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...
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The Minneapolis park system’s green spaces and inspiring places are essential to our civic identity, providing the common ground where residents...
Urban Bird Collective Brings Joy of Birdwatching to BIPOC and LGBTQ Communities
The Urban Bird Collective was founded in 2018 to support birdwatchers of different skill levels in leading walks in their own neighborhoods. They...
2021 Posters For Parks Brings In Record Success
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Like chocolate and peanut butter, art and parks make a great combination (or did I just eat too much Halloween candy?) This year...
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...
Fun and Gains at Currie Park
How traditional Somali games are connecting culture and community The cool of a clear October evening was settling in as the sun dropped behind the...
Friends of the Boundary Waters Hosts Local Paddle Day with CLUES YA!
Friends of the Boundary Waters hosted a local Paddle Day event with CLUES YA! at Hiawatha Lake on July 25, 2021 in coordination with the Minneapolis...
SOL of the Cities Brings Inclusive ‘Serve-to-Play’ Futsal League to North Commons Park
Sol of the Cities Futsal League brought the sport of futsal, along with 12 teams of kids ages 8-14 from across the Twin Cities, to North Commons...
Rec Plus Swim Lessons at Theodore Wirth Beach and Webber Natural Pool Wrap up with Swimming Success
People for Parks Fund Grant recipient, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s Rec Plus swimming program, wrapped up a successful two weeks of...