One of the core goals of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation is to increase access to our city’s invaluable parks and green spaces. Parks have the...
Category: News
Thank You for a Wonderful Nine Years
Last week, we shared news of something that’s been in the works for several months. After nine years of serving as the executive director for...
Tom Evers to Step Down as Executive Director of Minneapolis Parks Foundation in 2024
Under Evers’ leadership, the foundation has championed the critical role parks play in transforming lives and communities MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The...
Investing in Clean Water
Earlier this summer, people around Lake Nokomis were treated to a rare double rainbow. While myth has it that there is a pot of gold at the end...
Position Filled: Development & Database Coordinator
TitleDevelopment and Database CoordinatorReports ToDirector of DevelopmentSupervisesNot applicableFTE1.00StatusExempt (Salaried)ScheduleMostly...
2022-2023 Annual Report: Growing Generosity
One of my favorite moments of each year is the release of our Annual Report. This year is no different. In the coming days, the 2022-2023...
Position Filled: Business & Administration Manager
On June 20, 2023, this post was updated to reflect a refinement of administrative responsibilities. — About the Minneapolis Parks Foundation...
Giving Support to Community Generated Ideas
One of my favorite aspects of the work of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation is the partnerships forged through the People for Parks Fund. We...
The Minneapolis Parks Foundation’s People for Parks Fund awards $57,570 to 11 projects that are connecting people to nature and each other in Minneapolis parks
Baztec Outdoors, Folwell Neighborhood Association, Huellas Latinas, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Minneapolis Sailing Club, Minneapolis...