I’m proud to call Minneapolis home. January was an exceedingly difficult month for our city and state, a time marked by heartbreak, fear, and...
Category: From the Executive Director
A Statement from Martin Wera and the Minneapolis Parks Foundation
Last week, the city of Minneapolis experienced another tragic series of events as ICE agents killed Renee Good. With increasing focus and intensity,...
Celebrating a Year of Impact in Our Parks
As 2025 comes to a close, I’ve been thinking a lot about the extraordinary impact that the Minneapolis Parks Foundation has had on our beloved parks...
A Season of Gratitude for Parks and Community
As the leaves fall and the weather turns cooler, I’m feeling especially grateful for this community and all the ways people show up for Minneapolis...
In the Parks with Martin — October 2025
It’s hard to believe, but by the time you’re reading this I’ll have been the Executive Director of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation for one month....
A New Leader for the Minneapolis Parks Foundation
Anne Hoyt Taff, Vice President of Partnerships at the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, to join the Parks Foundation as Executive...
A Passion for the Parks
Questions and answers with Jocey Hale, the Minneapolis Parks Foundation’s interim executive director: An avid cyclist, swimmer and long-time parks...
Envisioning the next 140 years of Minneapolis’ world class parks
One of my favorite aspects of my role as Executive Director of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation has been to help tell the story of Minneapolis...
Generosity For Parks Inspires Us
As I reflect on the past decade of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation, there are countless reasons I am grateful for the ways your generosity has made...