North Commons Park is one of the oldest, largest and most beloved parks in Minneapolis. It is home to the first recreation center in the city and is...
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Two Walks to the Mississippi River
Last Saturday afternoon – in what might have been the best weather of 2022 so far – I joined community members on a short walk along the Upper...
Parks Bring Us Together
Let’s go for a walk. As spring approaches (it’s on its way, right?), our parks will come alive again with spring blooms, awakening...
Minneapolis Parks Provide a Pathway to Youth Sports
As we bid adieu to winter sports, I was struck this year by the increasingly critical role parks play in supporting winter youth sports including...
Growing Opportunity at North Commons Park
Minneapolis parks are used by people of every age; more now than ever before. However, for Minneapolis youth, our parks provide critical...
2021 Highlights & Reflections
Every day during this year of change our Minneapolis parks have helped us navigate a new normal and reconnect us with nature and each other. We’re...
Gratitude and Appreciation
At the end of every week, I dedicate time to thank people who help support our mission and who help us extend the impact of the Minneapolis Parks...
Parks, like art, inspire us to reach beyond ourselves
This past Saturday marked the launch of the 2021 Posters for Parks sale, which benefits local artists and local parks through the People for Parks...
Minneapolis Parks Guided by Democracy
Minneapolis parks remain one of the most democratically directed park systems in America. Nearly every time I have the honor of speaking in...