Water Works Construction: November Update
November 26, 2019 by Janette Law
It’s that time of year when Minnesotans – at least those with a regular commute – begin asking if road construction season is over. Well folks, it nearly is, and that’s great news for users of the stretch of West River Parkway between Portland Ave and 4th St N. With the season’s first winter storm.....
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10 Years of Next Generation of Parks Events: In the Beginning, featuring Cecily Hines
November 20, 2019 by Janette Law
“When I was hired to bring the Minneapolis Parks Foundation to life, one of the first things I did was take a look around at successful parks organizations across the country,” says Cecily Hines, the Parks Foundation’s first Executive Director. This was 2009. President Obama had recently taken office. Minneapolis and the nation were in.....
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Your Support is Helping Us to Transform Lives. Thank You!
November 19, 2019 by Tom Evers
For all of us at the Minneapolis Parks Foundation, November marks the beginning of a season of gratitude. Without our donors we would not be able to partner with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and other key stakeholders to imagine and construct extraordinary parks that help to reach the potential our public space can.....
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8 Reasons to be Thankful for Minneapolis Parks
November 18, 2019 by Madeleine Koski
As we near the end of another beautiful year spent in Minneapolis parks, we’d like to express our gratitude for the numerous trails, gardens, and playgrounds that make up our park system. With 51 miles of Grand Rounds to bike on, 62 wading pools to play in, 120 years of free music in the park,.....
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Notes from The High Line’s “Beyond Economic Impact” symposium
November 7, 2019 by Paul Bauknight
Recently, I attended the High Line Network’s first symposium Beyond Economic Impact: Charting the Field of Infrastructure Reuse in New York City. The High Line Network was formed as a response to the High Line’s incredible success of over 8 million visitors a year while also focusing on some of the unintended consequences of the.....
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Water Works Construction: October Update
October 31, 2019 by Janette Law
Now nearly four months into construction, the Water Works site looks markedly different from where it began last July. Construction crews continue to focus on site grading and mill remnant stabilization, as winter fast approaches and work will soon shift indoors. This month, we toured the site with Greg Brown, Senior Civil Engineer with Kimley-Horn,.....
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10 Years of Next Generation of Parks Events! Walter Hood
October 24, 2019 by Madeleine Koski
We are thrilled to celebrate 10 amazing years of Next Generation of Parks events. This – always free – lecture series has brought leaders and innovators from all around the world to share their stories, working challenges, and successes with us here in Minneapolis. Presenters with various backgrounds have led these thoughtful discussions. From parks.....
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Reflections on a Summer of Connections
by Tom Evers
This time of year, the beauty of Minneapolis parks changes starkly before our eyes. With red, orange, and yellow colors bursting from the tree canopy under a crisp blue sky, Minneapolitans were beckoned outside these October days to savor our city parks in their splendor. As we transition into fall, it’s appropriate to reflect on.....
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Community Profile: Paying it Forward, with Bill W.
October 18, 2019 by Janette Law
A new endowment fund is just one of the ways the Minneapolis Parks Foundation is working to serve a city of parks-lovers. Where will your money do the most good after you’re gone? “Like most people, I hadn’t really thought about that question too much,” says Bill W., 63. But when his financial planner suggested.....
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4 Reasons you’ll Fall for Minneapolis Parks this Season
October 8, 2019 by Madeleine Koski
As the temperature drops, and we feel the brisk wind blowing summer beach trips and lakeside campfires away, we welcome the vibrant colors and low evening light that come with Autumn. Here are 4 activities that will have you falling for Minneapolis parks this season. #1. Forage for Fruits and Nuts in Parks As of.....
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