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Featured Initiatives
Learn more about our current initiatives and the projects we’re working on across the city.
About the People for Parks Fund
Founded in 1977, People for Parks merged with the Minneapolis Parks Foundation in 2020 to carry forward a legacy of grassroots support for Minneapolis parks through grants, fundraising events, and bench and paver sales. The People for Parks Fund exists ...
Reimagining what’s possible through our parks is part of our mission at the Minneapolis Parks Foundation. That’s why we we're thrilled to partner with the community of North Minneapolis to launch a transformational renovation of North Commons Park. One of the oldest and largest neighborhood parks in our system...
Minneapolis Parks Foundation supporters, through gifts to our general operating fund, make it possible for us to invest in parks and programming throughout Minneapolis that transforms lives. Through equity-focused grants and donor-directed gifts, we seek to support parks projects and partners ...
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Signature Events
Discover our signature events, from small group tours in the parks and inspiring lecture series to park-themed poster shows.
Sunrise on the Mississippi is the Minneapolis Parks Foundation’s annual breakfast fundraiser. Now in its 12th year, Sunrise brings friends, colleagues, and park advocates together for a morning of inspiration, connection, and celebration, all in support of the vibrant Minneapolis park system and the incredible ...
The Minneapolis Parks Foundation’s always-free Next Generation of Parks™ series brings global thought leaders, creative placemakers, and community voices together to spark conversations about the importance of parks and public spaces and explore the issues shaping their future.
Launched in 2010, the series ...
Walk & Talks are popular small-group guided tours led by local subject-matter and parks enthusiasts who share their insights into intriguing places throughout Minneapolis Parks. New Walk & Talks will be planned seasonally, highlighting Minneapolis parks in every season!
Started in 2018, this series ...
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News and Stories in the Parks
Keep up with current stories and highlights on our blog series, Common Ground.
Halloween is just around the corner, and Minneapolis parks are getting into the spirit. From longtime neighborhood traditions and community celebrations to puppets, costume swaps, and a Halloween-themed race, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season in and around the city’s parks. While we couldn't possibly ...
Minnehaha Park is shaped not only by its trails, trees, and waterways, but by the people who care for it. For Friends of Minnehaha Park, that care takes the form of hands-on restoration, community connection, and a growing corps of volunteers committed to protecting the park for generations to come.
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If you’ve been following the local news lately, you’ve likely heard about the differing property tax levy proposals by the Mayor of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Superintendent. You also likely have seen the Board of Estimate and Taxation mentioned in those news articles. While ...
