The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is conducting studies for the Hiawatha Golf Course redesign, with concept revelations expected by late summer.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board updated its policy to include cannabis regulation, prohibiting smoking and vaping of cannabis in parks, and defined rules for the sale of THC-infused edibles and beverages.

The Coon Rapids Sustainability Commission invites residents to join its Sustainable Garden Tour on July 19, showcasing eco-friendly backyards. Applications are due June 15.

Central Park in Ramsey now boasts a new playground with features like an accessible slide, climbing elements, and musical installations, designed for all ages and abilities.

Maple Grove hosts Tails & Ales, a family-friendly event with pet vendors, live music, and K9 demos at Central Park on May 17, also featuring adoptable pets.

Minneapolis opened The River Hub at Graco Park, featuring a zero-energy building and a variety of facilities. The city is also improving riverfront safety and connectivity but faces trail closures due to bridge repairs.

The University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners will hold their spring plant sale on May 31 in Minneapolis, with a similar event on May 17 in Hutchinson.

Minnesota's turtles are beginning their annual nesting journey, prompting drivers to be cautious on the roads to aid conservation efforts and protect the slow-breeding species.

Dakota County inaugurated the Vermillion River Greenway on May 6th, enhancing outdoor recreation with a new 2.1-mile trail as part of a broader greenway system.

Minneapolis downtown parks prepare for spring with various activities including Graco Park's opening and Art-A-Whirl.

Plymouth is hosting the Beaches and Bonfires event with live music by Dirty Shorts Brass Band, food trucks, and bonfires at East Medicine Lake Park on May 22.

A new riverfront trail section in Minneapolis, linking Ole Olson Park and the 26th Avenue North Overlook, will open soon, enhancing outdoor recreation but is delayed due to late steel deliveries for safety structures.

Minneapolis is removing old signs from the former Sibley Park as part of a renaming process to honor indigenous history, with temporary storage until a new name is chosen through community engagement.