It’s hard to fully describe the joy brought by a sunny day after a fresh snowfall. This past Sunday, it seemed as if everyone was outside...
Category: Donors & Volunteers
Against the Odds, Virtual 2020 Posters for Parks Show Breaks Records
Minneapolis arts and parks came together for the 5th Annual Posters for Parks event. It was a week-long celebration and sharing of parks-inspired...
Community Profile: John Flavin
We regularly highlight members of our community who are supporting parks through their involvement with the Minneapolis Parks Foundation. We’re...
Building a Timeless Park, in an Extraordinary Time
Well-designed parks, like enduring architecture, stand the test of time and help us understand the past. This month, a signature architectural...
Community Profile: Doug and Nancy Verdier
This month we welcome Doug and Nancy Verdier’s park story to the blog. Doug and Nancy have been supporting the Parks Foundation since 2008. We...
Community Profile: Mohamed Mohamed is Swimming for Life
Story contributed by Mimi Kalb, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board In the land of 10,000 lakes, and city with 65 public pools and 12 authorized...
Your Support is Helping Us to Transform Lives. Thank You!
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...
Reflections on a Summer of Connections
This time of year, the beauty of Minneapolis parks changes starkly before our eyes. With red, orange, and yellow colors bursting from the tree...
Community Profile: Paying it Forward, with Bill W.
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...