On Tuesday, June 28, the Minneapolis Parks Foundation co-hosted a special session as part of Design Week at North Commons Park, bringing together...
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North Commons Design Week Aims to Engage the Community
North Commons Park is one of the oldest, largest and most beloved parks in Minneapolis. It is home to the first recreation center in the city and is...
Reimagining the Civic Commons Learning Journey: Akron
Earlier this month, I joined the Minneapolis Parks Foundation’s Janette Law and more than 25 of our colleagues in the Reimagining the Civic Commons...
Join Us for DESIGN WEEK, June 27-30, at North Commons Park
Three events and countless ideas — stop by or stay awhile, June 27-30, and help jumpstart a community-rooted reimagining of North Commons Park...
Two Walks to the Mississippi River
Last Saturday afternoon – in what might have been the best weather of 2022 so far – I joined community members on a short walk along the Upper...
Growing Opportunity at North Commons Park
Minneapolis parks are used by people of every age; more now than ever before. However, for Minneapolis youth, our parks provide critical...
USA Today Readers Vote Water Works a 2021 “Top New Attraction”
Water Works Park and Pavilion has been named one of the nation’s “Best New Attractions” by readers of USA Today. We’re...
2021 Highlights & Reflections
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...
Community Profile: Mike Vennewitz
Mike Vennewitz and Rep. Diane Loeffler are the newest members of Minneapolis Park Foundation’s Heritage Oak Society. The Heritage Oak Society...