Our Summer Playground Program is a longtime favorite and a great way for kids to stay active, creative, and connected during the summer months.  The program begins each day at the Campbell Library. From there, kids can choose to swim at Sherlock Pool, head to Sherlock Park for the playground and games, or stay at the library for crafts, reading, or a movie.

The program is open to children ages 6–10 (as of April 30th, 2026).

Tuesday, June 2nd – Thursday, July 23rd
Mondays through Thursdays
1:00pm - 3:00 pm

Fridays are reserved for field trips, with past destinations including University Park, Splashers of the South Seas Water Park, Turtle River State Park, River Cinema, Northern Air, Red Ray Lanes, Heritage Village, and more! (Please note that most field trips include an additional fee, and times may vary based on location.)

$110.00 - City of EGF residents 
$160.00 - participants living outside of EGF City Limits, attending school in EGF and live within Polk County 
$220.00 - participants living outside of EGF and Polk County** 

**Must fill out Non-resident participation form for permission to participate

Additional costs to participate in Friday field trips and to purchase a Playground Pool Pass. Playground Pool Passes can be purchased during online registration for $25 and allow Playground Participants to utilize the Sherlock Park Pool during Playground Hours ONLY. Otherwise, participants must have a season or family pass to be able to swim at the pool.

Programs offered through the EGF Parks & Recreation Department are setup for citizens within the EGF city limits. For the Playground program, spots will only become available to non-EGF residents beginning March 18th. Those wishing to participate that live within Polk County but outside of the city limits MUST complete the Non-resident Participation Form.

Playground registration will take place in phases based on feedback from the Parks & Recreation Commission to ensure East Grand Forks residents have priority when registering since there is a participant limit of 100. 

From March 4th - March 31st, only City of East Grand Forks residents will be allowed to register for Playground. Starting on April 1st, registration will open up to participants living outside of EGF City Limits but attending school in EGF and living within Polk County. Then on April 15th, any participants living outside of EGF and Polk County will be able to register for any remaining spots.

Registrations from April 29th through May 13th will pay a $50.00 late fee per registration item. The last day to complete registration for the 2026 Playground Program will be Wednesday, May 13th.

Participants should bring a well-labeled water bottle (no sharing), towel, and any pool gear marked clearly with their name.

If you have any questions, we’re happy to help — just give us a call at 218-773-8000.