloomington, MN 55438

Contact |  763.694.7676

Summer is also an amazing time to schedule a family photoshoot. When the golden sun touches the top of the trees and dandelions are ripe for picking, it’s the perfect time to notice the sweet smell of freshly mown grass. As an Edina family photographer, I love meeting with families in local parks during this time of year to provide them with beautifully captured memories to hang on the walls of their homes. You can find more details on the experince I provide as an Edina family photographer, here.