Minneapolis offers outdoor play groups in parks for kids to engage with nature and socialize, with options for structured sessions or spontaneous drop-in activities.

The Outdoor Recreation School offers a kayaking session at Cleary Lake Regional Park on September 8 with safety tips and paddling techniques, suitable for ages 8 and up. Reservations required.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is hiring for various positions, offering jobs that involve community engagement and range in pay from $15.57-$20 per hour.

Bloomington is renovating Tretbaugh and Bryant parks with new features, including Bloomington's first inclusive playground and a bike skills area, to be completed by fall 2025.

The Duluth Fire Department has issued a warning of "life-threatening" rip currents at Park Point, advising against swimming and asking the public to heed red flags on the beach.

Wright County beaches at Beebe Lake and Collinwood reopen after storm cleanup, while Otsego County Park anticipates concluding restoration by August 28.

Otsego Park remains open despite storm damage and debris. Cleanup is underway, and visitors are asked to allow crews space to work. The park should be cleared by the afternoon.

Collinwood Park beach is temporarily closed due to high bacteria levels found in the water, with officials conducting tests to ensure safety before reopening.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board closed several non-air-conditioned centers due to high temperatures, offering safety tips and keeping pools open until 9 pm.

The McRae Park wading pool in Minneapolis is closing on August 29 for the season due to electrical upgrades, with other wading pools available until September 2.

Wright County Parks & Recreation has issued a swim advisory for Beebe Lake County Park due to high algae levels, advising against swimming until further notice.

Amanda Alms is the new senior center manager at Blaine's Mary Ann Young Center, bringing 25 years of experience to engage seniors in wellness programs.

Webster Park opens new pickleball and basketball courts, funded by the city's Common Cent sales tax initiative, providing more recreational options for residents.