Bark in the Park event is set for May 17 at the Hilde Performance Center in Plymouth, featuring dog-focused activities, vendors, and rescue organizations.

Dakota County Parks shares its 2050 vision, inviting public feedback until May 20, and hosts an open house on May 8 for direct input on the future of local green spaces.

Bryant Park in Bloomington is undergoing upgrades with a new shelter and pond renovation, while Tretbaugh Park is adding a bike skills course, all aimed at enhancing local recreation.

Registration for adult summer sports leagues and job openings for sports officials is now available through the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.

A new playground opening at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park features a grand celebration with games, a DJ, climbing wall, face painting, and food from local vendors on May 17.

Coon Rapids is upgrading Burl Oaks Park's playground based on survey feedback, focusing on inclusivity and ADA compliance with features like wood chips and rubber surfaces. The $150,000 project will serve kids for over 20 years.

Scott County offers an outdoor Qigong class at Cleary Lake Regional Park on May 25, for relaxation and a tech detox, led by teaching artist Scott Stafford.

Nokomis-Hiawatha Regional Park is set for trail improvements, including new striping, signs, a bike lane by Amelia Pond, a trail near Cedar Avenue, and a pedestrian bridge over Minnehaha Creek.

The River Hub at Graco Park in Minneapolis, with technology and art amenities, opens on May 10th, featuring green initiatives such as solar panels and bird-safe windows.

The MPRB has removed Henry Sibley's name from a park, temporarily renaming it 40th Street Park, with a permanent name to be decided after more inclusive community consultation.

Minneapolis resumes St. Anthony Parkway resurfacing in May with a month-long closure from Hayes Street NE to Johnson Street NE. A community meeting is scheduled.

The Duluth Fire Department is preparing for controlled burns at locations like Chamber's Grove Park to enhance ecosystems and train personnel, with each burn lasting 1-2 hours under ideal weather conditions.

Minnesota offers a Free Park Day on April 26, waiving entrance fees to all 73 state parks, encouraging residents to explore the outdoors during spring.