Tourtellotte Pool in Mankato will open on May 30, 2025. Season passes are on sale with a family discount code, FAMILYSWIM25. The city emphasizes family-friendly fun and summer enjoyment.

St. Louis Park invites the community to celebrate Arbor Day at Browndale Park on May 10 with tree planting and other activities from 9 am to noon. Registration for planting is required, but not for other events.

Three Rivers Park District conducts prescribed burns to manage invasive species and promote native plants, with careful planning and weather dependency, ensuring minimal smoke impact and public safety.

Minneapolis announces a variety of spring park events, including garden parties, concerts, sports, and movie showings, many of which are free to the public.

Plymouth's Bark in the Park event on May 17 offers free admission and features vendors, dog rescues, entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Dogs must be leashed.

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.