Cleary Lake Regional Park is hosting a paddleboarding event on June 20 to celebrate the summer solstice, featuring instruction and a meditation session.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is hosting BioBlitz events on June 14 and June 28 for participants to catalog local biodiversity with expert assistance.

A closed section of the Dakota Rail Regional Trail in Carver County from Mayer to Highway 10 reopens this Friday after maintenance, as announced by the county parks on social media.

Collinwood Park & Campground beach temporarily closed due to water quality issues; swimming halted until further notice, with retesting scheduled. Other park activities remain available.

Wright County launches an app to inform on the status of local beaches, displaying closures due to various reasons like high bacteria levels or maintenance.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will install semi-permanent athletic field fences at Todd Park next week, enhancing the sports facilities for the 2025 diamond sports season.

Brackett Park's "Pup Parade" on June 5 promises fun for dogs and owners, including post-parade entertainment and a movie at dusk, with opportunities to donate pet supplies.

Carver County Parks announces a summer camp program at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park for teens, featuring archery, paddle sports, and other outdoor activities.

Carver County Parks in Minnesota announces the return of weekend watercraft and yard game rentals starting June 7, available Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oak Hill Park's splash pad in St. Louis Park opens June 2, offering a free and inclusive water play area for residents and visitors daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. until August 31.

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Soap Box Derby is returning to Deming Heights Park on May 31, featuring locally crafted gravity-powered cars competing for the fastest title.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board implements measures like signs and road modifications to protect turtles crossing roadways, especially during their migration seasons.

Minneapolis has implemented a pilot program to protect turtles during their crossings, with new signs and road stencils, adjustments to curbs, and a public awareness guide. The efforts aim to reduce vehicle-related turtle deaths.