Carver County Parks offers snowshoe and ski rentals for winter activities on weekends, with no reservation needed and a winter hotline for trail conditions.

Maple Grove offers a sledding hill at Gleason Fields for day and night fun, with lighting installed and a sled shed for complimentary use and donations.

Mankato offers a Christmas tree recycling program to convert trees into park mulch. Residents can drop off trees at designated locations until January 30th.

Participate in a guided night snowshoe hike at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve on January 2, with alternative boot hiking if no snow. Reservation and fee required.

Eden Prairie, Minnesota is managing its white-tailed deer population to reduce deer-vehicle collisions and overgrazing, with ongoing operations until March.

Carver County Parks is offering beginner cross-country skiing lessons, aiming to provide an enjoyable and non-intimidating learning experience for all ages.

Carver County Parks announces new rental guidelines, affecting facility bookings and event planning, with specific changes for Beachside Shelter and Baylor Regional Park.

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.