The Minneapolis Park Board approved a $160 million budget for 2026, focusing on park infrastructure, environmental efforts, and youth services, with an anticipated property tax increase for residents.

Minneapolis renamed a park along the Midtown Greenway to Parque Monarca, reflecting the local cultural heritage, after community feedback and MPRB's development efforts.

Minneapolis unveils "Parque Monarca" as the new name for a park along the Midtown Greenway, reflecting community input and ongoing revitalization efforts.

St. Louis Park's Parks and Rec Department opens registrations for their January-March activities, with programs for all ages accessible online or in their mail catalog.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board invites residents to a public hearing on the final concept for Todd Park upgrades, set for 2026-2027, highlighting city's commitment to park revitalization.

A public hearing on an amendment to Minneapolis' Parkland Dedication Ordinance, affecting affordable housing and tribal entities, is scheduled for December 10.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has voted to remove the controversial Pioneers monument due to its insensitive historical portrayal, as part of an effort to acknowledge Indigenous history and perspectives.

Cleary Lake Regional Park offers kicksledding, a Scandinavian winter activity, on December 30. Participants can glide on snow using sleds powered by kicking. The event requires reservations and costs $6 per person, with discounts for groups.

Lake Waconia Regional Park's sledding hill remains closed due to inadequate snowfall, with safety as the priority for park officials. Visitors show understanding on social media.

Saint Paul has launched an annual gnome scavenger hunt, inviting residents to search various parks for gnomes to solve an eight-letter password and win a prize.

Wright County Parks & Recreation department announces a variety of winter activities for 2026, including ice-fishing, winter camps, and Cloverbud Saturdays for kids.

Ramsey County Parks and Recreation is upgrading its ice rinks with energy-efficient technology, including LED lighting and ice chiller system improvements, in line with its Climate Equity Action Plan.

The MPRB plans to renovate Creekview Park's ballfield into a premier fastpitch field, with an open house on December 4 to discuss the project, which may begin between 2026 and 2027.