Plymouth Parks and Recreation launches an online gift card purchasing option for local recreational activities and rentals, providing a convenient, digital alternative to in-person purchases.

Cleary Lake Regional Park in Minnesota is hosting a Luminary Labyrinth on December 19 for a peaceful, illuminated evening walk, with refreshments and a bonfire. Attendance is free, but children under 11 require adult supervision.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board approved the Midtown Greenway Regional Trail Plan, detailing policy and design for adjacent parkland and future funding for trail enhancements.

The City of St. Louis Park shared a heartwarming story of Jonathan and his daughter Sarah enjoying nature together with the help of an all-terrain wheelchair at Westwood Hills Nature Center.

Saint Paul's Parks and Rec department has launched a #Gnomevasion scavenger hunt, inviting residents to find hidden gnomes in city parks and share their finds on social media.

Saint Paul's Gnome Scavenger Hunt encourages outdoor exploration and social media interaction with a series of hidden gnome statues in city parks, which participants find using clues provided in a printable PDF.

Maple Grove, MN announces the opening of the Central Park skating loop on Nov 29, with daily hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and skate rental services available.

Cleary Lake Regional Park is holding a kicksledding event on December 8, offering history lessons and physical fun with fire and hot chocolate provided. Reservations are required.

A public hearing will discuss renaming Minneapolis' Xcel Field Park to Xcel Energy Park on December 4, 2024, considering its history and partnership with Xcel Energy.

An evening of full moon kicksledding is offered on December 13 by the Outdoor Recreation School, with alternate winter hiking if conditions aren't right.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is seeking applications for representatives on the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board and the Minneapolis Tree Advisory Commission.

Carver County Parks in Minnesota is offering Snowshoe Nature Hike and Full Moon Snowshoe Hike programs for individuals over 10 years old to explore winter landscapes and learn about snowshoeing.

The Westwood Hills Nature Center in Minnesota, now a Certified Net-Zero Energy Building, employs eco-friendly design and serves as a educational hub for sustainable living.