As we celebrate the launch of the third annual People for Parks Fund grant cycle, we’re inspired to look back and share some of the amazing stories...
Category: Grantee Stories
The Urban Bird Collective Provides Outdoor Birding Activities for BIPOC and LGBTQ Individuals Across the Twin Cities
The Urban Bird Collective was founded by Monica Bryand in 2018 to support birdwatchers of different skill levels in leading walks in their own...
Afro-Wellness Series Brings Community Afro Yoga and Cardio Classes to North Commons Park
Started in May of 2022, the Afro-Wellness series at North Commons Park offers fun, healthy, mindful, and relationship-centric fitness classes for...
Minneapolis Sailing Center Removes Barriers to Entry with Free Sailing Opportunities on Bde Maka Ska
The Minneapolis Sailing Center Outreach Program, hosted by the Minneapolis Sailing Center (MSC), creates accessible sailing and outdoor recreation...
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Offer Free Swimming Lessons to Youth Across the City
This year, The Minneapolis Parks Foundation’s People for Parks Fund offered grants to three Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB)...
Paddle Day at Lake Nokomis Creates Access to Canoe and Camping Trainings for CLUES YA! Students
Friends of the Boundary Waters (BWCA) hosted their second annual Paddle Day at Lake Nokomis on June 17, 2022, which brought together 15 students and...
Melanin in Motion Creates Accessible Outdoor Experiences for BIPOC Girls at The Loppet
As I arrived at the Loppet Trailhead in Wirth Park on January 27 around 6pm, it was buzzing with activity. A high school cross-country ski meet had...
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...
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...